Cynthia Lu
2015
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Cactus Flea Market is a streetwear brand known for its unique designs and collaborations with other brands and artists.
The brand was established in the mid-2010s, gaining popularity quickly in the streetwear community.
Cactus Flea Market is known for its distinctive and creative designs, often featuring bold graphics and a playful approach to streetwear.
Cactus Flea Market is considered part of the modern streetwear movement, known for blending casual clothing with high fashion elements.
Cynthia Lu started the brand inside of her apartment in Brooklyn, NY. Lu began thinking about the brand in 2012, when she began a job with the P.R office of the apparel company "Billionaire Boys Club", which is controlled by Pharrell. The name of the brand could be a nod towards her nickname, which is Cactus or Plant.
Lu launched the CPFM website and released a collaborative t-shirt with Anti Social Social Club. Pharrell Williams, a key supporter, helped increase the brand's visibility
CPFM collaborated with musicians like Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, N.E.R.D., and Kanye West for tour merchandise, notably a black hoodie with the phrase "ye must be Born again."
CPFM partnered with Nike to rework the Air VaporMax silhouette, featuring a unique design that included luminescent cables, off-the-rack VaporMaxes, t-shirt scraps, lights from Payless sneakers, and garden wire. This collaboration established CPFM as a significant brand in the streetwear scene
CPFM & Mcdonald's Created the First Adult Happy Meal.
Nike x CPFM Nike Air Flea drops to critical acclaim.