Ahead of Hypebeast Flea New York on May 18 and 19, Hypebeast is spotlighting each of the event's more than 30 vendors by giving an overview of their practice, their inspirations, and what they plan to bring to the event. Hypebeast Flea New York is free to attend — RSVP HERE
Frank Carson’s Leisure Centre is the Lower East Side’s one-stop-shop for vintage gems. Known for its eclectic collection of merchandise — on any trip to the Leisure Centre storefront, you’ll find anything from a Beastie Boys tee to a ‘60s ringer shirt assigned to a West Point cadet — as well as its in-house remakes of vintage items like D.J. Screw-inspired snapbacks, Leisure Centre shuns mass-market vintage in favor of offerings that, while not esoteric, convey a level of knowledge, taste and interest in cultural history, all without an air of pretentiousness.
Explain your brand to people who may not know you yet.
Leisure Centre is a vintage store with modernist values.
What about New York inspires you the most?
I’m very inspired by old signs. There’s always something interesting when you look upwards.
What have you got planned at Hypebeast Flea?
We will be turning jeans into jorts on the spot— to order! BYO or choose from our rad selection of vintage pairs.
What other vendors are you looking forward to checking out at Hypebeast Flea?
As a furniture admirer, I’m very much looking forward to seeing what Lichen and Pink Essay have in store. Also, I really want to meet PHILLLLLTHY.
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