See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including the return of Twin Cities Vintage Fest, hands-on classes and more.
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Twin Cities Vintage Fest’s winter edition brings 100 vendors to the Convention Center this weekend. (Image via @tcvintagefest)
NEW THIS WEEK:
Everthine Jewelry Online Shop Update
The local fine jewelry maker has just made her first online shop update of 2022 featuring limited-edition and one-of-a-kind pieces. New styles include stamped bead necklaces, stamped rings and lots of gemstone rings with multiple sizes in every style. Shop now @ everthinejewelry.com
gh2 40% Off Sale
The Northeast designer resale boutique is having its first sale of the season with an additional 40% off their selection of consignment and past-season goods from Grethen House—which are already 70% to 90% off retail prices. Shop now @ gh2, 318 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 612-378-0509, shopgh2.com
Stacey Johnson Jewelry Final Few Sale
Find great deals on retiring styles from the local jewelry maker before they're gone for good. Pieces include paperclip-inspired earrings and necklaces, leather wrap bracelets, tanzanite earrings and more. Shop now @ staceyjohnsonjewels.com
THURSDAY:
Introducing Radmila at Legacy
Join Uptown shop Legacy and local wardrobe consultant Radmila Dolokhanova. She’ll showcase how to incorporate vintage pieces into everyday looks, give tip for better wardrobe organization and offer in-person styling sessions to kick off the new year. Masks required. Thursday 1/27 from 6–9pm @ Legacy, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, shopthelegacy.com
FRIDAY:
Strey Designs Belt Making Workshop
After 11 years of leather crafting, local maker Strey Designs is combining their love for leather with a hands-on workshop geared toward both casual crafters and serious makers. Get an in-depth, hands-on experience of working with leather from Strey Designs’ Sarah Butala while getting to take home your own special piece you’ve made yourself. Masks are required, or optional with proof of vaccination. This weekend’s workshop will teach you how to make a leather belt. Friday 1/28 from noon–2:30 & 3–6pm, $125. To sign up or for more upcoming workshops, visit streydesigns.com/workshop
SATURDAY:
Twin Cities Vintage Fest
The Twin Cities Vintage Fest is back with ‘80s and ’90s vintage from over 100 vendors selling men’s and women’s clothing, video games, memorabilia, toys and more, including top clothing sellers like Glam Diggers Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, Kollektiv, Legacy, May Baby Vintage and yours truly’s Rosella Vintage. The event also includes food and drink, throwback tunes from a live DJ, a vintage exhibition and nostalgic photo ops, and Can Can Wonderland will be joining in the fun with classic arcade games. Get first dibs with an Early Bird ticket ($20) with 9am entry. GA admission begins at 10am ($5 advance, $8 at the door). Face masks required. Proof of vaxx or negative COVID test required for food and drink. Saturday 1/29 from 9am–5pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall D, 1302 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $5–$20 @ tcvintagefest.com
Market Collective MN: Local Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market features jewelry by Made by Mari Beth, Crystal Celeste Studio, Courage Clay, Northern Radish and Creative Native Beading; screen printed goods and small-batch herbs by Tender Heart Studio; hand-poured candles from Laughing Bat Candles and Northern Home Candles and upcycled, hand-painted denim from Denim Revival Co. Face masks and proof of vaxx or negative COVID test required. Saturday 1/29 from 4–8pm @ Groundswell Coffee, 1340 Thomas Ave, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
LAUNCHING SATURDAY:
Secret Admirer Bundles
A group of local makers and artists are coming together for a special Valentine’s Day gift collab. Brought to you by milliner Celina Kane, AudreyRose Vintage, Perennial earrings, Iron Maid Art and illustrator Leeya Rose Jackson, each bundle will be a surprise of a hair accessory, heart sunglasses or tassel earrings, coloring page or bottle opener, a Valentine's card, candy and stickers. Available Saturday at 1pm; stay tuned on how to shop at @audreyrosevintage or @celinakane
SUNDAY:
Creator's Fair: Healing Arts & Crafts Market
Wellness community group Amma Earth and Hara Healing present this special gathering bringing healing, arts and crafts together with a mission of supporting local businesses and connecting as a community. The fair will include a wide range of vendors including local artists, tarot readers, energy healers, local clothing, handmade candles, crystals and other metaphysical products, self-care items and more. Face masks required. Sunday 1/30 from 10am–5pm @ Gatherings at Station 10, 754 Randolph Ave, Floor 2, St Paul, ammaearth.com
CONTINUING
Hackwith Design House Fall Sale
Shop newly marked down fall 2021 items as the womenswear brand prepare for their upcoming spring releases. Don't miss out on retired styles, colors and prints before they're gone for good. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
Al’s Tailoring 22% Off Sale
Now through the end of February, save 22% off everything from the web store of local maker Al's Tailoring. That includes her zip packs, tote bags, wallets, quilted tees, and luxe wool and denim blankets, all made with upcycled or found materials. Shop now @ alstailoring.com
Grethen House 60% Off Sale
The women's fashion boutique has just taken new 60% off markdowns on select items from its fall and winter collections. Shop now @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina & @ grethenhouse.com
STRIKKEKOS: The Cozy Norwegian Mitten Knitting Showcase
This winter, Norway House is celebrating the art of hand-knit mittens with an exhibition. It features around 30 different Norwegian and Nordic mitten styles made by volunteer knitters from across the Midwest, based on mitten designs from Nina Granlund Sæther’s book, Mittens From Around Norway. Plus, take part in an interactive textile wall and bring your own projects along to be featured in an online blog. You can also bring handmade or purchased hats and mittens donations for Twin Cities nonprofit Hats & Mitteens to get them to families and children in need. On view through 2/20 @ Norway House, 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, norwayhouse.org
