If you are you tired of watching Law & Order reruns because The Market NYC has been closed the past two weekends, don't despair.  The Market NYC will be reopening this weekend - Saturday, January 16th and  Sunday, the 17th.  Take all your holiday money (whatever is left) and return all the H & M and Gap crap and make your way down to the Market. You'll find the best independent designers in New York City, from jewelry to handbags to t-shirts and winter coats.  Designers have also been waiting anxiously  to show off some of their newest creations for 2010.  Already known for its great prices (20% to 30% cheaper than regular retail), this weekend is also the a great time for bargains.  Many designers will be selling some overstock items leftover from the holiday season (think BIG $$ALE).  Come early for the best selection. 268 Mulberry Street (between Houston and Prince).  Confirmed designers:

AMA Designs

Atlantis Jewelry

Box 185

Cameo Sisters

Chameleon

Couture Cupcake

Judy Weber Designs

Junko

Kim Lyons Jewelry

Liane by Design

Lyndee Designs

Michael Day Jewelry

Naturevsfuture

Over the Moon Jewel

Pirotee

Project Chane

Sohung Designs

Umsteigen

Vernakular Photo Designs

Volang

Wendel Johnston

Great News for The Market NYC.  Since Christmas Day falls on a Friday this year means The Market NYC will be open for business on Saturday, December 26th.  Come down to Nolita to see what the die hard designers have left for you this holiday season.  It's the last weekend of 2009 so this weekend is the time to get the items you need for New Year's Eve or belated holiday gifts. Remember, The Market NYC takes a hiatus the first three weeks of January and back for business on January 30th and January 31st. 

Three designers from The Market NYC have made it on to New York Magazine's annual Holiday Guide list this year. Check out Devils May Care, Digby & Iona, and Wrecords by Monkey.

Devils May Care's Photo Belt buckles are featured. Click here for the New York Magazine Link

Digby & Iona's Helical Twist Two Finger Ring is featured. Click here for the New York Magazine link.

Wrecords by Monkey's Apple Bridge and Chandelier Pendant.  Click here for the the New York Magazine link.

The official start of the holiday retail season starts on Black Friday but the sales are not only at the huge department stores, they are also at The Market NYC.  Remember that the designers at The Market NYC sell their products at close to wholesale, which means the prices are always 20 percent to 40 percent cheaper than what they would sell for at stores.  There is always a great selection of apparel, accessories, jewelry, and lots of great gift items that start at $10.

Fall fashion continues at The Market NYC.  Check out this week's picks:

Born Again Vintage - Market Price: $ (Reg. Retail Price: $)

Cocoa and Lime - Lariat Necklace - Garnet wire-wrapped with 14K gold-filled wire with Rose Quartz drops. Market Price: $245 (Reg. Retail Price: $285)

Wrecords by Monkey - Accessories made from recycled records. Off the Train Collection.
Market Price:Cuffs: $25. Vinyl Record Earrings: $23.  Vinyl Record Big Apple Pendant: $62

Over the Moon Jewel - Labradorite Bracelet hand-wrapped with 14K gold-filled wire.  Gold vermeil toggle and charms.  Market Price: $65 (Reg. Retail Price: $80)

Sohung Designs - Zipper Pancho, 100% wool - Market Price: $195 (Reg. Retail Price: $395)

Chameleon Jewelry - Market Price: $25-$65 (Reg. Retail Price: $45-$95)

Devils May Care - Unknown Soldier Long Sleeve Thermal - Market Price: $35 (Reg. Retail Price: $44)