Plus they deliver and remove things from your house that you no longer need.
A few photos:
Monday, August 6, 2012
El Columpiu, Barcelona
This is a great semi-hidden spot for good knick-knacks and furniture, not all in great condition but pretty good prices across the board.
Plus they deliver and remove things from your house that you no longer need.
A few photos:
Plus they deliver and remove things from your house that you no longer need.
A few photos:
Saturday, August 4, 2012
7" Shopping In The UK
I paid not more than one pound for each of these gems during my 3 week trip around the UK.
God Save The Charity Shop
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Mayflower Vintage - Open House - Saturday 9th June
Summer is more or less in the city, so the guys at Mayflower Vintage have been working hard on re-designing, shortening and tailoring to fit the needs of summer lovers.
As always they offer you free finger food and refreshments from the participants and welcome you to browse through vintage goods 'til late evening.
Presenting their selections this time are:
* Stannes
* Schuhtütehemd
* Mayflower Vintage
Spread the word and invite your vintage loving friends to the event :)
Saturday 9th June. Warschauer Strasse 64 - ring/buzz OPEN HOUSE - 2nd floor
from 4 PM 'til late!
xx
Thursday, May 17, 2012
WMP Flohmarkt - MARKTHALLE IX, KREUZBERG
The We Make Party Flohmarkt is relaunching on 3rd June 2012! Doors 12:00h - 18:00h.
We've been working tirelessly over the last few months, getting ready for the move to our new, monthly premises at the Markthalle IX, Kreuzberg Berlin.
WMP will host a whole new variety of sellers, who we think are pretty special... we hope you do to!
We've been working tirelessly over the last few months, getting ready for the move to our new, monthly premises at the Markthalle IX, Kreuzberg Berlin.
WMP will host a whole new variety of sellers, who we think are pretty special... we hope you do to!
The market now includes:
♥ 2nd-hand and Vintage Clothes!
♥ Antiques and Furniture!
♥ Superb Music and Vinyl!
♥ Screen-prints and Original Artworks!
♥ Live music throughout the day!
♥ Onsite Photo-booth!
♥ Great Food and Drink from Local Producers!
This event is supported by Etsy the fabulous online platform for self made and vintage sellers, whose Berlin Street Team will be there on the day!!!!
Hope to see you there, for our Grand Relaunch!
The WMP Team x
Thursday, May 10, 2012
TRENDY MARKET SPAIN
What is The Trendy Market?
The Trendy Market is a second hand online clothes store based in Spain, it is inspired by London Markets such as Portobello Road, Brick Lane and Covent Garden, where you can find a 60´s dress or a British trench in the same place. This store aims to bring you to the essence of the Londoners' style, and were not just talking Burberry..
At The Trendy Market we pay special attention to the design of the clothes and accessories, that´s why we remove all the labels, this way you don´t know if you’re buying Zara, Chanel, or a piece from a marketplace… you buy it just because you love the design! Every single item costs 10€ + shipping costs (depends on country).
For more info visit http://www.facebook.com/TheTrendyMarket
Sunday, April 8, 2012
New York Digging
Hi all...
Just back from a grand old trip to New York which obviously involved rooting round several second-hand of various types. This is the result of a few days looking round and a few internet/friend tip-offs, but I'm sure with more time on your hands it would take months to have an in-depth look around all of the city's flea markets, thrift-stores and vintage shops. I can't explain the popularity of hand-me-downs in the USA, other than it being an advanced industrialised nation with a massive history of production and over-consumption. There seemed to be commemorative t-shirts, mugs, flags and pennants for any small event you can imagine, and people seem to get rid of perfectly good old stuff in order to replace it with a newer version. This invariably benefits those willing to traipse round looking for gems in the jumble, as weel as people who organise events that make it happen.
Here's a guide to a few places we hit up.
Brooklyn Flea
During the winter months, the Brooklyn Flea takes place at One Hanson Place (pictured), a magnificent building that used to be a bank. It's really easy to find and takes place every week, Saturday and Sunday.
The market features a wide selection of choice vintage items of all types, plus some original artwork and clothes. As the selection is quite specific and of good quality, the prices are fairly high, but not unaffordable.
If you want a souvenir of Americana, this is your market. From old soda bottles to bumber stickers and maps, there is tonnes of nice stuff to choose from.
This jacket featuring Van Halen was my favourite item.
You can go downstairs and eat a few different styles of food in what was the vault. Check out that safe door.
