This week’s packed week of local shopping include IRL fashion shows from Black Fashion Week MN and others, the fall vintage collection from The Golden Pearl Vintage, the fall Selby Stroll in St. Paul and much more.
Local fashion label NubiCollection by BothDol presents their fall collection in a runway show on Saturday.
NEW THIS WEEK:
HWMR Announces Expansion & Crowdfunding Campaign
North Minneapolis fixture HWMR just announced a major expansion. Originally known as Houston White Men’s Room, a barbershop founded by Houston White, the concept has since expanded to include Houston White’s apparel line. Now, White is working to expand the physical footprint as well as the offerings from HWMR. The new HWMR will be part barbershop, part retail store, part coffee bar, part cafe and all community, working toward “a better future, a better world, a better culture built by and for North Minneapolis.” They’ve just launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the expansion.
Donate & learn more at https://igg.me/at/hwmr
The Golden Pearl Vintage Fall Drop
Known for its primo selection of unique wearables for all genders, The Golden Pearl Vintage is dropping its fall collection this week in store and in the store’s Instagram stories. Expect a little bit of everything, from gorgeous wool trousers, cozy knit sweaters, plaid suits and glam tops. The store is open exclusively for private shopping appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays; book a time via their website.
Now available @ 507A E Hennepin Ave, Mpls & @thegoldenpearlvintage on Instagram & www.thegoldenpearlvintage.com
WEDNESDAY:
Celina Kane FW20 Online Shop Update
The local milliner is updating her web shop with fall and winter hats and hair accessories this week. Look for velvet headbands in rich hues (perfect for popping up your appearance in Zoom meetings), one-of-a-kind wool berets with bright tassels, colorful wool cloche hats, mask sets and more.
Wednesday 9/23 @ celinakane.com
Everthine Jewelry Online Shop Update
Local fine jewelry line Everthine Jewelry is debuting an all-new selection of one-of-a-kind and limited-edition jewelry in her online shop, all under $200.
Wednesday 9/23 @ 10am at everthinejewelry.com
Black Fashion Week MN: Maskerade A-List Mixer & Fashion Show
Wear your best mask and head to the Hutton House for this masquerade-themed indoor fashion show and mixer that kicks off Black Fashion Week MN. View collections by Luuli Collection and Hi Hi Creative. $50 ticket includes swag bag, complimentary light bites and cocktails provided by Gray Duck. Social distancing and masks will be required.
Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm @ The Hutton House, 10715 South Shore Dr, Medicine Lake
Limited tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bfwmn-presents-maskerade-a-list-mixer-tickets-117807901605
THURSDAY:
A MANO x DC Ice Collaboration Drop
Local ceramicist Louisa Podlich of A MANO has partnered with St. Paul artist DC Ice for a limited-edition collaboration collection. It features over 60 pieces of original art including ornaments, spoon rest, wall hangings and planters, made by A MANO with whimsical illustrations of bunnies, foxes, bears and unicorns by DC Ice. Part two of the collection launches in early November and will feature an even bigger selection of gifts to give or keep for yourself.
Launching Thursday, 9/24 @ 8pm at weshopamano.com
Disquietude Artist Panel Discussion
Curated by local artist Leslie Barlow, Disquietude is a collaboration between her and six artists from the artist collective and program Studio 400. Each artist approached questions around fear, the unknown, growth and resilience in different ways that reflect both internal and external tensions within these concepts—something we can all relate to in 2020. Featured artists include fashion designer Bris Carbajal of Yessenya along with visual artists Maiya Lea Hartman, Taylan De Johnette, Jacqueline W. Nuzzo, Philipo Dyauli and Sarah Nicole. Celebrate these artists by planning a socially distanced visit in person or doing a virtual tour online.
