This week’s local style and shopping highlights include a studio tour from the Condom Couture upcycler, the Minneapolis Vintage Market’s monthly event and the kickoff of Galleria’s annual floral experience.
Get a behind-the-scenes studio tour of the Condom Couture looks from the recent Planned Parenthood “Ready or Hot” fashion show this week. (POSTPONED)
NEW THIS WEEK:
Rent the Runway Pop-up at Mall of America: The megamall is partnering with Rent the Runway for an exclusive sample sale. It will feature thousands of gowns, dresses and accessories from previous Rent the Runway collections featuring top brands and designers for a fraction of the original price—with dresses at $85. Shop early; quantities are limited and sizes will vary for each piece. Now open @ Mall of America, Level 1 North, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
TUESDAY, 3/19:
Spring Equinox Celebration: Forgotten Star Brewing hosts a Spring Equinox celebration with tarot readings along with pop-ups from local makers Poppy and Violet jewelry, Oh Bee Have Balms, Knotty Rave Crochet and Thread Finds Vintage. There will also be free sound healing, a yoga class and craft beer for sale. Tuesday 6–9:30pm @ Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, @melliesterrace
WEDNESDAY, 3/20–SUNDAY, 3/24:
Peter's Oldies But Goodies Progressive Sale: Every week, the vintage and antique home goods shop is marking down its stock an extra 10% off each week until they hit 90% off. This week, the entire store will be 70% off. Wednesday–Saturday 11am–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Peter's Oldies But Goodies, 1814 Selby Ave, St Paul, @petersantique
THURSDAY, 3/21:
The Mustache Cat Turns 2: The St. Paul vintage + maker shop celebrates two years of business this weekend. On Thursday, they're celebratig with a meet-the-maker happy hour complete with bites, beverages, new product launches and a design-your-own-trucker-hat bar. Plus, local maker giveaways online and in store when every $25 spent. Thursday 6–8pm @ 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul, @themustachecat.home
Arc's Gender Affirming Shopping Event: Local thrift chain Arc's Value Village is hosting an after-hours gender-affirming shopping event. 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 7–9pm @ Arc's Value Village, 10546 France Ave S, Bloomington. RSVP at personalshopper@arcminnesota.org, learn more @arcsvaluevillage
THURSDAY, 3/21–SUNDAY, 3/24:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: March Into Spring: Open one weekend a month, antique and vintage home store Haupt Antiek is back with another edition. Refresh your home for spring with a special assortment of vintage furnishings and decor in pastel shades and Easter decor. Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W 147th St, Apple Valley, hauptantiek.com
FRIDAY, 3/22:
POSTPONED: The Condom Couture Studio Tour with the Upcycler: Come see (and touch) the Condom Couture designs from this year’s Planned Parenthood “Ready or Hot” fashion fundraiser up close and personal with this interactive studio tour. Tour the studio, hear about what went into making a line of garments out of condoms, get an up-close look at the upcycled loom that Kristen McCoy (aka the Upcycler) built for the woven bomber jacket, get a peek at the other condom experiments and shop her other upcycled designs. To keep this studio tour more intimate, she is limiting this event to 25 attendees and offering "pay what you can" price options. All sales go towards helping RETHINK keep the lights on. Friday 7–9pm @ RETHINK Tailoring, 3449 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $10–$40 @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 3/22 & SATURDAY, 3/23:
Market Collective MN Makers Markets: The maker collective pops up two days this weekend at two locations. On Friday night, head to Broken Clock Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis for a group of 20 makers. Then on Saturday afternoon, Modist Brewing hosts 8 makers in their taproom, each offering a unique mix of giftable, handmade goods, like candles, original art, hot sauce, coffee, crystals, jewelry, knits, baked good and more. Friday 7–10pm @ Broken Clock Brewing, 1712 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis + Saturday 1–5pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
FRIDAY, 3/22–SUNDAY, 3/24:
Bunside Market: Shop vintage, jewelry, art and handmade goods from a rotating group of vendors at this new pop-up marketplace in the same building as Isles Bun & Coffee. Friday 2–7pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ 2756 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, @bunside_market
SATURDAY, 3/23:
