This week’s offerings include a virtual screening of the new Martin Margiela documentary, a new capsule collection from emerging local fashion label Yessenya, a series of pop-up sales, and the return of Mill City Farmers Market’s Art Market.
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words
THIS WEEK’S HAPPENINGS:
DAILY THROUGH THURSDAY:
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words Virtual Screening
One of the most revolutionary and influential fashion designers of his time, Martin Margiela has remained an elusive figure the entirety of his decades-long career. From Jean Paul Gaultier’s assistant to creative director at Hermès to leading his own House, Margiela never showed his face publicly and avoided interviews, but reinvented fashion with his radical style through 41 provocative collections. Now, for the first time, the “Banksy of fashion” reveals his drawings, notes, and personal items in this exclusive, intimate profile of his vision. Your ticket purchase directly benefits MSP Film Society during these challenging times.
Tickets $12 at mspfilm.org
Available to screen daily through Thursday, 8/20
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY:
BlackBlue 50% off Sale
Save up to 50% on seasonal markdowns at the men's retailer in store or online. The store is currently open by appointment only at its St. Paul location; email info@blkblu.com for appointments. Some exclusions apply. All sales final.
@ 614 Selby Ave, St. Paul or online @ blkblu.com
WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY:
Hand-Stitched Pop-up & Live Embroidery
Head to Parc boutique in the North Loop this week to shop a new collaboration with local brand Embroiders Clothing. They will be offering some exclusive Parc designs on tees, sweatshirts and hats, and will be embroidering custom orders live. You can also shop Embroiders’ own line of favorite sweatshirts as well as new designs. DM @embroidersclothing for advance orders.
Wednesday, 8/19–Saturday, 8/22
@ Parc, 212 N 2nd St #102, Mpls
THURSDAY:
Foat Design Summer Sidewalk Sale
South Minneapolis shop, The Fitting Room, is hosting a summer sidewalk sale with markdowns from local brand Foat Design. While you’re there, plan to stop inside the store while you’re there to check out the store’s other new pre-fall collections from an all-local roster of designers. Appointments are not required for the sidewalk sale, but they will be monitoring the number of guests in the shop at one time.
Thursday from 8/20 1–5pm
@ The Fitting Room, 316 W 38th St, Mpls
Virtual Third Thursday: Creative Entrepreneurship
Join Precious Wallace, artist, founder of King P. Studio and host of Art in Many Forms, and co-director of Diversity and Equity at AIGA Minnesota in conversation with illustrator & designer Leeya Rose Jackson, Nina Belton of interior design studio The Styl’d Life by Nina B., Gabrielle Roberts of 612 Jungle hip hop yoga studio, and graphic designer & embroidery enthusiast Kelsi Sharp about the challenges and rewards of owning and starting a creative business. Presented by Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Thursday from 6–7:30pm
Free online event via Zoom & StreamText; get link via the Facebook event
FRIDAY–MONDAY:
The Progressive Sale at Pacifier North Loop
Stock up on items for your little ones or find some great gifts for your favorite small person during Pacifier’s annual Progressive Sale. Find goods from favorite baby brands across the seasons at discounts of up to 70% off. The more you buy, the more you save. To allow for safe social distancing, all attendees must RSVP by registering for a free ticket and shopping solo only during your selected time window. All sales final.
Register: https://bit.ly/3g2t5Wp
Friday, 8/21–Monday, 8/24 from 10am–1pm
@ Pacifier North Loop, 219 N 2nd St, Mpls (held in the atrium of the building)
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
El & Gray Design Pop-up
Local jewelry brand El & Gray Design is popping up at wine tasting room, The Vine Room, for a two-day event. Wine and bites will be available to purchase while you shop. Social distancing will be in place. You can also shop and preview her designs online at etsy.com/shop/ElandGrayDesign.
Friday, 8/21 from 5–7pm & Saturday 8/22 from 2–4pm
@ The Vine Room, 756 Mainstreet, Hopkins
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market Art Market Returns
After several months of transforming into a digital-only artist market, the Mill City Farmers Market’s Art Market is returning to an in-person format beginning this weekend—with social distancing measures in place. Featured makers include Autumn Higgins Ceramics, who creates handmade functional porcelain illustrated with whimsical drawings and observations of her surroundings, as well as local favorite Larissa Loden Jewelry and Radiate Activewear. Visit millcityfarmersmarket.org to learn more.
