This week, FeMNist Days kicks off with a virtual Night Market, Moth Oddities debuts a reworked vintage collection, Dugo pops up at Nolan Mains, Sven’s Clogs hosts a factory store blowout sale, and more.
Local vintage seller Moth Oddities has debuted a collection of reworked vintage.
NEW THIS WEEK:
Reworked Vintage Capsule Collection from Moth Oddities
Moth Oddities’ reworked vintage collection, launched yesterday, is now live in their Instagram story. Expect a mix of bleach dye, patchwork, paint splatter, and visible mending, some found, some created by Moth Oddities, for some perfect statement pieces to transition into spring. Now available @ instagram.com/mothoddities
Lucid Collective by Kristi now live on ShopThrilling
Kristi Moua, a longtime supporter of sustainable and vintage fashion who also runs the St. Paul Sidewalk Swap—a free, ongoing clothing swap along a sidewalk—has launched her own online vintage shop with online marketplace, Shop Thrilling. Shop now @ shopthrilling.com/collections/lucid-collective and follow on Instagram at instagram.com/lucidbykristi.
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
Frances Finds launches at Les Sól
The Linden Hills boutique has welcomed Frances Finds, a new collection of secondhand, retro finds inspired by the ‘90s style of Fran Drescher in The Nanny, Y2K trends, Sex in the City, and brands like Juicy Couture. Now available @ 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
TUESDAY:
Voula Vintage Story Sale
Today’s story sale from the Duluth-based seller features a fun selection of beach-themed vintage women’s wear. 3pm @ instagram.com/voulavintage
Glam Diggers Vintage Story Sale
Expect a mix of muted florals, separates and more vintage goodies. Plus, 20% of proceeds will be donated to Marcia Howard to support her activism work at George Floyd Square. 7pm @ instagram.com/glamdiggersvintage
WEDNESDAY:
Tandem Vintage Story Sale
Expect a fresh mix of springy transitional pieces from the Minneapolis-based seller. 5pm @ instagram.com/tandemvintage
WEDNESDAY–MONDAY:
Sven’s Spring Sale at Sven Factory Outlet
Stock up on clogs for this season (and find some goodies to save for fall) at Sven’s Clogs’ semiannual factory outlet sale. The longtime local clog maker is offering $40 clogs, $99 clog boots, and 20% off the rest of everything at its factory store. In store only; phone orders and custom orders excluded. 3/10–3/15 @ 10000 Lake Blvd, Chisago City, MN. Hours: Wednesday–Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm, Monday 9am–6pm. www.instagram.com/svenclogs
THURSDAY:
Virtual Mending Happy Hour with An Upcyled Closet
Got a question around mending a specific garment, want to talk about a mending project or needing some inspiration? Then join this Mending Happy Hour hosted by local maker Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet. The virtual happy hour is free but donations are suggested. 5:30–8:30pm. Sign up at anupcycledcloset.com/pages/calendar
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, 3/11. FeMNist Days runs 3/8–25, learn more and register at femnistday.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
EC Design Spring Sale
Handmade fine jewelry maker Emily C. Johnson of EC Design is hosting her semi-annual jewelry sale. Save up to 50% on everything site-wide, including rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces featuring conflict-free, precious and semi-precious stones (like diamonds and sapphires) with gold fittings (from rose gold to yellow gold) and other fine mixed metals. Plus, sign up for her newsletter for a bonus 10% off. Sale applies to in-stock merchandise only. Excludes custom orders. 3/12–3/14 @ www.ecdesignstudios.com
SATURDAY:
Doo Wop Vintage Spring Drop Story Sale
The local seller specializes in plus-size vintage and thrifted items with a mission of “making slow fashion inclusive and funky.” They’re dropping a new spring collection this Saturday. Time TBA, @ instagram.com/doowopvintage
Black Business Is Beautiful Local Market
This socially distanced local maker highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. Use your dollars to change economic disparities by purchasing products from these vendors. Goods include clothing, gifts, beauty products, personal chef services, nail care, men's accessories, food products, jewelry and more. Visit their website for a full list of vendors and reserve a free ticket to ensure social distancing measures are met. Saturday 11am–5pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St (South Entrance), St Paul. blackbusinessisbeautiful.org
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, Crankosaurus Press hand-printed textiles, Red Clover Herbal Apothecary Farm balms and tinctures, The Abbey Alpacas knits, and Olsen Naturals handmade soap and body care. Saturday from 10am–12pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
SUNDAY:
“Darning 201” with An Upcycled Closet
Learn the first steps to preparing your mend, fixing your garment and looking stylish to boot! Darning is possible on knit garments such as socks, sweaters or blankets. Classes will be held virtually and the $40 registration includes a kit with everything you'll need. Sunday, 3/14 @ 10am–noon. Register at anupcycledcloset.com/pages/calendar
MONDAY:
Italian vintage unboxing from Moth Oddities
The local vintage sellers are doing a series of fun themes on their Instagram stories every Monday this month. Today, it’s a live unboxing of Italian vintage goodies (for all genders) they just got shipped in. Other upcoming virtual events include “retro souvenir tees” (3/22) and “springtime sweeties” (3/29). Monday, 3/15 @ instagram..com/mothoddities
NEXT TUESDAY:
“Mending 201” 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. Classes will be held virtually and the $40 registration includes a kit with everything you'll need. Tuesday, 3/16 @ 6–8pm. 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:
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
Winsome Secondhand Shop Launches
Local designer is elevating its sustainable mission with its latest offshoot, the Winsome Secondhand Shop. Explore pieces from the archives, including samples and pre-loved items, at reduced prices. The shop launches today, Tuesday, 2/23, at 3pm @ winsomegoods.com
NWKC 2021 Experiments Pre-Order
Northwestern Knitting Company’s first delivery of new pieces for the year are now open for pre-order. Its lineup of three-season-weight staples constructed in fine knit materials. New items include the Snap Trench, Snap Anorak, Light Trousers, Light Short and ball cap. In the meantime, their studio sale continues with final stock of exiting styles at 40% off. Ships by 4/15. Shop now @ nwkc.us
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 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
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.