"The Empire State" as I like to call it is the American fashion capitol. Leading icons of today's fashion began their careers after starting out and being showcased right here in NYC. Vera Wang, Rachel Zoe, and Lady Gaga are a few among that long list. Now I cover a venue that has been previously featured in the New York Times and caters to early independent designers giving them the window to exhibit their original works. The Super Market is a small collection of shops gathered together with soft music and pleasantries providing a peaceful shopping environment on 268 Mulberry St. Despite the unconventional location (the gymnasium of a youth center in the middle of the block) and the lack of publicizing, I was impressed with the humble market and the many designers and selections available.
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| Independent Designer's Market http://www.super-marketnyc.com/ |
The Super market is geared towards "providing a platform for designers who are maybe a little newer on the scene and are looking for a place in lower Manhattan to showcase themselves with other engaging and compelling designers that they'd want to affiliate with" (The Supers). Upon entering the "market" you will be introduced to a widely imaginative variety of designer's and their 100% hand made projects. With prices ranging from unbelievably low to decently high and products considered both interesting and odd, this unconventional Super Market has a lot to offer the typical Soho shopper.
The collections were truly extensive. According to their website they are the "home for hand-made, one-of-a-kind men's jackets, uniquely hand-threaded precious metals, re-appropriated post-modern T-shirts, hummingbird-skull jewelry, and handbags that don't say "Made In China". Teddy Bear plush throw pillows made from re-purposed fine dress shirts may just be behind door number 1. A chic line of sleek, restorative dresses and winter-wear are occupying table number 2."
The collections were truly extensive. According to their website they are the "home for hand-made, one-of-a-kind men's jackets, uniquely hand-threaded precious metals, re-appropriated post-modern T-shirts, hummingbird-skull jewelry, and handbags that don't say "Made In China". Teddy Bear plush throw pillows made from re-purposed fine dress shirts may just be behind door number 1. A chic line of sleek, restorative dresses and winter-wear are occupying table number 2."
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| Beautiful Jewelry display |
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| NYC themed bracelets |
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| Trinkets created from 100% organic hemp http://thetafari.com/ |
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| Handmade totes with different phrases |
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| Colorful Costume Jewelry |
Located in a populated area near "Nolita" (north of Little Italy), this inventive and artsy market encourages independent designers to not only display their hand made original creations but also provides them with a venue and the opportunity to profit from any sales made.The event is held every Saturday with the usual 60 designers displaying their work and often new and unseen talent making their way onto the scene.
As an independent designer just starting out, this market would be the perfect way to display your designs in an open and welcoming environment and hopefully make some quick cash! Prices for renting a space at the market vary. Exact pricing can be found HERE
As an arts collector, jewelry fanatic, or just all round shopper in NYC, this would be a wonderful way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon browsing boutiques. Pop in on the market and see for yourself! Visit their website for more information, full gallery, and direct contact information for the "Supers" who run the show! super-marketnyc.com
As an independent designer just starting out, this market would be the perfect way to display your designs in an open and welcoming environment and hopefully make some quick cash! Prices for renting a space at the market vary. Exact pricing can be found HERE
As an arts collector, jewelry fanatic, or just all round shopper in NYC, this would be a wonderful way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon browsing boutiques. Pop in on the market and see for yourself! Visit their website for more information, full gallery, and direct contact information for the "Supers" who run the show! super-marketnyc.com
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