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American Apparel Flea Market

We find out what made people queue from American Apparel's flea market from 7am. (Hint: it's not just spandex)
  
  


American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Crowds queue outside the American Apparel flea market, where clothes were selling for as little as £1. The clothing chain is known for its lo-fi, stylish take on retro sportswear

Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Catherine Phillips, 23, student:

“I arrived at 9am and was let in quite quickly. The disco pants (high waisted shiny trousers) are the main reason I came and they’re sold out! I previously paid £70 for a pair but wanted to get some of the other colours here as they’re reduced to £15. They seem to have sold out of all of the good stuff, which is a shame”
Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
The flea market took place in the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Andy Crawford, 18 and Katy Crawford, 21

Andy: “I mainly came to look for cheap shirts but they’re all sold out. I still ended up spending £60 on jumpers, hoodies and trousers.”Katy: “I’ve spent about £80 today. In a regular American Apparel store you’d get hardly anything for that amount and you feel worse for spending that much. I’ve managed to get loads of things, from skirts to hoodies.”
Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Many shoppers had been braving the cold since 7am to bargain hunt. Bagels and cups of coffee were handed out to the crowd Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Sam Prendergast, 22, roofer, and Sean Folan, 23, student

“We’ve been here since 9am. We’re mainly looking for shirts and vests, we would normally pay full price for them instore but couldn’t pass up a bargain like this. We’ve spent about £70 altogether.”
Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
The American Apparel hoodie, known for its trademark white drawstrings, was one of the most widely stocked items at the flea market Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Jermaine Robinson, 17, fashion editor at Live Magazine:

“I’ve spent about £65 today. I mainly came to buy some hoodies - they’re so overpriced at £40 but they’re only £16 now”
Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
A group of A-level students sort through a pile of clothes. Many shoppers indiscriminately grabbed items before examining and trying them on on the warehouse floor Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Jason Pitcaithly-Hill, 23:

“I got here at 8.30am. I mainly came for hoodies and jumpers. They’re usually way too expensive, I’d normally rather go to Primark.”
Photograph: David Levene
American Apparel Flea : American Apparel Flea Market
Caroline Whitaker, 17, student:

“I’ve been here since 7am with my friends. I’m so happy I found this 3D rose jumper as I’ve wanted it forever - it’s only £10 down from £70.”
Photograph: David Levene
 

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