What The Butler Wore
Overview
What the Butler Wore was established in 1995 and it's reputation as one of London's most popular vintage fashion boutiques has grown steadily ever since.
What The Butler Wore specialises in 60s and 70s men's and ladies' fashion, but always have a selection of both pre-1960s and post-1979 items in stock.
Stylists, fashion connoisseurs, retro dressers and party-goers all love What The Butler Wore because of the high quality unique garments, great prices, fabulously helpful staff and, of course, the resident cat Binky!
You won't find row upon row of musty old leather jackets and dead stock sweatshirts here! What The Butler Wore buy, sell and search only for those one-off pieces that will make you look uniquely fabulous.
The What The Butler Wore staff have a combined experience in the vintage clothing industry of more than 35 years, and they all love wearing the vintage look - you'll find them looking every bit as cool as the items they stock! Their expertise ensures that only the best quality clothing, shoes and accessories are on offer.
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Practical Information
131 Lower Marsh, Lambeth, London, SE1 7AE
For More Information:
+44 (0)20 7261 1353
Venue Details & Map
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What The Butler Wore
- Address
-
131 Lower MarshLambethLondonSE1 7AE
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7261 1353
- Public transport:
- Lambeth North, Underground
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A great vintage shop in Waterloo... they used to have an also great records shop downstairs, but not any more...
Dresses, coats, bags, shoes.... if you enjoy vintage, you will have a great time going through all the stuff in this shop. Also a good place to pick up flyers and events info.more
This is definitely my kind of shop. This place sells gorgeous vintage attire from the 50s & 60s. Prices vary from around £30 to £80 for a dress, depending on the quality.
I was on a mission to buy gold shoes once and I ended up getting them here. They are my most favourite vintage shoes.
Not everything in here is worth picking up but, like many vintage stores, you can always find a wee gem...more
What did the butler wear?
Well if he dressed himself in this shop, he'd be wearing a lot of uninteresting vintage.
Some people like 80's vintage with its loud sequins and copious ruffles. Some people like 60's vintage with its flowing skirts and bohemian prints. Some people like the emperor's new clothes which gets quite risque. Some people like to ride Bengali tigers around town. What...more
This is the sort of shop that can no longer afford to exist within Zone 2 North of the river but just nestled into South London and it's still going strong with staff who are happy to keep up their ongoing conversations and entertain friends just until you really need a hand or want to buy something. A fascinating conversation about council housing was happily bubbling along last time I came...more
What the Butler Wore is a great vintage shop. They carry beautiful old school pieces. What is up with vintage high heels though? Why are they so small? Did women have super petite feet in the 1960s or do I just have gigantic bear paws? It's just so odd. If I could fit into a pair of one of these gorgeous shoes then I would be out £20, £30 maximum.
They carry awesome coats and beautiful...more