Saturday 8/22 from 9am–1pm (8–9am for high-risk shoppers)
@ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Mpls
SUNDAY:
Maximizing Your Wardrobe: Closet Organizing
Does the thought of getting dressed in the morning overwhelm you? Do you have a closet full of clothing but often feel like you have nothing to wear? Local fashion business One Posh Closet is here to help. Its ”Maximizing Your Wardrobe: How To Organize Your Closet” webinar will teach you how to evaluate the clothing in your closet and declutter the things that bring you anxiety and make getting dressed difficult in the mornings. The one-hour webinar will leave you feeling confident to navigate your closet with ease and put outfits together.
Free virtual event. Register at Eventbrite
Sunday, 8/23 at 11am
ENDING THIS WEEK:
Dugo Dress-up Event
Locally owned Galleria retailer, Dugo, is giving you a reason to get all dressed up even if you have nowhere to go. (Or to find some great pieces to save for all the parties and weddings you’re sure to go to, post-pandemic.) Save 20% all in-stock pieces, including dresses and gowns from designers Siri and Tom and Linda Platt as well as jewelry and beaded handbags.
Ends Saturday, 8/22 @ Dugo, 3595 Galleria, Edina, dressupgoout.com
CONTINUING:
Yessenya Capsule Collection Launch
Local fashion label Yessenya has just released a new mini collection, Wash Rinse Spin. Designer Bris Carbajal explains, “The collection comes from the desire for comfort and longevity as life shifts around us. Taking care of our garments extends their use and our comfort.” Released last Wednesday, the limited-release collection is already almost completely sold out, but you can still explore what’s left at yessenya.com/washrinsespin.
Dallas Daws Designs Terre Pre-Sale
It can be hard (and costly) for a small business to guess which fabrics and colors are going to be the most popular. So Minneapolis-based fashion brand, Dallas Daws Designs, is trying something new with its latest collection. From 8/10–8/15, you can pre-order pieces from its new Terre collection at 20% off (no code needed). Pieces will be made based on preorders, shipping the week of 9/8. If you miss the pre-sale, the collection will fully launch in September. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter for future drops.
Shop now @ dallasdaws.com/collections/terre
SALT Shop Launch
SALT, a full-service salon, spa, Himalayan salt room and cafe in St. Louis Park, is adding one more element to its menagerie of goodness: An in-house boutique featuring vintage apparel, fashion accessories and small home goods from local vintage seller Shop Country Club, plus a curated selection of skincare, haircare, fragrances, makeup, prints, candles and more giftables.
Items are now available at experiencesalt.com via appointment, shipping and curbside pickup @ 3947 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park
Minnesota State Fair vendors go virtual
Many local makers and brands were set to have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair this year—but with the fair’s cancellation, you can still shop your favorite vendors online via its website. Highlights include fashion designer, children’s book author and kids’ plush designer Christopher Straub, who will have “State Fair Deals” on select items. Homespun Gifts and Decor is offering an exclusive 10% off discount on its local artisan-made goods. And perennial Fair favorite, I like you, will have the best of its State Fair booth on its website, including its Minnesota State Fair Lover sweatshirt.
Shop online @ mnstatefair.org/fair-finder/shops
Wild Isles Swim Summer Sale
Locally owned, size-inclusive swim brand, Wild Isles, has been working on perfecting new sizing of its bottoms. Now, it’s clearing out what’s left of their old sizing before introducing the new styles with a sale. Save up to 40% on all bottoms in its online shop in sizes 4/6, 8/10, 12/14, and 16/18.
Shop now @ wildislesswim.com
KOKOON Clearance Sale
Local women’s wear brand, KOKOON, is clearing out its spring and summer collections with a major clearance sale, with items priced at $10, $20, $30 & $40. Be sure to check back every Friday for new additions to the sale—they’ll be adding more items every week through Labor Day weekend. All items final sale.
