This week’s local shopping and style highlights include Moth Oddities vintage store moving sale, PlantyQueens one year shop anniversary, a couture bridal fashion show and more.
House of KLynn debuts its first bridal collection with a fashion show this weekend. (Image credit: House of KLynn design photographed byAlexander Just for Minnesota Bride magazine)
NEW THIS WEEK:
Now open: Stirling Castle Vintage: Following several years as a staple at vintage pop-ups around the Twin Cities, Stirling Castle Vintage is bringing its fabulous goodies to the area on a regular basis with the opening of its new storefront. Shop a fresh, size-inclusive assortment of spring clothing and bold jewelry with a funky, femme vibe. Mark your calendars for a grand opening bash on 4/14 from 5–9pm, which will include champagne and treats. In the meantime, stay tuned for weekly hours at their Instagram @stirlingcastlevintage or DM to make an appointment. Now open @ 4806 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
WEDNESDAY, 4/5:
Kobi Co. Candle Studio Soft Opening: Local, Black-owned candle maker, Kobi Co., hosts a soft opening for their candle studio in downtown Minneapolis. Run by a mother-daughter team, Kobi Co. candles are hand-poured luxury soy candles made in small batches with premium fragrance oils, plus bath salts, bath bombs, sprays and more. There will be free swag for the first 25 customers. Wednesday 11am–5pm @ Kobi. Co Studio, 48 S 9th St, Minneapolis, @lovekobico
Full Moon Terrarium Class: Join Ms. Seedling at AudreyRose Vintage for a Full Moon terrarium class where you can charge your crystals, get a tarot reading and create a terrarium to take home with you. Lauren of Ms. Seedling will be leading terrarium making and this month’s features tarot reading. Ticket price includes a basic vessel and plants and a small crystal with additional add-on options. Wednesday 6:30–8:30pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 4/6:
Explosion of Harmony Gallery Opening: Hewing Hotel hosts a gallery show featuring a group local artists showcasing what the concept of harmony means to them. Among those featured at local fashion designer Joy Teiken, who has explored this topic in the work for her label, Joynoelle, over the years. Her contribution to the show is a new, custom piece inspired by a past piece she did for her mycology-inspired 201x collection, which incorporates dyeing, hand pleating and sculptural draping techniques. Thursday 6–8pm, on view through 6/1 @ Hewing Hotel, 3rd Floor Atrium Gallery, 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, hewinghotel.com
THURSDAY, 4/6–SUNDAY, 4/9:
Moth Oddities Store Moving Sale: Beloved Northeast vintage shop, Moth Oddities, has just announced it is moving to a larger, new location—and with that, a big storewide sale. It kicks off this weekend with 30% off storewide, and continues 4/13–4/16 at 50% off. The new location will be the former home of FindFurnish, which recently got its own larger location in Northeast. The store is two doors down from Olio Vintage and just around the corner from The Golden Pearl Vintage and Twelve Vultures, making this block THE destination for vintage shopping in Minneapolis. Thursday–Sunday @ Moth Oddities, 2201 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, @mothoddities
SATURDAY, 4/8:
Northeast Farmers Market Winter: The Northeast Farmers Market has made their way indoors for the winter season at a new venue, Earl Giles Distillery. Every second Saturday of the month through April, stock up on fresh fruit and veggies, packaged specialty foods like jam and honey, baked goods, prepared foods, and handmade art and body care from local artists and makers. Saturday 11am–3pm @ Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
PlantyQueens 1 Year Shop Anniversary Party: Celebrate one year of PlantyQueen's Johnson Street storefront with a party featuring libations, a plant restock, a local vendor market and 10% off all PlantyQueens goods. Vendors and artists including Saunders, Sander Kolodziej, Burn Boss Candles, Better Together, Alexis Politz, Helland Studio and Mrs. E's Teacher Treats. Saturday 11am–3pm @ PlantyQueens, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
Everyday Ejiji Vintage Pop-up: For one day only, jewelry brand Larissa Loden is hosting Ashley Becerra of Everyday Ejiji at their St. Paul shop with her amazing selection of vintage finds, including a Hawaiian vintage haul from her recent travels. It's free to attend, but if you're a vintage fanatic, you'll want the early bird ticket to get first dibs. 100% of the proceeds will go to Birth Revolution, a Black, trans, and queer-led doula training program. Saturday free from noon–5pm, early bird ticket $10 from 11am–noon @ Larissa Loden, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, tickets @ eventbrite.com
