See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including the opening of a new vintage-meets-modern home goods store in St. Paul, farmers markets, makers markets and more.
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Home goods store, The Mustache Cat, opens this week in St. Paul. (Image via @themustachecat.home)
NEW THIS WEEK
TUESDAY, 2/22 & WEDNESDAY, 2/23:
Style Society 20% off Two-Day Sale
Head to Style Society Shop for this very exclusive sale. For two hours only, one day only, save 20% on select items storewide and enjoy complimentary bubbles while you shop on Tuesday. The sale includes the shop’s curated selection of vintage furniture, home goods, clothing, art and plants. Plus, first two purchases receive a gift. Tuesday 2–6pm & Wednesday 10am–5pm @ Style Society Shop, 453 7th St W, St. Paul, www.stylesocietympls.com
WEDNESDAY, 2/23:
The Mustache Cat Opening Day
After purchasing a 1918 craftsman house in the Mac-Grove neighborhood about ten years ago, Rebecca Sansone was inspired tot fill her home with unique pieces and bringing things back to their former glory. So about six months ago, she left her corporate job to start The Mustache Cat, a new home goods shop that opens in St. Paul this week. The Mustache Cat carries a mix of vintage and new items handmade by local makers or created by small, woman-owned businesses, like resin trays and coasters by local maker New Street Co. They're also introducing a novel return policy for their vintage items: return any vintage decor item purchased from the shop under $100 in similar condition for a discount on a new-to-you item. Opens Wednesday @ 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul, www.themustachecat.com
SATURDAY, 2/26:
Mill City Farmers Winter Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Mill City Museum lobby for the season on select Saturdays through April. Each event features 30 to 40 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Crankosaurus Press handprinted textiles and home goods, Fair Anita fair-trade accessories, Radiate Activewear and Red Clover Herbal Apothecary Farm. Masks required. Saturday from 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Market Collective MN 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 Chingona Goods, Hala Sweets, Niara’s Handcrafts, Arnée Martin art, Big Bubbe Energy smoke blends and teas, Sarah M Sosa art, Caab Threads handmade kids’ clothing, Primitiva Jewelry, Casa de Juana Candles, Katie’s Creation Station and Northern Lights Deseign. Plus: craft beer, food and music. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative lab test and masks are required. Saturday from 2–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing Co, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
NOW AVAILABLE
The Bureau “Year of the Tiger” Capsule - Now Available
Minneapolis-based creative studio and apparel line, The Bureau, has just dropped its latest capsule collection. Inspired by the strength of the woman who raised The Bureau’s creative director Bobby Rogers and the spiritual and emotional embodiment of the tiger across cultures, “Year of the Tiger” includes screen-printed long-sleeve tees and sweatpants. Act fast—their last drop quickly sold out. Shop now @ @thebureau.co
Harlow James Plus-Size Vintage @ Strey Collective
Plus-size vintage is notoriously hard to find. (There’s a lot of speculation as to why, but it’s definitely a challenge.) Fortunately, Strey Collective is now a resource for plus-size vintage, thanks to local vintage brand Harlow James. Its owner, Sierra Morris, has switched out her assortment at the designer cooperative space to showcase exclusively plus-size vintage clothing. Known for her selection of vintage denim, the seller will also have a great selection of plus-size vintage denim on her rack, with sizes ranging from a 28 waist through a 48 waist. Plus, for the month of February, Harlow James is also offering $5 off each purchase of its selection at Strey. Shop now @ Strey Collective, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #179, Minneapolis, @streycollective
ONGOING SALES
BOGO 50% off Sale
Head to North Loop women’s fashion retailer, Queen Anna, for their season-end sale. Buy one item, get one 50% off while supplies last, in store and online. Shop now @ 109 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, queenanna.co
Hackwith Design House Spring Sale
The local women’s clothing brand has started its spring cleaning sale earlier than usual this year to make way for new arrivals. Save 30% to 60% on fall 2021 items as well as many past-season items, and retired styles, colors and prints. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
Sota Clothing Spring Markdown Sale
Save up to 40% on select styles from the local brand. Shop now @ sotaclothing.com
