Find the best in local, sustainable, vintage and secondhand shopping this weekend in the Twin Cities. Note: several events originally appearing in this listing have been canceled this weekend due to the corona virus, including the Some Great People ShareSpace at Rosedale Center and Minneapolis Vintage Market.
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Minneapolis Vintage Market heads to the Minneapolis Institute of Art this Sunday.
Human Resources Brand Launch: Sustainably minded boutique Hazel & Rose has joined forces with local label Winsome Goods for a limited-edition, micro collection designed entirely of deadstock or recycled fabrics. The just-launched collection includes a run of reworked vintage denim ranging in size from XS to 3XL. Shop the collection in person at Winsome Good (201 6th St SE #2, Mpls) or online at shophazelandrose.com
DAILY THROUGH TUESDAY:
Strey Designs’s Annual Clearance Sale: Local leather bag and accessories maker, Strey Designs, is hosting its annual clearance to make way for new spring styles. To shop the sale, stop by their studio within Strey Collective at Northrup King Building, or shop online at streydesigns.com. Ends Tuesday, 3/17 @ 1500 Jackson St NE #179, Mpls. Studio hours: Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday noon–5pm, Saturday noon–4pm, Monday noon–4pm, Tuesday 9am–5pm (closed Sunday)
THURSDAY:
Scout Grand Re-opening: After a driver crashed their car into Scout’s historic St. Paul storefront last August, the men’s apparel and gift shop was forced to shutter until the building and retail space could be restored. This week, they celebrate the reopening of their store with an open house. Shop the store’s new spring collection, chat with the owners and sip bubble tea provided by Treats Cereal Bar & Boba Tea. Thursday 5–8pm @ 327 7th St W, St Paul
SATURDAY:
Darning with An Upcycled Closet: Want to learn to be more sustainable this year? Just in time for Earth Month, local maker Lauren Callis Erickson of An Upcycled Closet is hosting a workshop at Curiosity Studio to help you to bring your holey socks and knit garments back into rotation and reduce waste. The $40 fee includes a zero-waste mending kit and PDF guide for later reference. Emails CONFIRMED to secure your spot at hello@anupcycledcloset.com. Saturday 10:30am–12:30pm @ Northrup King Building #247, 1500 Jackson St NE, Mpls (enter through Loading Dock D)
Amy Sabatier Designs Trunk Show: Make a new addition (or two) to your jewelry collection in time for spring at this trunk show at The Fitting Room from local designer Amy Sabatier. She specializes in bold pieces made from sterling silver, turquoise and other semi-precious stones with a modern southwest vibe. While you’re there, be sure to peruse the racks of new resort and spring collections by local designers. Saturday noon–3pm @ 316 W 38th St, Mpls
RETHINK Tailoring Grand Opening Party: Just in time for Earth Month, RETHINK Tailoring & Sewing Lounge debuts its brand-new storefront. The business founded by tailor and designer Kristen McCoy has a mission of getting garments back into rotation, altering and upcycling garments that are one year or older. The storefront will also feature clothing designs for purchase, made from secondhand and surplus fabrics, plus more locally made upcycled goods. RETHINK also aims to arm the community with sewing skills, hosting weekly sewing, mending and upcycling classes, and offering its sewing lounge for rental by the hour. The new storefront celebrates its grand opening with a party, and everyone’s invited. Saturday 3–6pm @ 3449 Bloomington Ave, Mpls
ONGOING:
Shop Country Club opens at Covet Consign: South Minneapolis furniture consignment shop, Covet Consign, has welcome another vintage clothing vendor to its storefront. The Shop Country Club joins Scandinavian-inspired vendor Kollektiv with its modern, high-style take on vintage. Open Wednesday–Friday 11am–6pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 3736 Chicago Ave, Mpls