This week’s style and shopping highlights include the finale of Black Fashion Week MN’s fall season, the kickoff of the Vintage Fall Crawl and more.
The Golden Pearl Vintage hosts its Pearl After Dark: Fall Drop this Thursday night.
TUESDAY, 9/26:
Deconstructing Our Clothes: Climate & Human Rights Impacts in the Fashion Industry: This event co-hosted by the Advancing Climate Solutions Now fund at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs explores how the global fashion industry impacts the environment and human rights. It kicks off with a day-long sewing activation that invites the public to help deconstruct and upcycle old garments (10am–4pm), and a panel and reception (4pm). Tuesday 10am–5pm @ 3M Auditorium, Carlson School of Management, 321 S 19th Ave, Minneapolis, hhh.umn.edu
NE Farmers Market After Dark: The Northeast Farmers Market is back with its monthly night market at Bauhaus Brew Labs. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy live music and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Tuesday 6–9pm plus every 4th Tuesday through 10/24 @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @ne_fm
THURSDAY, 9/28:
Shop After Hours at Parc: Welcome fall at North Loop women's boutique Parc with an after-hours shopping party. Come for the wine, stay for the clothing and find some new fall additions for your wardrobe. Thursday 5–7pm @ Parc, 212 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis, @parcshop
BFWMN: Brown Girl Magic Fashion Show: Black Fashion Week MN continues its fall season with this show celebrating local Black and Brown fashion designers. The runway lineup includes designers Victoria Genzel, Xpensive, Trash SCRAPS and Madeline Madden. Thursday at 7pm @ W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 Marquette Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $20–$40 @ eventbrite.com
Pearl After Dark: Fall Drop: The Golden Pearl Vintage is back with its Fall Drop event. Their long-standing, after-hours soiree is coming back in time to celebrate the changing of the seasons. The store will be releasing fresh fall stock, including cashmere, camel coats, plaid skirts and more, so get first dibs and enjoy cocktails while you shop. Thursday 6:30–9pm @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @thegoldenpearlvintage
Arc's Gender Affirming Shopping Event: Local thrift chain Arc's Value Village, whose proceeds benefit The Arc Minnesota’s mission to provide support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting an after-hours gender-affirming shopping event at their Bloomington location. This is a chance for anyone who is exploring how they want to be seen in the world to have the store to themselves to shop, connect and get styling advice. Thursday 7:30–9pm @ Arc's Value Village, Bloomington. RSVP at personalshopper@arcminnesota.org, learn more @thriftstylists
FRIDAY, 9/29:
United Goods 20th Birthday Bash: Local maker United Goods is celebrating 20 years of creating art with a party hosted by St. Paul vintage and modern home goods shop, The Mustache Cat. Since artist Christy Johnson founded under the name redshoes26 design in 2003, her work includes mini landmark, State Icons. Shop the State Icon prints (including an exclusive item), chat with the artist and enjoy treats and cocktails, a photo/selfie wall, and the latest new and vintage home goods finds from The Mustache Cat. Friday 6–8pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul, themustachecat.com
Sociable Cider Werks 10-Year Anniversary Market: Sociable Cider Werks is celebration ten years of craft cider making with a partty that includes a makers market with 18 vendors. They include Thread Finds vintage, Cactus in a Can, Esther Edna Clothing, Blu Girl Soap Works, Indigo Sun Jewelry, Burn Boss Candles, PlantyQueens and more, plus live music and Francis vegan food truck. Friday 5–8pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, @sociablecider
BFWMN presents Nails & Fashion Show: Presented by Black Fashion Week MN, this event is a nail competition between BrisCrazyClawz, JoNailz Hause of Nails, Her Nailboxx and Petty Gal Nails. Friday at 7pm @ The Neu Neu, 514 N 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $15–$40 @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 9/29–Saturday, 9/30:
Minnesota Opera Costume Sale: Have you always wanted to own a piece of opera history? Now’s your chance! The Minnesota Opera is having a costume sale to help make space in their stock. Included will be items from Turandot, Carmen, Rinaldo, and many, many more Minnesota Opera productions. The sale will be open to the public. Friday 2:30–5pm & Saturday 8am–noon @ Minnesota Opera Center, 620 N 1st St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 9/29–SUNDAY, 10/1:
Larissa Loden Fall Garage Sale: The local jewelry brand is back with its popular garage sale event. This time they've invited some friends—local maker WAAM Industries and vintage store Everyday Ejiji—in the garage of their St. Paul HQ. Shop damaged lifestyle goods to vintage jewelry finds. Bonus: get first dibs with an early-bird ticket ($20) on Friday from 4–5pm. It wraps up on Sunday with a deep-discount day. Friday 5–7pm, Saturday 11am–4pm & Sunday 11am–2pm @ Larissa Loden HQ, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Get tickets @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 9/30:
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 50+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. Saturday 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
NE Farmers Market: The NE Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 14, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Fremont Ave Makers Market: Minneapolis Craft Market heads back to Latin-owned brewery, La Doña Cervecería, with a fresh lineup of local makers. Find some special artisan-made goods for yourself or find some treasures to give as a gift while enjoying a craft beer. Saturday noon–5pm @ La Doña Cervecería,241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Ingebretsen's Fall Sale Begins: Ingebretsen's Nordic Market is back with its annual fall sale. Find discounted items throughout the store and the Meat Market at 15% to 50% off including Scandinavian blankets, Swedish vinyl rugs, Norwegian knitting yard, jewelry, books, home goods and more, plus daily door prizes. Saturday 9/30–Saturday 10/7 (closed Sunday) @ Ingebretsen's, 1601 E Lake St, Minneapolis, ingebretsens.com