Covet Consign Rug & Pillow Sale
Save 20% on all rugs and pillows from the modern home consignment shop, in store and online. Open every Saturday 11am–4pm and by appointment. Ends 2/28 @ 1101 NE Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis (enter at Broadway St, front door on the left), covetconsignanddesign.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
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
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
Sundry. Multidimensional Design
In lieu of an in-person fashion show, senior designers from the university’s apparel design program are instead showcasing their fashion collections exhibition-style. The projects explore sundry topics such as gender fluidity, circular design, adaptability and technical construction while seeking the possibilities of fashion within a rapidly evolving industry. On view through 3/25 @ Hennepin County Central Library—Cargill Gallery, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, events.tc.umn.edu
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 ($5 museum admission) @ Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr, Rochester, rochesterartcenter.org
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
MARCH:
Mending 101 & Darning 101
Find the meditative power of hand sewing, learn history of the craft and lessen your consumption by repairing your own clothes. 3/1 & 3/3 from 6–8pm, $65 @ curiositystudioclass.com
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. It kicks off with a “Design of the Times” fashion show at Paisley Park on 5/11. Get tickets at bfwmn.com and follow @blackfashionweekmn for updates.
NEW RETAIL OPENINGS
Bearded Mermaid
After nearly a decade at its storefront on St. Paul’s West 7th Street, the Bearded Mermaid has moved its digs about 40 miles south to Northfield. The vintage shop became known for its unique twist on vintage—one part antique roadshow, one part treasure hunt, one part art gallery. The new store will stock a lot of favorites, like vintage wool sweaters, winter coats and sweatshirts. Weekly hours: Friday & Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 309 Division St, Northfield, @shopbeardedmermaid
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
Brooke and Lou
After first opening as a temporary pop-up last spring, interior design Bria Hammel’s Brooke and Lou storefront is now a permanent fixture at 50th and France. Located within the Nolan Mains complex, the store features a selection of their own home décor pieces as well as a showroom of large furniture and upholstery pieces, fabric and wallpaper samples. You can also shop the store online. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday noon–5pm. Now open @ 3921 Market St., Edina, brookeandlou.com
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. 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
Minnesota Strong
Minnesota Strong is a gift shop featuring a collection of local brands and makers in one spot: Hagen & Oats, Essence One, Sanborn Canoe Co, Ironwood Hockey, Northern Glasses, Baubles & Bobbies and Emiliani Coffee. After first. popping up at Ridgedale Center over the holidays in 2020, the store has become a permanent fixture at the mall. Now open @ Ridgedale Center, 12401 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, facebook.com
MidModMen+friends
After suffering a damaging fire last fall, longtime Mid Century Modern vintage home store, MidModMen+friends, finally reopens this weekend. The enhanced space will include never-before-seen inventory, including restored Mid Century Modern furniture pieces and new, MCM-inspired items made by a local furniture maker. They’ve also added more original artwork, studio pottery and lighting by local and regional artists, and vintage art glass. Friday & Saturday from 11am–5pm, Sunday from 11am–4pm. @ MidModMen+friends, 2401 University Ave W, St Paul, midmodmen.com
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
SENTi
After launching From Grasse With Love, a brand of imported French luxury fragrances, candles and skin care, entrepreneur Jen Knoch has expanded to introduce an IRL, multi-sensory retail experience to “elevate the sensory rituals of your daily life.” Located in the new Nolan Mains mixed-use development at 50th and France, SENTi sells the same collection of French crafted goods she became known for with From Grasse With Love along with other fragrances sourced from around the world, plus teas, slippers, silk eye masks and lavender sachets, tabletop items and a selection of vintage French and Italian vinyl. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3922 W. 50th St., Edina, shopsenti.com. Visit @shop_senti for this week’s hours.
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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