London is teeming with spectacular vintage shops but this one, which has been curating pre-owned designer pieces in perfect condition since the 1970s, is a standout. Sign of the Times opened as a way for celebrities to resell pieces; these days stylists visit to source looks. As well as big-ticket items (if you’re ever going to find a secondhand Birkin it’s here), there are stacks of cashmere jumpers and costume jewellery finds. Locals are known to pop in several times a week to see what’s new. Note: it’s not cheap.


