This week, MartinPatrick3 showcases four emerging local designers in a Local Designer Showcase, fashion label ACG returns from hiatus with a sale, Red Wing Heritage wraps up the auction for its hot collab, and more.
META-ISM by Denimani launches a capsule collection this week at MartinPatrick3
JUST ANNOUNCED:
Tickets are now on sale for EVOLVE Fashion Show, the closing event of Fashion Week MN’s spring season, presented by The Fitting Room on May 1. Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolve-fashion-show-tickets-147625715489
NEW THIS WEEK:
MartinPatrick3 Local Designer Showcase
MartinPatrick3, the iconic North Loop menswear and interior design store that recently began carrying womenswear, is showcasing some incredible wares by local designers this week in store. Brands include menswear designer Beck Thompson, luxe hat maker Celina Kane, META-ISM by Denimani apparel, and DELPHA DŮM luxury hair accessories. After this week, you’ll be able to continue to find Celina Kane hats in store. Showcase ends 3/28 @ 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, martinpatrick3.com
ACG “Welcome Back” Sale
Almost a year after shutting down due to the pandemic and having a baby, local clothing maker and artist Anna Chambers-Goldberg of ACG is back. She’s kicking things off with a big sale at its online shop, and she’s also opening up private, masked studio visits and video appointments. Look for some events to take place at her studio at Northrup King Building and at Gallery 360 coming soon. Shop now or make an appointment @ www.acgmpls.com
ENDS TUESDAY:
Red Wing Heritage & Want Show Laundry Collection: A Celebration of Circular Fashion
A collaboration between a century-old American boot company and a laundromat in Taiwan. Inspired by Want Show Laundry owners Chang Wan-ji and Hsu Sho-er’s creativity and their commitment to giving forgotten laundry new life, Red Wing went in search of forgotten and left-behind Red Wing boots and collaborated with Want Show to curate a collection of 30 extremely rare prototypes, special editions and unreleased styles to put up for auction on eBay Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Want Show Redefine Project, an initiative that helps promote circular fashion through the reselling of forgotten garments that fill Taiwanese laundry shops. Bidding ends Tuesday at 11:59pm, 3/23. View and bid at www.ebay.com/str/redwingheritage1905
CONTINUING:
Faribault Woolen Mill Upcycled Collection Launches
MInnesota heritage brand, Faribault Woolen Mill, has just launched three new collections of goods made in collaboration with three local makers. A collection of upcycled throws (created by Al’s Tailoring and Dinosaur Hampton) and rugs (by Makwa Studio) are produced using remnants of throws and blankets from past and current collections. Not only is each piece sustainably made, they’re all one of a kind. Shop now @ www.faribaultmill.com/pages/upcycle
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
Ediflorial Spring Florals Preorder
Get your front entry a spring refresh with a custom spring floral arrangement from local florist, Ediflorial, which specializes in sustainable, locally grown florals. Outdoor containers and window boxes are now available for preorder for spring and summer. Email for a quote and learn more at www.ediflorial.com
TJE Swimwear Launch
Local apparel brand, TJE (Through Jimmy’s Eyes) Fashion, has launches its first swimwear designs. Like all of the brand’s wares, the two bikinis (one a high-waisted style) features prints pulled from St. Paul artist Jimmy Reagan’s paintings. Reagan, who was diagnosed with complex autism, is inspired by Picasso, Van Gogh, Mid-Century artists and Expressionism. Now available @ www.throughjimmyseyes.com/shop/rework
WEDNESDAY–MONDAY:
Huge Fabric Sale & Sewing Studio Liquidation
Local sewers and designers, take note: This fabric sale is going to be massive. Fabric bundles will be priced $5 to $20, most with enough yardage to make a garment: dress, jacket, skirt or skirt. FInd hundreds of yards of clean garment, coating and home fabrics, including high-end wool, silk charmeuse, chiffon, viscose, bamboo, cotton, European knits, stretch cotton, fleece, scuba, satin, sweater knits, fine dress knits, velvet, sequin, colorful sheers, linings, home fabrics and trims, including many geometric and floral prints and solids. Plus: sewing tables, cabinet, steamer, gravity iron and ironing board. Wednesday & Thursday 2–7pm, Friday 10am–7pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday (50% off) noon–5pm, Monday (more than 50% off) 2–7pm. @ 1618 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, Suite 147 (first floor). Free parking in rear (enter at Dock 14). Link for more info & photos: https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/art/d/minneapolis-fabric-textile-bundle-sale/7291442580.html
WEDNESDAY:
Kollektiv Vintage Story Sale
Expect a mini collection of fine vintage clothing in an assortment of spring prints, colors, and natural fabrics, including silk. 2pm at instagram.com/kollektivmpls
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market: Winter Market
The Mill City Farmers Market is in the midst of its winter market, open on select Saturdays through April. The market will be a combination of open-air shopping in the Train Shed and Chicago Mall as well as indoor shopping inside the historic Mill City Museum. With over 120 local farmers, food makers and artisans, with this week’s lineup including Barn Swallow Garden knits, Body Bliss skincare, Crankosaurus Press hand-printed textiles, Fair Anita fair-trade accessories, Nancy Brisk upcycled accessories, Red Clover Herbal Apothecary Farm balms and tinctures, and The Abbey Alpacas knits. Saturday from 10am–12pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
"Explore Growth With Clay" Virtual Class
Hosted by the Minneapolis-based Curiosity Studio, this virtual class with Katie Cameron of Cry Baby Clay uses the medium of clay to explore the concept of growth, and leaves you with a planter to give your summer garden a jump start. The class fee covers all the materials needed. Saturday at 11am. $90. Register: https://curiositystudioclass.com/classregister/54f68zuletxxz1x95wkixluowo053j
MONDAY:
Spring Sweeties 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 “springtime sweeties.” You can shop their past mini collections, including a line of reworked vintage goods with tie-dye and visible mending and retro souvenir tees, on their Instagram now. Available Monday, 3/29 at 12:30pm @ instagram.com/mothoddities
Mending 101 with An Upcycled Closet
Find the meditative power of hand sewing, learn history of the craft and lessen your consumption by repairing your own clothes in this virtual class hosted by Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet. Class is $40 and includes mending kit and instruction booklet. Monday, 3/29 at 6–8pm. Find more upcoming virtual sewing classes and register at anupcycledcloset.com/pages/calendar
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:
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 Now available @ winsomegoods.com
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. Now available @ everthinejewelry.com
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: 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.