Homecoming Queen: The Wonderful World of Utica Queen
Homecoming Queen invites visitors to explore the wonderful world of Utica Queen, star of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and a fixture of the local drag scene. The exhibition features garments, accessories and original design sketches by Ethan Mundt (Utica Queen), editorial photographs of the Drag Race alum by photographers Ben Seagren, Dan Little, Eric Magnussen, Liam James and Trevor Beaty, and a short documentary highlighting Mundt’s background and creative process by Tatyana Kurepina. This first-of-its-kind 4,000-square-foot drag fashion and photography exhibition will include immersive virtual gallery accessible to visitors worldwide. On view through 4/4/22 ($5 museum admission) @ Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr, Rochester, rochesterartcenter.org
UPCOMING
Plan ahead, mark your calendars and get your tickets early for these top event picks.
FEBRUARY:
Maxine Bédat: The Life and Death of a Garment
Learn about the environmental impacts as clothing goes from fiber to retail and ultimately disposal from Maxine Bédat Maxine Bédat, the founder and director of New Standard Institute and co-founder of Zady. Part of The Great Northern Festival. Friday, 2/4 from 5:30pm (5pm doors) @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Free. Registration required @ thegreatnorthernfestival.com
I ❤️ Indie Markets presents NE Neighborhood Makers Market & Bar Hop
Finds goods from dozens of handmade, Fair Trade and vintage vendors during this “market hop” taking place at four different locations in Northeast. Saturday, 2/5 from noon–5pm @ 612 Brew, Indeed Brewing Co, Tattersall Distillery and Able Seedhouse & Brewery, NE Minneapolis. Free. Learn more @ihimpopups
Sundry. Multidimensional Design: University of Minnesota Apparel Design Senior Fashion Exhibition: Opening Reception
Senior designers from the university’s apparel design program will have their work displayed within the Rapson Courtyard during this reception before the work goes on display at the Minneapolis Central Library. Opening reception Saturday, 2/5 from 6–9pm @ Rapson Hall, 89 Church St SE, Minneapolis. On view 2/7–3/25 @ Hennepin County Central Library—Cargill Gallery, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, events.tc.umn.edu
The Fitting Room's Resort Fashion Show & Pop-up
View resort collections by local clothing and accessories designers from The Fitting Room boutique. Saturday, 2/5 from 6:30–10pm @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com
Mending 101: Curiosity Studio Mending Class
Taking place at Curiosity Studio's new location, this class taught by Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet will teach you basic stitching, patching and darning methods to repair your garments. Saturday, 2/5 from noon–2pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3605 E Lake St, Minneapolis, $65 per class @ curiositystudioclass.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Two floors featuring over 40 vintage clothing and home vendors. Vaxx proof, masks & ticketed reservations required. Sunday, 2/6 from 11am–4pm plus 3/20 & 4/10 @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets Free–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com
Darning 101: Curiosity Studio Mending Class
Taking place at Curiosity Studio's new location, this class taught by Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet will teach you basic stitching, patching and darning methods to repair your garments. Wednesday, 2/9 from 6–8pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3605 E Lake St, Minneapolis, $65 per class @ curiositystudioclass.com
Terrarium Art Fest presents The Lovers’ Art Market
Local vendors, artisan goods, live music. Saturday, 2/12 from 1–7pm @ TBA. Free. @terrarium.artfest
Old St. Anthony Night Market
Shop two full floors of handmade goods from nearly 50 local makers. Sunday 6–10pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Reserve your free shopping pass @ mplscraftmarket.com
MARCH:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Two floors featuring over 40 vintage clothing and home vendors. Vaxx proof, masks & ticketed reservations required. Sunday, 3/20 from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets Free–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com
APRIL:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Two floors featuring over 40 vintage clothing and home vendors. Vaxx proof, masks & ticketed reservations required. Sunday, 4/10 from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets Free–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com
NUBI Ultimate Runway Fashion Show
Tickets have just been announced for NUBI Ultimate Runway, an annual fashion show featuring the designs of local label Nubi Collections by BothDol, founded by Ethiopian-turned-Minnesota designer EliNyamal Both. Produced by Richard Moody, this year's runway theme is the historical fashion of the Nubian/Kush Empire, and proceeds benefit Kenyan refugee camp, Kakuma Camp. Thursday 4/21 from 6:30–10:30pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$50 @ eventbrite.com
Living Colour Spring Fashion Show
This fashion show features spring collections from a trio of local, Black-owned fashion brands: Everyday Ejiji (vintage clothing and accessories), Black Nvni (vintage and designer clothing and accessories) and Projekt Von Anna (handmade jewelry). Saturday 4/23 @ Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $66–$555 @ eventbrite.com
Fashion Week MN: SHINE: Spring 2022
Fashion Week MN”s spring season, SHINE: Spring 2022, will take place 4/24–4/30. The lineup to be announced in mid-February. Follow @fashionweekmn.com & fashionweekmn.com for updates
MAY:
Black Fashion Week MN: Spring 2022
Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season will take place 5/11–5/20. Follow @blackfashionweekmn for updates.
