This week in local style, get your body and curiosity working with Curiosity Studio, learn some new skills with Winsome Goods’ visible mending workshop, check out a spring preview from local designer Scott J. Lehmann, and more, plus local sales galore.
Ashley Mary & Lauren Callis Erickson of Curiosity Studio. Photo: Graham Tolbert
WEDNESDAY:
Lululemon x Curiosity Studio: art(Making) + Movement: Get your body moving and your creative juices flowing with this workshop that combines art making and movement from Curiosity Studio. Founded by local creatives Ashley Mary (best known for her abstract, color-drenched murals) and Lauren Callis Erickson (the woman behind upcycled clothing vendor An Upcycled Closet), Curiosity Studio is “a creative learning studio for adults exploring art as it relates to our whole selves.” They’re taking over the brand-new Lululemon experiential space at the Mall of America to help you reconnect with your body using movement and motion in the art-making process. Tickets $25 at eventbrite.com. Wednesday 6:30–8:30pm @ Lululemon Mall of America, 116 W Market St, Bloomington
Joseph Ribkoff Spring Trunk Show: St. Paul’s Scarborough Fair offers a first look at the new spring collection from Canadian women’s wear designer Joseph Ribkoff. Place orders, shop the collection and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Wednesday 4–8pm @ Scarborough Fair, 2238 Carter Ave, St Paul
THURSDAY:
Sewing Sustainably: Produce Bags with An Upcycled Closet: Start the new year off more sustainably with this workshop led by secondhand clothing seller, Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet. You'll create reusable produce bags out of provided sustainably sourced and secondhand materials, and learn skills you can take with you to live more sustainably. $30/$25 co-op owners at Eventbrite. Thursday 6:30–8:30pm @ Seward Co-op, 2823 E Franklin Ave, Mpls
SATURDAY:
Scott J Lehmann Resort + Spring Preview Party: Head to The Fitting Room for a trunk show and preview party featuring the resort and spring collections of local designer Scott J. Lehmann. The local designer is known for his architectural, gender-neutral designs, as seen on the runway during Fashion Week MN. While you’re there, be sure to check out the store’s current selection of pre-spring designs by its all-local roster of clothing and accessories designers. Saturday noon–3pm @ The Fitting Room, 316 W 38th St, Mpls
AudreyRose Vintage Celebrates a Decade: As part of the monthly Northrup King Nights open studio event, AudreyRose Vintage celebrates ten years of business with an in-studio party. Save 30% storewide, plus enjoy bubbles and community with other vintage fashion lovers. Saturday noon–9pm @ Northrup King Building #238, 1500 Jackson St NE, Mpls
MBMB Annual Clearance Sale: While you’re at the Northrup King, head a few doors down for the annual clearance sale from local maker Michelle Brusegaard of MBMB. Bins of items will be filled with deeply discounted t-shirts, sweatshirts, tanks, dish towels, banners, totes, art prints, stationery and more—including seconds, discounted items and samples. Saturday noon–9pm @ Northrup King Building #246, 1500 Jackson St NE, Mpls
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Sewing classes at Winsome Goods: The new year is a good time to learn a new skill, or brush up ones that are a bit rusty. Local clothing label Winsome Goods is hosting a series of sewing workshops over the the coming months, including ones geared toward sustainability efforts. Saturday’s beginner-level visible Visible Mending class (1–5pm, $40) is great for bringing items in disrepair back into rotation, while Sunday’s Seams, Hems and Finishes class ($100) is ideal for those who’d like to further their sewing skills.
ONGOING:
Willa June Remodeling Sale: Save 30% storewide on regular-priced styles plus an additional 50% off already-marked-down styles. Ends Saturday @ Willa June Apparel + Home, 7940 Victoria Dr, Victoria
Mille Winter Sale: Ends soon! Save 50% on orders over $250. Use Hello50off at checkout @ shopmille.com or in store at 4760 Grand Ave S, Mpls
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. @ My Sisters’ Closet, 2741 Hennepin Ave, Mpls
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
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