On view 9/10–11/20 on view online @ whitebeararts.org/2020/08/disquietude
Scheduled in person viewings: TBD @ White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave, White Bear Lake
Artist panel discussion: Thursday, 9/24 at 7pm (free with registration or $5 suggested donation)
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Art Heals Mini Event #2 at Local Motion
What started as a tribute to the canceled Uptown Art Fair, Local Motion’s Art Heals mini art pop-ups at Local Motion are now continuing into the fall. About a dozen local artists will create a pop-up market outside Local Motion and the $5 reservation fee can be used toward your purchase that day or as a donation to support local artists.
Get tickets & more info @ https://localmotionboutique.com
Friday, 9/25–Sunday, 9/27 @ Local Motion, 2813 Hennepin Ave, Mpls.
SATURDAY:
Arc’s Autumn Retro Collection Launches
Halloween is an important fundraising season for Arc’s Value Village because many new thrifters come in looking for costumes. But unfortunately for a lot of thrift stores, their Halloween assortment can often seem to indirectly promote cultural appropriation when presenting traditional garments as a costume. (Examples: Chinese cheongsam dresses, Native American-inspired garb, traditional Hmong or African garments.) Put simply, someone else’s culture is not a costume. In an effort to curb cultural appropriation and the use of racist costumes, Arc’s has reimagined its annual Halloween shop. Dubbed the Autumn Retro Collection, the nonprofit thrift store’s revamped costume shop will feature creative, discounted retro clothing and accessories at great prices—so you can dress up without the cultural appropriation. It opens to the public this Saturday, 9/26.
Beginning Saturday, 9/26 @ 3 locations including Bloomington, New Hope & Richfield, arcsvaluevillage.org
Mill City Farmers Market Art Market
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. This weekend’s featured makers include ArtAndes textiles and rugs, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Vikse Designs jewelry.
Saturday, 9/26 from 9am–1pm (8–9am for high-risk shoppers)
@ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Mpls, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Selby Stroll at Selby at Snelling
The businesses along the blocks of Selby Avenue from Fairview Avenue to Saratoga Avenue will ring in fall with live music, outdoor and patio dining, sidewalk sales and special promotions throughout the day. Highlights include 25% off storewide at Lula Vintage Wear and a sidewalk sale and live music at sustainable shop. Spoils of Wear, COVID-19 precautions have been taken, and the event is taking primarily outdoors. Shop and businesses will be limiting capacity indoors in accordance with recommended occupancy, and masks and social distancing will be required.
Get more info on participating businesses and offers at www.selbyatsnelling.org/events-
Saturday, 9/26 from 10am–6pm @ Selby Ave & Snelling Ave, St Paul
Give Us Your Money Pop-Up
Shop handmade goods by BIPOC, LGBTQ and immigrant makers during this COVID-safe, outdoor event. Participating vendors include Marisa Martinez Jewelry, Kari Lee Art, Las Ranas Jewelry, Spinning Wylde and more. Masks required.
11am-2pm @ backyard of Dulce’s Jardin, Nokomis Ave S & 41st St E, Mpls
Alma Mia Fall Trunk Show
Stop by The Fitting Room on Saturday to peruse and shop the latest fall collections by Alma Mia. Appointments are requested so the cozy store can manage the flow of shoppers at thefittingroommpls@gmail.com or by texting at 612-229-8170. Find select Alma Mia pieces online at www.thefittingroommpls.com.
9/26 from 12-3pm @ The Fitting Room, 316 W 38th St, Mpls
The World Jubilee Outdoor Fair Trade Market
Minneapolis Farmers Market is hosting a special outdoor version of your favorite fair-trade market, following all CDC safety standards. Come and shop outside at the Minneapolis Farmers Market’s East Lyndale location, with free parking and covered outdoor space, rain or shine. Fair-trade vendors include Global Mamas, Ten Thousand Villages, Fair Anita, Zatoun, Gifts for Change, Elevāt and and more.
Get more info at https://www.facebook.com/events/3122110847843630/
Saturday 9/26 from 3–6pm @ Minneapolis Farmers Market, 312 E Lyndale Ave N, Mpls
SUNDAY:
Lowertown Art Market
Every Sunday through September, head to the CHS Field Plaza for the Lowertown Art Market. Shop goods from local artists and makers from a variety of mediums in this socially distanced, family-friendly event. Masks are required to attend. Learn more via the Facebook event.