Grandpa's Closet Opening Weekend: Local vintage clothing seller Grandpa's Closet, which specializes in men's tees from the '80s and '90s, opens its first physical store this weekend. It will also feature a wide variety of casual men's clothing, plus women's clothing curated by vintage reseller Sustainability Freaks. Regular hours begin next week and are Friday to Sunday from noon–5pm. Opening Saturday 11am–6pm @ Grandpa's Closet, 2147 University Ave W #105, St. Paul, @grandpasclosetstp
Queenie Flea: This month, local shop Queenie & Pearl kicks off a new monthly makers market series dubbed Queenie Flea. Each month features a different lineup of local makers, with this month's including GoldnPeace jewelry, Patricia Olga jewelry and Sunflower Avenues. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Queenie & Pearl, 5014 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, @queenieandpearlmn
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, with a different group of makers each market. This weekend’s market is its first-ever market Urban Growler brewing with goods from a group of 25 local makers, including crochet goods, crystals, candles, artwork, coffee, plants and more. Sunday noon–5pm @ Urban Growler Brewing, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
Sip N Bloom Easter Floral Design Workshop: Celebrate Easter and the coming of spring at this seasonal workshop presented by floral studio, Sip N Bloom. Their team of Master Florists will guide you step by step to create your own custom floral design. Kits range from easy to intermediate and start at $65. Saturday at 2pm @ The Naughty Greek, 2400 University Ave W, St Paul, sip-n-bloom.com
The Black Market: Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's monthly market. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. It features unique gifts, music, books, games, art, food and more from over than 50 local, Black-owned businesses. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
House of KLynn Wedding Experience: Witness the debut of the House of KLynn’s new couture bridal line at this fashion showcase produced by Richard Moody. The brand is led by local couturier Kathryn Rogers, who has created couture clothing and accessories for feature films such as Hidden Figures, Passengers and Bessie, and has tailored for the likes of Zac Posen. Past collections featured a glittering mix of red carpet–worthy gowns, suits and jumpsuits, and jaw-dropping, operatic coats in gorgeous textiles. Tonight’s event also includes cigar rolling, bourbon tastings, henna, appetizers, a cocktail reception and live musical performance by Emmy Award winner T. Mychael Rambo. Saturday at 4pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$75 @ houseofklynn.com
V-Show: Ignite: Hmong women’s student group VIIVNCAUS-HWG returns with its annual V-Show, a night filled of fashion and fun. For this year’s V-Show, the organization wants to show the community how aspects of historical and traditional clothes can coexist within Hmong-Minnesotans’ new identities and give them space to showcase their fire. Saturday 5–8pm @ McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis. Free, reserve a spot @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 4/8 & sunday, 4/9:
Keg & Case Weekend Markets: Join St. Paul food hall and marketplace Keg & Case every weekend now through the end of April for pop-up shops from local makers, food trucks and more. Vendors var by weekend; this week incudes Small Things Fair Trade (fair-trade goods), The Bloom Bums (healing crystals and more), The Geek Boutique (geeky enamel pins, games and tumblers) and more. Saturday & Sunday 11am–8pm @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St Paul, www.kegandcase.com
ENDS SUNDAY, 4/9:
Galleria Floral Experience with Bachman's: 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 magical, fairy-inspired installations and blooming florals across the mall. Open daily during mall hours through Sunday @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, galleriaedina.com
CONTINUING:
Como Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show: Get a taste of spring at Como Park Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show, which closes this weekend in its Sunken Garden. The 2023 Spring Flower Show will feature hundreds of white and purple tulips with daffodils, pansies viola and delphinium. Open daily through 4/30 @ Como Park Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, comozooconservatory.org
