This week, Fashion Week MN announces its spring lineup, Winsome Goods debuts a reworked vintage mini collection, and FeMNist Days continues
Winsome Goods launches a mini collection of reworked vintage this week.
NEW THIS WEEK:
Fashion Week MN Announces Spring 2021 Lineup
It’s been a year and a half since we last celebrated Fashion Week in Minnesota, as the spring 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fashion Week MN presents “Awake” is a four-day, seven-event celebration of our local fashion community featuring fashion shows, live photo shoots, pop-up shopping and more—happening both in person and virtually—from a wide range of designers, vintage and designer fashion sellers, makers, brands and other fashion creatives. Taking place 4/28–5/1. Learn more at fashionweekmn.com
Winsome Goods Reworked Vintage Collection Drops
Local, sustainable fashion brand, Winsome Goods, is debuting a new series of one-of-a-kind garments made from vintage fabrics this week. Pieces include a mix of tops, dresses and pants in white cotton, lace and linen Shop the first few pieces beginning today, with more pieces to come Available Tuesday at noon @ winsome-goods.com
Ashley Mary Art Studio Sale
Local painter and muralist Ashley Mary is downsizing and moving out of her Northrup King Building studio. In the process, she’s clearing out some past work at a discount, including paintings and limited-edition prints. Save 20% on more than half her online shop. Stay tuned—she'll also be selling furniture, art materials and other products in her Instagram story soon, instagram.com/ashleymaryart. Shop now at ashleymary.com and www.etsy.com/shop/AshleyMaryArt
Voula Vintage Story Sales:
Duluth-based seller Voula Vintage has story sales planned daily from Wednesday–Sunday with sizes from small to XXL @ instagram.com/voulavintage
WEDNESDAY:
Art Speaks: Emerging Artist Maxine Britt on Gender Neutral Fashion:
Gender-neutral fashion has grown in popularity over the past few years with major brands like Gap and Gucci offering up gender-neutral designs. Learn more about the concept of gender-neutral clothing during this free, virtual talk from local designer Maxine Britt (she/they) of MX Apparel, who is informed by a lifetime as an LGBTQ person and IRB-certified academic researcher, and leave with a greater awareness of gender-neutral clothing and how to incorporate it into your designs. Wednesday, 3/17 at 1–2:30pm. Register for free @ textilecentermn.org/artspeaks-britt
THURSDAY:
FeMNist Days: Virtual Night Market
FeMNist Days was created by Nora McInerny, her nonprofit organization Still Kickin, and The Coven around the mission of supporting the advancement of women (including trans women, femme-identifying, genderqueer and non-binary people). This year’s edition is going virtual and expanding to nearly the entire month of March with a series of Night Markets, mentor hours, workshops and a Showcase to help fund entrepreneurs—all virtual. The Night Market features local vendors including Sweet Troo Vi Waffles, B+D Custom Crafts, Strive Publishing, Mend Jewelry, Corage Dolls, Feminist Book Club, Mountain Metal Artisan Jewelry, Maazah Chutney, Sharp Design Co., Nature’s Syrup, Leonetti Confetti, and Bim Bam Boo bamboo toilet paper. Get a free ticket by registering to join The Coven’s Network. Night Market: Thursday, 3/18. FeMNist Days runs 3/8–25, learn more and register at femnistday.com
FRIDAY:
Info Maintainers March Meeting
Join Lauren Callis of local business An Upcycled Closet for a virtual conversation around art and maintenances, presented by The Maintainers, a global research network that explores the concepts of maintenance, infrastructure, repair and other forms of labor and expertise that sustain the world. Lauren will be speaking about garment mending and the maintenance of this traditional skill set, made all the more important as more people seek to consume less and also connect more with their immediate personal worlds. Friday, 3/19 @ 11am–noon. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-maintainers-march-2021-meeting-with-lauren-callis-tickets-143824034559
Bekah Worley Art Virtual Studio Sale
The local artist is having a studio sale in her Instagram story featuring her colorful, original paintings and prints.. Once she hits 4K followers, she’s also planning to give away a gift card for an 8”x10” commissioned painting. Friday at noon @ instagram.com/bekahworleyco
Everthine Jewelry One-of-a-Kind & Limited-Edition Release