Shop now @ kokoon.net
Atelier957 Up to 70% off Sale
Save 30–70% on spring and summer collections from St. Paul women’s boutique, Atelier957. Inventory is limited and items will go fast. Prices are already marked down online—no code required.
Shop now @ atelier957.com and in store @ 957 Grand Ave, St Paul
Minneapolis Craft Market Goes Virtual
The popular pop-up craft market has just announced the sad news that it will not be returning for any events for the remainder of 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak (barring any significant changes to the situation). The good news is it has moved its platform entirely online with a fully integrated digital marketplace featuring thousands of handmade products from local makers. These makers have relied on crafts markets and art fairs for much of their income, so they need our support now more than ever—keep them in mind when you start your holiday gift shopping.
Shop now at shop.mplscraftmarket.com
Everthine Jewelry Online Shop Update
The local jewelry maker will be launching new cigar band rings, mosaic stone pendant necklaces, tiny stone pendants, stone rings and more in its online store.
Beginning Wednesday @ everthinejewelry.com
Open Saturdays at Northrup King Building Visit all four floors and view (and shop) the work of 350 artists and makers at the return of Northrup King Building’s First Thursday event, as they share the work they’ve created over the past few months. While you're there, be sure to check out Strey Collective in studio #179, featuring some favorite local fashion makers like Joeleen Torvick and Strey Designs. Social distancing and mask wearing apply. Learn more at northrupkingbuilding.com.
Saturdays noon–4pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE, Mpls
NWKC: 2020 Experiments
Over the next few months, local menswear brand Northwestern Knitting Co. (aka NWKC) will be offering a small group of new designs and fabrics for pre-sale. These limited releases will open with pre-orders and finish with short production lead times, all with the goal of keeping creativity and experimentation going with less risk due to today’s unpredictable marketplace. First up is a set of fall/winter outerwear pieces now available for pre-order, shipped before 10/1.
View the collection and pre-order @ nwkc.us
Country Geh Brand Launch
Country Geh is a new fashion label by Minnesota-based, Liberian musician Mz Menneh inspired by African culture and traditions. Designed and based in Minneapolis and manufactured in Africa, Country Geh sells a mix of everyday and special event wear plus accessories featuring bold African patterns and colors, including some incredible woven handbags.
Shop online @ countrygeh.com
Locally Made Face Masks
Want to be safer in style while supporting a small business? Skip the big-box store and pick up a handmade, one-of-a-kind face mask crafted by a local designer or brand. In response to Gov. Walz’s statewide mask mandate in Minnesota, I’ve updated my Minnesota-made mask directory. Check it out and pick out a few new favorites.
Sewing Classes at RETHINK
Tailoring and upcycling studio, RETHINK, has just kicked off its sewing classes at its new South Minneapolis storefront—properly spaced and sanitized for the COVID era. The ongoing classes includes everything from beginner's lessons to denim repair. Keep checking the website for more classes on an ongoing basis.
Reserve online & learn more about safety practices @ rethinktailoring.square.site
ACG Summer Sale
Summer in the Twin Cities has been hotter than ever—so there’s no better time to pick up a breezy, one-of-a-kind caftan by local label ACG. The small brand is hosting a sale on its summer collection with markdowns of 25%–35% off. Look for items in natural fibers like silk and cotton, featuring hand-painted and hand-dyed details.
Shop online @ acgmpls.com
Sidewalk Swaps
How is one to safely donate clothing and shop sustainably during COVID times? Enter the sidewalk swap. After first popping up on the sidewalks of Minneapolis, the swap has since spawned iterations off Hiawatha in Minneapolis (@sidewalkswaphiawatha), St. Paul (@sidewalkswapstp), and most recently, outside of RETHINK Tailoring (@rethinktailoring) in Minneapolis, which will have a rack out front when the shop is open. How it works: First, check the Instagram page for the swap and make sure it’s open that day, and find out if there is space on the rack for donations-—namely, clean, summer-appropriate clothes. (You can DM them if you’re not sure.) Then, bring your donations and “shop” the rack for free. As a general rule, try to donate one piece for every piece you take. And be sure to wear a mask to shop!
SUBMIT: Email me details about future events for consideration at jahna.peloquin@gmail.com.