The silent struggle of every New Yorker is the fine line between cool and cheesy New York accessories. Seriously. We want to brag to the world that we’re brave enough ride the subways, yell at the taxi drivers, and jay walk in midtown, but how? Being ridiculously cool also dwindles down our choices for braggy New York accessories; what Flatiron fashionista would be caught dead in an “I Love New York” t-shirt? Well, unless they doing something messy and arty, like body painting or allegorical sculpting. Then it’d be cool. But we digress.
Citybitz, an Etsy vendor at Union Square Holiday Market, turns our favorite New York places and mementos into smartly fashionable accessories that will be the envy of all your friends, and – for the win – they’re great guy gifts. What music loving guy friend of yours wouldn’t love this flask with a photo from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)? It’s covered with durable waterproof resin so it won’t be ruined from, um, overuse, and it also comes in 6oz for lightweights. If you’re not into music, they’re also available in a variety of other images sure spark a New York memory.
Music Flask $45 Citybitz at the Union Sq Holiday Market. Rum Not Included.
Citybitz also carries these ADORABLE penguin cufflinks at the Union Square Holiday Market. Cufflinks are hot gift for men this season, as this yesteryear men’s fashion statement is making comeback. Your darling will look dapper in these Resin cufflinks, featuring original photography of the penguins by the N/R subway line by the central park zoo.
Penguin Cuff Links $45 Citybitz at the Union Sq Holiday Market
So check out these awesome Citybitz accessories and more at Union Square Holiday Market, and wear them with pride. Your cool New York accessories will give you the confidence and edge your looking for when you’re arguing about important New Yorker issues; such as the best Pizza in Brooklyn, the fastest cross streets in midtown, and whether to toast, or not to toast, your bagels. Last but not least, don’t forget to shop, eat and tweet at Urban Space’s Union Square, Columbus Circle, and Dekalb Holiday Markets.
