This week’s style and shopping highlights include the annual Antique Spectacular winter event, Mpls.St.Paul Home + Design Magazine’s winter issue launch and more.
Local fashion brand Hackwith Design House kicks off its winter sale this week.
ONGOING SALES:
Hackwith Design House Winter Sale: Starting this week, everything is at least 30% off from the St. Paul–based sustainable clothing designer’s fall collection, plus find further markdowns in the sale section before they’re gone. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
The Fitting Room's Welcome 2024 Sale: In celebration of the new year, local shop The Fitting Room is offering 20% off select winter fashion collections from its roster of local designers. Open Thursday–Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @thefittingroommpls
Max's Semi-Annual Sale: Max’s at The Shops at Excelsior & Grand is holding its popular semi-annual sale. Shoppers will find savings of 20-70% off a large selection of jewelry, chocolate, and home products, with a few items even discounted by 80%. Now through mid-January @ Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St Louis Park, stylebymax.com
PlantyQueens Store Closing: For its final week of business, houseplant shop PlantyQueens is offering 50% off in store and online all week. Wednesday–Sunday @ PlantyQueens, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
Curly Girl Boutique Closing Sale: After three years of business, women’s clothing shop Curly Girl Boutique is closing its doors. Prices have been slashed on just about everything, with many items at 50% off or more. Prices are also reflected online (although there's even more to shop in store). Sale ends end of January or first week of February, with different promos running each week. Open Wednesday–Sunday this week @ Curly Girl Boutique, 2705 E 38th St, Minneapolis, curlygirlboutique.com, @curlygirlboutiquemn on IG
Atelier957 Winter Sale: Save 70% storewide in store and online from the St. Paul designer women’s clothing store. No code required. Now @ Atelier957, 147 10th St E, St Paul & atelier957.com
Fair Anita Semi-Annual Clearance Sale: Save up to 70% on clearance styles during the fair trade brand’s semi-annual clearance sale, from tees to jewelry and handbags. Shop now @ fairanita.com
Les Sól New Year Sale: The Uptown women’s clothing boutique has added new additions to its sale section at 20% off or more, in store and online. Now @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis & shoplessol.com
WEDNESDAY, 1/10:
Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design Winter Issue Launch Party: Join Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design Magazine as they celebrate the launch of their winter issue. Editor Kelly Ryan Kegans will lead a panel discussion about how to reignite creative sparks in your profession, with inspiration from four design tastemakers featured in the H&D100 issue: Shayla Owodunni of The Plant Penthouse, Jennifer Jorgensen and Kate Worum of SheShe, and Dan Wellens of Country Tables, plus enjoy sips and bites. Wednesday 4:30–6:30pm @ Roth Living, 11300 W 47th St, Minnetonka. RSVP @ events.humanitix.com
FRIDAY, 1/12:
Olio Vendor Welcome Happy Hour: Vintage shop Olio Vintage has a fresh crop of local vendors new to the shop for the month of January: Max of Great Northern Vintage, Ashtyn Sibinski Art, 5ceramic5 pottery by Kerry Roth Paton, Vida Plant Co succulents in vintage containers, Wee Baby Moon Vintage earrings, Cloaked in Confidence Jewelry and twigminn leather bags and accessories. Help welcome these newcomers with bubbly, NA beverages, snacks and good vibes. Friday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
FRIDAY, 1/12 & SATURDAY, 1/13:
Daily Dose Retro 2-Year Anniversary Weekend: The St. Paul vintage clothing shop celebrates two years of business with a two-day lineup of live music from local bands after hours. Each night features four different bands. Plus, the shop will be open for shopping from noon to 7pm both days. Friday & Saturday, music beginning at 8pm @ Daily Dose Retro, 953 7th St W, St Paul, @dailydoseretro
FRIDAY, 1/12–SUNDAY, 1/14:
