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As a wee teen in Japan, Hideya Sagawa would watch the telly, (specifically, Footloose) lovin' the style and culture of old American movies and TV. He would eventually make his way to the U.S., to work in vintage stores in Chi-town, where he would learn English, and then NYC where he worked as a buyer for 10 years at legendary vintage shop What Goes Around Comes Around.

It wasn't until a couple years ago that Hide (HEE-day) decided he had enough cool stuff of his own to start selling his collection of clothing and accessories. And cool, indeed. You can find snakeskin cowboy boots, silver and turquoise cuffs and necklaces, select mens clothing, a Native American-made bag constructed from a turtle's shell, prints and paintings, and knick-knacks, all in Americana style ranging from the 30's through the 70's.

Hide will soon be partnering with Kenji of Amoskeag XX, the LES denim boutique and big-time supplier. Kenji will sell some wares in Hide's booth and Hide will sell some of his items at the shop. It's this type of partnership that Hide appreciates about the Flea.

While in his booth, Hide is always taking account of what people are wearing and selling, as a sort of informal anthropological study--probably preparing to take over the world. But he doesn't remove himself. His OTHER favorite part of the Flea is the selection of people socializing and the partnerships he builds. As he says, "You never know who you are going to meet."

Meet Hide in V12/Fort Greene and F-32/Bridge every weekend.

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