This week’s shopping and style highlights include a clothing swap, vision board collage workshop and more.
Image courtesy The Cynical Fool
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT:
The Cynical Fool drops The Bow Collection: Local artist The Cynical Fool has just released a new collection of vintage lingerie—slips, half slips, crop tanks and baby tees—screen printed with their original bow illustrations and festooned by ribbon bows. It’s inspired by local jewelry brand Cloaked in Confidence, known for their hyper-femme jewelry made from vintage components including bows and pearl accents. Both are vendors at Olio Vintage (21 5th St NE, Minneapolis), where you can find the collection in person. There are also a select few available on their website, thecynicalfool.co
ONGOING:
Max's Semi-Annual Sale: Fine jewelry store Max's hosts its semi-annual sale, offering 20% off all jewelry online and in store, in addition to lots of additional discounts. Use promo code THANKYOU for online. Ends 1/12 @ Max's, 3826 Grand Way, St Louis Park, stylebymax.com
FRIDAY, 1/3:
Olio Vintage Monthly Happy Hour: Vintage shop Olio Vintage welcomes a fresh crop local vendors and artists to the store this month with a happy hour. This month’s rotating guest vintage vendor is NCI Resale (vintage and secondhand clothing) and joining the store as a permanent vendor is Renegade Rags (vintage casual masc clothing from brands like Ralph Lauren, Patagonia and more). Enjoy bubbly, NA beverages and snacks while you shop, plus the latest new finds from the shop’s vintage vendors. Friday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
SATURDAY, 1/4:
Tare Market Clothing Swap: Ring in the new year with some new-to-you secondhand clothing finds at this clothing swap hosted by zero-waste goods store Tare Market. Supported by sustainable event producer LUUM Collective, the swap includes women's, men's and kids clothing, shoes and accessories. Items can be dropped off during the event; no donation required to participate. Saturday noon–3pm @ Tare Market, 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, @taremarket
Mill City Farmers Market: A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market is back indoors for the season, popping up every first and third Saturday with a curated, diverse group of over 50 local farmers, food makers and handcrafted artisans hailing from across the state. Saturday 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum (access on 2nd St), 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
SUNDAY, 1/5:
New Year Vision Board Collage Workshop: Vintage shop Moth Oddities hosts a vision board collage workshop led by abstract artist Gina Gaetz. Design and dream up their biggest ideas for the new year with imagery from vintage magazines. All collage materials and refreshments included in ticket price. Sunday noon–2pm @ Moth Oddities, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, $25 @ mothoddities.com
Sip N Bloom Winter Flower Arranging Workshop: Enhance your home's decor or celebrate the changing seasons with a flower arranging workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom. Create your own seasonal centerpiece with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with two experience level options. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Sunday at 1pm @ Inbound BrewCo,
701 N 5th St, Minneapolis; visit the website for more upcoming dates. $70 class fee @ sip-n-bloom.com
ONGOING:
Tomte: ASI’s 74th Holiday Experience & Jul Shop: The American Swedish Institute is celebrating the season with the exhibition Tomte: The Gnome, The Myth, The Legend, exploring the enchanting lore surrounding the beloved Swedish gnome. Visitors can also visit the museum’s Jul Shop holiday gift store, which features a curated selection of handmade and imported items. Runs through 1/26/25 @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
The Artful Present + Holiday Market: Celebrate the season at Veronique Wantz Gallery's annual holiday group show, The Artful Present. The opening reception includes a pop-up of modern jewelry by Yen Chee Design as well as stunning art and unique gift ideas. The gallery, alongside neighboring businesses The Foundry Home Goods, UMEI and J. Atelier, will host a festive pop-up and market every Thursday through Saturday throughout the season, offering a variety of artworks and one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for holiday gifting. Open by appointment only through 1/8; beginning 1/9 open Thursdays & Friday 11:30am–3pm & Saturdays noon–4pm through January @ Veronique Wantz Gallery, 901 N 5th St, Minneapolis, veroniquewantz.com
Rent the Runway Pop-up at MOA: Following the first sample sale last spring, Mall of America is partnering with Rent the Runway again on a pop-up style shop. This time, the sample sale includes thousands of pre-loved pieces and styles from past Rent the Runway collections at a fraction of original retail prices including outerwear, tops, skirts, pants, dresses, accessories and more. Continues into early 2025 during regular hours @ Mall of America, Level 1, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com