The local fine jewelry maker is celebrating spring with a shop update full of color, from gemstone post earrings to gemstone charm pendants and sterling charms—all one-of-a-kind and limited-edition. Get a sneak peek this week on her Instagram, instagram.com/everthine_jewelry. Shop launch Friday at 8pm @ everthinejewelry.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Grethen House Flash Sale
Save 20% in store at both locations and online with code SPRING20 during this just-announced sale. Some exclusions apply. Friday–Sunday @ Grethen House, 5930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; grethenhouse.com
Les Sól Sale on Sale
Save an extra 60% on all fall/winter clearance items this weekend in store and online. (Discount automatically taken at checkout.) Friday–Sunday @ 4353 Upton Ave S (entrance at 44th & Upton), Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
SATURDAY:
A Deep Dive into Secondhand Shopping
After the popularity of “Buying and Donating Clothing with a Conscience,” Tangletown Neighborhood Association is taking a deeper dive into the topic of secondhand shopping with another free, virtual event. Nancy Dilts of Nancy Dilts Wardrobe Consulting and Courtney Istre, Tangletown resident and hardcore thrifter, will share how to be successful secondhand shoppers. Shopping secondhand not only helps you save money, it can support local businesses and nonprofits while also protecting our planet by keeping textiles out of the landfill and reducing consumption of new textiles. Bonus: They’ll be raffling off 20 fabric shavers to attendees. 10am Saturday. Register for free @ tangletown.org/textile-reuse-event-march-2
On the Shelf Jewelry Story Sale
Local jewelry maker On the Shelf is debuting a spring-y new collection of polymer-clay earrings in bright pastel shades, including a new graphic flower design. 10% of all proceeds are donated to local public schools. Saturday, time TBA, instagram.com/ontheshelf_jewelry
MONDAY:
Retro Souvenir Tees Collection from Moth Oddities
Local vintage shop Moth Oddities has been offering a new themed selection of vintage goodies every Monday in March. This Monday, they’re dropping a collection of retro souvenir tees, just in time for t-shirt weather. You can shop their past mini collections, including a line of reworked vintage goods with tie-dye and visible mending, on their Instagram now, and look for a collection of “Springtime Sweeties” on 3/29. Available Monday at 12:30pm @ instagram.com/mothoddities
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.
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
MORE LOCAL SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS:
Now open: LEGACY
After designer resale shop June announced its move to 50th & France, we wondered what was coming to its former storefront near Lyndale & Lake in Uptown. The secret’s now out: The storefront is now home to LEGACY, a vintage clothing and home shop run by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby, who recently moved back home from NYC after over a decade working in the fashion and retail industry. June’s little sister store features a fresh, more casual mix of brands, more vintage goods, and a lower price-point than June, similar to that of most vintage stores. Now open. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–5pm @ 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-545-7470, instagram.com/shoplegacystore
Now open: Dugo pop-up at Nolan Mains
As the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. At least that’s the case with Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that had announced it would permanently close its longtime Galleria storefront. It will be setting up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France. They’re now open within a 825-square-foot, temporary pop-up space there while their new permanent storefront is built out. According to MSP Mag, “expect a tighter, more focused selection of what Nancy knows best: dresses and evening separates and the accessories that accompany—like handbags and jewelry—plus, a special, rotating schedule of pop-ups of more casual wear and contemporary brands.” Hours: Monday–Saturday from 11am–5pm @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com
First Thursday & 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). Thursday from 5–9pm & Saturday from 10am–5pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, www.northrupkingbuilding.com
Fair Anita Showroom: Thursday & Saturday 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.
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
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.