The Etsy Marketplace: A Thriving Artistic Outlet

Author: Abby Wilcox
Posted on: Wednesday May 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Filed under: etsy, fashion, marketplace, steampunk, londonparticulars, cyberoptix tielab, city cowboy, james anthony apparel

If you haven't yet hopped on Etsy, you are missing out.

Etsy has burgeoned recently as an online marketplace for creatives to vend their handmade items...

Like a virtual flea market, on Etsy, you can find anything from vinyl wall decals to furniture made from cow hide to air plants! In fact, some venders make a solid living (more than 100k) selling their creations. Not a bad gig, huh?

We spent a little tlme selecting a few retro peices here to help appease your inner fashion guru:

ABOVE: Steampunk rings by LondonParticulars, based in Seattle, made from recycled watch gears for those with a gothic persuasion (or not). BELOW: Tired of the boring daily grind necktie? The detailed graphics on the neckties by Cyberoptix Tielab from Detroit are silkscreened to perfection and sent in a gift box, no matter what the occasion.

ABOVE: Belt Buckles by City Cowboy - illustrated to show off the artist in you (belt not included). BELOW: Hand screenprinted organic cotton dresses and tees by James Anthony Apparel in Miami. The upside? You can get ANY design printed on ANY garment, custom made to your liking.