Brooklyn Flea
Posted at 02:24:15 PM in Brooklyn, Vintage Shoppingby Keith Wagstaff
Our intern Jacqueline Wasilczyk visited the new flea market in Fort Greene on Sunday.
Despite gusty winds and the promise of rain, last Sunday over 15,000 bargain enthusiasts flocked to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High in Fort Greene to witness the much anticipated opening of Brooklyn Flea, the largest outdoor market in New York City. Organized by Brownstoner blogger Jonathan Butler, this weekly gathering of roughly 200 vendors looks to be the most promising hope of reviving the dying flea market scene (stay strong Chelsea market). With popular craft and jewelry standbys (Etsy and Ericar Weiner) and an abundance of graphic tees from the likes of Junkprint and Loyalty & Blood, the market wasn't lacking in items to browse through, but it did deviate from traditional offerings. In future months look for a more balanced blend of vintage furniture, knick knacks and good eats. Until then, bring your own coffee, browse the goods, and buy with your most ironic friend in mind.
Brooklyn Flea will be every Sunday from 10am to 5pm, on Lafayette Ave between Clermont and Vanderbilt Ave (at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High).
Flea markets are te absolute best way to shop and searc for the most intricate and interesting finds. Its also the best way to meet independent people who are in search for thier own old vintage goodies. I like when i find some cool things and wonder were its been in the past because it tis a part of history, it just makes it that much more special.
Posted by: Christina Avila | May 14, 2008 at 03:48 PM