This week’s local shopping highlights include winter sales from local retailers and brands, and more.
The Departments at Dayton’s winter market continues through 1/13.
winter sales:
Arlo: Save up to 70% off in store and online from the women's retailer for one day only. Ends Tuesday @ Arlo, 21 SE 4th St, Minneapolis, shoparlo.com
Les Sól: Save up to 70% off this week during Les Sól’s end-of-year sale, including 15% off everything in store and online. (15% off discount applied automatically at checkout.) Ends Saturday @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
Larissa Loden: Save up to 65% on select jewelry pieces from the local brand, including earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets—as well as select handmade goods like skincare and more from other small makers. Deals available online and at the brand's flagship store. Ends Sunday @ 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, larissaloden.com
Askov Finlayson: Save up to 50% on outerwear, apparel and more in men's and women's styles, plus free shipping on orders $100+. Now @ askovfinlayson.com
Marion Parke: Save an additional 30% off sale items from the Minnesota-based, luxury footwear brand with code EXTRA. Now @ hmarionparke.com
Serge + Jane: The clothing boutique is offering 30% off all men's apparel and an additional 20% off men's sale apparel this week only. (Excludes men's Sol Angeles Essentials and men's resort.) While you’re at it, be sure to check out sale items for women and kids. Now @ Serge + Jane, 4532 France Ave S, Edina, sergeandjane.com
Upstate MN: Save 20% sitewide from the well-curated gift shop, which specializes in handcrafted goods from small brands. Use code UPSTATELOVE at checkout. Ends Saturday @ upstatemn.com
B. Resale: Save 50% on all used clothing from the resale shop, which sells an affordable mix of modern and vintage brands, when you mention their Instagram post. Ends Saturday @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @bresalempls
WEDNESDAY, 12/28:
NEW DATE: Last Call for Sparkles at Olio Vintage: Still need something to wear to this week’s holiday parties or New Year’s Eve? Get bedazzled at this special in-store shopping event. All four of the shop’s resident vendors—Black Nvni, Rosella Vintage, Olio Vintage and Salty Vintage along with December guest vendor Everyday Ejiji—will be showcasing specially curated collections of sparkly and festive vintage formal wear and dresses for one night only, and the Olio collective will be in the house for styling assistance and pouring some bubbles to sip while you shop. Can’t make it? The shop will have its assortment of holiday party wear on the floor through New Year’s Eve. Wednesday 5–8pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
ENDS FRIDAY, 12/30:
SooVAC Art Mart: Artists Holiday Shop: After a two-year hiatus, SooVAC's annual artists holiday shop is back. Find small-scale, affordably priced art gifts from a bevy of top local artists and makers, including names like Jennifer Davis, Nelie G Mae, ROX by Robyne Robinson, Tara Costello, Third Daughter Restless Daughter, Russ White, Boxy Mouse and Las Ranas Jewelry. Open Wednesday–Friday @ SooVAC, 2909 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, soovac.org
The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience: Tickets are now available for the Minneapolis stop of the touring, immersive experience known based on the hit Netflix show. Dress up in your Bridgerton best and get ready to be transported to Regency-era London for live musical performances and interactive experiences. Ends Friday @ Lighthouse ArtSpace Minneapolis, 1515 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $45 @ bridgertonexperience.com/minneapolis
SATURDAY, 12/31:
Market Collective MN Makers Market: Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Bad Weather Brewing in the St. Paul with goods from a group of 13 local makers selling goods like ceramics, skincare, wood engraved goods, art, hand-dyed yarn and more. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
CONTINUING:
Departments at Dayton's Winter Maker's Market: Following its debut one year ago, the Departments at Dayton's is back with another holiday pop-up market. Housed within the main level of the Dayton's Project at the iconic Dayton's building in downtown Minneapolis, the market will feature 65 independent vendors selling everything from handcrafted wood furniture and home goods to camping gear and canoes. This year’s lineup includes Red Wing Shoes, Faribault Woolen Mill, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Leather Works Minnesota, plus Dayton’s merch as well as the first reissued Santa Bears since 2007. Open through 1/13 @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, @thedepartmentsatdaytons
Gamut Gallery’s “Raging Art On”: A holiday show in a gallery setting, Gamut Gallery’s annual Raging Art On holiday gift market features original art, prints and other artist-made goods from more than 50 artists, including Bekah Worley, Pompa Goods, Scott Seekins, Bruno Press and Malleus Pottery, with options at every size and price point. Plus, you’ll be able to shop loads of giftable art and handmade goods online in the gallery’s holiday e-commerce shop. Available online through 1/10 @ gamutgallerympls.com
Community Supported Art 2023: Springboard for the Arts is once again partnering with MN Center for Book Arts, Bench Pressed Letterpress, Bruno Press, Creative Handmade Goods and artists from Springboard’s Ready Made program for Community Supported Art—a CSA for local art. Choose from three boxes of artwork, each one curated by the partner organizations and featuring handcrafted artwork by local makers. Shares cost $350, which means a CSA box full of locally crafted art will be delivered to you in February, March and April 2023. A limited number of shares are available, so don’t wait to purchase yours. Now available @ springboardforthearts.org
UPCOMING - JUST ANNOUNCED:
Glam Diggers Vintage Bag Sale: Local vintage favorite Glam Diggers is hosting its annual "New Year, new gear" bag sale at its Prospect Park showroom. Find racks and racks of pieces from all seasons they've been stowing away all year, plus accessories. You truly can't beat these deals. Follow @glamdiggersvintage on IG for sneak peeks. 1/7–1/8 @ Glam Diggers Vintage, 3338 University Ave SE, 3rd Floor, MInneapolis
