20,000 people can’t be wrong. The Brooklyn Flea is this summer’s Sunday post-brunch spot!
The folks of Brownstoner.com have started the Flea just in time as Chelsea’s flea markets continue to dwindle due to new developments. The Brooklyn Flea takes place every Sunday - rain or shine - and boasts 40,000 square feet of records, clothes, jewelry, crafts, and more in the lot of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene. Each week the Flea has almost 200 vendors of vintage furniture, clothing and antiques alongside new designs by local makers of everything from jewelry to textiles.
Stop by the 3G Kicks booth for vintage Air Force 1s and look out for great furniture finds like Eames rockers or Nelson clocks. The Demolition Depot has recovered items from all sorts of old buildings, including church lecterns and stained glass windows awaiting to be repurposed.
Photo Amy Sahba
For the famished hunter, enjoy cupcakes from Kumquat Cupcakery or goodies from Choice Market. As the Flea progresses, it plans to add more food vendors! While snacking visit the SavePolaroid.com booth and learn what you can do to keep the film in production.
While the selection is already immense, the Flea wants your opinion. Visit Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea blog for updates on what to expect as well as a chance to share what you liked, disliked, and need to have.
The Brooklyn Flea
Sundays from 10am-5pm
Lafayette and Vanderbilt Ave
Fort Greene
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ON A SIDE NOTE
Next time you’re in the UK make sure to take a break from your Topshop binge and visit Luna & Curious, a collectively run shop established by six friends- Rheanna Lingham, Polly George, Susie Coulthard, Jon Harrison, Natasha Lawes and Carolyn Corben. The store sells a mix of clothing, jewellery, home accessories, illustrations and other curiosities. 198 Brick Lane, London.
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BLOWOUTS IN BABYLON
Thursday, April 24th: Head over to In The Mood #5 and listen to Talib Kweli, SheRock, and DJ Eque with host Dedan Kasimu from WhiteGold. $5 with RSVP to inthemood7 (at) gmail (dot) com. 10pm at Midway, 25 Avenue B, Manhattan.
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