This week’s style and shopping highlights include the annual Fashionopolis show, a rare peek into the Bonnie Cashin Archive, a fat-centric market and more.
Fashionopolis returns to the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Minneapolis this weekend.
TUESDAY, 9/24:
NE Farmers Market After Dark: The Northeast Farmers Market continues its monthly night market outdoors at Bauhaus Brew Labs. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy live music and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Tuesday 6–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @ne_fm
FRIDAY, 9/27:
Fashionopolis: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s annual fall fashion event returns to the Four Seasons Minneapolis hotel. The centerpiece of the event is a high-impact runway show produced and styled by local style veteran Grant Whittaker featuring fall fashions from local shops and designers. The evening also features light bites, cocktails, pop-up shopping, interactive experiences and a 360-degree photobooth. Friday 5:30–10pm @ Four Seasons Hotel, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $75–$200 @ mspmag.com
FRIDAY, 9/27 & SATURDAY, 9/28:
Belle Weather's Annual Sidewalk Sale: The Kingfield clothing resale store hosts its annual sidewalk sale. Shop a thousand items under $10, with most $5 or under, on the outdoor clothing racks. Plus, $3 earrings, display pieces and more. Rain or shine. Friday & Saturday noon–4pm @ Belle Weather, 317 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @belleweathergal
SATURDAY, 9/28:
Fat Flea: Body Positive Fat-Centric Market: Co-presented by local apparel makers Esther Edna Clothing and MX Apparel (both of which make it a point to offer XL+ clothing), this self-proclaimed body-positive, fat-centric market features 40 vendors selling handmade and vintage apparel for plus-sized bodies as well as jewelry, artwork, housewares and more celebrating fat bodies or created by plus-size makers. Highlights include Linc Permanent Jewelry, Nashipai jewelry and That Curly Haired Stitch cross-stitch art. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, @fat.flea.mn
Creepshow: A Makers Market for Misfits: Bid farewell to summer with a thrilling showcase of handmade goods by local artisans and makers spanning all things gothic, alt, nerdy, steampunk, odd and creepy, presented by The Curio Collective. Hosted by the White Bear Meadery both indoors and out, enjoy hand-crafted mead while you shop. Saturday noon–5pm @ White Bear Meadery, 1320 County Rd D Cir, Maplewood, @thecuriomarketsmn
In the Alley Oktoberfest Market: Hewing Hotel is partnering with North Loop luxury retailer MartinPatrick3 on a pop-up series in their shared alley. They’ll host a dozen local makers curated by Mich Berthiaume of Mich’s Markets along with live German music, a beer garden with a seasonal German-inspired menu crafted by Tullibee for four consecutive Saturdays through the first weekend of October. Saturday noon–4pm @ MartinPatrick3, 212 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, hewinghotel.com
The Vintage Flea: The Vintage Exchange shop in Howard Lake hosts its final Vintage Flea outdoor market of the season. The event includes guest vendors, food trucks, music and sales inside the shop. The shop’s classic malt shop (a holdover from its heritage as the Howard Lake Drug Store) will also be open all day. Saturday 8am–3pm @ The Vintage Exchange, 732 6th St, Howard Lake (45 miles west of the Twin Cities), facebook.com
Twin Cities True Vintage Show: Hardcore vintage clothing collectors, you don’t want to miss out on this event. This weekend’s Twin Cities True Vintage Show marks the first-ever fall edition, featuring 50+ vendors selling vintage fashions, textiles, jewelry and accessories from the 1800s through the 1970s. Expect some special, rare pieces you won’t see anywhere else. Bonus: It’s happening the same weekend as the Antique Spectacular, also taking place on the fairgrounds. Saturday 11am–4pm (10am early-bird entry) @ MN State Fairgrounds, Progress Center, 1621 Randall Ave at Cosgrove St, St Paul. $5 GA, early-bird tickets $15–$20 ($5 off if wearing vintage), @ twincitiestruevintageshow.com
Wild Vintage Market: Held the last Saturday of every month, the Wild Things Antiques, Wild Vintage Collective and Clapping Monkey House of Coffee consortium host Wild Vintage Market. This month’s edition features popups from vintage dealers, local makers and bakers, and the latest fall finds from the collective’s 50+ dealers. You can also save 20% on Wild Things Antiques and most Wild Vintage Collective dealers from Saturday through Monday. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Clapping Monkey, 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, @wildvintagemarket
Sociable Cider 11 Year Anniversary Craft Market: The local cidery celebrates its 11th year with a craft market. Shop handmade goods and art from a group of 15 artists and makers, including fashion and knitwear designer Hawwaa Studio, Good Thrifts Vintage, Material Forager and Garden Witch Co. Saturday noon–7pm @ Sociable Cider Works, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, @sociablecider
316 Vintage Vendorfest: South Minneapolis shop 316 Vintage is back open for the weekend and will be joined by a group of guest vintage sellers on the sidewalk outside the shop. Saturday 2pm ‘til dusk (store opens at 11am) @ 316 Vintage, 316 S 42nd St, Minneapolis, @316_vintage
Re-Grand & Second Handiversary Party: Nine Lines is celebrating its second year of operation and their new shop space with extra sale racks, live music, walking tacos, bubbly and more. Saturday 4–8pm @ Nine Lives, 1165 W 7th St, St Paul, @ninelivesmn
