This week, fair-trade brand Fair Anita debuts its new showroom and a new immersive installation from Studios Moss opens at the Strey Collective makers’ collective, plus a first look into the Papier fashion/art exhibition at American Swedish Institute. Read on for ongoing winter sales from local retailers.
Fair-trade accessories brand, Fair Anita, has opened a new showroom.
NEW THIS WEEK:
Studios Moss presents “Eat Your Heart Out”
Known for their highly ‘grammable art installations, Studios Moss is a Minneapolis-based creative design company specializing in custom backdrops and installations. Following the success of their “Into the Rabbit Hole” installation last fall and their holiday windows at Galleria, the duo are back with a new, immersive art installation titled “Eat Your Heart Out.” It’s being hosted at the Strey Collective studio space at the Northrup King Building, a shoppable workshop space that houses local makers like Strey Designs, Joeleen Torvick, Create Laser Art and Vikse Designs. The installation will be open to the public during Strey Collective’s regular open hours through March (and maybe longer) and it’s free to view. Hours: Tuesday 10am–5pm, Wednesday 10am–5pm, Thursday noon–7pm, Friday 10am–4p, Saturday noon–4pm. Northrup King Building, #179, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis. More info: www.instagram.com/studios.moss
ON VIEW:
Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog HERE! On view February 6–July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.
TUESDAY:
Thrifti.Kristi Mutual Aid Auction
Local thrifter, activist and creator of the St. Paul Sidewalk Swap, Kristi Moua (better known as @thrifty.kristi on Instagram) is hosting a mutual aid auction for frontline water protectors of Camp Migizi. Migizi is a resistance camp in Cloquet, Minnesota, aimed at delaying the Line 3 pipeline construction project as long as possible. You can bid on handmade, thrifted items to benefit the camp on Tuesday at Kristi’s Instagram story at instagram.com/thriftikristi.
THURSDAY:
Fair Anita Showroom Open Hours
Minneapolis-based fair-trade brand Fair Anita recently opened a showroom in Northeast Minneapolis, where you can shop and view their fair-trade collections in person. Fair Anita collaborates with over 8,000 artisan partners across four continents and 9 countries for its jewelry, scarves, face masks and handbags, and each artisan cooperative specializes in different techniques and materials. Visiting in person also gives you the chance to shop new pieces before they arrive on the brand’s website. @ 1620 Central Ave NE #156, Minneapolis, fairanita.com. The showroom will be open Thursday afternoons from 12–5pm starting on February 18 and the second Saturday of the month from 10am–4pm from March–May.
SATURDAY:
“Darning 101” with An Upcycled Closet
Learn the first steps to preparing your mend and fixing your garment with An Upcycled Closet’s Lauren Callis. Darning is possible on knit garments such as socks, sweaters or blankets. This class will be held virtually and costs $40 per person, which includes a kit with everything you need prior to class. Reserve your spot and find more upcoming classes at https://anupcycledcloset.com/pages/calendar. Saturday, 2/20 from 10am–noon
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, 2/13 from 10am–5pm @ 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. Plus, save $100 on Winter Parkas in select colors. Now @ askovfinlayson.com
Atelier957: Shop sale items at 30% off, 50% off and 70% off. Plus, save an additional 20% on all sale items for a limited time. 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
Encore Consignment Boutique: Save 50–75% off select fall/winter pieces during their end-of-season sale. Shop now @ 242 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, www.encoureboutiquestpaul.com
The Fitting Room: Save 20–50% off fall and winter items during the local womenswear boutique's winter sale. Shop now @ 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
gh2 50% Off Sale: Save 50% on designer consignment from the resale shop, including brands Maison Martin Margiela, Comme des Garçons and Stella McCartney. Some exclusions apply. Shop now @ 318 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, shopgh2.com
Grethen House: Save 40% to 80% on select fall and winter items. 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. 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
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
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: The Golden Pearl Vintage Basement Bazaar: The vintage store recently debuted its Basement Bazaar, filled with imperfect, as-is vintage clothing and accessories. Only up to two people will be allowed to shop the basement at a time, so appointments are recommended to reserve your spot. (You can book solo or with a friend.) @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Book your appointment, find open hours & shop online at thegoldenpearlvintage.com
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
Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.