Announcement

Great Labels in Menswear

Anyone who loves true vintage understands the charm of a great old label. Here is a sampling of what Newton Street Vintage has on offer:




See you at the Flea!

Dashing Tweeds of Uncommon Beauty

At the last Top Shelf Flea, we at Newton Street Vintage had quite a run on tweed (even though it was May) and this fall we have answered the call with a TON of tweed, from lightweight lambswool to heavy, Hebrides Harris. Here are a few highlights, but rest assured, there will be much more.

A soft lambswool tweed in a vibrant glen plaid. A good chance this may end up on my shoulders. Dig that windowpane:From Daks of London.

A beautiful Irish tweed in a large-scale houndstooth:
With lots of great color flecks:


And a great old label:

And lastly the cream of the crop, a windowpane heavy tweed sack with throat latch
From legendary (and recently relaunched) Ivy League clothier Norman Hilton

With luck, the weather will be cool enough at the October Flea for you to wear this stuff straight out of the market. Until then, stay tweedy, and we'll see you at the Flea!

History Is a Living Thing

Vendor James of Swamp Rabbit Books tells us why in no uncertain terms. Read his thoughts on the matter here.

A Top Shelf Veteran from the very beginning, he'll be back again with his usual stunning collection of reasons why Gutenberg was such a hero.

Posters!

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The Roster

I am pleased to announce that as of this afternoon, the roster for TSFMIV is set. As usually we have an eclectic and exciting collection  of vendors, some returning and some newcomers, some represent shops and others are independent vendors. One thing they all have in common is a commitment to using their extensive picking skills to bring you high quality goods. There's no dirty work to do, 'cause they've already done it.

Artifaktori

Amy and her gals are TSFM veterans, and they'll be back for round four with their usual wide selection of funky vintage finds for the ladies, and maybe even a bit for the men.

Newton Street Vintage

Another four time vet, Zach is specialist in vintage menswear, with an excyclopaedic knowledge of tailoring to match. Gents are sharper just for having spoken with him.

Gypsy

Ruth is a flea market and vintage show pro. In this her second appearancde at TSFM, she brings her unique combination of ladies vintage and current designer clothes that proves how ell new and old can play together.

Vintage Haven

Deb is also making a second appearance with us after having sat the last one out, and we're glad to have her back. Something for everyone at her booth, and plenty for the nest as well.

Stormy Arthur

One half of the team known as J&A Outfitters from last time. Bike stuff, camping stuff, tools, rugged clothing, and maybe a girlie mag or two...you know, guy stuff, from when guys were really guys.

Raspberry Beret

Raspberry beret showed us all the way at the maiden voyage of TSFM, and she's back again for round four. Vintage and designer ladies clothing with a particular cool streak, for the girl who didn;t think she could wear vintage.

Swamp Rabbit Books

If you come to this event, and you're literate, then you owe it to yourself to visit James of Swamp Rabbit Books. From super rare collectibles of exquisite quality and great scarcity, to cool books you can just read on the train, there's something for everyone.

NimCo

So you thought you had some cool stuff in your kitchen and a hip decorating style? Well, maybe you do, but a visit with NimCo is a game changer. She'll help you discover a level of decorating skill you didn't know you had.

Glamourpuss Creations

We're pleased to have Lisa of Glamour Puss with us. This years only TSFM rookie, her collection of hand-crafted jewelry fashioned of all manner of recycled vintage materials  is a knock-out in both it's beauty and workmanship, all at prices that won't make you cry.

Bobby from Boston

Vintage menswear godfather Bobby from Boston has been a TSFM supporter since day one, and he's back again with his usual mind blowing collection of merchandise. Recently voted Best Vintage Store in America by Esquire magazine. What more is there to say?

An Affordable Wardrobe

As usual, your humble author and organizer of TSFM is honored to bring you a collection of classic menswear which hopefully makes you feel like you've visited a mini version of the place where your grandfather used to shop.

It's quite a group we have here, so come early and stay late. They're will be a lot to look at, and you don't want to miss a thing, trust me.

Wanted: Vinyl Monger

We have one spot remaining fat Top Shelf Flea Market IV for a record/music vendor, preferably a vinyl specialist. This would be the only record dealer spot at the event, so you'd have the market cornered. Interested parties may contact Giuseppe Timore at anaffordablewardrobe@yahoo.com for rates and information.