18.01LONDON is constantly building a world-class research archive.

Please read below if you wish to get in touch to have an item considered to be aquired. 

Help Shape One of the World's Leading Fashion Research Archives

Every garment has a story.

At 18.01LONDON, we are continually expanding our archive through carefully considered acquisitions that support the future of fashion research. Our collection exists to inspire the next generation of designers, preserve exceptional craftsmanship and provide luxury fashion houses with access to original garments that cannot be replicated through books, museums or digital imagery alone.

If you own pieces that you believe deserve to become part of the archive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What We Look For

We are always interested in acquiring exceptional garments, textiles and accessories that demonstrate outstanding design, craftsmanship, innovation or historical significance.

This may include:

  • Designer ready-to-wear

  • Runway and sample pieces

  • Couture

  • Early collections

  • Rare knitwear

  • Exceptional tailoring

  • Outerwear

  • Leather garments

  • Textile and fabric samples

  • Accessories

  • Historical garments

  • Military and workwear

  • Pieces with exceptional construction or technical innovation

We acquire garments from every era where they offer genuine research value to our clients.

What Matters Most

At 18.01LONDON, we don't simply collect rare fashion.

Every acquisition is evaluated on its ability to inspire contemporary design.

When reviewing pieces we consider:

  • Design significance

  • Construction techniques

  • Fabric innovation

  • Historical importance

  • Condition

  • Provenance

  • Rarity

  • Relevance to contemporary fashion research

Our archive is constantly evolving to meet the needs of today's leading luxury fashion brands.

Who We Buy From

We regularly acquire pieces from:

  • Private collectors

  • Vintage dealers

  • Fashion industry professionals

  • Former designers

  • Stylists

  • Estates

  • Museums

  • Auction purchases

  • Individuals with significant personal collections

Whether you have a single exceptional garment or an entire archive, we'd love to hear from you. info@1801london.com 

What Happens Next?

If you think your pieces may be suitable, please email us at info@1801london.com with:

  • Clear photographs

  • Designer (if known)

  • Approximate date or era

  • Measurements

  • Condition

  • Provenance or history

  • Any additional information that may help us assess the collection

Every submission is personally reviewed.

While we're unable to acquire every piece offered to us, we carefully consider all enquiries and will contact you if we believe the garments are suitable for the archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy individual garments?- Yes. We're happy to review individual pieces as well as complete collections.

Do you buy complete collections?- Absolutely. We regularly review larger private collections, designer archives and estate collections.

What brands are you interested in?- We don't acquire garments based solely on the label. We're interested in exceptional design, construction, innovation and historical relevance across both well-known and lesser-known designers.

Do garments need to be in perfect condition?-Not necessarily. Many historically important garments show signs of age or wear. We assess each piece individually based on its overall research value.

Do you purchase internationally?- Yes. We regularly acquire garments from collectors and dealers worldwide.

Will every submission receive a response? Every enquiry is reviewed by our team. Due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to provide detailed feedback on pieces that aren't suitable for the archive.