Not Just for Dolls: Paper Dresses: A new mini exhibition on display in the back window case of McNeal Hall features some of the most iconic paper dresses produced, including the “Paper Caper” by Scott Paper Company, dresses by popular manufacturer Mars of Asheville, and the “Souper Dress!” Paper dresses, one of the first examples of fast fashion, came onto the market in 1966 thanks to a clever advertising campaign by the Scott Paper Company. While the fad quickly faded due to the earth-conscious hippie movement, advances in clothing manufacturing, and the fact that the paper garments became “dangerously flammable” after washing, they’re still an iconic piece of fashion history. Now on view @ Goldstein Museum of Design, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, @goldstein_museum
UPCOMING - JUST ANNOUNCED:
IIDA Northland presents Supernova: FUSION + Fashion: Interior design association is a IIDA Northland is back with its 18th annual event that challenges local interior designers, architects and students to create fashion-forward looks from home interior materials. This year's cosmic theme is sure to produce some otherworldly creations. Friday, 4/14, 7pm doors, 8pm event @ The Fillmore, 525 N 5th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $65+ @ iida-northland.org
Minneapolis Vintage Market April:: The monthly market heads to a new, larger venue in Northeast Minneapolis for its April date with 80 of the region’s top vintage sellers. Tickets are $10 before noon or free after. Sunday, 4/16 from 11am–4pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
NUBIUltimateRunway - The Nile: Local designer Nyamal BothDol is showcasing her spring collection for her label, Nubi Collections, in a solo runway show inspired by the Nile River, one of the most historical figures of African located in East Africa, reflecting the riches of Gold and Silver presenting the Gods and Goddesses of the Nile. Friday, 4/21, at 7pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $30–$50 @ eventbrite.com
Fashion Week MN's Spring Season: Tickets for the spring season of Fashion Week MN's twice-yearly fashion week have just been announced. This season includes seven events every day for a week straight, with returning favorites like Rose & Bull’s vintage fashion show, the Coalesce fashion show highlighting local AAPI creatives and EVOLVE, the finale showcase of local designers produced by The Fitting Room boutique owner Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca. 4/23–4/29, tickets now available @ fashionweekmn.com
The Hmong Thai Fashion Show: Known for their annual Fresh Traditions Fashion Show, the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent is debuting a new spring show featuring six Hmong designers from Thailand to share their unique clothing designs. The event is preceded by a Hmong vendor showcase. Saturday, 4/29, 4–6pm vendors, 6pm doors, 7pm show @ Union Depot, 240 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Tickets $60+ @ eventbrite.com
Black Fashion Week MN’s Spring Season: Mark your calendars—Black Fashion Week MN has just announced its spring dates. The event is a platform to showcase talented Black and Brown creatives in the Twin Cities fashion industry. 5/5–5/13; tickets to be announced. See the lineup at @blackfashionweekmn
Defining Derby Benefit Fashion Show: Don your best Derby-inspired cocktail attire for this fashionable soiree celebrating the Kentucky Derby, benefiting Children's Hospital Association. The main event is a Derby-inspired fashion show styled by Grant Whittaker with clothing from MartinPatrick3, bespoke hats by Celina Kane and hair and makeup by Haus Salon. The event also includes cocktails and a live telecast of the races. Saturday, 5/6, doors at 3pm, fashion show at 3:45pm @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $120 @ childrenshospitalassociation.org
6th Annual Kentucky Derby Twin Cities Party: This party celebrates elegant hats, dresses, seersucker and Mint Juleps as it honors the annual tradition of the Kentucky Derby, with live models showcasing couture ensembles by local designer House of Klynn, prizes for best-dressed judged by Richard Moody and friends, a telecast of the event, live music, cocktails and more with proceeds benefiting the Newborn Foundation. Saturday, 5/6, from 2–8pm @ The Westin Edina, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Tickets from $25 @ eventbrite.com
Runway For Hope: This annual fundraiser event includes a fashion show featuring looks showcasing spring trends benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Sunday, 5/7, from 10:30am–12:30pm @ Galleria, 69th & France, Edina. Tickets $125+ @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com
Sip N Bloom x Amy Seaman present SS23 Fashion Show: The immersive fashion experience presented by Sip N Bloom and stylist Amy Season returns for their annual spring show. The beach cabana–themed event will showcase new spring creations from some of the best fashion and accessory retailers and designers, plus shopping pop-ups. Tuesday, 5/23, at 6pm @ The Beach Club, 3141 Dean Pkwy, Minneapolis, $75+ @ sip-n-bloom.com
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