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June 2009« May 2009 - July 2009 »June 30, 2009BFF Of The Week: AlexandraIt's like I'm walking in the African grasslands and I spot a herd of beautiful zebra grazing nearby. And then my reverie is over and I realize it's just two hot chicks wearing the same dress at the Flea. As I was about to snap a shot of my prey, one turns around, armed with a taco, as if to say, "I know, right??!" It was the verbiage that got me. That and the dress. OK, and the taco. Meet Alexandra.
So, what do you do? What do you wish you could say? If you were a vendor at the Flea, what would you sell? What did you do this morning? What are you doing later? What is your fondest memory of Michael Jackson? Finish this sentence. Brooklyn is... Damn Alexandra. But thanks! Finders/Keepers June 27/28
Perfect scavenging weather at the Fleas, and the Hunt didn't last long (when does it anymore?). Earlybirds catch the Fleas! Clockwise from upper left: Reid and Karen (left) sauntered down to the Bridge from the East Village and promptly discovered the groovy lightbulb money clip in the always pretty Bonbon Oiseau booth. Deb (not pictured) makes gorgeous jewelry, money clips like this one, and hair adornments that fly out of her weekly FG and Bridge booths. C'est si bon! Our Dumbo pal Rebecca (center) of Moontree Letterpress has branched out from her stationery base into these cute moss terrariums, which folks found Saturday and Sunday. She was a last-minute Hunt addition, so if you know the names of her winners feel free to pass 'em along. Check back Friday at Noon for this week's items. June 29, 2009June 27/28 SlideshowJust a stunning suite of Fleas this weekend--the way they were meant to be really. Thanks for comin' out! June 26, 2009Scavenger Hunt Items: June 27 + 28
When you find one of the items above, which can be hidden in any vendor booth, it's yours, absolutely free! Then we post your photo with the generous vendor here on the blog on Monday. Only one winner per calendar month. Items posted every Friday around Noon. Happy hunting! From left: 2. Money clip with lightbulb (cash not included!). New/handmade (Brooklyn Bridge/Sunday) 3. Moss terrarium with letterpressed care instructions. New/handmade (Brooklyn Bridge/Sunday) June 25, 2009WWD Flea
Frankly, the credit for this project goes to our smashing vintage-clothing vendors, who collect with reckless abandon every week just to clothe you in the coolest, most affordable duds. These folks literally criss-cross the country searching for the best stuff, which is the real reason why the Flea has become Fashion Central every weekend. The list goes on and on: Jellyroll, White Dove, Used+Abused, Rough+Tumble, Papushka, Cherry Vintage, Rue St. Denis, Vintagepimps, Dulcinee, Joan Van Hees, Hairy Mary's, Angels+Warriors, Anodyne, Go Bang!, 3Free Design, Gentleman's Outfitters, Funky Fanny's, Estate of Art, Martine's Dream, Collecther, Marilyn Hitchcock, Kelsi Ammon... Under the Brooklyn Bridge, Long Before The Flea
June 24, 2009Bridge Flea's on a (Lobster) Roll
Anyhoo, starting this Sunday you'll have a foolproof reason to stroll down to the waterfront this summer. Namely, lobster rolls. Fresh from Maine. Mayo or butter. Grilled Nissen buns. The folks from the new Red Hook Lobster Pound (284 Van Brunt St. at Verona Pl.) truck up to Maine every week and bring back tons of fresh lobsters for Brooklynites to steam, suck, butter, etc. Now, they're bringing lobster rolls to the masses at the Bridge Flea--and after Senor and Mr. B's office tasting last month we know you're in for a treat. The real deal as they say. Prices will be based on the market that week, but will likely hover in the $13-15 range. They'll also be slingin' Jonah crab claws, ready for your cracking and snacking pleasure. And--why not?--we're re-introducing Fort Greene faves Choice Market (doing sushi in addition to their perfect pastries) and, well, pupusas. Plus ya got yer Stumptown Coffee, People's Pops, McClure's Pickles, Rick's Picks, Fine + Raw Chocolate, and Blue Marble Ice Cream. Um, yum! June 23, 2009Flea Markets Flopping in Coney, Threatened in Chelsea
Madewell + The Flea: We Match!
