What Attendees Wore at the Rose Bowl Flea Market

Matt Halfhill | Apr 30, 2019

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The Rose Bowl: home to some of the rarest flea market finds on the second Sunday of every month that’s located in Pasadena, CA. It is here where you’ll find mainstay industry names, like Sean Wotherspoon and Jerry Lorenzo scrounging the booths for vintage treasures that are used for both inspirations on new clothing designs, as well as additions to their personal collections.

Aside from who you’ll see and what pick-ups you might stumble upon, it’s also a premier style hub that’s composed of an assortment of eclectic wardrobes. We ventured to what’s now known as old town LA recently to photograph and analyze what trends shoppers were wearing and what they were in the market for.

Check out the photos below for a closer look at the common styles presented at one of the most renowned thrift market destinations on the planet.

@qublicfigure pairing vintage Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls finds with the White Cement Jordan 3s.
@qublicfigure pairing vintage Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls finds with the White Cement Jordan 3s.
@qublicfigure
@qublicfigure
@franchofs pairs patchwork denim with neutral tones and a throwback graphic tee.
@franchofs pairs patchwork denim with neutral tones and a throwback graphic tee.
@franchofs broke out his Rhude x PUMA Cell Enduras.
@franchofs broke out his Rhude x PUMA Cell Enduras.
Raw hem vintage Levi's, Diamond Dunks and windbreakers are about to be a street style go-to this spring.
Raw hem vintage Levi’s, Diamond Dunks and windbreakers are about to be a street style go-to this spring.
Nike SB Dunk "Tiffany" - 2018
Nike SB Dunk “Tiffany” – 2018
@danjch with the flashback Nike nostalgia met with cropped trousers and a coaches jacket.
@danjch with the flashback Nike nostalgia met with cropped trousers and a coaches jacket.
@alexpfau capitalizes on throwback classics with his Dunks, technical Nike pants and graphic tees. All while bringing Miami vibes to LA.
@alexpfau capitalizes on throwback classics with his Dunks, technical Nike pants and graphic tees. All while bringing Miami vibes to LA.
@alexpfau showing that it's not just SB Dunks that are back.
@alexpfau showing that it’s not just SB Dunks that are back.
How to stand out in LA's concrete jungle.
How to stand out in LA’s concrete jungle.
atmos x Nike Air Max 1 DLX "Animal Pack"
atmos x Nike Air Max 1 DLX “Animal Pack”
@mmxrio with the Aloha SB Dunks topped off with the Baker board and tee.
@mmxrio with the Aloha SB Dunks topped off with the Baker board and tee.
@mmxrio with the Aloha SB Dunks.
@mmxrio with the Aloha SB Dunks.
@vintagevibeshop recognizes that neutrals stay good as gold.
@vintagevibeshop recognizes that neutrals stay good as gold.
@vintagevibeshop with the Air Max 97s
@vintagevibeshop with the Air Max 97s
@edgarthecoolbro keeps it classics with the tried and true essentials. He also scored the Air Max 97 "Neon Seouls" on Early Access.
@edgarthecoolbro keeps it classics with the tried and true essentials. He also scored the Air Max 97 “Neon Seouls” on Early Access.
@edgarthecoolbro with the Air Max 97 "Neon Seoul"
@edgarthecoolbro with the Air Max 97 “Neon Seoul”
@boxcutterchris, @donsimple_ and @simpleassjeff with the Nike SB Money Cat series.
@boxcutterchris, @donsimple_ and @simpleassjeff with the Nike SB Money Cat series.
@simpleassjeff with the "Money Cat" SB Dunk Highs.
@simpleassjeff with the “Money Cat” SB Dunk Highs.
@boxcutterchris with the "Money Cat" SB Dunk Mids.
@boxcutterchris with the “Money Cat” SB Dunk Mids.
@donsimple with the "Money Cat" SB Dunk Lows.
@donsimple with the “Money Cat” SB Dunk Lows.
@yupitspd with the Air Max 2 Light.
@yupitspd with the Air Max 2 Light.
@yupitspd with the Air Max 2 Light.
@yupitspd with the Air Max 2 Light.
@edwinbabylonvintage just took a move right out of Sean Wotherspoon's playbook.
@edwinbabylonvintage just took a move right out of Sean Wotherspoon’s playbook.
@edwinbabylonvintage with the Sean Wotherspoon Air Max 91/1s.
@edwinbabylonvintage with the Sean Wotherspoon Air Max 91/1s.
@juliantovarrr makes his vintage finds even more personalized.
@juliantovarrr makes his vintage finds even more personalized.
@juliantovarrr brought out the Bred Jordan 1s with his personalized denim.
@juliantovarrr brought out the Bred Jordan 1s with his personalized denim.
@t.ffanydu teams camo cargos with a oversized vintage denim jacket and a versatile pair of Vans Classic Slip-Ons for contrast.
@t.ffanydu teams camo cargos with a oversized vintage denim jacket and a versatile pair of Vans Classic Slip-Ons for contrast.
@t.ffanydu with the platform Vans Classic Slip-Ons.
@t.ffanydu with the platform Vans Classic Slip-Ons.
@yannnnn3 takes note of the key accessory trends by adding a vibrant shoulder bag into his kit.
@yannnnn3 takes note of the key accessory trends by adding a vibrant shoulder bag into his kit.
@yannnnn3 emphasizes the fact that plain white AF1s can be worn with just about anything, especially utility/flight pants.
@yannnnn3 emphasizes the fact that plain white AF1s can be worn with just about anything, especially utility/flight pants.
@tristancady blends tech pants with custom Vans Old Skools.
@tristancady blends tech pants with custom Vans Old Skools.
@tristancady with the custom Vans Old Skools.
@tristancady with the custom Vans Old Skools.
@boujee.culture came through with the Astroworld merch.
@boujee.culture came through with the Astroworld merch.
Clean contrasting with the Triple White Air Max 97s from @boujee.culture.
Clean contrasting with the Triple White Air Max 97s from @boujee.culture.

The Rose Bowl Flea Market is notorious for its hidden vintage gems and it just so happens that vintage is one of the most current trends in today’s street style. Well-worn selvedge denim was everywhere, making it easy to pair with a throwback graphic tee and Jordans. With a recent resurface in retro runners, like Air Max 2 Lights, Air Max 1s and Air Max 97s, these styles still look as technical as ever and were primarily paired with technical pants or a looser fitting pair of trousers, while a cross-body bag was essential for rounding out the look.

Perhaps the most common theme at the Rose Bowl was an abundance of Nike SB Dunks. And not recent offerings either. We’re talking collector classics, like a trio of Money Cats, Tiffanys and even a pair of coveted Hawaii Dunks. With Dunks being deemed back, it appears that skate style is too, making it simple to team them with a versatile pair of cargo pants and a nostalgic windbreaker or anorak.

Stay tuned for more Rose Bowl recaps!

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