This week’s local style and shopping highlights include the Pride makers markets, Les Sól’s closing party, Minneapolis Vintage Market’s June edition, a streetwear fashion show and more.
Sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod celebrate the end of an era with the closing party of their Les Sól storefront this weekend.
TUESDAY, 6/18:
The Nicollet xChange Swap + Shop: This weekly outdoor pop-up from Global Fashion Exchange and Downtown Improvement District returns for its second year to give the community the chance to swap quality items in a marketplace setting, plus a Mending and Repair Bar every other week with local sewing experts. Tuesdays 11:30am–1:30pm through 8/29 @ US Bancorp Center, 800 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, globalfashionxchange.org/gfxmsp
WEDNESDAY, 6/19:
The June House Opens: A native Californian is bringing the sunny warmth of coastal style to Minnesota with the opening of their new home boutique, Ariel Gravelle’s The June House carries a curated collection of one-of-a-kind, small-batch and vintage objects for the home sourced from around the world with an emphasis on natural raw materials, great design and pieces with a story and a past. The shop opens today in Edina’s Centennial Lakes. Weekly hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am–6pm @ 7575 France Ave S, Edina, thejunehouse.com
THURSDAY, 6/20:
Mends & Friends at Moth Oddities: Do you have a growing pile of clothes that you love but “just need a little fix” before you can wear them again? Then head to vintage shop Moth Oddities as it hosts Mends & Friends, a casual happy hour for friends to mend together at the shop’s adjoining studio space. Plus, skilled menders will be on-site to assist with repairs. Thursday 5–8pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE Minneapolis. Registration $25 @ mothoddities.com
Mod Mixer 2024: Join Docomomo US/MN’s chapter for an evening of socializing with fellow modern design fans, surrounded by findfurnish’s incredible assortment of mid-century furniture and vintage home goods. There will be door prizes and drawings, light fare and refreshments, and member appreciation raffles. Free. RSVP requested @ docomomo-us-mn.org. Thursday 6–8pm @ findfurnish, 2014 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis,
Cocktail Glassware 101: Create your own custom dried infusion cocktail kit in this class hosted by vintage home store The Mustache Cat with local cocktail kit maker, Adørnwell. Then, store owner Rebecca Sansone will discuss types of glassware, and how and when to use them. Attendees will also get to chose two vintage glasses to take home, and receive a discount to shop the store that evening. This event is BYOB (alcohol not provided). Thursday 6–7:30pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul. $50, register @ eventbrite.com
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, 2751 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope. RSVP at personalshopper@arcminnesota.org, learn more @arcsvaluevillage
SOÑE 2024 Streetwear Fashion Show: Local men’s fashion label VENCI presents their new summer collection with a streetwear-centric fashion show. Founded by Minnesota United FC defender DJ Taylor in 2021, VENCI creates hoodies, tees and more items printed with custom artwork, inspired by the intersection of Spanish culture, American culture, and streetwear. The night also includes collections from other local streetwear lines, live dancers, music, local vendors, food and drinks. Proceeds from the show will be donated to Big Brother Big Sister Twin Cities. Thursday, 5:30pm VIP, 6:15pm GA @ Mosaic Venue, 817 5th Ave S #300, Minneapolis. Tickets $30–$60 @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 6/20 & FRIDAY, 6/21:
I Like You’s Thrifty Thursday & Flea Friday: Quirky homegrown gift shop I Like You hosts local vendors outside of their shop for their Thrifty Thursday and Flea Friday event. Vendors include local vintage clothing seller Back Pocket Vintage and more. Thursday noon–4pm @ 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, @ilikeyou_mn
THURSDAY, 6/20–SUNDAY, 6/23:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: Rustic Americana: Open one weekend a month, antique and vintage home store Haupt Antiek is back with another edition. Refresh your home and cabin for summer with a special assortment of vintage red, white and blue 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, 6/21 & saturday, 6/22:
Victory Vintage Annual Sale: The vintage and new, one-of-a-kind home store is making way for new items, marking down many items 40% to 75% off. Friday & Saturday 11am–4pm @ 3505 W 44th St, Minneapolis, @victoryvintage44
saturday, 6/22:
Excelsior Flea Market - Opening Weekend: Back for its 23rd year, the weekly Excelsior Flea Market is a great excuse to take a day trip out to the charming Lake Minnetonka–bordering town’s historic downtown. Expect handcrafted soaps, jewelry, macramé decor, home goods and more from new and returning vendors, plus food and more. Saturdays 9am–4pm weekly through September 21 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
Italian Vintage June Drop: Join local vintage shop Moth Oddities as they release 200 new arrivals 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, and breezy dresses and blouses. Saturday 11am–6pm + $10 early bird entry at 10am @ Moth Oddities, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
Wild Vintage Monthly Market - Pride Edition: Wild Things Antiques and Wild Vintage Collective presents their monthly Wild Vintage Market. Held inside of The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, it features pop-ups from local makers, tasty treats from bakers, the latest vintage finds from the collective and a live DJ. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Clapping Monkey, 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, wildthingsarehere.com
Duality Collection x Buckanaga Social Club Pop-up: Local Indigenous fashion label Buckanaga Social Club has partnered with Afro-Indigenous streetwear brand Duality Collection on a new collection celebrating Afro-Indigenous visibility through sustainable fashion and art. Shop the collection in store during this one-day pop-up hosted by secondhand clothing shop B. Resale. Saturday noon–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @bresalempls
Noche de Los Exóticos Queer Market: Falling Knife Brewing is hosting a free Pride party featuring international queer Luchador legends in the ring and a queer art and vendor market. Curated by queer, Black-owned vintage designer brand Black Nvni, the market features Linc permanent jewelry, Studio Fermin, Oubliette Vintage sterling jewelry, Potty Mouth Makery, Clubhouse Market remade vintage clothing and Curious Cumulus. There will also be Wrecktangle Pizza, Cuchillo612 Mexican fare, craft beer, Meteor seltzer cocktails and THC beverages. Saturday starting at 2pm @ Falling Knife Brewing Company, 783 Harding St NE, Minneapolis, @fallingknifebc