These home-made donuts looked great. We didn't eat here though as it was pretty expensive, especially as you are in quite a jostling underground environment.
I picked up a few classic house and disco records in good condition for 2 dollars a piece, plus we were given a Brooklyn Flea mug in solidarity! Thanks guys!
Hell's Kitchen Flea Market
The mid-town skyscrapers offer a bold contrast with the humble set-up of the market.
There were some real vintage items sold by knowledgeable vendors as well as cheaper, more general stands.
On the fringe of Williamsburg in Brooklyn is the Meeker Avenue Flea Market. I'm pretty sure they've recently changed their name to sound more upmarket but this is pure flea.
The warehouse is enormous and taking photos in there was just as interesting as rummaging through the used items.
There was so much nice furniture for sale that would have been impossible to bring home, but you could tastefully furnish your whole house if you were a recnetly-moved local.
I only bought a couple of records in the end, but they through in one of these bags anyway.
Very hand for a location of this nature.
Located in the basement on the 9th St side, Junk has a load of carming clothes, records and house-stuff at low prices.
These 7s were all without sleeve unfortunately.
We liked this liner model...
...and this portrait too.
I nearly picked up the Malcolm X poster. Instead I got a couple of records and an old copy of MAD Magazine.
Overall a monumental and inspirational week-and-a-bit trip, but I'll go with more time to dig next time!
Just back from a grand old trip to New York which obviously involved rooting round several second-hand of various types. This is the result of a few days looking round and a few internet/friend tip-offs, but I'm sure with more time on your hands it would take months to have an in-depth look around all of the city's flea markets, thrift-stores and vintage shops. I can't explain the popularity of hand-me-downs in the USA, other than it being an advanced industrialised nation with a massive history of production and over-consumption. There seemed to be commemorative t-shirts, mugs, flags and pennants for any small event you can imagine, and people seem to get rid of perfectly good old stuff in order to replace it with a newer version. This invariably benefits those willing to traipse round looking for gems in the jumble, as weel as people who organise events that make it happen.
Here's a guide to a few places we hit up.
Brooklyn Flea
During the winter months, the Brooklyn Flea takes place at One Hanson Place (pictured), a magnificent building that used to be a bank. It's really easy to find and takes place every week, Saturday and Sunday.
The market features a wide selection of choice vintage items of all types, plus some original artwork and clothes. As the selection is quite specific and of good quality, the prices are fairly high, but not unaffordable.
If you want a souvenir of Americana, this is your market. From old soda bottles to bumber stickers and maps, there is tonnes of nice stuff to choose from.
This jacket featuring Van Halen was my favourite item.
You can go downstairs and eat a few different styles of food in what was the vault. Check out that safe door.
These home-made donuts looked great. We didn't eat here though as it was pretty expensive, especially as you are in quite a jostling underground environment.
I picked up a few classic house and disco records in good condition for 2 dollars a piece, plus we were given a Brooklyn Flea mug in solidarity! Thanks guys!
Hell's Kitchen Flea Market
Our next trip took us to Hell's Kitchen and another market that takes place every Saturday and Sunday.
The mid-town skyscrapers offer a bold contrast with the humble set-up of the market.
There were some real vintage items sold by knowledgeable vendors as well as cheaper, more general stands.
This character in pink made my day!
This market is fairly small but I imagine will swell in size when the weather gets a bit warmer. It's worth a trip if you are on the west side of Manhattan.
On the fringe of Williamsburg in Brooklyn is the Meeker Avenue Flea Market. I'm pretty sure they've recently changed their name to sound more upmarket but this is pure flea.
The warehouse is enormous and taking photos in there was just as interesting as rummaging through the used items.
There was so much nice furniture for sale that would have been impossible to bring home, but you could tastefully furnish your whole house if you were a recnetly-moved local.
I only bought a couple of records in the end, but they through in one of these bags anyway.
Very hand for a location of this nature.
In the centre of Williamsburg is Driggs Av, and where it crosses with 9th St there are three top-drawer second-hand shops. On the same corner, you can visit Monk, Buffalo and Junk, which is the most Flea-like.
Located in the basement on the 9th St side, Junk has a load of carming clothes, records and house-stuff at low prices.
These 7s were all without sleeve unfortunately.
We liked this liner model...
...and this portrait too.
I nearly picked up the Malcolm X poster. Instead I got a couple of records and an old copy of MAD Magazine.
Overall a monumental and inspirational week-and-a-bit trip, but I'll go with more time to dig next time!
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