After going strong in Brooklyn for a decade, cofounder Ronen Glimer says, A&F is “bringing cool back to Chelsea Market” (burn!), with a monthly pop-up featuring 30 makers and their wares. Score affordable art from Kevin Marcell, who screenprints iconic New York scenes onto old city cycling maps ($25–$55), or dig through impeccably curated boho-chic women’s vintage clothing ($48–$1,200) from Gypsy Nation (gypsynationvintage.com). Watch out for details regarding an end-of-spring trunk show dedicated to accessories and jewelry.
We’re partial to a good holiday market, but nothing beats the thrill of rummaging for a find at one of New York’s alfresco flea markets. The spring market scene has kicked into gear already, with Artists & Fleas pop-up at Chelsea Market. Then in April, the Brooklyn Flea leaves its digs at Skylight Hanson and sets up in Fort Greene on Saturday and the Williamsburg Waterfront on Sunday. Then in May, Hester Street Fair sets up on the Lower East Side and the Brooklyn Night Bazaar begins it first warm-weather run.
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