Minnesota's Antique Spectacular: Winter Antique Show: Shop antiques furniture and collectible items from more than 100 dealers during Minnesota’s Antique Spectacular’s annual winter show. Items for sale include antique furniture, collectibles, pottery, rugs, glassware, clocks, toys, advertising, jewelry and more. Friday early bird 10am–5pm, $20 + Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–3pm, $10 @ Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, 1784 Judson Ave, St Paul, mnantiqueshows.com
SATURDAY, 1/13:
Bachman's Winter Farmers Markets: As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farmer's markets. Enjoy music and fresh, ready-to-enjoy food and beverage and stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers, and artisans. Saturday 9am–1pm @ Bachman's Lyndale & Maplewood locations, bachmans.com
ArtJuice presents Winter Wonderland Makers Market: Local artist ArtJuice is presenting their first market of the year. Shop art, crocheted goods and clothing from five vendors including local gender-neutral clothing brand MX Apparel. Plus: live music, a food truck and craft beer. Saturday 4–9pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @artjuice_
SATURDAY, 1/13 & SUNDAY, 1/14:
Four Seasons Nordic Village Market: The Four Seasons Hotel’s new Nordic Village features a cluster of eight cabins that host a weekend marketplace through January. Designed and decorated by North Loop luxury retailer and design studio MartinPatrick3, the cabins host a rotating mix of handcrafted, giftable goods by local makers including kids’ toys, pet food, clothing, home decor, jewelry and more. Saturdays & Sundays noon–4pm through January 31 @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, fourseasons.com
SUNDAY, 1/14:
Evergreen Collective Home Decor Swap: You've heard of clothing swaps; this is the same concept but with home decor. Hosted by zero-waste home goods and body care store Evergreen Collective, this swap gives you the chance to bring in your unwanted home decor items to swap for some new-to-you pieces. Tickets are $15 to attend. Visit the Facebook invite for full details on how to participate. Sunday 10am–4pm @ Evergreen Collective, 1106 Grand Ave, St Paul, facebook.com
SUNDAY, 1/14 & TUESDAY, 1/16:
Sip N Bloom Flower Arranging Workshops: Celebrate 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. Two classes: Sunday 1pm at Number 12 Cider, Tuesday at 6pm at HeadFlyer Brewing, both in Minneapolis. Register & find more upcoming workshops @ sip-n-bloom.com
NEXT TUESDAY, 1/16:
Vintage Vessel Candle Making at Mustache Cat: Home decor store The Mustache Cat is hosting a DIY candle making class led by local maker Onyx Candles. You’ll get to pick a scent and vintage vessel to take home, plus get a discount to shop at the store during the event. Bring your own beverage. Tuesday 5:45–7:45pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy, S St Paul. Tickets $40 @ eventbrite.com
UPCOMING:
Haus of Sonder presents SONDER 2024: Designed to celebrate and support a curated set of Minnesota creatives, this second-annual event created by Sarah Edwards features immersive, artist-designed experiences and interactive installations throughout the spaces of the Canopy by Hilton hotel. Saturday 2/3 from 6pm–midnight @ Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $75 @ eventbrite.com
The Fitting Room Resort Fashion Show + Pop-up: The Fitting Room boutique is back with its annual resort fashion show and pop-up market. Get some pieces for an upcoming trip or stock up for spring with designs from the shop's local clothing and accessories designers, including Danielle Everine, Moongold Goods, Alma Mia and more, and shop the pop-up before and after the show to snag the pieces right from the runway. Saturday, 2/10 from 6:30–10pm, 7:30pm show @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $45 @ eventbrite.com
Ready or Hot: Rock, Runway & Reproductive Rights: Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser fashion show returns to gather its supporters for an evening of fashion and music at the most iconic music venue in town—First Avenue. The show raises essential funds to support their sexual and reproductive health services and inclusive sex education in Minnesota with community models of all shapes, sizes, races and genders wearing looks from local shops and DJ Tricky Miki. Wednesday, 2/28, 7pm doors, 8:30pm show @ First Avenue, 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis. Register by 2/21. Tickets start at $100 @ readyorhot.org