I bought my first Francesco Biasia handbag in Rome before they were available in New York. Back then, I didn't know what I had. I just knew that it was a chic Italian-made handbag of exquisite leather. When I travel abroad, I try to look for interesting unique things that can't be found here. Of course, when I learned about this week's Francesco Biasia sale, I h[...]
A sure sign that spring has sprung... On this perfect Saturday after such a long winter, Brownstoner's Brooklyn flea in Ft. Greene returned this season. With the 70-degree weather, I didn't need a jacket to browse the wares of more than 150 vendors selling outside Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. This huge flea market - one that could be Brooklyn's largest - [...]
Check out Manhattan's hottest vintage sale, which will feature the collection that a century of design built. Nearly one-hundred of the nation's top dealers have put together the best in vintage clothing and textiles. See TimeOut NY's preview on the upcoming show. Where & When: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-691-7[...]
The Kooba sale is worth it if you're a fan of the handbags. The place was crowded when I stopped in after work with evidence of a buying frenzy. Women were digging into boxes - some of them clutching at least five bags. A long line had formed at the cash register. Most items were marked under $200; large handbags between $150-$225 and small ones priced[...]
I finally made it to Dumbo's pop-up flea market. A gorgeous day. The stuff for sale did not disappoint. Lots of vintage. One vendor was selling French bakelite for $30 each. Not bad. I had my eye on the bracelets and a lovely straw handbag ($55) perfect for the warm months ahead. No purchases this time - just wanted to scope out the place. Planning to[...]
Marc Jacob's winter handbag sale at his Mercer Street store in Soho was unbelievably mobbed. I had a feeling that the line would be long, but I never imagined how long. I stood out in the cold with dozens and dozens of women for nearly three hours. I had to pop out of line a couple of times and go to the Angelica movie theater up the block to warm up. My friend[...]