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops up indoors at the new event space at Modist Brewing with a mix of unique goods from a group of 11 local vendors. Find items like candles, skincare, jewelry, original art, prints and more, and sip craft beer while you shop. Plus: a live DJ and Flo’s Food Truck. Saturday noon–4pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Nine Lives Thrift Grand Opening: Join nonprofit thrift store Nine Lives Minnesota as they celebrate their grand opening within St. Paul vintage shop, the Center for Lost Objects. Nine Lives was founded by two friends with a passion for sustainability and works to rehome excess or damaged inventory ethically and provide outfitting for those in need or going through major life transitions. The grand opening party includes champagne, live snacks and music. Saturday 4–8pm @ Center for Lost Objects, 957 7th St W, St Paul, @ninelivesmn
Wild Vintage Monthly Market: Celebrate all things fall with Wild Things Antiques and Wild Vintage Collective during their monthly Wild Vintage Market. Held outside of The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, it features pop-ups from local vintage home goods vendors as well as the latest finds from the dozens of vendors from Wild Things Collective and Wild Things Antiques, plus a food truck and live music. Saturday noon–4pm @ Clapping Monkey, 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, wildthingsarehere.com
Sound & Vision Vendor Show: Vintage record and media shop Remix presents its second vendor show with guest vendors selling vintage records, comic books, video games, toys, tees and more, plus local fantasy author Mila Velimirovich. Saturday noon–5pm @ Forest Lake VFW, 556 12th St SW, Forest Lake, facebook.com
BFWMN presents Black Man Magic Fashion Show: This annual runway show closes out the fall edition of Black Fashion Week MN celebrating Black men’s style. Featured brands include 4theLove, Memphy CoStylez, Mr. Onederful, Jay Prime and more. Saturday 6pm @ The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, $20–$40 @ eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, 10/1:
Vintage Fall Crawl Kicks Off: The second annual Vintage Fall Crawl offers vintage and secondhand shopping enthusiasts the chance to get exclusive discounts, support the local community and raise money for a good cause. Passports ($10) will get your a one-day 10% off discount at all 14 woman-owned vintage and resale shops on the crawl, including Tandem Vintage, The Mustache Cat, Style Society, Moth Oddities, The Golden Pearl Vintage, Carousel + Folk, Olio Vintage, B. Resale, AudreyRose Vintage, Succotash, Legacy, Up Six Vintage, Encore Consignment and Betty’s Antiques. Get your passport stamped at each shop to be eligible to enter the gift card drawing at the end of the crawl, with or without purchase. Three winners will receive a $25 gift card from each participating shop (a $350 value). You can purchase a passport at any participating shop location or at the vintage crawl website. All proceeds will be donated to YWCA of Saint Paul + Minneapolis. Begins Sunday, runs through 10/31 @ various locations, learn more & pre-order @ vintagefallcrawl.com
Olio Vintage One-Year Anniversary Event: The vendor-run vintage collective, Olio Vintage, turns one. They’re celebrating with refreshments and snacks all day plus the kickoff of the Vintage Fall Crawl, which includes 10% off storewide with the purchase of a $10 passport (available in store at Olio and participating stores). It’s also your last chance to shop the store’s September guest vendors, including Appassionata Vintage 2.0. Sunday 11am–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 N 5th St, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Nine Keys Fall Birthday Market: Queer + woman-owned metaphysical shop and salon, Nine Keys, is hosting a fall market in honor of its birthday. Shop art, card readings, crystals and more from local vendors and enjoy refreshments. Sunday 1–5pm @ Nine Keys Salon + Metaphysical, 4549 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, @ninekeysmpls
NEXT TUESDAY, 10/3:
Bauhaus x Vida Plant Co present Haus Plants: Bauhaus Brew Labs is teaming up with Vida Plant Co for the first edition of Haus Plants. The first Tuesday of October, November and December, you can purchase unique house plants while enjoying Bauhaus's seasonal craft brews. Tuesday 6–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, @1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @bauhausbrewlabs
UPCOMING:
Oct 6: Fashionopolis: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s annual fall fashion show returns to the Four Seasons Minneapolis hotel. The event features a runway show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker, and also features food, cocktails, music, interactive experiences and a 360-degree photobooth. Friday 5:30–10pm @ Four Seasons Hotel, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $75+ @ mspmag.com
Oct 8: Style Edina Fashion Show: This annual showcase presented by Explore Edina features looks from Edina boutiques from 50th & France, Galleria, and Southdale Center. The afternoon also includes pop-up shopping, mimosas, and brunch, and ticket proceeds will benefit the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids program. Sunday 10am–1:30pm @ The Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $59+ @ eventbrite.com
Oct 14: A Night with MOA Style: Touted as "an evening of fashion, music, food and cocktails," this event seems to be in place of the annual Curated Style runway show. It includes a “display of this season's hottest trends and a full evening of photo-ops and immersive experiences” plus “haute-cuisine, crafted cocktails and delectable delights.” Saturday 7–11pm @ Mall of America, The Overlook (6th Floor of the Offices), Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
Oct 14: Fresh Traditions XVI: Timeless: Presented by CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts & Talent), this culturally inspired fashion event showcases the creativity, originality and quality of work by Hmong fashion designers. The show will be preceded by an Arts and Crafts Fashion Expo featuring handcrafted goods for sale by Hmong artisans. Saturday - expo 2–8:30pm (free), show 7pm @ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, an IHG Hotel 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, Tickets $70+ @ eventbrite.com
Oct 26: Joynoelle Fall Runway Presentation: The veteran local fashion designer is back with her first fashion show since before the pandemic. Inspired by the beauty and sadness of our oceans, the new collection focuses on the textures and colors of coral reefs and the creatures that call them home and will be shown in a runway show. Thursday at 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com