NYC's 5 Best Holiday Pop-Up Shops For 2015
Now that the holidays are in full swing, shopping season has officially begun! Stop by one of these pop-up stores and find gifts from local and international artists. By Carly Petrone.
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Stop by Chelsea Market starting on Dec. 8 and check out the Jingle Holiday Pop Up Extravaganza. This two-week holiday pop up has gifts for everyone including men's travel gadgets, classic stocking stuffers, and skincare products for her. Sixteen U.S.-based companies will be set up inside the space including Flight 101, Spitfire Girl, and Bloomsbury Sq. along with lights and ornate decorations to help you get into the holiday spirit. Make sure to stop into Chelsea Market on Dec. 4 for Chelsea Nights: A Concert Series -- a holiday-themed performance featuring a lineup of talented artists.
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Tictail Market launches on Dec. 4, which means you can pick up gifts and gadgets from independent brands from around the world. Show off your gift wrapping skills by adding a fun Marbled Gift Tag by Stone & Vein, add a fun accessory to your holiday outfit with a Braided Brass or Loope necklace by Tar Tar, or spice up your suit with The Lungern Bow Tie by Falve. Reinvent your living space with global illustrations from international artists or rev up your winter wardrobe with a festive holiday scarf or hat. Store is open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. until Dec. 23rd.
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Dedicated fans of Gwyneth Paltrow are probably aware of Goop, the award-winning actress's lifestyle brand. Now, this virtual store has arrived in New York City (until Christmas Eve, at least). Stop into Columbus Circle and visit the brick and mortar store filled with all of Miss Paltrow's favorites. You'll find curated items for your kitchen, bathroom, and living room all in one adorable space. Even the fixtures and furniture on display are up for sale. Make sure to check out their website to find out what events are going on – from beauty touch ups and book signings, to floral design and happy hours. Discover collaborations specifically created for Goop and become the coolest holiday shopper ever. Shop is open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Mon-Sat), 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Sun).
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The LES Holiday Pop Up celebrates the local community with a curated selection of work from local artists. But that's not all. Make sure to check their website because there will also be time for talks, demonstrations, live music, and workshops. Stock up on greeting cards, discover your next favorite photograph, or go home with a unique piece of jewelry. No matter what you buy, you can feel good knowing that you're supporting your local community. Make sure to stop by on Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for Apperitivos Wednesdays, where customers can partake in cheese and wine while meeting the vendors. Learn more here.
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From Dec. 8 through Dec. 20, you can find the best in electronics and gadgets at the WIRED Interactive Window Shop. This year, WIRED is celebrating the world's evolution into a blend of physical objects and digital interactions with the introduction of an interactive window in SoHo. Customers can browse and play with a collection of curated products through glass to help build their ultimate wish list from a combination of touchscreen displays and in-window products. Can't make it downtown? Check out their online catalog that features cool products like the Wilson X Connected Basketball, a TRX Home Kit, and 3 Notepads for Virtual Thinkers. Learn more here.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.