Les Sól Closing Party & Sale: Nearly four years after opening right at the beginning of the pandemic, Uptown boutique Les Sól has announced it will close at the end of the month. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod, the shop had a passion for community, small brands, independent artists and and sustainability. In an Instagram post, the store cited various reasons for the closure and the ongoing struggles it faced—starting with COVID, then the economy and inflation, fast-fashion companies like Shein and Amazon competing for customers’ dollars, and most recently, the unrelenting construction in front of the store on Lake Street. The shop currently has fresh markdowns throughout the store, and a closing party is planned for this Saturday including tunes from DJ Jim Frick, bubbles and more. Saturday 6–9pm @ 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
saturday, 6/22 & sunday, 6/23:
Artjuice Pride Markets: This weekend, local queer artist Artjuice is presenting two makers markets featuring queer artists in honor of Pride month. Saturday’s event features local art from eight vendors, live music, food truck, beer and cannabis drinks, NA drinks, and more, plus fundraisers for Palestinian families. Saturday noon–8pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis & Sunday noon–8pm @ Urban Growler Brewing, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, @artjuice_
Go Vintage 50% Off Warehouse Sale: Longtime St. Paul vintage shop, Go Vintage, is hosting a big 50% off warehouse sale for two days only at an off-site warehouse space. Find items from every era from the 1890s to the 1980s for all genders in a range of sizes. Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm @ 713 Minnehaha Ave E #205, St Paul, @govintagemn
We the Starborne Back Alley Sale: St. Paul shop We the Starborne, which sells specially sourced crystals, handmade sacred tools, plant medicine and more, celebrates the fourth year of their open-air makers markets beginning this weekend. This month’s vendor goods includes aromatherapy, house plants, handmade jewelry, upcycled vintage clothing, body care and more, plus mini astro readings and celestial guidance both days. Saturday & Sunday noon–5pm @ We the Starborne, 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, @we.the.starborne
The Vintage Village Returns: Vintage store Everyday Ejiji’s The Vintage Village heads back to the Nolan Mains outdoor plaza at 50th & France this weekend for a two-day vintage market. It features several local vintage vendors each day, with lots of nearby food and drink options. Free entry. Rain or shine. Free parking lot nearby. Saturday & Sunday from 11am–5pm daily @ Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St, Edina, eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, 6/23:
Big Fat Super Swap: Cake Plus Size Resale hosts this weekend’s Big Fat Super Swap–an all-gender clothing swap for sizes 2XL and up. The event’s mission is to help combat clothing scarcity in harder-to-find sizes. The events will be held outside in the parking lot next to Cake; masks are required. The swap is free to attend. Donate gently used clothing items size 2XL and up to Cake during shop hours; sizes 4XL, 5XL and 6XL especially needed. Can’t make it? Another swap is planned for August 25. Sunday 1–4pm @ 5149 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, bigfatsuperswap.org
Minneapolis Vintage Market: Minneapolis Vintage Market pops up indoors this weekend at a new venue, The Luminaire, for its June edition. Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot. Plus, there will be coffee, a food truck and a live DJ to enjoy while you shop. Sunday noon–4pm free, 11am entry $10 @ The Luminaire, 770 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, @ mplsvintagemarket.com
MONDAY, 6/24:
Custom Cosmic Cutoffs with Nina Dani: Vintage shop Moth Oddities hosts local artist Nina Dani to lead a custom denim painting workshop. Bring in your denim cutoffs, jeans or other denim item (or buy a pair at the shop) and paint, fringe and bedazzle your own custom design. Monday 6–8:30pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, Book appointment, $45 @ mothoddities.com
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Mill City Farmers Market: Amidst the Twin Cities’ plethora of farmers markets, Mill City Farmers Market stands out for its idyllic location at the Mill City Museum and its emphasis on building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. A mainstay since 2006, the market is outdoors for the season, popping up weekly with a curated, diverse group of over 50 local farmers, food makers and handcrafted artisans hailing from across the state. Saturdays 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
NE Farmers Market: The weekly NE Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 12, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce and handmade goods. Saturdays 9am–1pm @ University Ave NE & 7th Ave NE, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is back with its outdoor market. 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 through October, rain or shine. Sundays 10am–1pm @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
Wright County Swappers Meet: The WCSM is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven, MN. This large outdoor market features 150-250 vendors on an average weekend with 300+ vendors holiday weekends. Saturdays 7am–1:30pm through October @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com
Wadena Flea & Craft Market: This seasonal indoor and outdoor market has four buildings filled with unique finds. It’s filled with vendors selling everything you can think of including farm fresh produce, toys and games, antiques, apparel, home decor, glassware and more. Saturdays & Sundays weekly through September plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
Shady Hollow Flea Market: Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 52 years across 3.5 acres of shaded, grassy grounds just 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes. Every weekend, as many as 125 vendors from throughout the trig-state area will showcase their wares with different offerings each weekend, from fine collectibles and jewelry to sports equipment, tools and collectibles. Saturdays & Sundays 6am–3pm through August plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, facebook.com