This week’s style and shopping highlights include the kickoff of Fashion Week MN’s fall season, Minneapolis Vintage Market’s September market, the NE Neighborhood Makers Market and more.
The model lineup from Rose + Bull’s fall 2021 runway show. (Image by Dammel Photographic Works)
NEW THIS WEEK:
Listen to me on the Pre-Loved Podcast!
i’m beyond thrilled and honored to have been a featured guest on this week’s episode of Emily Stochl’s Pre-Loved Podcast. The podcast is a weekly interview show about vintage style with vintage retailers across the U.S. In this live episode taping, we talk about the Minneapolis fashion scene, my experience being a part of local fashion shows, working as a fashion writer, the start of my vintage shop Rosella Vintage, and my favorite personal style moments. Our conversation brought to light the importance of community in creating a great local vintage scene, which leads us in to the secondhand half of the show really well which spotlighted Minneapolis Vintage Market and other local vintage sellers. Listen now on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and support the podcast by joining its Patreon.
WEDNESDAY, 9/14:
Primitiva Collective Tea Party Experience
Grab your besties and head to new Uptown shop Primitiva Collective for a tea party experience. Create your own signature tea blend to take home, enjoy delicious pastries and connect with other attendees while shopping locally handmade goodies. Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring 30 women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry, New Street Co and many more. Wednesday 6–8pm @ Primitiva Collective at Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective. Tickets $40 @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 9/15:
Runway for Hope Fashion Show & Fundraiser
Breast cancer survivors and supporters take the runway at this fashion fundraiser and live auction benefiting Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Produced by Grant Whitaker, the fashion show will feature looks from Galleria stores. Ticket sales and the silent auction proceeds help fund Hope Chest’s mission of providing emergency financial support to Minnesota breast cancer patients actively undergoing treatment. The evening will also include lite bites and wine and a surprise raffle. Thursday 4–6:30pm @ Galleria, 69th & France, Edina. Tickets $125 @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com
FRIDAY, 9/16:
John Carmody: A Life in Sustainability Opening Party
John Carmody, founding director of the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) at the University of Minnesota, sought balance and integration within the network of human life, ecological systems and built environments. John Carmody: A Life in Sustainability celebrates his remarkable 40+ year career as an environmental activist and systems designer who brought actionable solutions to complex problems. This exhibit traces John’s journey over four decades to enrich humankind's spiritual connection with the Earth and inspire responsible stewardship for the future. Free. On view 9/17–12/1. Free opening party 9/16 from 5:30–7:30pm @ Goldstein Museum of Design, Rapson Hall, 89 Church St SE, Minneapolis, design.umn.edu
FRIDAY, 9/16 & SATURDAY, 9/17:
Excelsior Apple Days & Flea Market
Two favorite Excelsior events come together for a weekend of fun and celebration. Excelsior Apple Days is a beloved lakeside festival celebrating community, art, locally produced food, and a good old-fashioned street dance. Since 1935, fans of Apple Day have been enjoying a day full of events, including antique vendors, 80 art exhibitors working in a variety of mediums, live music, food vendors, a street dance, and the popular beer and wine garden located in the middle of it all. It coincides with the weekly Excelsior Flea Market, look for handcrafts soap, jewelry, decor and more. Free. Apple Days: Friday 2–6pm & Saturday 9am–4pm @ Excelsior, excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com. Excelsior Flea Market: Saturday 9am–3pm @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
Ray Griffiths Jewelry Trunk Show and Designer Visit
Local fine jewelry shop, Max’s, kicks off its fall trunk show season with this trunk show and visit from Ray Griffiths. The designer began his jewelry career working on elaborate suites of jewels and tiaras for generations of families, where he learned the art and craftsmanship of 400-year-old European jewelry traditions, including how to create the lattice-like grid called crownwork used to form the underside of tiaras and crowns. When he launched Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry more than 20 years ago, he took that concept for his own jewelry collections, trademarking Crownwork. Shop the trunk show in store and online Friday & Saturday during store hours @ Max's, 8236 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, stylebymax.com