In perhaps our highest-profile collaboration to date, this week two Madewell shops in Soho and East Hampton will begin featuring a section of vintage clothing and accessories curated from Flea vendors. The Madewell gals scoured the market over the past month and handpicked pieces from our fabulous vintage vendors, and they'll be back to re-stock the sections throughout the summer. Each shop will display info about the Flea in the section, which in the Soho store will be located inside a funky wooden structure made of tree branches. (How Flea!) The partnership will kick off with an in-store party at the Madewell Soho Broadway shop this Thursday evening (invite at right) featuring yummy Flea food vendors you know and love: Red Hook pupusas, Nunu Chocolates, Salvatore Bklyn cannolis and cheeses--and new Flea foodie (starting this Saturday) Brooklyn Brew Shop's "Madewell Microbrew" brewed specially for the event. Best of all, you're invited! See you at the Flea (at Madewell)! Brooklyn Flea + Madewell Finders/Keepers June 20/21
Rainy day didn't stop the Hunt--then again what would? Diana, Juan, and Eduardo, all from Clinton Hill (woot!), found the amber glass candlesticks in the always pleasing City Owl booth. Proprietress Ashley isn't pictured (she's the shutterbug), but her melange of metal industrial stuff, tabletops, and urban salvage all in an 8x8 is one of our finest '09 additions. The Owl sleeps (or not) in E38 Saturdays; check the Friday layout for their spot under the Bridge Sundays. This fine lady (her name's on the way) scored the balsam-fir pillow from the Old Village Hall booth, which made its debut on Sunday under the Bridge. Scott (right) and Erica live in the East Village and upstate, where they have two shops in Andes, NY, Old Village Hall and Delaware Trading Post. Scott designs and silkscreens fabrics for upholstering chairs and pillows (that's Myrna Loy from The Thin Man on the pillow above), also designs interiors for shops and restaurants. They're a great coupla folks, hope to have 'em back soon. Peggy Ram is her name, and she was at the Flea from New Jersey with her two daughters from Manhattan. (Thanks Kyle!) Check back Friday at Noon for this week's items. June 22, 2009June 20/21 SlideshowLil' rain can't stop no Flea no way no how. Just pics from Fort Greene this week, as Senor celebrated his first Father's Day on Sunday. Shopping in a drizzle is mighty fine, try it sometime. June 21, 2009Nice n' Purty Under the Bridge
Come on down! June 19, 2009Scavenger Hunt Items: June 20+21
When you find one of the items above, which can be hidden in any vendor booth, it's yours, absolutely free! Then we post your photo with the generous vendor here on the blog on Monday. Only one winner per calendar month. Items posted every Friday around Noon. Happy hunting! From left: 2. Black T-shirt featuring artwork from the upcoming documentary Soul Power, about "Zaire '74" a 3-day music festival that revolved around the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match in Kinshasa, Zaire. New/handmade (Fort Greene/Saturday) 3. Silkscreened-fabric pillow stuffed with balsam-fir tips. New/handmade (Brooklyn Bridge/Sunday) June 18, 2009Antiquinaires ExtraordinaireCeramic twin cats, antique tin airplanes, turn-of-the-century French wicker potties (seriously--with a flap to cover the hole), all in one glorious and sunny spot in the yard at Fort Greene, hosted by Karen and Albert of Antiquinaires. Partners in marriage and in business for more than 30 years, they know how to make it shine. He upholsters by day, she writes, their passion for the collectibles stems from a need to educate the masses about investment in antiques and art and how to incorporate these objects into your homes. Sign me up! Karen and Al come in every Saturday from Long Island, and sometimes they bring their sons Ethan (14, budding designer) and Angus (19, merchandising master on his way to the Navy!). In addition to finding and collecting and selling and fleaing, Karen and Al just expanded their Long Island gallery to a larger space in Baldwin where they rep emerging artists, hold events and sell their goods. You can also peep them on their new Antiquinaires website, where soon you can participate in online auctions. Oh, AND they loan and sell props to films and theaters, shop for estate sales to keep the business flowing, and strategically donate much of what they buy to local non-profits and shelters. I'm tired just reading this. Check the slide show and check Antiquinaires every Saturday at the Flea in W16. June 17, 2009June 13/14 SlideshowIf you didn't make it to the gorgeous double-dip in Fort Greene and under the Brooklyn Bridge, relive the memories through this virtual slideshow! Pics galore of setup, the view, and action under the Bridge, including our bullhorn-fueled press conference with Marty! Time Out + Boys + Girls Club
Selling items donated by a dozen-plus designers and collectors, Erin (above) and crew raised $3000 for the Madison Square Boys + Girls Club's Navy Yard location's cultural programs. Holy cannoli! Job well-done all-around, thanks to all for participating--and shopping! June 16, 2009Finders/Keepers June 13/14
Left to right: Lisa made her first trek to the Flea from Hoboken on Saturday, and around 1pm she discovered the polka-dot clutch in FunkyFanny's booth (where everything was $10 last week). Here's Lisa (left) with Funky Serci and Lisa's pal Brian from Jersey City. Lisa "likes winning." Simple. Serci Fanny moves around on Saturdays, but she's often near W5 or 6. The inaugural Bridge Flea was a huge smash, and Maureen from Hopelawn, NJ, was feeling the vibe when she spotted the Ice-O-Mat hand crusher in Les and Loretta's Sarsaparilla booth. Here's Maureen with lovely Loretta. Maureen's daughter likes flea markets and found the Flea online. Les and Loretta will be back soon. Check back Friday at noon for this week's items. June 15, 2009Metromix Slideshow on the Brooklyn Bridge Flea Launch
June 12, 2009Scavenger Hunt Items: June 13+14
We'll be doing the Hunt at both markets from now on: Fort Greene on Saturdays, Brooklyn Bridge on Sundays. Just one special item this Sunday to kick the Scavenging up a notch. Bam! When you find one of the items above, which can be hidden in any vendor booth, it's yours, absolutely free! Then we post your photo with the generous vendor here on the blog on Monday. Only one winner per calendar month. Items posted every Friday around Noon. Happy hunting! Saturday/Fort Greene, top: 2. 1980s white + royal polka-dot clutch. Vintage Sunday/Brooklyn Bridge, bottom: Time Out in the "Curated Corner" @ the Bridge
Time Out's stylish editors have curated a plethora of new and vintage items from rad designers and cool collectors--with nothing over $100! Check out this list: Twinkle by Wenlan; J.Crew; Cheap Monday; Clu; James Coviello; Tracy Reese; Pegleg; Matt Bernson; Jackson, Johnston & Roe; Ashley Watson; Cri de Coeur; Bahar Shahpar; Heather Huey; Madewell; By Robert James; vintage wares from Treasures and Pleasures; quirky housewares from Kiosk; gear and decor from Smith + Butler; surf-themed threads from Tauk; and much, much more. You can check out a preview of items that will be sale here, with their deep-cut prices too. Thanks a zillion to everyone who donated items. And thank you for Fleaing for a cause! June 11, 2009
Brooklyn Bridge Flea is Finally Here!
