Artists & Fleas

I grew up going to Flea Markets on weekends. We would pile into the station wagon, head to the drive-in movie theater, and walk the aisles of vendors. The fun of it was the art of discovery. There were rare comic books, baseballs, bike horns, and much, much more. You never knew what would be there, or what you will bring home. That is the allure of the flea market. Artists & Fleas have elevated the concept of the (bygone) Flea Market and brought it to NY and LA by providing a spot where artists and artisans, indie designers, vintage collectors and other purveyors can gather and creatively interact with their (live) customers. Power Brooklyn couple Amy (fellow Louper and Highland Park girl!) and Ronin established this cool marketplace 13 years ago, and their fourth location opened in Soho last week, not far from their market's humble Williamsburg beginnings. If you like cool spots, interesting people, great music, and to find new things, A & F is the place to come to just explore. Be open to conversations with artists, and hopefully find something that you didn't know you were(n't) looking for ...