Shop is great,guys are friendly BUT went there looking for a pair of Loafers (which were a plenty) but wasn’t expecting the prices for a pair of second hand shoes to be so expensive. But they are great quality but me personally think very overpriced.
Think if they were to charge £200/150 for a great quality shoe that’s five but of you live in Kensington I’m sure that’s fine but I’m a construction worker who loves his clothes and I found it expensive
Briggs Vitug★★★★★
Always wanted to buy something from this shop as their inventory is outstanding. Was served by a rakish gentleman named Orlando and ended up walking away with a new winter coat. Will be returning soon once my wallet recovers!
Coby Brunton★★★★★
One of the most wonderful and interesting shops I’ve been to. Will definitely be returning. Excellent service, staff were incredibly helpful and very kind.
Joshua Donnell★★★★★
David was a gentleman. I will certainly return to find more gems. For any tie this place is utterly fantastic. Could spend hours here.
Stephan★★★★★
This place is an absolute gem. I went there hoping to find me something to wear and was greeted by a gentleman who would take my wishes and look next door for something suitable. Although I wasn't lucky enough to find what I was after, it was still an excellent experience. The shop is very well-stocked and has a wide range of really high-quality vintage menswear. It was an absolute delight to just browse through the store. Prices appeared to be more than reasonable to me given the quality of the goods. Highly recommended.
Alessandro Bianchi★★★★★
Fantastic place. Was looking for a baker boy hat for ages and finally found it. Lot of new and vintage stuff rigourously made in UK. Must visit!
Joe★★★★★
one of the best menswear shops in London, incredible pieces but all very wearable at a fair price. The owners are both very helpful and knowledgable, highly recommend.
Spanner Spotter★★★★★
Hornets have twice helped me find excellent morning coats and evening tailcoats, two items which can be particularly hard find are which are very difficult to fit properly. The owners are helpful and have some good stories to tell (although don't take their assessment of their own stock levels as accurate - you might find they have a few more coats and trousers hiding away at the back of a rack!). The shop is quite cramped and disorganised, and there's only one tiny fitting room, but the sheer range of clothing on the racks more than justifies the lack of space. There are plenty of second-hand bespoke and Savile Row garments and you may find rarities like frock coats, toastmaster tailcoats, and court shoes too.
I have been buying vintage formalwear from various sources for some time, and something which sets Hornets apart is the excellent condition of all the garments they sell. You may find small marks on a few items, but in the main you can rely on everything here to be in much better shape than what most online dealers offer.
Bear in mind they may offer you a discount if you pay in cash (there is a cash machine close by) and they don't accept returns on formalwear due to people taking advantage for specific events (they will offer you credit instead). Don't expect charity shop or vintage fair prices either - the owners know full well the value of what they're selling so this isn't a place to hunt for a lucky bargain.
Eddie Pile★★★★★
An absolute goldmine of gorgeous vintage menswear, I can't wait to visit again. Cannot recommend it highly enough, great prices. Best of all, incredibly helpful friendly service from the gentleman with the lustrous white beard, what an absolute star! Thanks for a brilliant shopping experience, you have definitely gained a new fan.
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Hornets is located at 2 & 4 Kensington Church Walk, London W8 4NB, United Kingdom
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You can contact Hornets at +44 20 7937 1515
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