See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including a new, high-end, locally created bridal headwear line by designer Celina Kane, the Minneapolis Craft Market, and more.

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Milliner Celina Kane launches Celina Kane Bridal this weekend (shown in her own design). *Image courtesy Celina Kane*

NEW THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY:

The Mustache Cat Grand Opening Weekend
The Mustache Cat is celebrating its arrival to St. Paul with a grand opening event. The shop carries a mix of vintage and new items handmade by local makers or created by small, woman-owned businesses, like resin trays, coasters and bud vases by local maker New Street Co. They’re celebrating all weekend with giveaways, raffles, food, drinks, a photo booth and more fun all weekend, plus a ribbon cutting and grand opening party on Wednesday. Opening party Wednesday 5:30–7pm plus more happenings during store hours Thursday–Sunday @ 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul, www.themustachecat.com

FRIDAY, 3/25:

Celina Kane launches bridal line
Local milliner Celina Kane is expanding her brand with a new bridal line. Celina Kane Bridal debuts its first collection of veils, hats, headbands, tiaras, headpieces and accessories for brides, bridal parties, mother of the bride, wedding guests and all the festivities the accompany a wedding. Some of the pieces are riffs off of Kane’s non-bridal headwear favorites, such as the Turbanette, and others are elegant, couture-quality new creations, like a headband covered in white marabous feathers and a stunning, cathedral-length veil trimmed with ostrich feathers. Look for the collection to arrive online Friday and shop it in person during open studio events at her Northrup King Building studio. Launching Friday @ celinakane.com

SATURDAY, 3/26:

Playing with Felt Workshop
You probably can't name a more dynamic material than felt—needle felting, sewing, sculpture, and dyeing are all possible applications for this material. Learn the basics to working with felt in this workshop presented by Curiosity Studio. There is no previous experience necessary. You will learn skills such as needle felting, the blanket stitch, and basic building blocks when approaching a project. All necessary materials included in class ticket. Proof of vaccination or negative lab test within 48 hours of class required, KN95 masks available in class. Saturday from 9am–noon @ Curiosity Studio, 3606 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $75 @ curiositystudioclass.com

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 Crookedwood kitchen utensils and Radiate Activewear. Face masks encouraged. 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 is its biggest to date from 18 local makers, including Chingona Goods, Niara’s Handcrafts, Hala Sweets, Laughing Bat Candles and more. Saturday from 3–8:30pm @ Eastlake Craft Brewery, 920 E Lake St #123, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn

Pop-up North’s Spring Pop-up Market
Head up north to the Brainerd area for a spring makers market at new pop-up marketplace, Pop-up North. Located within The ElkoMarkt just off highway 371, the store will showcase handmade items by local and international makers, including Puerto Rican maker Creaciones BM, Mio Soaps from Hudson, Wis., and Minnesotan brand, Fresh Poured Candle Co. Plus, enter to win a gift bag valued at $150. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Pop-up North Vendor Market, 15616 Edgewood Dr, Ste 120, Baxter, MN, popupnorth.com

SATURDAY, 3/26 & SUNDAY, 3/27:

Thrift & Vintage Pop-up Clothing Shop
Four Twin Cities vintage and secondhand clothing sellers are joining forces for a weekend pop-up. You’ll find a ton of ‘80s and ‘90s men’s streetwear, pop culture and band tees, ‘80s and ‘90s women’s clothing, and modern women’s pieces from MN Street Vintage, Blue Tuesday Thrift, Moon & Back Vintage and Mouthful Vintage. Plus, custom embroidery from Itokage and pottery from Pots by Lauren. Will be held outside, weather permitting. Friday & Saturday 11am–5pm daily @ 1221 SE 8th St, Minneapolis, @bluetuesdaythrift

SUNDAY, 3/27:

Galleria Floral Experience with Bachman's Opening Day
Since 1960, spring has brought the Twin Cities a floral experience—for decades, at the downtown Minneapolis Dayton's flagship (and later when that historic building became Marshall Field's and Macy's). Over the past few years, it has taken new form at Edina shopping center, Galleria, with longtime Dayton's floral show partner, Bachman's Florals. Head over to see candy-inspired installations and blooming florals across the mall in this free, open-to-all experience. 3/27–4/10 during mall hours @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, galleriaedina.com

Mending 101
Find the meditative power of hand sewing, learn history of the craft and lessen your consumption by repairing your own clothes. Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet and Curiosity Studio is hosting this series of mending classes at the creative space’s new location. Previous sewing skills not required. Classes are small so sign up quick; all necessary materials are provided. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative lab test within 48 hours of class required; KN95 masks will be provided. Sunday 10am–noon @ Curiosity Studio, 3606 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $65 @ curiositystudioclass.com

Minneapolis Craft Market: March Arctic Market
MCM returns to Lakes & Legends Brewery for their first Arctic Market of the year with a fresh mix of local makers. Plus, enjoy tunes from DJ Buster Baxter and sweets from Thumbs Cookies. COVID-19 vaccination proof or negative lab test, ticketed reservations and masks required. Sunday, 3/27 from noon–5pm @ Lakes & Legends, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

