Tucked into the center of Downtown Miami, the Magic Metropolis Flea market is steadily turning into an area Sunday staple for distinctive finds, artisan items and group vibes.
Since its founding in April 2022, the market has reworked the outside space at Julia & Henry’s Eatery right into a vigorous gathering spot each Sunday from midday to six p.m., drawing in locals and vacationers alike to find handmade treasures, classic finds, jewellery and extra.
The market is positioned between E Flagler St. and NE 2nd Ave instantly exterior of Julia & Henry’s doorways.
Magic Metropolis Flea market was began by Courtney Bower and Kyle Hazelwood, who have been first drawn into the thrifting scene throughout their years in New York Metropolis. When the 2 27-year-olds, who’ve been collectively for two years, relocated to Miami, they discovered the native market scene missing the distinctive, numerous aptitude that they had grown accustomed to up north.
Decided to create a brand new market for Miami, Bower and Hazelwood launched Magic Metropolis Flea market, a welcoming, community-oriented house the place Miami’s artisans, designers and small enterprise homeowners may thrive.
At the moment, over 60 distributors recurrently showcase their items every week, with plans to develop to 120 distributors quickly.
“We wish to be a staple of Miami,” Hazelwood stated. “Someplace individuals can go each week, see acquainted faces, and revel in a way of group.”
Bower shares this imaginative and prescient, hoping to create one thing long-lasting as Miami’s neighborhoods quickly evolve.
“We wish to create an extra layer of group in Miami that lives on as town grows,” he stated
Every vendor at Magic Metropolis Flea market brings one thing particular, including to the collective allure and number of the market.
Ashley Harris, the founding father of “Waisted Ladies”, affords handmade waist beads, copper arm cuffs, anklets and aromatic oils impressed by her expertise promoting on Miami Seaside.
Only a few weeks into her journey with “Magic Metropolis”, she already feels part of the group.
“I like the vibe and the individuals right here,” Harris stated. “It will get fairly busy, and seeing the grins on everybody’s faces once they cross by makes me so blissful.”
One other vendor, Xtina, 26, discovered her area of interest at Magic Metropolis together with her enterprise, “TheGrungeDoll”. Specializing in classic and Y2K clothes with types she describes as “fairy grunge” and “alt-core,” she has appreciated the market’s stability and central location.
“A whole lot of different markets transfer round, and I don’t drive, so it’s simpler for me,” she stated. “I’ve undoubtedly made quite a lot of connections right here.”
Xtina’s story echoes many different distributors who discover a sense of regularity and reference to Magic Metropolis.
For Kara, 27, founding father of “Daddy Daughter Jewellery”, the market holds even deeper which means. A household enterprise initially began together with her father, Kara’s jewellery is a mix of handcrafted and restored items made with pure stones and crystals.
Since becoming a member of the market two years in the past, she has discovered a real house for her distinctive creations.
“They [Bower and Hazelwood] carry a fantastic group, and I like that there’s a wide range of stuff. When individuals know the place to seek out you, it’s undoubtedly good for enterprise,” Kara stated.
As the vacation season approaches, the Magic Metropolis Flea market will tackle a festive twist. From Nov. 16 by means of the top of December, it’s going to rework into the Downtown Miami Vacation Market, full with an ice-skating rink, a Christmas tree and visits from Santa Claus each Sunday.
“It’s going to be like our common market however with a vacation twist,” Bower stated, hinting at plans for holiday-themed decor and distinctive present concepts that can complement the market’s ordinary choices.
Magic Metropolis Flea market has develop into greater than a weekend purchasing vacation spot. It’s a residing, respiration group in downtown Miami. Distributors like Harris, Xtina and Kara are testomony to its impression, benefiting from the relationships they construct with common patrons and fellow artisans.
For Bower and Hazelwood, the market represents the start of what they hope will develop into a Miami establishment, seamlessly weaving into the cultural material of town.
“We’re simply getting began,” Hazelwood stated. “Miami has such a dynamic and inventive vitality, and we would like Magic Metropolis Flea market to be a spot that celebrates and uplifts that spirit.”
As they transfer ahead, the founders plan to develop their attain, working with extra distributors and internet hosting particular occasions all year long that embrace and have fun Miami’s numerous communities.
They hope that Magic Metropolis Flea market turns into a hub for these seeking to discover, join and spend money on native expertise. A spot the place anybody can discover one thing distinctive, help a small enterprise and actually really feel part of Miami’s ever-evolving story.
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