This week’s local style and shopping highlights include fall fashion shows, the Vintage Village at 50th & France and more.
EVOLVE fashion show returns for its fall showcase. Look: Moongold Goods with Susan O Horowitz and Gina Mount jewelry. (Photo: @davidshermanphoto)
TUESDAY, 9/12:
Fair Anita Online Sample Sale: Local fair-trade brand Fair Anita is giving you the chance to snag some one-of-a-kind styles for one night only. The brand will be hosting a sample sale live on Facebook featuring handcrafted jewelry and accessories at a steal. Tuesday starting at 5pm @ facebook.com/ShopFairAnita
WEDNESDAY, 9/13:
Plant & Clay Crawl: Local clay studio Dame Errant and plant shop Mother Co. are joining forces on a two-stop workshop that gives you a new plant and vessel to bring home. The crawl begins at Mother Co., where you'll pick out the perfect plant to bring to Dame Errant Clay, just a couple blocks away. There you'll learn the art of coil pots and create a one-of-a-kind pot that's perfect for your plant. Wednesday at 6pm, starts at Mother Co., 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis. $75, register at dameerrant.com
THURSDAY, 9/14:
MAN DOWN Menswear Fashion Show: Produced by Fashion Week MN’s Gayle Smaller, Jr, this new fashion show concept celebrates menswear in the Twin Cities as a vehicle to bring awareness to male mental health. MAN DOWN will spotlight designer's menswear collections from Venci, Anyse Fashion , Black Beauty 6, Creek, Jordan Carpenter Fashion and msp6ft as well as male and masc presenting models. It will be preceded by a pop-up shop and resource fair. Thursday from 5–9pm, 6:15pm show @ The Luminare, 770 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 9/14–SUNDAY, 9/17:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: Rake Up Vintage: Open only four days a month, antique and vintage home store Haupt Antiek is back with another edition. Celebrate autumn and Halloween with vintage wares in fall colors, plus fun architectural pieces, pumpkins and Halloween decor. . Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W 147th St, Apple Valley, hauptantiek.com
FRIDAY, 9/15 & SATURDAY, 9/16:
2023 ASID MN Sample Sale: Join us for this highly anticipated yearly sale where you'll find great deals on designer furniture and accessories at 50-80% off. Mark your calendars and get ready to shop the historic halls of International Market Square. Participating showrooms are already preparing for this year's sale. You won't want to miss it, so RSVP here and stay up to date on all the latest updates related to the event. Friday 9am–5pm & Saturday 10am–2pm @ International Market Square, 275 Market St, Minneapolis, mn.asid.org
Forgotten Star Oktoberfest Vintage & Vendor Markets: Forgotten Star Brewing's Oktoberfest weekend celebration features live music, Steinholding, face painting, llamas, food trucks and more. It includes a vintage market on Friday night (4–9pm) with 14 vendors including Wild Things Antiques, Thread Finds, Dearheart Vintage, Grandpa's Closet, Queen Bee Vintage Finds, Kollektiv, Better Together and more, plus a local vendor market on Saturday (11am–9pm). The Oktoberfest event runs Friday–Sunday @ Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, forgottenstarbrewing.com
SATURDAY, 9/16:
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
The Red Tree Ranch Fall Market: Shop handmade goods from over 25 Minnesota small businesses against the idllyic backdrop of the seven-acre Red Tree Ranch located along the Mississippi River in small-town of Dayton. Vendors include permanent jewelry brand Linc and cottage baker Plank & Oils. Saturday 10am–3pm @ 15520 Lawndale Ln N, Dayton, @theredtreeranch
MidModFlea: MidModFlea is an open-air flea market presented by mid-century modern shop MidModMen+friends. Expect mid-century, Scandinavian modern, antique and designer furniture, decor, home accessories and more, from ready-to-use pieces to as-is items perfect for the DIY at heart. They’ll be joined by a group of vintage dealers offering unique items like blow-mold Christmas figures and vintage wash tubs, plus tons of vintage and designer from from a local upholstery pro. Saturday 10am–2pm @ parking lot adjacent to MidModMen + friends, 2401 University Ave W, St Paul, midmodmen.com
Selby/Fairview Neighborhood Arts Pop-up: Get a jump start on holiday gift shopping with this local artist pop-up co-hosted by local makers Boulanger Pottery and Excelsior Candle Co. Find handcrafted goods from 15 local artists working in mediums including woodworking, letterpress, photography, jewelry, pottery, candles and more. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Boulanger Pottery, 1832 Selby Ave, St Paul. facebook.com
