Fred’s Bar & Grill, the classic staple in LSU nightlife and student traditions, introduced a new concept Sunday with its first ever vintage clothes and arts market sponsored by Off-Campus Vintage Market.
Locally sourced vendors, pounds of crawfish and warm weather made this the perfect event for an afternoon of students browsing racks and showing off their new-but-old purchases.
The event opened at 2 p.m. with a long line of excited shoppers. Once inside the bar, the usual crowd was replaced by tents, clothing racks, shoes and even a refurbished bus filled with streetwear. By 3 p.m. the crawfish boil began, filling the space with an aroma perfect for the early spring market.
The customer base at Sunday’s event was mostly students, which meant the vendors had to come prepared. Bailey Dabdoub, owner of The Gilded Garden Vintage, said less than half of her inventory was on display and that she brought things specifically for what college students like…