Sunday, 9/27 from 9am–1pm @ CHS Field Plaza, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul
Ooh là l'Alliance! Alliance Française Fall Fashion Fundraiser
While the show portion of Alliance Française’s annual fall fashion fundraiser is sold out, you can still join in the fun by participating in a raffle or take part in post-show shopping with pop-up shops from D.NOLO, Joeleen Torvick, Rebekah Anne, Stacey Johnson Jewelry and Statement Boutique with a $5 suggested donation.
Sunday 9/27 from 10am–noon @ Royal Foundry Craft Spirits, 241 Fremont Ave N, Mpls
Get more info at https://www.afmsp.org/events/oohlala
NUBIUltimateRunway 2020 Fashion Show
Local fashion label NubiCollection by BothDol presents their fall 2020 collection, “Jewel of Africa,” during an indoor runway show. The collection is inspired by “the royalty and beauty of Africa’s most powerful empires” with designs made of Ankara, an African fabric widely known for its bold colors and patterns.
Sunday 9/27 from 7–11:30pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Mpls
Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nubiultimaterunway-2020-tickets-116827788059
CONTINUING:
Root + Mineral Wellness Crowdfunding Campaign
Twin Cities sauna enthusiasts, take note—there’s a new sauna coming to town. Founded by Marissa Galan and Michelle Barnes, Root + Mineral Wellness promises a mix of authentic spa experiences that go beyond typical offerings, with a focus on healing and balancing rituals including skin rejuvenation, muscle relaxation and mindful breathing to connect mind and body. They also have a commitment to equity—for every five memberships purchased, one BIPOC person will receive a free membership. After giving us a taste of what’s to come with a series of socially distanced sauna pop-ups, they have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for their brick-and-mortar location to come in 2021. Explore the various reward packages and donate to their campaign at ifundwomen.com/projects/root-mineral-wellness and learn more at rootandmineralwellness.com.
NOW OPEN:
Down the Rabbit Hole
Designer resale boutique Down the Rabbit Hole has a new home. Peruse luxury goods from Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Chloe, Prada and more at up to 90% off retail prices within nearly 2,000 square feet of retail space. (Bonus: The majority of their inventory is new with tags.)
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday from 12:30–6pm @ 17516 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, www.downtherabbitholemn.com
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
10/3: Black Man Magic Fashion Show
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS:
Into the Rabbit Hole: An Immersive Pop-up Selfie Exhibit
Looking for a socially distanced activity to share with a few of your closest friends or family? Then check out this new, immersive popup exhibit created by Studios Moss, a St. Paul–based creative design company that specializes in custom backdrops and installations. House within The Wycliff, a new co-working space in St. Paul, you can view the exhibit via a self-guided tour with up to 9 companions. Each visitor is given 45 minutes to go through the spaces (and take plenty of selfies, of course).
Runs 8/27–10/31 @ The Wycliff, 2327 Wycliff St #210, St. Paul
$25 adults, $17 children 6–15, free for children 5 and under @ eventbrite.com
NEW BOUTIQUE OPENINGS:
Les Sól Storefront OpeningNew Minneapolis boutique Les Sól was set to open earlier this spring, until COVID-19 happened. After launching its online shop over the summer, the shop is set to open the doors of its brick-and-mortar location this week in Linden Hills. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod, Les Sól is a women’s lifestyle boutique with a “West Coast vibe” and a passion for community, small brands (like Pistola Denim, Paloma Wool, ＦＲИＣＨ), independent artists (the new store features custom wallpaper by local gals By She She) and sustainability (brands like ACACIA). Oh, and be sure to check out their exclusive, new collab with local jewelry line, Jac & Violet.