Cycles: A Benefit Fashion Show: Gamut Gallery hosts a fashion show featuring collections by local emerging designers Maker! Jeans & Apparel, Neve Palubicki, ByMMK and Ria Ann Designs. Expect a street-ready mix of upcycled, sustainable designs spanning the masculine and feminine. Proceeds will be donated to nonprofit Southside Harm Reduction. Saturday 6–9pm @ Gamut Gallery, 717 S 10th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ apparelbymaker.com
Party at Mia: Here’s your chance to party at the Minneapolis Institute of Art after dark. Come dressed to impress and celebrate creativity and community while supporting the museum’s mission: to enrich the community by collecting, preserving and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. A ticket includes two drink tickets, light bites and valet. Saturday 8pm–midnight @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $150 @ artsmia.org
SATURDAY, 9/28 & SUNDAY, 9/29:
Minnesota's Antique Spectacular: Shop antiques, furniture and collectible items from more than 100 dealers during Minnesota’s Antique Spectacular’s annual show. Items for sale include antique furniture, collectibles, pottery, rugs, glassware, clocks, toys, advertising, jewelry and more. Saturday 8am–5pm & Sunday 10am–3pm @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand, 1265 Snelling Ave, St Paul. Tickets $10 @ mnantiqueshows.com
SUNDAY, 9/29:
Old St. Anthony Fall Bazaar: Minneapolis Craft Market returns to the historic Machine Shop for the Old St. Anthony Fall Bazaar. Shop two full floors of handmade goods by local makers. Plus, enjoy refreshments from a full bar while you shop. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Northeast Art Show: Ashes Markets presents this pop-up market hosted by Turbo Tim's with 13 unique makes and artists. Shop candles, jewelry, original art and more. Sunday noon–5pm @ Turbo Tim's, 2823 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, @ashesmarkets
Everyday Ejiji Store Closing Sale: After three and a half years in the Nokomis neighborhood, Black-owned vintage shop Everyday Ejiji is closing up shop at the end of this month. You’ll still be able to catch the vintage seller at vintage markets around town, but until then, stop into the store this Sunday for its final day of business and save 45% storewide (and an extra 5% off with Venmo or cash). Sunday 11am–5pm @ Everyday Ejiji, 4501 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, @everydayejiji
The Mullet Movie Night: The Faculty: Vintage shop AudreyRose Vintage continues its movie series at its new, expanded storefront with a screening of ‘90s teen horror classic, The Faculty. A ticket includes a large popcorn, sparkling water, and shopping before and after the screening. Sunday doors at 5:30pm, screening at 6pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $15 @ audreyrosevintage.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
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
Vintage Fall Crawl Pre-Sale: The third annual Vintage Fall Crawl offers vintage and secondhand shopping enthusiasts the chance to get exclusive discounts, support the local community and raise money for a good cause. Passports ($10) will get you a one-time 10% off discount at all 15 woman-owned vintage and resale shops on the crawl. Plus, three lucky crawlers who get a stamp from each shop will receive a $25 gift card from each participating shop (a $375 value). Purchase a passport online or at any participating shop location. 10/1–10/31 @ various locations, vintagefallcrawl.com
Luxe Streetwear: The Denim Experience: Local fashion designer Keiona Cook of Qe’Bella Couture returns with her semi-annual fashion show benefiting her youth sewing nonprofit, Lovely’s Sewing. This fall’s theme is denim, so expect lots of denim-infused looks from the show’s designers, which include Qe'Bella Couture, Chemistry Fashions, Nancy Kuledge of BitterSweet Designs, Nashipai, Tina Burnside and Jimi Vudu, plus a segment featuring kids' designs from Lovely's Sewing. Wednesday, 10/2, from 6–9:30m @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, Tickets $50–$100 @ eventbrite.com
MAN DOWN: The Other Side of Rage: Produced by Gayle Smaller, Jr, this 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 local designers using male and masc-presenting models. Before and after the show, you can also support local businesses by shopping the pop-up shop and learn more about mental health at the resource fair. Saturday, 10/5, from 6–10pm @ TBA. Tickets $40 @ eventbrite.com
Sustainable Outerwear Fashion Show: In lieu of a week of events, Black Fashion Week MN is putting all its energy into one big show this fall. Find sustainable, secondhand outerwear looks styled for the streets from Buffalo Exchange, Goodwill, Arc’s Value Village and more. There will also be a presentation of the fall collection from local designer Jummy’s Corner. Sunday, 10/6, 4–7pm @ Hewing Hotel, 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$45 @ eventbrite.com
Fashion Week MN: Future of Fashion: Fashion Week MN's abbreviated fall season features two events. They include this panel discussion and fashion presentation with a theme of "the future of fashion" featuring local experts in sustainability, tech and AI as well as live models showcasing looks by local designers. Wednesday 10/9, 6–9pm @ Morrie's Minnetonka Mazda, 13700 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka. $45 @ eventbrite.com
Fashion Week MN: Creative Renaissance: Fashion Week MN’s finale, “Creative Renaissance,” celebrates the vibrant surge of creativity flourishing across Minnesota at host venue, Minneapolis Institute of Art. Unlike traditional runway shows, Creative Renaissance will feature community luminaries from across various industries—celebrity chefs, professional athletes, political figures, and more—who are actively shaping culture and creativity in Minnesota, as well as traditional models, showcasing looks from local designers and shops. Saturday 10/12, 7–11pm @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, $75+ @ eventbrite.com