SATURDAY, 9/17:
Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 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 Adam Gruetzmacher pottery, Crookedwood cooking utensils and Barn Swallow Garden knitwear.. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Foliage Fling Queer Night Market & Plant Swap
Queer-owned business Monstera Plant Co. hosts this night market featuring a curated group of local queer makers. Find plants, vintage goods and art for sale from a curated group of makers and vendors, plus prizes, food and drinks. You can also register to be part of the plant swap via their website and bring plants and/or cuttings to trade, and break out your wish list of plants to let others know what you are looking to find. Saturday 5–9pm (swap 5:30–6pm) @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Market is free to attend; get tickets ($6) for plant swap @ monsteraplant.co
Silverwood Park Field Trip
Spend a day taking in art-making, live music, food trucks, poetry readings, a literary audio tour of the woodland park, new sculpture unveilings and shopping from local makers in Silverwood Park during this day-long, family-friendly event. Plus, shop for handmade jewelry, ceramics, letterpress stationery, soap, wood goods, candles, and accessories in a pop-up market curated by Minneapolis Craft Market. Saturday noon–4pm @ Silverwood Park, 2500 Co Rd E W, St. Anthony. Free registration @ eventbrite.com
NE Neighborhood Makers Market & Bar Hop
A makers market and bar crawl in one, this event presented by Wisconsin-based makers market concept, I ❤️ Indie Markets, returns to Northeast Minneapolis for a multi-venue event. Shop 50+ local makers and vintage sellers spread throughout all four locations with a craft brew, hard cider or craft cocktail in hand. (You can find my vintage brand, Rosella Vintage, outdoors at the Able Brewing parking lot.) Saturday noon–5pm @ Indeed Brewing Co, Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 612 Brew & Tattersall Distilling, NE Minneapolis, iheartindiemarkets.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market
The September MVM will take place outdoors at Coffman Memorial Union’s Great Hall on the University of Minnesota campus with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors, plus baked goods from Quince Market and coffee from The Get Down. Saturday, 9/17, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall of the Student Union at U of MN, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the final edition of the Broadway Square Vintage Market of the summer. A monthly market hosted by Spirit Room and Lady Outlaw Vintage in the old Broadway Community Gardens in Superior, Wisconsin, the market features a rotating roster of regional vintage vendors each month including Lady Outlaw and Mitzi’s Misfit Vintage, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day from Spirit Room and Gumbo Boi at Old City Hall across from Spirit Room. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Spirit Room, 1323 Broadway St, Superior, Wisc, @ladyoutlawvintage
Twin Cities Community Pop-up Market
Organized by The Wedge Neighborhood and Bread: A Unique Pop-up Market, this new monthly marketplace features a mix of local business vendors, restorative practice leaders, wellness practitioners and community organizations, plus food, music and ice cream. This month’s edition is a self-care event featuring meditation and trauma healers. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Mueller Park, 2509 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis, @breadpopupmarket
Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
Walker Art Center’s annual fundraiser, Avant Garden, is back. Party under the stars in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and enjoy food, craft cocktails, an art auction and a dance party with Talib Kweli and Flip Phone’s DJ queenDuin. Proceeds support the Walker’s mission to empower people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. Unfortunately, if you haven’t already bought a ticket, single tickets at the $125 level have already sold out, but there are additional higher-priced tickets available. Saturday 5pm–midnight @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Remaining tickets start at $1,250 @ walkerart.org