LAB Mpls Shop Small Series: In an effort to support small local businesses, LAB Mpls is presenting a series events at local shops around the Twin Cities. This month's host shop is new home goods store Soundwoven Goods and includes DIY activities from LAB, plus sips, snacks and shopping. Saturday 10am–noon @ Soundwoven Goods, 614 W 54th St, Minneapolis, labmpls.com
Pop-up at the Pink Slip: Independent art gallery space, The Pink Slip, is hosting a local maker pop-up running alongside Jorie Ann Kosel's current exhibition. It features handmade clothing, pottry, illustrations and stick 'n' poke tattoos from six makers including NEENEE clothing, Dinner Party Ceramics, Stikki Nikki, Ashley Brazil. Saturday 11am–4pm @ The Pink Slip, 3004 40th Ave S, Minneapolis, @pinkslipmpls
Open Streets West Broadway Makers Market: Open Streets is a free, family-friendly event that allows the community to experience city streets as public spaces without cars. It pops up along West Broadway on the Northside of Minneapolis this weekend and includes a makers market with vendors including Desiac Clothing, which will have $3 and $5 bin deals. Saturday 11am–5pm @ West Broadway from from Plymouth Ave N to N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, openstreetsmpls.org
Twin Cities Record Show 20th Anniversary: Celebrate 20 years of the Twin Cities Record Show at their fall event. Expect hundreds of record albums, 45 RPM records, CDs and music memorabilia from a group of vendors spanning genres like jazz, blues, rock, outlaw country, funk, soul, garage and more. They’ll be joined by special guests, Margo Nahas and Jay Vigon, who have involved in the creation of the artwork on 80 classic albums from Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac and more. Saturday noon–4pm @ the Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops up indoors at Indeed Brewing with a mix of unique goods from a group of local vendors. Find items like candles, skincare, jewelry, original art, prints and more, and sip craft beer while you shop. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
316 Vintage Pop-up Vendor Event: South Minneapolis shop 316 Vintage is back open for the weekend and will be joined by a group of 10 guest vintage sellers on the sidewalk outside the shop, including WHO CALLED?, Underfire Hideout, Northern Rodeo, The Lucky Stranger and Older Friend. Plus, the vinyl record racks will be restocked along with a bunch of fall-inspired vintage clothing and vintage sports tees, and complimentary, ice-cold Hamms beer. Saturday 3–7pm @ 316 Vintage, 316 2 42nd St, Minneapolis, @316_vintage
SATURDAY, 9/16 & SUNDAY, 9/17:
The Vintage Village: Following a successful run last summer, Everyday Ejiji’s The Vintage Village heads back to the Nolan Mains outdoor plaza at 50th & France this weekend. The two-day vintage market features several local vendors each day, with lots of nearby food and drink options nearby, free parking and fitting room tents. Saturday & Sunday from 11am–5pm daily @ Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St, Edina, free registration @ eventbrite.com
Excelsior Apple Days: Excelsior Apple Days is an annual lakeside festival celebrating community, art, locally produced food and a good old-fashioned street dance. Since 1935, fans of Apple Days have been enjoying a day full of events, including craft booths, vendors from the Excelsior Flea Market, the Happy Apple Kids Corner, food vendors, history tour, Apple Pie contests and live entertainment, plus a beer and wine garden. Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday 10am–4pm @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
SUNDAY, 9/17:
Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is back with its outdoor market and a great group of vendors, including crowd favorites from last year and new startups we know you're going to love. Come for lunch, support your local growers and makers and enjoy live music. Find them in the parking lot of Settergrens of Linden Hills every Sunday, rain or shine. Sundays 10am–1pm @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
Babes & Brunch: Cry Baby Clay Workshop: Grab a pal for this fun, beginner-friendly clay workshop at Larissa Loden's St. Paul storefront, led by local maker Katie Cameron of Cry Baby Clay. Attendees will be creating a trinket dish for later pickup, and a ticket includes materials, breakfast snacks and beverages. Sunday 10am–noon @ Larissa Loden Jewelry, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Class fee $45 @ www.eventbrite.com
