This week, I’m spotlighting local sales and shopping events with an emphasis on vintage and secondhand, sustainable fashion and small businesses.
Note: “A Traditional Perspective in a Modern World” Fashion Show & Artist Market has been postponed to February 1 due to expected inclement weather.
Grethen House hosts its big 70% off semi-annual sale this weekend at its 50th & France location.
WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY:
Z Amore Store Closing Blowout Sale: The Northeast vintage store is shuttering this weekend after one last big sale. I personally checked out the sale last weekend, and there’s still several racks packed with great fashion finds spanning the decades plus some housewares, all priced at 50–75% off everything (with most prices around $5–$15). Following the sale, look for the vintage seller to pop up at local markets and online with the same great vintage. Wednesday–Friday 11am–5pm & Saturday 10am–4pm @ Z Amore, 3303 Central Ave NE, Mpls
THURSDAY:
The Violet Hour Launch Party: Celebrate the debut of The Violet Hour, a new lifestyle blog by local writer Kara Nesvig, at this party hosted by designer resale boutique, June. The blog highlights vintage clothing care and sustainability tips, among a variety of other topics around guilty pleasures, high glamour and low culture. Sip violet cocktails, shop a pop-up from On the Shelf Jewelry, enjoy a beauty moment with Maritza from HAUS Salon (7–8pm only), shop June’s beautifully curated selection of designer resale and make connections. In another nod to reuse and sustainability, attendees are asked to bring unused, unopened beauty and grooming products to donate to local homeless shelters. Can’t make it? Donation collection continue through January. Thursday 6–9pm @ June, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls
Third Thursday: Made in Minnesota: The Minneapolis Institute of Art is partnering with Make MN Magazine for this month’s edition of Third Thursday, celebrating the magazine’s latest issue and welcoming local makers and artists for live demos throughout the museum. Take in screen printing with Laura Brown, woodblock printing with Women’s Woodshop, weaving demos from Maggie Thompson of Makwa Studio, live music from Douala Soul Collective and more. Thursday 6–9pm @ Mia, 2400 3rd Ave S, Mpls
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Grethen House 70% off Sale: It’s the women’s designer boutique’s biggest sale of the season. Save 70% on all fall and winter collections in store this weekend at the 50th & France location only. Sale begins online on Saturday. Friday–Sunday @ Grethen House 50th & France, 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Indoor Winter Market: This bi-weekly indoor market features more than 40 local farmers, food makers and artisans. This week’s lineup includes bag maker Maat Mons, jewelry from Vikse Designs and Aprilierre, and alpaca goods from The Abbey Alpacas. Saturday 10am–1pm @ 704 S 2nd St, Mpls
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Vintage Market: This monthly market is always a can’t-miss event for vintage fans. It gathers together dozens of the best local vintage clothing vendors for a smorgasbord of one-of-a-kind fashion through the decades, at a new location each month. This month, they’re at Fulton’s production brewery in Northeast, so you can enjoy your shopping with a side of craft beer (or a hot beverage from SK Coffee). Pro tip: Snag an early-bird ticket for first dibs and the chance to shop before the crowds. Sunday 11am–noon early-bird ($10), noon–5pm (free) @ Fulton Beer Production Brewery, 2540 2nd St NE, Mpls Get early-bird tickets at mplsvintagemarket.com
-ING: A Night for Creators: This recurring event Studio Apparatus kicks off with a night of networking, creating, collaborations and performance from local creatives. It features live music, an open mic, a poetry release book and collaborative photo shoots, plus shopping from vintage seller Sunday Studio and live embroidery and goods for sale by Dinosaur Hampton. $5 at the door. Sunday 7–10pm @ Studio Apparatus, 106 W Water St, St Paul
ENDS THURSDAY:
Water on Water Closing Sale: The locally owned gift store is downsizing from its location on Excelsior’s Water Street with a progressive closeout sale. Save 60% on Wednesday and 70% on Thursday. Also be sure to check out the retailer’s new website, nessasander.com, for a curated selection of stationery, jewelry and candles. Ends 1/16 @ Water on Water, 40 Water Set, Excelsior
ENDS SUNDAY:
Queenie & Pearl Clear the Rack Sale: The retro, rock ‘n roll women’s fashion boutique is clearing out past seasons’ goods and recent fall markdowns with a weekend sale. With racks of items priced at $5 to $25, it’s the store’s biggest sale yet. Thursday-Sunday @ Queenie & Pearl, 5014 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls
BEGINNING MONDAY:
My Sisters’ Closet Semi-Annual Sale: One of the best sales of the year is the twice-yearly sale from My Sisters’ Closet in Uptown. Shop a mix of unique vintage and name-brand clothing and accessories for women, marked a whopping 50% off storewide as the store makes way for spring. Sale starts Monday, 1/20 @ My Sisters’ Closet, 2741 Hennepin Ave, Mpls
ONGOING:
Tandem Vintage Winter Sale: Hot off a refurnish of the FindFurnish storefront, vendor Tandem Vintage has freshly marked down almost everything in her shop to make room for new spring arrivals. Now @ FindFurnish, 13 5th St NE, Mpls
Winter Markdowns at PARC: Save 30–70% on fall and winter apparel and accessories from the North Loop women’s boutique, in store and online. Now @ PARC, 212 2nd St N #102, Mpls & parcboutique.com
Winter Clearance at Covered: Save 20–90% on fall and winter collections at the Uptown women’s boutique, including jeans, boots, outerwear and sweaters. Plus, for every two sale items you buy, save 20% on one new arrival of your choice. Now @ Covered, 1201 Lagoon Ave, Mpls
Warehouse Sale at Roe Wolfe: The store is clearing out its backroom for a warehouse sale featuring tops, dresses, sweaters and more from past seasons priced at $5–$20. Now @ Roe Wolfe, 3175 Galleria, Edina
ModMaud Vintage Winter Sale: Save 25% on all vintage from the local vintage vendor. Ends 1/31 @ etsy.com/shop/modmaudvintage
Still Kickin Semi-Annual Sale: Local nonprofit Still Kickin is cleaning out its warehouse to make room for new merch, so they’re hosting a big sale in their online shop. Get discounts of up to 75% off more than 30 Still Kickin & Joyful Kid items. These deals only come twice a year, so shop now @ stillkickin.co
Frank Murphy Red Tag Sale: Take an additional 30% off mark-down fall and winter merchandise from the heritage women’s fashion boutique. Ends Saturday @ Frank Murphy 4750 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake
Combine Winter + Fall Sale: To make room for new goods, save 40% on all fall and winter clothing and accessories for women and men, plus home goods. Now @ Combine, 1609 W Lake St, Mpls
MartinPatrick3 Final Markdowns: Just announced: Save 40% on fall and winter collections from the men’s retailers—final sale. Now @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N #106, Mpls
Wellfair Bags 50% off Sale: Save 50% on all bags by the local brand as it clears out its inventory to make way for 2020 designs. Now @ wellfairbags.com