This week, The Great Northern festival kicks off with a limited-edition blanket design by local artist Dyani White Hawk. Plus, Hackwith Design House releases its spring core collection and Winsome Goods debuts its pattern series. Read on for ongoing winter sales from local retailers, plus check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
Dyani White Hawk’s blanket design for The Great Northern in partnership with Faribault Woolen Mill and American Craft Council. Image courtesy Faribault Woolen Mill.
NEW THIS WEEK:
Hackwith Design House Spring Collection Launch: Local, sustainable womenswear label Hackwith Design House has just dropped its spring core collection this week. With the core collection, you'll find familiar, customer-favorite pieces from past seasons in addition to brand new designs. You will find each piece in the collection available in either a soft linen or a 100% cotton material. The color palette includes soft neutrals such as our Almond Floral Print and Nutmeg Linen, and rich prints including the Mahogany Floral Print and their new, proprietary Jungle Floral Print. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
Faribault Woolen Mill Limited-Run Blanket by Dyani White Hawk for The Great Northern: In partnership with American Craft Council, The Great Northern winter festival is partnering with award-winning visual artist Dyani White Hawk (Sičáŋǧu Lakota) whose design for a limited-run winter blanket manufactured by Faribault Woolen Mill launches this week as part of the 2021 festival. The blanket launches on Thursday, 1/28; you can pre-order the blanket now at www.faribaultmill.com
Winsome Goods Sew-It-Yourself Clothing Pattern Launch: Local apparel maker Winsome Goods has made five of its most popular garments available in pattern form for the home sewers out there. Each pattern will include the pattern and detailed instructions for sizes XS to XXXL Following a recent pre-sale, the patterns are now available for purchase.. Learn more and order beginning at 5pm on 1/26 at winsomegoods.com
Larissa Loden x Wild Isles Swim: The two local brands have collaborated on a new mini collection featuring 4 limited-edition earring styles in collaboration with swimwear brand, Wild Isles. Shop now @ larissaloden.com
The Fitting Room Transition Sale: The store has extended its year-end sale through this weekend, offering 15% on everything in store or in their online shop with code welcome2021. Open Thursday–Saturday from 12–5pm and by appointment. Ends 1/31 @ The Fitting Room, 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
WEDNESDAY:
Everthine Jewelry One-of-a-Kind & Limited-Edition Release: This week’s release from the local maker is full of ways to show your individuality. Choose from gemstone pendant charms, accent charms, gemstone rings and classic hoop earrings. Get a sneak preview on the brand’s Instagram page, @everthine_jewelry. Wednesday at 8pm @ everthinejewelry.com
FRIDAY:
PM Design Collection Launch: The local maker is debuting a new collection of wood and resin studs this weekend. They are extremely lightweight and low-profile, which should work well while wearing a face mask. Even at 12mm in diameter these pieces are striking with their vibrant color schemes. The brand will be unveiling new designs over on their Instagram page if you want to get a preview @pmdesignstp. Available beginning Friday @ www.pmdesign-stp.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Grethen House 80% Off Sale: The designer boutique's biggest sale of the year kicks off this weekend. Save 80% on select fall and winter collections, plus there will also be new 40% off and 60% off markdowns. Begins Friday, 1/29 in store and online @ 50th & France (4930 France Ave S, Edina), North Loop (212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis) and grethenhouse.com
SATURDAY:
“Darning 101” with An Upcycled Closet
An Upcycled Closet's Lauren Callis is hosting a virtual class to teach you about the basics of mending to give you the knowledge and resources to begin repairing your damaged clothing. Learn the first steps to preparing your mend and fixing your garment. The class costs $40 per person and includes a kit with everything you need prior to class. Saturday at 10am. Register at https://anupcycledcloset.com/pages/calendar
Open Saturdays at Northrup King Building
Northeast's largest artist and maker studio building has open studios every Saturday and the first Thursday of the month. Fashion highlights includes Strey Collective, a co-op shop featuring apparel, leather goods and accessories by several local designers (#179) and local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden (#265). Saturday from 10am–4pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, www.northrupkingbuilding.com
ONGOING WINTER SALES:
Askov Finlayson: Save up to 40% on select winter accessories and apparel, including classic North Hat styles and 2020 collaborations designed to celebrate and protect the North. Now @ askovfinlayson.com
Atelier957: Starting New Year’s Day, shop sale items at 30% off, 50% off and 70% off. In store and online, no code required. Shop now @ 957 Grand Ave, St Paul, atelier957.com
Dugo Closing Sale: The longtime locally owned Galleria boutique is closing its doors on February 26. Until then, most clothing is at least 50% off and jewelry is 20% off in store. Ends 2/26 @ 3595 Galleria, Edina, dressupgoout.com
Grethen House: Save an additional 20% on all sale items from the designer womenswear store at both of its locations and online (no code needed). Shop now @ 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis & 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
