Fashion Editor Alice Keegan places the spotlight on Le Zeitgeist Flea Market in Phibsborough, Dublin.
Le Zeitgeist Flea Market (also known as Bohemia Flea Market) is located in one of Dublin's most treasured neighbourhoods, Phibsborough, and should be at the top of your list of things to do in the city. Taking place on the second Sunday of each month, the indoor and outdoor market is brimming with vintage collectibles, trinkets, art pieces and more. As you walk into Kelly's Yard, the scents, visuals and sounds take you into a different world. With a vast array of vintage clothing, posters, jewellery and homeware, this flea market has everything your nostalgic, fashion-loving heart could desire.
Signs are posted bearing slogans such as "shop local" and "support small businesses.” Different Irish designers working there include Me Ma Made This and Déanta in Éirinn. As the weather remains cold and blustery, Geansaí Galore has some knitted jumpers starting from just a fiver. If some handmade jewellery is on your wish list, look to De.Anitya's stall where carefully crafted rings, necklaces and bracelets are enriched with individual gemstones.
Various vendors are reselling different bits and bobs, determined to keep clothes from ending up in landfills. However, far from worn and ragged, they are good-quality, with stacks of genuine leather belts and bags on offer. Ornate broaches, classic watches (both dainty and chunky) are all on offer at various stalls, along with clothing containing different patterns, textures and colours such as sequin shirts, pinstriped pants, and leopard print dresses. Faux fur lined coats, handmade hats and crocheted gloves will get you through these winter months while camisoles and miniskirts from the early 2000s are perfect for any celebration.
Though the Super Bowl has come and gone, you can find any number of American football jerseys here. In addition to these bits, there are F1 racing jackets, Premier League and GAA jerseys, and vintage band tees available at various pop ups. There are also assortments of knick-knacks at every corner if you’re looking to add some extra charm to your home. These include vintage Guinness and Jameson plaques and even Sean Connery-era James Bond posters, along with decorated coffee cups perfect for students (ideal for 9ams or long-haul library stints).
Stocking everything from vintage clothes to pottery, prints, and vinyls, the incredible stalls are suitable for everyone - some people even bring their dogs with them! This flea market is a day out in itself. You could easily spend hours rummaging through each rail, chatting with the sellers, and if you do start to feel tired, there's a coffee truck to replenish and revive you.
Dublin influencer Sarah Hanrahan has described the market as "an absolute must for any sustainable fashion pals or those who like to mix their wardrobe with second hand to make it more unique." Le Zeitgeist/Bohemia Flea Market is buzzing with both creativity and a genuine interest in Irish art and enthusiasm for promoting Irish heritage, culture and above all sustainability. Selling everything from ball gowns to silverware to silver-plated jewellery, as a patchwork of innovation and eco-awareness right here in Dublin, it is something you definitely don't want to miss out on.