Mad about markets

If you're like me love markets, these two are a must in New York;

The Market NYC

It allows you to meet emerging designers and buy their goods at discount prices. The weekend-only market takes place at 159 Bleecker Street; about 60 designers set up tables weekly. You can expect to find a healthy dose of unisex T-shirts, with slogans like “I Heart Guacamole”, slouchy leather bags, both chic and earthy dresses, bejeweled leather sandals, hand-knit scarves, skull-print ties, and beaded jewelry. More offbeat items include belt buckles printed with original photography and reworked ladies’ vintage pieces. Even if the price is too high at first, designers are willing to bargain, and chatting one up for awhile can sometimes help land a good deal.

The Market NYC

328 West 14th Street
Meatpacking District, NY

Open: Saturday–Sunday 11am-7pm

www.themarketnyc.com

Brooklyn Flea

The popular outdoor market (which moves indoors at select times during winter) is a must for vintage, and also features locally made accessories, furniture and organic foods. It's also fun for people-watching and street shots.

The Flea features hundreds of top vendors of antique and repurposed furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers, plus delicious fresh food.

Brooklyn Flea
45 Main St., Brooklyn, NY
Open: Sat-Sun 12noon-8pm

www.brooklynflea.com