Hazel & Rose: Save 20% to 70% on select fall styles from the sustainable, ethical womenswear boutique, plus get free shipping on orders of $100 or more. Plus for a limited time, save an extra 15% on all markdowns with code EXTRAEXTRA. Shop now @ shophazelandrose.com
Larissa Loden Jewelry: Save up to 85% on select styles from local jewelry maker Larissa Loden during its year-end sale. No code needed. Shop now @ larissaloden.com
Les Sól: Save up to 70% on fall and winter items from the Linden Hills sustainable women’s boutique, in store and online. Shop now @ 4353 S Upton Ave #104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
NEW! Maria Stanley: Save up to 80% on last-ones, imperfect pieces, samples and more from the local designer. Shop now @ www.mariastanley.com
MartinPatrick3: The North Loop luxury retailer’s end-of-season sale includes 40% off Adam Lippes’s fall womenswear collection, 40% off Maison Margiela’s fall menswear collection and up to 90% off in its sale room, in store only. Shop now @ 212 3rd Ave N #106, Minneapolis
NEW! Northwestern Knitting Co. 40% Off Studio Sale: The brand has increased its Studio Sale discount to 40% off. These styles will not be stocked again, so consider it a final curtain call. Shop now @ nwkc.us
Parc: Save 30–75% off select fall and winter items from the North Loop womenswear store to make way for new arrivals. No code needed. In store and online. Shop now @ 212 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com
Repair Lair: Save 25%–75% on everything in store, including secondhand outdoor clothing and gear, for a limited time. Shop now @ 3304 E Lake St, Minneapolis, www.repairlair.com
Roe Wolfe Closing Sale: Another Galleria store announcing its closing this week is womenswear boutique, Roe Wolfe. The store anticipates closing early this year, official date TBD. Until then, shop the farewell sale, currently 20% off storewide in store. Shop now @ 3175 Galleria, Edina, www.roewolfe.com
Tessa Louise: The local designer is having her biggest sale ever, marking down all of her current pieces 40–60% off. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $50. All sales final. You can also shop during her open studio hours Mondays 3–6pm, Saturdays noon–2pm & by appointment. Shop now @ 1500 Jackson St NE #375, Minneapolis, tessalouise.com
Walker Shop: Save up to 75% on select items during the season-end sale from the Walker Art Center’s gift shop, online only. Curbside pickup is available. Shop now @ shop.walkerart.org/collections/sale-1
Victory Vintage: The vintage and new, one-of-a-kind home store is making way for new items, marking down many items 40 to 75% off. Shop now @ 3505 W 44th St, Minneapolis, shopvictory.com
More local shopping highlights:
Now open: June at 50th & France: A new year can often signal a time of renewal. For local designer resale store, June, that means shuttering its original Lyndale Avenue location for a new storefront at 50th and France. The upscale retail and dining destination is a fitting move for the retailer, which sells a beautifully curated mix of designer pieces, including some vintage gems. Look for an opening announcement with more details this week @juneresale on Instagram. As for their former storefront, owner Daune Stinson plans to be “continuing our commitment to resale, sustainability and our neighborhood,” adding to “watch for a new women’s resale clothing store” coming soon to their former Lyndale site. Now open @ 5027 France Ave, Minneapolis, juneresale.com
Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace: As Minneapolis Craft Market’s live markets are currently on hold through at least winter 2020, you can now shop their makers online as well as live each week on virtual streaming app Popshop Live, where they’ll showcase a different maker each week. Use invite code MCMPOP to join for easy holiday shopping from the comfort of your couch. Download the free app @ bit.ly/mcmpsl & find upcoming live streaming dates and times at mplscraftmarket.com/events. You can also shop the full Minneapolis Craft Market collection from local makers online 24/7 @ mplscraftmarket.com
bread: A unique pop-up market: This holiday pop-up market created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene will feature a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers. Open weekends through 2/28/21 @ Maplewood Mall (lower level next to Lids/Caribou Coffee), 3001 White Bear Ave N #1015A, Maplewood, www.facebook.com/breadpopup
Community Commons at Mall of America: Mall of America recently debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to businesses struggling due to the pandemic or displaced due to civil unrest over the summer. Several, including Peruvian poncho retailer Llakta, come from the Midtown Global Market on Lake Street, which was hit by some of the worst damage. The 17 vendors include Twiggy Fresh (bamboo toothbrushes), and Butters by Jay (shea butter skin and haircare). The space is currently set to stay open through Spring 2021 and will feature an evolving roster of retailers. Shop now @ Mall of America, 238N South Avenue (2nd level), Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons
The List Virtual Makers’ Marketplace: 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 fully launching this week. The marketplace aims to be a one-stop shop for high-quality artisans, makers and other small businesses, just in time for holiday gift-giving season. Find a mix of fashion, home goods and skin care by 40 top local makers, including Strey Designs, Adam Turman, Essence One, FOAT Design, Hackwith Design House, ILO Design, J.Lux Jewelry, Joeleen Torvick, Julia Elise Skincare, Tiny Loud and Minny & Paul. Shop now @ www.findmeonthelist.com