NEW RETAIL OPENINGS
Blank Inside
The sister store of Jen Nylin's boho-chic Jenny in the City clothing boutique in South Minneapolis, Blank Inside in the Whittier neighborhood features giftable goods, home décor, her own Midwest-themed apparel lines, and greeting cards (all blank inside for optimal personalization). Now open @ 23 E 26th St., Minneapolis, @shopblankinside
Daily Dose Retro
Local vintage seller Daily Dose Retro has set up shop in the former Bearded Mermaid storefront, debuting to the public this weekend with a grand opening event. Daily Dose sells vintage and reworked vintage masc clothing, and has a mission to spread awareness around consuming less fast fashion. This weekend, get first dibs on their latest selection, including vintage college sweatshirts, flannel shirts, wool cardigans, "foogi" (faux Coogi) patterned sweaters, Carthartt jackets and screen printed tees from the '80s and '90s. Hours: Friday & Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 953 7th St W, St Paul, @dailydoseretro
Greenhouse Salon & Shop
Last week, the Bryn Mawr neighborhood welcomed a new storefront: Greenhouse, a salon and shop. Greenhouse specializes in organic hair care and also sells house plants, plant care, vintage home decor and accessories, and handmade goods by local makers. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 408 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, greenhousebrynmawr.com
Haus Theory
The longtime online vintage seller’s new storefront features hand-picked and restored vintage furniture and home decor alongside well-designed modern pieces, with an emphasis on a less-is-more, intentional shopping experience. You can still shop select pieces on their e-shop, too. Now open Saturdays & Sundays 11am–6pm @ 2182 3rd St, White Bear Lake, haustheory.com
Henri Home
Modern coastal vibes come to Wayzata with the opening of Henri Home, a new retail store from St. Paul interior design studio, Henri Interiors. The shop carries a curated assortment of artisan-made pottery, decor, furniture and more from brands around the world with a modern, earthy, organic feel, plus local artists and makers including Pinedo Studio, Carson Kowar, Ashtyn Sibinski and Pro Concrete Countertops. Now open @ 879 N Lake St, Wayzata, @myhenrihome
Petite Shops
Petite Shops is the brainchild of Haley Fruen and Brandy Mackson, co-owners of Petite Salons in Minneapolis and St. Paul, a retail spinoff of the salon created to support other small businesses and showcase local and regional vendors and makers. The St. Paul shop features the full product run, while the Minneapolis salon hosts a smaller, curated pop-up of goods. Now open @ 244 S. Albert St., St. Paul & 4805 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, petiteshops.com
SHOP-LOCAL DIRECTORIES:
Springboard for the Arts: Ready Made
Minnesota is getting a new way to shop and support local artists and makers across the state year-round with Springboard for the Arts’ launch of Ready Made. Ready Made is a new extension of Springboard’s website, which allows people to easily discover handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists and makers across Minnesota who have worked with the St. Paul–based not-for-profit arts service organization in some capacity. They’ll be adding new makers regularly to create a year-round platform for artists. Shop now @ springboardforthearts.org/ready-made
Urban Rooster Shop
Find handcrafted gifts from a dozen Minnesota brands on one website all season long with Urban Rooster, an online shop founded last year by two former Target execs who want to help small local retailers market their goods. The new holiday assortment includes jewelry, leather handbags, kids’ toys, home goods, specialty food gifts and more from brands and retailers such as MEND Jewelry, Legacy Toys, Strange & Co, Maddy & Maize, Kisa Boutique and Arway Bags. Shop now @ urbanroostershop.com
The List Virtual Makers’ Marketplace
The List is a Minnesota-based online maker hub. 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
Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace
You can now shop Minneapolis Craft Market’s roster of local makers online, 24/7, with their online marketplace. Shop now @ mplscraftmarket.com
Threaded
Threaded is a community dedicated to retail businesses leading a more sustainable future for fashion, with a directory spotlighting sustainable businesses in Minnesota. Explore now at www.wearethreaded.co
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