Now open @ 4353 S Upton Ave #104, Mpls, shoplessol.com
MartinPatrick3 Launches Women’s Boutique
After more than a decade since introducing menswear to the North Loop, MartinPatrick3 is *finally* introducing women’s wear. The new store-within-a-store boutique will primarily feature women’s clothing, plus accessories, and expanded apothecary, gifts, and decor. Expect apparel from include Danish fashion house Baum und Pferdgarten, American sportswear brand Adam Lippes, Serbian luxury knitwear brand Dusan, stripe-centric brand Kule and premium denim brand AGOLDE, along with fine jewelry from Bea Bongiasca, Leigh Miller and Pamela Love, colored glass stemware from Estelle, refined home decor by Aerin, and contemporary homeware by Dinosaur Designs.
Shop in store @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N #106, Minneapolis. Learn more at @martinpatrick3 on Instagram.
NEW COLLECTIONS BY LOCAL DESIGNERS:
Mx Apparel Fall Capsule Collection Launch
Local brand Mx Apparel was founded on “stretching what gender neutral clothing can be.” Their new fall mini collection, “City Pop,” embodies that through bold color and texture. Pieces from the line will be made to order in limited quantities, so don’t wait to snap them up.
Now available @ www.mxappareldesign.com
Dallas Daws Designs Launches Fall Collection Instead of launching a full collection during a pandemic, local designer Dallas Daws has opted to launched a smaller capsule collection of some classic, everyday pieces with interesting details in a range of natural fabrics and colors—made with longevity in mind.
Now available @ dallasdaws.com/collections/terre
Hackwith Design House Fall Collection Launch
St. Paul–based sustainable clothing label, Hackwith Design House, has just debuted its fall collection. Find several new, transitional pieces that you can wear now through winter with the help of various layering techniques. Designs are available in boxier linens, light cottons and beautifully draped Lyocells, and in sizes ranging from XS/S through +3/4. Look for fresh, new details like unique necklines, pleats and smocking details, while offering Hackwith’s signature versatility and comfort.
Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
The List Soft Launch
One unfortunate consequence of the COVID outbreak is the dearth of makers markets, which many local makers and small businesses had relied upon for a majority of their income—especially during the upcoming holiday season. Hoping to fill that void is The List, a new, Minnesota-based online maker hub that is making its (soft) debut this week. The marketplace features goods from a collective of local makers, including United Goods, Everthine Jewelry, Karin Jacobson, Sandwich Ceramic, Strey Designs and Minny & Paul. The website aims to be a one-stop shop for high-quality artisans, makers and other small businesses. Its hard launch is set for October 1 with an expanded lineup of makers, just in time for holiday gift-giving season.
Explore & shop now @ www.findmeonthelist.com
Larissa Loden Fall/Winter 2020 Collection Launch
Local jewelry designer Larissa Loden’s “VOTE” jewelry got a recent boost, thanks to Michelle Obama’s speech during the virtual DNC in which she wore a similar necklace. Now, the designer is launching a collection for fall featuring more than 30 new styles of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pins with a focus on joyful colors, inclusive sizing and giving back to the community. She is also expanding on her DIY Quarantine Craft Kits and her Do Good bracelet series, 20% of sales of which will be donated to local nonprofits. Plus, look for three new styles in the VOTE series in multiple finishes and colors.
Shop online @ larissaloden.com & at the Larissa Loden studio, 1500 Jackson St NE #265, Mpls
NWKC: 2020 Experiments
Over the next few months, local menswear brand Northwestern Knitting Co. (aka NWKC) will be offering an experimental, 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. Up next is their most technical knit to date, MDC-Coolmax, an alternating interlock jersey consisting of a 50% Coolmax 50% Merino yarn and their U.S.-made tri-blend yarn, culminating in a buttery soft, temperature regulating, highly wrinkle-resistant cloth. All items are cut and sewn in the U.S.A. Find the assortment now on the site for pre-order, shipping by 12/1.
View the collections and pre-order @ nwkc.us
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.
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.
SUBMIT: Email me details about future events for consideration at jahna.peloquin@gmail.com.