Berlin Flea Market
Second-hand markets are gaining more and more followers and it is not only due to the crisis; If you want to find something different, a unique piece, an antique piece of furniture or a whole series of accessories in retro style, these street bazaars They are very practical and enriching, they encourage dialogue (and bargaining) and they tend to fervently support local designers and artisans; sometimes they function as a platform to revitalize a neighborhood or recover an abandoned building for eventual celebration.
The oldest Flea Market is said to be called «Flea market»Of Paris, created in 1885 and currently spread over six hectares in the Saint-Ouen area. It receives about 70.000 visitors each week and there are about 2.000 stalls selling everything from restored furniture to postcards to WWII items .; It is made up of 15 sections, each one with a very defined style, with the one dedicated to furniture from the 50s and 60s being one of the most popular (the influence of Mad Men and the style defined by the main magazines in the sector continue to set trends) .
Detail of the great flea market in Paris
Flea Market in Bethnal Green, London
One of the most recognized in London is the one held over a weekend in early September in Bethnal Green: The Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair on Saturday and the Furniture Flea Market on Sunday. It was founded in 2005 by Judy Berger, a former personal shopper who is in charge of selecting the participants and where it is possible to find pieces from the 20s; stands out around the world for eclecticism of your proposals.
The main Flea Market in NY, in Williamsburg
One of the reasons not to miss the famous Flea Market in Brooklyn is the wonderful views of the East River and the island of Manhattan seen from the main square of Williamsburg. Every weekend thousands of people come to see authentic vintage jewels and enjoy a meal in the open air, thanks to the number of food stalls that are mixed between the stands of furniture, jewelry, clothing, household items ...
One of the curiosities related to the Flea Markets are the posters that announce the dates of the celebration, since they mostly pay tribute to the insect that began to give name to these markets: The flea has become the funny symbol with which to identify them, with more or less imaginative graphic designs (the one on the right represents to Harvard Market).
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Sources - About.com, The fashionista, Harvard Flea Market, paris digest, poketo, sammydvintage, Time out, Dress appropriately,
I want to see that market although I would surely get lost