Yes Portobello Road might be crammed with tourists on Saturdays, and big chains like All Saints might pretty soon rule the old marked street, but Friday mornings browsing through the vintage and second hand stalls under the bridge is still something else. I especially love looking at the quirky people who come to sell an eclectic mix of every thing from scarfs to old costumized furs. When stylish and funky girls have been going through their wardrobes for unwanted items, thrown them in suitcases and gone to the market, it is worth checking if you can pick up something unique. Perhaps the laid back chick bohemian market style will rub of on you.
I went the other day and got a feeling that this must be the summer where I am only going to wear old pretty flower dresses and shield myself from the sun with a romantic lace umbrella. ...or not.
That is the thing about flea markets and vintage shopping, you are allowed to dream and play with different personalities.
By the way I just read this weeks Time Out. A reporter has spent a Friday morning at the vintage market in Notting Hill. According to the magazine this is the places to go for one off second and vintage pieces (when it comes to markets). Spitalfield Market is no longer the vintage queens favourite haunt.
ReplyDeleteCamden Market is where its happening. All different types of people colliding together into one big fun parade.
ReplyDeleteI believe Friday is when the stylists and fashion flock come out to nab all the good stuff before the public hits on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteMay be worth taking a day off to see what the fuss is about. Having said that, Sundays there is a great day to nab a bargain. And go when the weather sucks... you won't have to fight anyone off for the good stuff. ;)
@Urban Lander. I need to check it out haven't been since the fire.
ReplyDelete@Wordbird. I do remember Sundays... followed by chili squid and mango creme brulé at E&O.