SATURDAY, 9/17 & SUNDAY, 9/18:
LoLa Art Crawl
The LoLa Art Crawl is a friendly neighborhood art tour among the bungalows, gardens and small indie businesses of the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. LoLa artists and makers show and sell their work at homes and businesses throughout the neighborhood, with many sites hosting two or more artists together. All sites, both indoors and outside, are open to the public at no cost to visitors. A highlight is sure to be the popup at Fireroast Coffee featuring Monstera Plant Co, Emily Madland Jewelry and Molly Anderson Krahn ceramics. A directory and map is available on their website and in print at businesses are and other spots throughout the neighborhood in the weeks leading up to the crawl. Saturday 10am–3pm & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Longfellow neighborhood, Minneapolis, lolaart.org
SUNDAY, 9/18:
FWMN: Rose + Bull present Catwalk: A Vintage Fashion Show
Vintage producer/stylist duo Rose + Bull are back at Fashion Week MN with a fashion show celebrating all things vintage, secondhand fashion, sustainability and inclusivity. This fall’s event spotlights styles of the ‘80s in a modern twist from local businesses including Glam Diggers Vintage, Frock Queen, Golden Pearl Vintage, Queenie and Pearl, Ragstock, Showstopper Vintage and The Red Eye. Shop after the show and check out new businesses, Lobster Garden Vintage and Obsidian Pause at the pop-up market. Sunday 12:30pm doors, 2pm show @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets $40–$50 @ fashionweekmn.com
FWMN: Into The Studio: Sustainability From A Maker's Perspective
Join Fashion Week MN for an evening with local designers and stylists as they take you behind-the-scenes for the second edition of Into the Studio. Into the Studio is a presentation of six fall 2022 collections paired with a conversation about fashion from the designers’ perspectives. This sustainable fashion show features a series of designers to take you into the design process from a maker’s perspective, as well as a spotlight on clothing and accessories curated by eco-stylists, sustainable brands and local conscious boutiques. Designers and brands include Danielle Everine, Eco Resale, Way the Label, La.styles, Joshua McGarvey, Les Sol, Leo Footwear and Thrifted Crypto by Sierra Muñoz. Sunday 5–7pm @ Vandalia Tower, 550 Vandalia St, St Paul. Tickets $30 @ fashionweekmn.com
MONDAY, 9/19:
Mercado Latino by Chameleon Opens
In partnership with Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), Chameleon Shoppes present Mercado Latino, their second annual event showcasing established and up-and-coming Latino-owned businesses from the Twin Cities area in conjunction with Latino Business Week. Opens Monday, 9/19, runs through 9/30. Hours: Monday–Friday 11am–6pm @ Gaviidae Common, Skyway Level, 651 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, chameleonshoppes.com
FWMN: Coalesce: 1922
Coalesce Collective MN, an AAPI organization with a mission to celebrate creatives in the AAPI + BIPOC communities, is back for another season for Fashion Week MN. This season’s show focuses on the year 1922, a time when women’s rights, culture, race and fashion paved the way for voices to be heard told through the eyes of AAPI + BIPOC voices. David Chang, founder of Croig, a moto creative shop, will be co-producing the production and showcasing vintage motorcycles during the runway show led by his team of male models showcasing hand-painted clothing from Alex of VAV and apparel by Art Invasionz. Runway designers include Melevated Designs, M.Heurh Designs, Lowken.Co, Cindy Leewood, Isabel Atkinson, Surree Sompamitwong and Suney Yang. Monday 6–9pm @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $55–$70 @ fashionweekmn.com
TUESDAY, 9/20:
FWMN: The Future of Fashion: A Conversation on Sustainability, Inclusion and Tech
Where is the fashion industry heading in terms of sustainability, inclusion, and technology? Join Fashion Week MN’s panel of experts, including Amir of Rem5, Tara Daily, the creator of the app DressDecode, and Shelisa Demuth, the executive director of Beta.mn and founder of LAUREL Development for a discussion on where fashion is today and where fashion will reside tomorrow. Tuesday 5–7pm @ Rand Tower Hotel, 527 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25 @ fashionweekmn.com
NEXT WEEK:
Fashion Week MN’s fall season continues
Local fashion platform Fashion Week MN continues through 9/24 and tickets are on sale. Don’t miss out—tickets to events typically sell out well in advance. Visit fashionweekmn.com for the lineup and tickets.
