Adieu Bill.

 

We heard from friends the very sad news of the death of "Bill Hornets" (William Wilde).

Bill had dinner once in our house when he was visiting Tommy Page in Amsterdam.

 Bill The Guv'nor was an important figure and character in London daily life.

He played a very important role in the Vintage London scene offering the highest quality of clothing for men. He has always refused the concept and phenomenon of Vintage saying always that he was a Secondhand clothes dealer and seller.

He was the proud owner of three fabulous little shops in Kensington.

He always remains in our memory and will never be forgotten by us.

Adieu Bill. May your soul rest in peace and that you will find the light that you always aspired with your continuous search for quality.

Sérgio and Trudie.

 

"Bill Hornets" (William Wilde) was a well-known figure in Kensington's vintage scene, noted for his three stores on Kensington Church Street and Church Walk, specializing in classic men's style.

While an Instagram post in April 2025 by Hornets Kensington announced the sad death of a team member named Chris Bannon (signed by #billhornets), Bill Wilde himself was still actively linked to the business in a Standard article from September 2025.