Black Nvni presents Enfuse Market
Enfuse is a new collective of local fashion brands and vintage sellers founded by Black-owned vintage brand, Black Nvni. Their first market will feature a blend of modern, vintage, food, libations and hand-crafted goods from FITTTLYFE apparel, High Desert Modern Vintage, Lucia Makes Art, Everyday Ejiji, Wet by Bre, Hoouse of Idolette, Salty Mpls Vintage, Hausle Vintage, Collecting Dust Vintage, Frock Queen, Oculesics, Stirling Castle Vintage, and my own Rosella Vintage. Sunday, 3/27 @ First Draft + Boomin Barbecue, 324 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $5 @ eventbrite.com

ENDING THIS WEEK

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 Friday, 3/25 @ Hennepin County Central Library—Cargill Gallery, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, events.tc.umn.edu

ONGOING SALES

Askov Finlayson Farewell Winter Sale
As it says goodbye to its favorite season, local clothing brand Askov Finlayson is offering up to 40% off select tees, crews and hats. Shop now @ askovfinlayson.com

Strey Secondhand Markdowns
Save 15–50% off from the collections of five clothing and home resale brands in the Strey Collective co-op studio at the Northrup King artist building. They include Harlow James plus-size vintage, Lighthorse Studios, Thread Finds Mpls, Eco Resale and Joeleen Torvick’s Preloved X JT. Now through 3/31 @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #179, Minneapolis, @streycollective

Nikki Steele Style
Nikki Steele Style is a Twin Cities–based livestream shopping and styling boutique that was just named one of The Best of the Best Finalists in Plymouth Magazine in the fashion boutique category. To celebrate, she has created a special promo code to receive $10 towards an order, valid until March 31, 2022. Shop now @ www.nikkisteelestyle.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @nikkisteelestyle

BlackBlue End-of-Season Sale
Save up to 60% on seasonal items during BlackBlue’s winter sale, including down parkas, moleskin jackets and relaxed corduroy pants. In store and online. No code necessary. Some exclusions apply. All sales on sale items are final. Shop now @ 614 Selby Ave, St Paul & www.blkblu.com

Queen Anna 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

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

Grethen House 40%, 60% & 70% Off Sale
The women's fashion boutique has just taken new 40% off, 60% off and 70% off markdowns on select items from its fall and winter collections. Shop now @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina & @ grethenhouse.com

CONTINUING

Departments at Dayton's: Spring Market
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesses, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Opening Tuesday, 2/15 @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com

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:

Les Sol Pop-up at Legacy
Linden Hills sustainable fashion boutique Les Sol is heading to Uptown vintage shop, Legacy, for a special weekend pop-up. The launch event includes first dibs on the collection, custom embroidery, cocktails and more. Party Thursday, 3/31 from 6–8:30pm, pop-up continues Friday, 4/1–Sunday, 4/3 @ Legacy, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Free to register @ eventbrite.com

APRIL:

The Black Markets Events presents Bold Beautiful Couture
Following a successful run of monthly markets showcasing goods from local, Black-owned businesses, The Black Markets is launching The Black Market Events with a spring fashion show. Hosted by Richard Moody, the show will features fashions by local Black-owned label House of Klynn. Saturday, 4/9 from 7–10pm, show 7:45pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis, tickets $25–$50 @ eventbrite.com

Darning 101
Heal all of those holes with darning and community during this two hour class. Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet will teach you how to repair the knit garments in your life with two methods of darning. 4/14 from 6–8pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3606 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $75 @ curiositystudioclass.com

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

Joynoelle Spring Atelier Experience
Local fashion designer Joy Teiken has opened up the atelier and studio of her brand, Joynoelle, to host a series of fashion design workshops geared toward a variety of skill. levels. Participants will be given several project options, but they’ll be encouraged to create a 3-5 look capsule collection and invited to show at the fall 2022 Joynoelle runway presentation. 4/23–5/28. Class series $650 @ joynoelle.com/workshops or donate to the GoFundMe at gofundme.com

Fashion Week MN: SHINE: Spring 2022
Fashion Week MN”s spring season, SHINE: Spring 2022, will take place 4/24–4/30. The full lineup has just been announced, and it features 10 events including a vintage fashion show and a fashion show celebrating local AAPI designers creatives. Follow @fashionweekmn.com for updates and get tickets at fashionweekmn.com

Art in Bloom Preview Party & Fashion Show
The annual Art in Bloom preview party features a fashion show with looks from Galleria, produced and styled by Grant Whittaker. Wednesday, 4/27 @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets @ artsmia.org

Fashion Weekendz: Black & White Night
Enjoy a night of couture fashion, inspiration and artistry with some of Minneapolis's most creative couturiers at this black-tie event to raise awareness for Sierra Leone, West Africa. Designers include Nancy May Kuledge, Coty Schooley, Deborah Block Hill, Mariah Talbot, Nikita Curtis, Maggie Dayton and Arianne Zager. Friday, 4/29 from 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38–$65 @ eventbrite.com

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.

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The MVM heads outside for its first outdoor market of the year on 5/14 along with 40 or so vintage sellers; tickets are now available. Saturday, 5/14 from 11am–4pm @ St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, mplsvintagemarket.com

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl

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

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

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

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

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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