WEEKLY MARKETS
THURSDAYS:
Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market
After a one-year hiatus, the Nicollet Makers Market has merged with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market for Market Thursdays beginning this month. Find fresh products, flowers and locally made goods from dozens of local farmers, makers and vendors. Open Thursdays 10am–2:30pm through September along Nicollet Mall between 6th & 8th Streets, downtown Minneapolis, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com
Tiny Diners Farmers Market
The Tiny Diner Farmers' Market returns this week with local produce, meats, coffee roasters, bakers, artists and local makers. The market will be launching its Power of Produce program at their markets this summer; kids under 12 will receive a $2 token to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables from their vendors. Open Thursdays 5–8pm through September @ Tiny Diner, 1024 E 38th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
SATURDAYS:
Northeast Farmers Market
Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Open Saturdays 9am–1pm through 10/15 @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Wright County Swappers Meet
The WCSM is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven, MN. This large outdoor market features 150-250 vendors on an average weekend with 300+ vendors holiday weekends. Open every Saturday through October. Hours: 6am–1:30pm, weather dependent. @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:
Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 years across 3.5 acres of shaded, grassy grounds just 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes. Every weekend, as many as 125 vendors from throughout the trig-state area will showcase their wares with different offerings each weekend, from fine collectibles and jewelry to sports equipment, tools and collectibles. Open every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
Wadena Flea & Craft Market
This seasonal indoor and outdoor market has four buildings filled with unique finds. It’s filled with vendors selling everything you can think of including farm fresh produce, toys and games, antiques, apparel, home decor, glassware and more. Open Saturdays & Sundays every weekend through September from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, wadenafleamarket.com
SUNDAYS:
Linden Hills Farmers Market
The Linden Hills Farmers Market takes place every Sunday with fresh produce from local farmers and artisanal treats and goods from local makers, including body care, arts and crafts. Plus: live music and more. Sundays through October 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
The Hamel Lions Flea Market touts 200 or so vendors and for the most part, not of the overstock-tube-sock-selling variety. Yes, we did see a vendor selling off brand laundry detergent and air freshener products, but the majority were selling used or repurposed items from decades past. Open Sundays weekly through September from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, hamellions.org/flea-market
CONTINUING
Schatzlein Saddle Shop Closing Sale
Sadly, the iconic Schatzlein Saddle Shop on West Lake Street has decided to close its doors for good. Established in 1907, the family-owned shop has sold men’s English and Western clothing, boots, hats and belts plus leather repair and riding equipment and saddles. In a statement posted on Facebook, they write, “Schatzlein's has been doing business on Lake Street for 115 years and now is the time for some of the family members to retire. It's been an incredible ride.” The store's liquidation sale begins Monday, with 25% off regular priced items and an additional 20% off clearance. Happening now @ 413 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shopoutpostmn.myshopify.com
A Common Thread Annual Member Exhibition
A Common Thread, the Textile Center’s annual member exhibition, returns for its 22nd year. This favorite exhibition showcased a diverse, innovative array of fiber art created by the center’s members. Each year, over a hundred artworks adorn the walls of Textile Center’s galleries in an exhibition that is as diverse in technique as it is prolific in scope. Techniques include stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework, hand construction, polymer clay, lacemaking, basketry, beading, sculpture, mixed media and more. On view through 10/15 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever
We have a complex relationship with plastic. We can’t seem to live without it and it has many beneficial (and sometimes life-saving) uses. On the other hand, it’s the leading cause of pollution to our planet, doesn’t break down naturally, and is expensive to recycle. (In fact, less than 10% of all plastic is said to be recycled.) The Goldstein Museum of Design’s Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever exhibition acknowledges both plastic’s extreme versatility as well as its inherently detrimental qualities. The exhibition will include many “faux” objects from the Goldstein’s collection made from celluloid, including decorative combs and fans imitating tortoise shell, amber and ivory. Bakelite, the first true synthetic plastic, had diverse applications, including jewelry, toys, radios, and the decorative handles for things like cocktail shakers. Free. On view through 9/25 @ Goldstein Gallery at 12 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu
