I was taking my normal Saturday stroll around the West Village with my boyfriend yesterday, when I noticed a brightly colored and aesthetically pleasing sign on Hudson St (between Christopher St and Grove St).The sign read: Young Designers Market. Two things popped into my mind at that moment; one – "Oh my god, what an amazing place to buy something else that I can't afford and have no room for," and two – the episode of Sex and the City where Carrie meets Aiden at the furniture showroom.
It's unfortunate that I already have a boyfriend…what a wonderful introductory relationship story that would make! "Our eyes met from across the room, me holding a vintage pair of strappy sandals. He strolls over to me, runs his hand along the buckle and in a sexy Italian accent states, 'I bought the leather for zese shooze using ze money I made from my vineyard een Sardinia.' I sighed, grabbing my boyfriend's hand and dragged him into the cool air conditioning of the marketplace. I made a mental note to mention that I was a writer in the case that they may give me a discount. (Yes, just like Carrie claimed to be a designer to get the furniture discount from Aiden. Only, I wasn't lying.)
This market was absolutely wonderful! It was filled mostly with jewelry designers and artists specializing in silkscreen. I was thoroughly impressed with the talent there. Among the many jewelry st
ands, there was also a vintage clothing designer, a shoe collector (as pictured), and a hat maker. I even bought a lovely necklace with a (gasp!) shoe on it to commemorate my latest writing gig here at modofacile.com!
ands, there was also a vintage clothing designer, a shoe collector (as pictured), and a hat maker. I even bought a lovely necklace with a (gasp!) shoe on it to commemorate my latest writing gig here at modofacile.com! I highly recommend checking the Young Designers Market out if you are in the downtown neighborhood. It is free to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 7pm on 268 Mulberry Street (Between Prince and Houston) and also every Saturday from 12pm – 7pm at 490 Hudson St. For more information, please visit: http://www.themarketnyc.com/
~ Colleen Katana
6 comments:
If only the shoe on your necklace was real! It's much more adorable than the shoes in your other pic.
I live near Hudson Street and I didn't even know about this!
those shoes look like an ann klein collection from a few years ago, don't you think?
OMG, I DID have a pink pair from AK that lookd like those. do you think these designer's are like, rip-offs?
Liz - I think I actually have a shoe REALLY similar to the one on my necklace!
Kat - Enjoy!!
Kelly and Marsha - I bet they are the Ann Klein's...there were a couple of collector's and vintage shops who had tables. If I had to guess, I'd say that's what they are. And I'm not one to put on flats typically, but I think with the right skirt, the yellow ones could be very cute.
Next time I'm in the city, I will definitely put this shop on my list of must-see's. thanks again, Colleen!
Debbie
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