THIS WEEK’S HAPPENINGS:
This week’s offerings include Winsome Goods’ annual sample sale, a vintage sidewalk sale, a Latinx craft show and more.
Winsome Goods kicks off its annual Sample Sale this week.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
The Business of Black Beauty
Minneapolis-based celebrity hairstylist and salon owner Faatemah Ampey talks all things beauty and business in the era of COVID-19, and how her salon SuiteSpot Salonspa has pivoted to community after civil unrest in a virtual talk with Sadiaa Beauty, a national Black-owned beauty guide, on Facebook Live.
Free online event. Tune in Monday @ 6pm at facebook.com/sadiaablackbeauty
MONDAY, AUGUST 3–THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Parc x Hanmade Vintage Denim Pop-up
This week, North Loop shop Parc is hosting a sidewalk pop-up featuring Hanmade, a local brand that specializes in repurposed denim jeans and shorts. Learn more @parcshop on IG.
Monday–Thursday @ 212 N 2nd St #101, Mpls, open 11am–4pm daily
DAILY THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
One Last Luxe Clearance Event @ Galleria
Galleria has extended its annual summer clearance event from a weekend to a whole week. Save up to 80% on apparel, beauty, home and more from a mix of locally owned boutiques and national retailers. See the full list of deals at galleriaedina.com.
Daily through Sunday @ 69th & France Ave, Edina
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
First Thursday 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, Karen Morris Millinery, Scott J Lehmann and Strey Designs. Social distancing and mask wearing apply. Learn more at northrupkingbuilding.com.
Thursday 5–9pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE, Mpls
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
New World Night Market
Shop goods, including plant-based food, clothing, accessories, art and music, from local Black and Brown artisans and makers at the bi-weekly New World Night Market popup series, presented by Modus Locus gallery in partnership with Reverie, Legacy Arts Group and Powderhorn Neighborhood. Upcoming dates include 8/21 and 9/4. View the Facebook event for more info.
Friday 6–10pm @ 35th & Bloomington Ave S, Mpls
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7–SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
June, Glam Diggers Vintage & Lori Barbero Sidewalk Sale
Designer resale shop, June, will be joined by special guests, Glam Diggers Vintage and Lori Barbero’s vintage store, Solid Gold, for a sidewalk sale featuring drastic markdowns and major deals. Expect rare and unique vintage and designer finds with surprising details and fine craftsmanship. Masks and 6-feet distancing will be required. Note: No dressing rooms will be available, so be sure to bring a tape measure or an outfit you can easily try clothes on with (like a simple dress or leggings/sports bra). Venmo, Square and cash payments will be accepted.
Friday–Sunday 11am–4pm daily @ 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls
BEGINNING SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Winsome Goods Sample Sale
Local women’s apparel brand Winsome Goods is doing its annual sample sale a little differently this year in reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak. There will be three ways to shop the sale in a variety of “social distances.” From Saturday, August 8 through Friday, August 14, the brand will be offering 45-minute appointments to shop the sale in private (parties up to 4 allowed). From August 15 through August 21, all remaining items will be moved to the sidewalk for a sidewalk sale. (No appointment necessary. Dressing rooms will not be available during the sidewalk sale, so plan accordingly.) Throughout these two weeks, the brand will also be offering many items for sale via its Instagram stories. Expect a mix of Winsome Goods samples and discontinued goods, along with pieces from Hazel & Rose, Al’s Tailoring and Yessenya, including clothing, shoes, bags and accessories.
August 8–21 @ Winsome Goods storefront, 201 6th St SE, Mpls
Schedule your appointment, view open hours & learn more at winsomegoods.com.
Sunday, AUGUST 9
Hecho Con Love Latinx Craft Show
Premier Latino Events has partnered with Corazon Mexicano to create Hecho Con Love, a series of Latinx craft and artisan shows throughout the Twin Cities. The event will be held outdoors and social distancing will be required.
Learn more at facebook.com/Latincraftshow
Sunday 12–6pm @ La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Mpls
Runway for Hope Virtual Fashion Show & Fundraiser
Breast cancer survivors and supporters take the runway at this virtual fashion fundraiser and silent auction benefiting Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Produced by Grant Whitaker and Freestyle Productions, the fashion show will feature looks from your favorite Galleria stores, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch. Registration to watch the fashion show is free, though a donation is suggested to help support Hope Chest’s mission of providing emergency financial support to Minnesota breast cancer patients actively undergoing treatment. Paid tickets at $75 are available and include access to view the digital fashion show, silent auction and brunch via curbside pickup.
Sunday 10:30am–noon
Online event. Buy tickets @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com
NEW THIS WEEK:
Celina Kane Shop Drop
Minneapolis-based milliner Celina Kane has just done a new shop drop for the month of August. Shop her new mask-and-scrunchie bundles (made from vintage, reclaimed fabric), silk hair ties, velvet headbands and more @ celinakane.com
CONTINUING:
Hackwith Design House’s Sustain Shop Drop
After a long break, local apparel brand Hackwith Design House has added fresh, new styles to its Sustain Shop. The brand has cleaned out its studio to dig up samples, one-offs and old styles from previous seasons to mark down along with some newer styles. Heads up to all the repurposers and makers out there: The brand is offering fabric scraps from damaged or flawed HDH items (which are typically recycled through a local fabric recycling company, currently down due to COVID-19). If interested, please email emma@hackwithdesignhouse.com.
Now available @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
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
QBIPOC Art Space GoFundMe Launch
Vanessa McDuffie—special education teacher, writer, Minneapolis creative & community advocate—has just announced plans for an art space in Minneapolis dedicated to QBIPOC creatives. You can help fund its mission & learn more via its GoFundMe.
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. Only a few spots are available for this week’s classes, but keep checking the website for more classes on an ongoing basis.
Reserve online & learn more about safety practices at 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 at 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!
Mill City Farmers Market: Digital Art Market
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Mill City Farmers Market has discontinued its art market for the season, but you can still shop their curated group of makers with its new Digital Art Market. Each week, it features four to five local artisans offering unique gifts, kitchenware and other handmade items each week on their blog, Instagram stories @mcfarmerskt and through a new digital art market email newsletter.
View the blog and sign up for the newsletter at millcityfarmersmarket.org
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
8/15: Elliot Park Art Walk. Maker Market & Live Art (IRL)
SUBMIT: Email me details about future events for consideration at jahna.peloquin@gmail.com.
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