Here's the new Flea mantra: What can you expect under the Bridge? The same snazzy mix of vintage/antiques, a smattering of up-and-coming artists and artisans, and a little bit o' yummy for your tummy. You'll some familiar Fort Greene faces and some newcomers, and in general the stuff for sale will be a little nicer under the Bridge--a real collectors' market. We got lobster rolls from the new Red Hook Lobster Pound (starting June 28), Stumptown Coffee (!), and Flea foodie faves like McClure's Pickles, Blue Marble Ice Cream, People's Pops, and more to come soon. Map and directions here. The Bridge Flea is right next to River Cafe, and you can use 22 Water St. for GPS and online maps. Take the A/C to High St., 2/3 to Clark St., or F to York St. June 9, 2009BFF Of The Week: Gugulethu ZikalalaLook at this freaking firecracker! How could I not? I almost brought her home to meet ma! I saw her from across the yard, helping herself to a healthy dose of Jamie Xmas (W11) who's got you in vintage clothes and various oddball items. I recommend!
What's your day job? Where are you from? What are you doing after the Flea? What are you going to do with the jacket and suit you just bought? Do you come to the Flea often? Complete this sentence: Brooklyn is... Need I say more? Thanks Gugulethu! GQ Gee Whiz!
Unbeknownst to the Flea, one of America's top food critics, Mr. Here's his delish diatribe. Thanks Alan! In case you're wondering, we'll also have tasty treats at the new Brooklyn Bridge Flea starting this Sunday (11a-6p)--come see what we have in store that's yummy for your tummy! Lucky Us!
We feel grateful to be included in such a snazzy list (thanks Heather)--and lucky! June 6 SlideshowYet another primo day for a Flea on Saturday--the karma from last year is really kicking in for '09. And can the "stuff" get any better? So many amazing booths, displays, and things to gaze at...and buy. And just think, starting this weekend you have TWO Fleas to enjoy! More news soon... June 4, 2009This Weekend and Next at the FleaJust a quick note on our schedule for the rest of the season. For this weekend only: Starting next weekend, June 13/14, we will be operating two outdoor markets: Saturdays in Fort Greene (10am-5pm) and Sundays under the Brooklyn Bridge (11am-6pm). This will be our schedule until further notice. More news on the Bridge Flea over the next few days--it's gonna be great! See you at the Fleas. June 3, 2009Put a Little Birdhouse in Your FleaIf you have been to the Flea even once, you have probably seen Birdhouse because they are there every weekend. Amy Lapierre runs it with her husband Alen, sharing the design duties and the booth-manning responsibilities: it's a beauty of a partnership. Prior to running their own business, Amy and Alen both worked on 47th Street, the jeweler's mecca, doing sourcing, production and freelance. They travel from College Point every Saturday and Sunday where they also share a workshop out of their home on the water. Amy loves the Flea mostly because she thinks of it as a partnership between the vendors and El Senor and his trusty team, both working towards providing "an awesome addition to the NYC public space slash retail experience." Amy and Alen do custom jobs (as they did for fellow Flea vendor, Lotus Jayne) and also sell through their website. Take a tour of Birdhouse in this mini slide show and check them out this Saturday in Fort Greene. June 2, 2009BFF Of The Week: Stephanie Levin
Thanks Stephanie! June 1, 2009Finders/Keepers May 30
The vendors keep putting 'em out and the shoppers keep on getting 'em. Scavenger Hunt items that is! Check out these successful detectives! Left to right: Mikeala (right), also a Flea regular, says she likes Matta dresses the very best. Luckily for her, she knew where to find the goods. Now she can strut her stuff in her new cotton print dress from India next week. See you there, Mikeala! Check back Friday at noon for this week's items. May 30th SlideshowCheck out the gorgeousness and tell us what you think in the comments below. LXTV Clip
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The Flea under the Brooklyn Bridge has hit the ground running, with 100+ vendors dealing mostly in nice vintage and antique items, plus your favorite handmade and jewelry folks from Fort Greene. It has a different feel somehow, you kinda have to see it to know it. 
The Flea is steppin' it up.
The hits just keep coming!