Minneapolis Vintage Market January: The monthly MVM is back, and this time at a new venue: the Glass House in Minneapolis—the headquarters for glass blowing studio Hennepin Made, an artist residence and private event space. Find dozens of top local vintage vendors, plus a coffee bar from Silverbird Coffee, food trucks, a DJ and a popup floral class by Sip N Bloom. Early-bird ticket holders get first dibs on shopping before doors open to the public. 1/22 from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm free) @ Glass House, 145 Holden St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Some Great People presents Sonder: Designed to celebrate and support a curated set of Minnesota creatives, this event features the debut of a new art and fashion brand by Sarah Edwards and artists and designers including Stephanie Lake, Keiona Cook, Caitlin Karolczak and Brandon Werth. 2/4 from 5–10pm @ The Chambers Hotel, 901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets on sale soon @ somegreatpeople.com
Joynoëlle Winter Fashion Design Workshop: Local fashion designer Joy Teiken of Joynoëlle has opened up her studio to host a series of fashion design workshops. Each workshop series is a four-week course geared toward a variety of skill levels, and registration is now open for Winter and Spring series. Winter session: 2/4/23–3/3/23. Class series $650 (some scholarships available) @ Joynoëlle Boutique & Atelier, 312 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, joynoelle.com/workshops
Ready or Hot: Fashion Meets Passion for Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser fashion show returns for the first time since 2020 to gather its supporters for an evening of fashion and music at the most iconic music venue in town—First Avenue. The show raises essential funds to support their sexual and reproductive health services and inclusive sex education in Minnesota with community models wearing looks from local shops and music performances by Kiss the Tiger and DJ Jake Rudh. 2/8, 6:30pm doors, 7pm show @ First Avenue, 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $50 @ readyorhot.org
U of MN Apparel Design Senior Fashion Showcase: DAWN: Since 1968, apparel design students at the University of Minnesota have presented their final projects in the annual Apparel Design Fashion Showcase. Planned by the senior class, the showcase is a rite of passage for its participants. Each year the students’ clothing lines draw hundreds of fashion industry professionals, students, family, and friends to the showcase, creating an opportunity to engage with the larger fashion community. 2/18 at 4pm & 7pm (2 shows) @ Urban Daisy, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets on sale soon @ design.umn.edu
NOW OPEN:
Founders Co. at Nolan Mains: Following a stint at Southdale Center, this collective of local small business owners, creators and makers—founded by Excelsior Candle Co., B + D Custom Crafts, MEND Jewelry—now have a permanent location at the Nolan Mains complex at 50th and France alongside fellow local retailers Flirt Boutique, Scout, Stranger & Co. and Dugo. Find home decor, gemstone jewelry, clothing and accessories, organic skincare, fine art and modern pottery from 20 local makers, including Worker B (beeswax skincare), Kisa Boutique (clothing and Turkish towels), Pour Decisions Candle Co. and Siena Soap. The space will also host candle making classes from Excelsior Candle Co. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3937 Market St, Edina, founders-co-mn.myshopify.com
Olio Vintage: New vintage collective store, Olio Vintage, is a unique collective of specialty vintage retailers brought together under one roof in Northeast Minneapolis. Home to a vintage-made-modern world of clothing, accessories, housewares, local handmade items and other fascinating gems, Olio features a collective of four vintage brands: Black Nvni, SALTY, my own Rosella Vintage and in-house brand, Olio Vintage. The storefront will also feature a different rotating vintage vendor each month as well as an ever-changing assortment of handmade goods by local maker favorites. Located on the same block as fellow vintage shops The Golden Pearl Vintage, FindFurnish and Twelve Vultures, the St. Anthony area is quickly becoming a destination for vintage shopping. Now open @ 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Together: Dubbed “an in-person experience place,” Together is a new shop in Northeast Minneapolis selling a mix of thoughtfully curated goods from small brands. The store’s assortment includes unisex clothing, accessories, footwear, body care and home goods from brands like Studio Nicholson, Stan Ray, Snow Peak and Country of Origin, with an emphasis on versatile, durable and beautifully designed products that are ethical manufactured. Set within a minimalist, open space with white-washed brick walls, the gorgeous storefront is a must-experience. Now open @ 2022 501 NE 1st Ave, Minneapolis, www.together-store.com
Black Garnet Books: The only Black-owned bookstore in Minnesota, community member Dionne Sims launched Black Garnet Books two years ago online in direct response to state violence and to address racial inequality within the publishing and literary industries. Now, Sims has opened the shop’s first brick-and-mortar in St. Paul. Black Garnet Books sells new, contemporary books by authors and illustrators of color “in an atmosphere that encourages learning, joyful interactions and communal care for everyone who visits.” Now open @ 1319 University Ave W, St Paul, blackgarnetbooks.com
Petek Trading Co.
Owned and operated by a Turkish immigrant, this new store offers a selection of ethically sourced handmade goods from Turkey. Find a carefully curated selection of home goods and gifts just in time for the holiday season, from Christmas stockings to hand-stitched leather shoes, mosaic lamps to olive wood goods. Now open @ Historic Hamm Building, 24 W 7th Pl, St. Paul, petektradingco.com