NOW OPEN
Queen Bee Vintage Finds
The latest addition to the Twin Cities vintage scene is Queen Bee Vintage, a new shop selling clothes, dishes, glassware, home goods and more. If you go, be sure to check out the area’s other vintage treasures: Golden Age Design (4157 W Broadway Ave), Fly Vintage & Vinyl (3900 N 36th Ave) and Finds on Broadway (4180 W Broadway Ave). Now open @ 4629 41st Ave N, Robbinsale, @queenbeevintagefindz
The Shop at Khâluna
If you’ve fallen in love with the decor when dining at south Minneapolis’ Khâluna, now you can bring your own piece of Southeast Asian craftsmanship home with you. Chef Ann Ahmed’s Laotian restaurant recently opened The Shop at Khâluna, located right next to the restaurant, and it’s filled with a thoughtfully curated collection of handcrafted home goods and foods made by Laotian, Southeast Asian and AAPI-Minnesotan artisans. The non-locally made products are purchased through a fair-trade wholesaler in Laos that helps ensure makers are paid equitably. Shop hours: Tuesday–Saturday from 4–9pm @ 4000 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, khaluna.com
Disco Death Records
Disco Death Records, a regular fixture at popups like the Minneapolis Vintage Market, has just opened its own brick-and-mortar. One part record shop, one part coffee shop, the space features new and used vinyl for sale (plus cassette tapes) spanning the genres. Co-owned by local musicians and record heads Joel Eckerson and Colin Wilkinson, the shop rose from the ashes of Dead Media Records, which closed at the beginning of the pandemic. Bonus: A percentage of our monthly profits will be donated to local movements and organizations. Now open @ 721 W 26th St, Minneapolis, discodeathrecords.com
Urban Jungle’s new location
After first opening in Dinkytown in 2017, vintage streetwear shop Urban Jungle has opened a second location in Uptown. Located at the former home to the North Face store in the complex formerly known as Calhoun Square, the new shop will house Urban Jungle’s hand-selected assortment of vintage sweatshirts, tees, jerseys, jackets, skate decks and sneakers—bringing a much-needed boost of energy and optimism to the West Lake Street and Hennepin intersection, and only a few blocks away from the new Legacy and Les Sól storefronts. Now open @ 3008 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, urbanjungleonline.com
The Foundry Home Goods
After more than a year in the making, the new Foundry shop is officially open and ready for in-person shopping. Located within the former home of the Soap Factory art complex, a historic building one block from St. Anthony Main. The new shop is about three times larger than the most recent location, offering more room for the shop’s thoughtful assortment of kitchen tools, decor, textiles, furniture, cleaning products, office supplies, gardening tools and lighting. Bonus: It’s located within the same building at the new Spoke & Weal luxury salon and Watershed Spa, a communal bathhouse with spa services. Now open 11am–6pm daily @ 110 5th Ave SE, Minneapolis, thefoundryhomegoods.com
Legacy 2.0
After designer resale shop June moved to 50th & France, Legacy—a vintage resale shop founded by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby—opened in its place. After just over a year at that site, the store has made the move to West Lake Street in Uptown, right next to sustainable clothing shop Les Sól’s new digs. There you can now find Legacy’s fresh, elevated-casual mix of vintage goods with an emphasis on the ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K eras. Now open @ 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shopthelegacy.com
Wild Vintage Collective
Over 20 curated mid-century and vintage dealers are joining Wild Things Antiques this summer for a new vintage and antique mall. Dubbed the Wild Vintage Collective, the space will occupy almost 7,500 square feet in addition to Wild Things Antiques’ warehouse space, located within the same building. Clothing vendors include Z Amore Vintage, Wild Flowers Vintage, Modern Garnish, Arcadia Vintage Co and Secondhand Nate. Open Saturdays & Sundays 11am–7pm @ Wild Vintage Antiques, 7270 Commerce Cir E, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com
Les Sól 2.0
Two years after opening its original location in Linden Hills, sustainable shop Les Sól has announced its making the move to Uptown. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod right at the beginning of the pandemic, Les Sól is a women’s lifestyle boutique with a “West Coast vibe” and a passion for community, small brands, independent artists and and sustainability. The new shop will neighbor two other shops including Combine and the new location from vintage store, Legacy. Now open @ 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
SEPTEMBER:
Fashion Week MN Fall 2022: Local fashion platform Fashion Week MN has just announced tickets for select events for its fall season, 9/18–9/24. Visit fashionweekmn.com for the lineup and tickets, and follow @fashionweekmn on Instagram for updates.
