Picks byAkina Sato
Akina Sato is a buyer and seller of vintage clothing (on Instagram and at the Rose Bowl Flea Market). She is also the designer behind the vintage clothing-inspired brand Chemist which uses existing materials to create wearable art. She also works with her partner Andrew as the North American sales agent of a Japanese brand called Readymade.
Full of cool clothes that are a little beat up in the best way. If you’re looking for overalls, coveralls, military, or other comfy casual vintage, then this is your place. The vintage you find here really makes you think about the story of each item. The owner/buyer Jaime is a true collector, and she has one of the biggest Buddy Lee collections around.
There is so much rare and amazing vintage here, it makes my head spin! I always find something I want. Hawaiian shirts and dresses, East-West, custom denim, and all kinds of one-of-a-kind items. It’s an inspiration store to me.
They have quite a few items that are different than what you find in other places. They have established things like bakelite jewelry, wicker bags, and items from the early 20s, 30s, and 40s that I’ve never seen before. When I come here, there’s so much to look at I feel like time goes by faster than usual.
A wide range of vintage, from the 40s to 90s. There are so many cuties items that you want to collect. It’s a colorful and casual store, and the owner Kat has been collecting vintage for years but still makes sure to enjoy fashion. She’s an inspiring person to me and I love the way she approaches life.
Designers and vintage fans from all over the world come to LA’s biggest flea market. I sell here, and it’s a place where you can hunt for the best finds in the world.
Smaller than Rose Bowl, but with more local flavor. It’s a more relaxed market with household goods, furniture, and random things.