Troviamo: Italian Vintage Release Party: Join local vintage shop Moth Oddities as they release hundreds of Italian vintage items the duo collected on a recent month-long sourcing trip to Italy. Get first dibs on the one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for transitional weather including denim, workwear, leather goods, dresses and blouses. Plus, Happy Monday & Co Coffee will be whipping up Italian-themed espresso drinks. Saturday 11am–6pm + $5 early bird entry at 10am @ Moth Oddities, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com
MN Artisan Maker Market Pop-up: A group of a dozen local makers pop up at St. Paul’s Dual Citizen Brewing at this pop-up market presented by the MN Artisan Market. Peruse handmade goods spanning clothing, baked goods, crochet, art, skincare, leather goods and more, plus enjoy craft beer while your shop. Saturday noon–5pm @ Dual Citizen Brewing, 725 Raymond Ave, St Paul, @mn_artisan_market
Les Sip at Les Sól: Sustainably focused womenswear boutique, Les Sól, is bringing back its Les Sip series. This Saturday, pop into the shop for a fun night of shopping including the debut of the store's spring collection, drinks and tunes from DJ Jim Frick. Plus, the shop's sale items will also be an extra 30% off their marked-down prices. Saturday 5–8pm @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
SATURDAY, 3/23 & SUNDAY, 3/24:
Local Maker Pop-ups at Cake: Cake Plus-Size Resale is hosting several different local makers and brands at their shop for a series of one-day popups in the coming month. This Saturday, the shop hosts local Small Batch Oddities, offering small-batch cookies and Scottish shortbread. Then on Sunday, it hosts queer tarot author Cassandra Snow, who will have her tarot books for sale. Saturday noon–5pm & Sunday noon–3pm @ The Music Lab, 5161 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, @cakeplussize
SUNDAY, 3/24:
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. 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. This year’s theme “Into the Deep” features floral installations inspired by the ocean’s wondrous flora and fauna throughout the mall. Free. Open daily beginning Sunday during mall hours through 4/7 @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, galleriaedina.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market: Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to the Machine Shop for its March edition. Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot, spread out between the venue’s two levels. Plus there will be be coffee, a food truck, full bar and a live DJ. Sunday noon–4pm ($10 early-bird from 11am–noon) @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
ONGOING:
Hackwith Design House Sustain Shop Sale: As local fashion brand Hackwith Design House embarks on our newest journey of paring down their collection to a simpler core collection, they will be saying goodbye to their Sustain Shop, featuring secondhand Hackwith pieces. Save 30% on all Sustain Shop items until it’s gone (but shop early for the best selection); no code needed. Happening now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
UPCOMING:
Luxe Streetwear: An Enchanting Rubik's Cube Inspired Fashion Show Fundraiser: Local fashion designer Keiona Cook of Qe’bella Couture returns with her semi-annual fashion show benefiting her nonprofit, Lovely’s Sewing. This spring’s theme is “Rubik’s Cube,” so expect bright, bold colors and graphic patterns. Features fashion designers include Qe'Bella Couture, WetbyBre, Nashipai, Corazon Clothing, FlavorWorld and Jimi Vudu, plus a segment featuring kids' designs from Lovely's Sewing and DeLasalle high schoolers. Wednesday, 4/3 from 6–9pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$115 @ eventbrite.com
The International Hmong Fashion Show: St. Paul–based Hmong cultural organization CHAT is bringing a group of Hmong fashion designers from Laos, Thailand and Vietnam in town to showcase their work. Before the show, find beautiful Hmong-inspired arts and craft outside of the main hall in the lobby. Bonus: You can buy most of the outfits showcased on the runway after the show. Saturday, 4/13, 6:30–10:30pm, marketplace beginning at 4:30pm @ North End Event Center, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Tickets $60+ @ tickettailor.com
Runway For Hope: This annual fundraiser event benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation includes a fashion show featuring looks showcasing today’s trends by Grant Whittaker Creative and co-emceed by Grant Whittaker himself and Madelyn Nachbar, Style Editor at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Saturday, 4/20 from 10:30am–1pm @ The Westin Edina Galleria, Main Ballroom – 3201 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $125+ @ hopechest.com
Native Nations Fashion Night: The annual Native Nations Fashion Night is back with a showcase of the beauty and creativity of Native American fashion. Designers include Rebecca Mousseau, Christy Ruby and show producer Delina White (Anishinaabe). Thursday, 4/25, 5–10pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $50 @ eventbrite.com