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine presents Fashionopolis: After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Fashionopolis is back. The fall event returns this fall at the new Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. The show’s longtime producer and stylist Grant Whittaker is also back, and will surely work his style magic, offering a delight for the senses and bold inspiration. Friday, 9/23 @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Get tickets @ mspmag.com
Black Fashion Week MN: For the Culture: Black Fashion Week MN’s Fall 2022 season, “For the Culture,” has just been announced. It kicks off with a short film from over 20 years ago with the iconic Black fashion designer Karl Kani followed by panel discussion. The week is capped off by a bridal couture fashion show at the Four Seasons Minneapolis Hotel. 9/23–9/30. Learn more @blackfashionweekmn.& get select tickets @ eventbrite.com
Motosota: If you’re looking for a fresh pair of vintage leather boots, motorcycle jacket or rock tee, this event is a must-go. Taking place as part of the Motosota biker festival outdoors at Bauhaus Brew Labs, find more than 40 vintage and motorcycle vendors selling a rock ‘n roll mix of goods presented by Minneapolis Vintage Market. There will also be a group of makers from Minneapolis Craft Market selling handmade goods. Saturday, 9/24, from 2–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
House of KLynn presents Gala Glamour Couture Runway Show: Following her stunning local runway debut last spring, Minnesota-based grand couturier Kathryn Rogers returns with a fashion show featuring her opulent label, House of KLynn. The Richard Moody–produced event also includes the new HOK jewelry, accessories and beauty line, a pop-up shop, and live music and DJ performances. Saturday, 9/24, at 4:30pm @ Canopy by Hilton, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $50 @ eventbrite.com
Style Edina 2022: Style Edina is a showcase of the suburb as a retail destination in the Twin Cities. Stylist Jodi Mayers and KARE-11 Chief Meteorologist, Belinda Jensen, will present fall fashions from retail partners, including Southdale Center and Galleria. The event also includes brunch, mimosas and pop-up shopping. Sunday, 9/25, from 10am–1pm @ The Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $59–$700 @ eventbrite.com
Fhima's Anniversary Dinner: Fhima’s restaurant is celebrating its fourth anniversary in style on September 27 with its annual anniversary dinner event. The glamorous restaurant, which features a menu inspired by African, Spanish, French and Italian flavors, boasts a historic Art Deco interior originally known as the Forum Cafeteria and is on the National Register of Historic Places. A ticket includes four courses with expertly paired wines and champagne, live jazz and 1920s and Great Gatsby-inspired attire is encouraged. Tuesday, 9/27 @ Fhima’s, 40 S 7th St, Minneapolis. $150 per guest (excluding taxes and service fees). Advance reservations only @ exploretock.com/fhimas
OCTOBER:
Melevated x Friends Fashion Show: Designer Mimi Nguyen and LPF Vision Production & Management is back with a new vision to showcase streetwear fashion in the Twin Cities. Sunday, 10/2, from 4-7pm @ The Square, 3736 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $60–$80 @ eventbrite.com
Friends’ Fashion Show and Formal Luncheon: Usually held during the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s annual Art in Bloom art and floral festival, this annual afternoon fashion show and luncheon hosted by Friends of the Institute has shifted to a fall format this year in anticipation of the upcoming exhibition, Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi. The show will feature fall looks from Galleria shops, styled and emceed by local fashion pro Grant Whittaker. The event also includes pre-show Bellinis and pastries, followed by a seated, Italian-inspired lunch. Friday, 10/7. Begins at 10am (11am show) @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $125 ($150 after 9/15) @ artsmia.org
PROMENADE at Dayton’s: The Skyroom on the 12th floor of Dayton's in downtown Minneapolis used to be the center of social. It will be again on October 8, when the Dayton’s Project hosts PROMENADE, an adult prom for a do-over done right. VIP tickets include a pre-prom dinner at Fhima’s. All proceeds benefit YouthLink MN. Saturday, 10/8 @ Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $20 @ www.promenadempls.com
Preview Celebration Night @ Mia: The Minneapolis Institute of Art is back with its first after-hours party since 2019. Enjoy exclusive early access to the new exhibition, Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi, before it opens to the general public with entertainment, drinks and more on the second floor corridor. Saturday, 10/15, from 8pm–midnight @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $100 @ tickets.artsmia.org
Minneapolis Vintage Market October: The October MVM will take place at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. Sunday, 10/16, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Fresh Traditions Fashion Show: The Fresh Traditions Fashion Show is back. Presented by CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts & Talent), the annual show is a culturally inspired fashion event which exhibits the creativity, originality and quality of work by Hmong fashion designers. Once again, it will be preceded by an Arts and Crafts Fashion Expo. 10/22 @ Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul. Learn more @ aboutchat.org & get tickets at ticketmaster.com
Joynoelle Fashion Design Workshops: Local fashion designer Joy Teiken has opened up the atelier and studio of her brand, Joynoelle, 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 Fall and Winter dates. Fall Atelier Workshop: 10/22–11/19. Winter Atelier Workshop: 1/7/23–2/4/23. Class series $650 (some scholarships available) @ joynoelle.com/workshops