Hall of Fame: Iconic Visitors to Alfies Antiques Market

For over four decades, Alfies Antiques Market has been one of London’s most treasured destinations for lovers of vintage fashion, design, art, and the unexpected. But it’s not just collectors and interior designers who find their way through our doors — artists, musicians, actors, and cultural icons from around the world have all paid a visit to Alfies over the years.

Joan Rivers 1966

We’ve combed through the archives and rediscovered some of the unforgettable names who’ve strolled our labyrinthine corridors, rummaged through cabinets of curiosities, and left with something truly one-of-a-kind.

Whoopi Goldberg

Billie Eilish + Vanessa Paradis

Here’s just a glimpse of the legends who’ve visited Alfies:

• Joan Rivers – Never one to miss a good vintage find, the comedy queen herself shopped here.

• Whoopi Goldberg – A longtime collector with a flair for the eclectic.

• Kate Moss – Style icon and vintage fashion aficionado.

• Billie Eilish – The Gen Z superstar visited for inspiration and statement pieces.

• Vanessa Paradis – French cool meets London vintage.

• Janet Jackson – So iconic, she visited more than once.

• Bob Geldof – Music legend and vintage enthusiast.

• Vivienne Westwood – The queen of punk style and British fashion revolution.

• Lisa Stansfield, Celeste, Lulu – A trio of powerhouse singers with serious taste.

• Bin Wyman – Rolling Stones royalty.

• Carrie Fisher – Princess Leia in the building? Yes, please.

• Paula Yates, Daphne Guinness, Lulu Guinness – All known for their unique style and daring taste.

• Marianne Faithfull – A true legend with a love for timeless aesthetics.

• June Christie – Jazz glamour meets vintage soul.

• Milena Canonero (Oscar-winning costume designer for Bowie’s The Hunger)

• Hanoi Rocks (band)

• Sir Frederick McMillan

• Norma Kamali (USA fashion designer)

• John Galliano (British fashion designer)

• Romeo Gigli (Italian fashion designer)

• Johnny Hallyday (French singer)

• Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood, music legend)

• Chantal Thomass (Parisian designer)

• Lisa Eldridge (makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur)

• Mark Constantine (founder of Lush Cosmetics)

• Anna Sui (fashion and beauty designer)

Whether it’s sourcing pieces for a stage tour, picking up antique oddities, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, Alfies has long been a magnet for the creatively curious.

And the best part? You never know who you might bump into next.

Marianne Faithfull 1966 + Carrie Fisher

Below: Bill Wyman, Bob Geldof, Janet Jackson, and John Galliano