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You can get a glimpse at a city's soul by scouring its flea markets, and in Year Two of ze Flea our exemplary vintage/antiques vendors are starting to attain that level of seriousness and solidity. From clothes to furniture, jewelry to salvage, they're so in tune with what Fleasters crave that being there feels like equal parts timeless bazaar, nostalgia stroll, and history lesson. And can we just say: Aren't Flea vendors the nicest you've ever encountered?

Kelsi is a stylish stylist by week, new Fleaster by weekend. Her killer stuff last week included a set of stackable stools (above left)--from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She's got the real midcentury big pieces you drool over, plus groovy knick-knacks up the wazoo. Even if she's hiding under a giant hat like last week, say hi. V13/FG, Sat

The next generation of dealers is the Flea's heart and soul. Take Sophia and Hope, whose Go Bang! booth is inspired by none other than the great Arthur Russell. (Treehouse, Senor's monthly DJ party at Frank's Lounge, is also named for one of his tracks. Wed. May 13 is the next Treehouse btw.) Anyway, these snazzy gals can't be a day over 25, yet their picks of accessories, glasses (right), and jewelry are refined, sophisticated, and customer-friendly. They doin' it for the luv yo. E12/FG, Sat

Another next-gen duo is Darlene and Sara, whose freshly launched Fringe + Feather focuses on belts, clutches, scarves, shoes--and felt monsters. They're new to the game, but that don't mean they ain't playas. Check 'em. E25/FG, Sat

On the flipside, Ron Serin has been collecting old-school for a decade-plus, focusing on antique jewelry, American pottery and dinnerware, vintage prints, records, hammered aluminum, and stained glass. We'll let his goods speak for themselves. V15/FG, Sat

Fran + Mike's outfit is Romantic Treasures, for which they display whatever they're collecting that week, which generally includes vintage prints/ephemera/photos, and Fran's cute magnets, pendants, and notecards made from pretty vintage buttons. Plus, they're sweet as honey. L12/FG, Sat

JAHK at the Flea! is a newly minted name for a former Chelsea vendor who prefers anonymity. She does the vintage-clothing thang. V16/FG, Sat

Little ditty 'bout Bob and Diane Pannullo, two American kids slingin' best that they can. They've always got a rack of militarywear, as well as men's coats, vintage eyeglasses, and men's hats (fedoras, straw hats). Nice folks, also former Chelsea. B5/FG, Sat

Jill Fenichell makes melamine kitchenware for a living as Bongenre, but at the Flea she transports like Star Trek to VintageDealerLand, unloading her trove of art and prints, as well as well-kept "wood/glass/pottery/books/lamps/small furniture/maybe some prints" from her mom's old house. Great stuff! W11/FG, Sat

We mentioned last week that Diana would be bringing several crates of records from her beau's Tropicalia in Furs East Village shop to her Revival Vintage Boutique booth. The "rain" stopped her last week, but weather gods willing tomorrow will mark the debut. B20/FG, Sat

When Judi told us that under her vendor name The Good, The Bad + The Ugly that she'd be selling "midcentury furniture, weird dolls 20's -40's, and 70's clothing and accessories," it was hard to say no. We're curious too! W45/FG, Sat

Rachel of Hollywood Fourth does loads of high-end bags (above right)--Fendi, Kooba, Chanel--and jeans too (Seven, J Brands, etc.). She conveniently lives upstairs from the Dumbo Fleas, and her booth is soooo fashionable. #14/81 Front, Sun

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