Urban Jungle's Urban Street Market: Uptown vintage streetwear shop Urban Jungle hosts 55+ vendors at this massive outdoor street market. Vendors will be selling vintage clothing, custom clothing, shoes, art, sneakers, streetwear, militaria, collectibles, video games and more. Plus, food and beverages, on-site bathrooms and parking lot access. Sunday 10am–6pm @ Hennepin Ave S between W Lake St & W 31st St, Minneapolis, @urbanjunglemn
Disco Death Records Vintage Market: Minneapolis record and coffee shop, Disco Death Records, is back with another vintage market this weekend. Find more than 20 vintage vendors in their parking lots on 26th and Aldrich. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Disco Death Records, 721 W 26th St, Minneapolis, @discodeathrecords
BIPOC Market at Union Depot: Union Depot hosts a new event showcasing the craft of BIPOC creatives in our communities. Shop goods from BIPOC vendors in the Head House, enjoy live music and grab food from food trucks located on North Plaza while connecting with a vibrant community. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Union Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, uniondepot.org
Tea for 3 on Selby: Join Betty’s Antiques, Rose Street Patisserie and Martha’s Gardens for a fall tea social. Get fall entertaining tips and decor inspiration and enjoy tea and treats. Sunday noon–3pm @ Betty’s Antiques, 1605 Selby Ave, St Paul, @bettys.antiques.stp
Vintage Pop-up Sale: Back Pocket Vintage is popping up with local vintage sellers Ricky Kazee and South Foster Vintage at White Squirrel Bar’s parking lot. They’ll be bringing lots of fall and winter vintage clothing, tees, tons of vintage accessories and fun items like earrings, key chains, stickers and magnets. Sunday 1–6pm @ White Squirrel Bar, 974 7th St W, St Paul, @backpocket_stp
EVOLVE Fall 2023: Despite Fashion Week MN taking a hiatus from a fall season (with plans to return in April 2024), its finale event EVOLVE is returning for a fall showing. Produced by local boutique The Fitting Room owner Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca, the semi-annual event features all local designers and their capsule collections from ready-to-wear to couture. All collections as well as designers’ current collections will be immediately available for purchase after the show. Sunday 1–6pm, 3pm show @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $65–$95 @ eventbrite.com
UPCOMING:
Sept 20: All Black Attire Party: Richard Moody of IAmMoody has been producing fashion shows in the Twin Cities for 30 years, always with an emphasis on luxury fashions and dynamic runway presentations. He’s back with his 6th annual All Black Attire party at MartinPatrick3. The runway show will highlight fall collections from the iconic North Loop luxury retailer. Attendees are asked to play up the theme by coming dressed in your favorite black attire. The free, unticketed show will take place in the alley alongside the store and will be a first-come, first-served event, so make sure you get there early. Wednesday 5–8pm @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N #106, Minneapolis, @martinpatrick3
Sept 22–29: Black Fashion Week MN: The semi-annual event returns with a fresh lineup of events to celebrate fall fashion and style from local, Black-owned businesses. Get tickets @ eventbrite.com
Sept 23: Avant Garden 2023: The party of the year is returning this September 23. This year’s artful benefit welcomes guests indoors for a night of dancing, dining, cocktails, and more high-style happenings amongst the artful backdrops within the iconic museum. Attendees will be able to bid on our premier art auction and dance the night away during the After Party with DJ sets from headliner Vagabon and local DJs Tricky Miki and Dub Minus. Most importantly: Ticket sales help sustain the Walker’s mission to make its galleries accessible to all. Saturday, 9/23, 5pm dinner, 8:30pm after party @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $150 @ wlkr.art/AG23
Sept 24: Ooh Lá L'Alliance: The Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul will host its 6th Annual Fall Fashion Fundraiser. It includes a runway show featuring fall looks from local brands and shops plus a silent auction and pop-up boutiques. Sunday, 9/24, 10am–12pm, location & ticket details TBA, afmsp.org
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, 10/6, 5:30–10pm @ Four Seasons Hotel, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $75+ @ mspmag.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, 10/26 at 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com