This week’s style and shopping highlights include a new luxury sneaker store, Mother’s Day makers markets and more.
Now open: STUDIIYO at Nolan Mains:Moh Habib, the owner of Uptown’s longtime sneaker boutique Studiiyo23, has expanded to Edina with a new store at 50th & France’s Nolan Mains complex. Named STUDIIYO, the concept merges sneaker culture with high design and luxury, perfectly suited for the upscale shopping district. For the space, Habib collaborated with internationally recognized boutique design firm Reha, LLC., drawing inspiration from his Egyptian heritage and deep ties to Tokyo. The store features best-selling global brands across apparel, accessories, and footwear for men and women, along with a curated selection of tea, art, home decor, and locally crafted furniture. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3929 Market St, Edina, stuiidyo23.com
Olds on Selby: St. Paul’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood has just welcomed a new vintage shop. It’s the first brick-and-mortar location by Heewon Lee, the owner of AbaloneShine, an Etsy vintage clothing brand, and her business partner Julie. Located in the same building as Primp boutique and down the street from BlackBlue and IDUN, it’s a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Open weekly Thursday–Sunday 11am–3pm @ 164 Dale St, N, St Paul, @oldsonselby
DAILY THROUGH SUNDAY, 4/6:
Galleria Floral Experience: Escape to Paradise: 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 during mall hours through 4/6 @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, galleriaedina.com
FRIDAY, 4/4:
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 vendors are You Thrifty Bitch and Backstitch Vintage, offering a mix of women’s and men’s vintage clothing. Enjoy bubbly, NA beverages and snacks while you shop, plus the latest new finds from the shop’s resident vendors. Friday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
SATURDAY, 4/5:
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
Tamarack Room Spring Fling Market: Head to St. Paul event space Tamarack Room for a full day of shopping, creativity and community. Shop unique handmade goods from local makers, enjoy artisan treats and discover one-of-a-kind finds. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Tamarack Room, 2232 Carter Ave, St Paul, @tamarackroom
Spring Beertique Makers Market: Stillwater’s Lift Bridge Brewing is hosting a spring market featuring handmade goods from a group of 16 local makers just in time for Easter, Mother’s Day and the Kentucky Derby. Find Derby-ready hats from Angeline Alice Millinery and Lois & LuLu Millinery, Bash Cap Bend Farm (naturally tanned sheepskins and pasture raised meats), Hinterland Goods (original prints), Meckley's Kitchen (handmade seasonings) and Merc’s Laser Works (laser-cut goods). There will also be a food truck, free mini massages, live music (5–8pm) and Lift Bridge’s latest craft brews to sip while you shop. Saturday noon–6pm @ Lift Bridge Brewing, 1900 Tower Dr W, Stillwater, liftbridgebrewing.com
Coffee Saturdays at Hermine: Head to Hermine every first Saturday for a cozy afternoon of community, coffee and sustainable style. This month, shop the store’s latest vintage finds and enjoy free coffee and pastries while you shop. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Hermine, 323 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, @herminevintage
SUNDAY, 4/6:
Old St. Anthony Spring Market: Minneapolis Craft Market’s Old St. Anthony spring market returns to the historic Machine Shop for an all-new edition. Find two full floors of handmade goods by local makers perfect for Mother’s Day gift giving and spring home refreshes. Attendees can also enjoy refreshments from a full bar and live DJ while you shop. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
The Mullet Movie Night: Empire Records: Vintage shop AudreyRose Vintage closes out its holiday movie series at its new, expanded storefront with a screening of Gen X ‘90s classic, Empire Records. 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
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MAN DOWN: Heroes & Villains Fashion Show: 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. This spring’s show will highlight 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. Friday, 4/11, 6–10pm (5pm doors) @ The Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St. Minneapolis. Tickets $35+ @ eventbrite.com
Runway for Hope: The annual show benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation returns to The Westin Edina Galleria for an evening of fashion, fundraising and community. Guests will enjoy a reception, silent and live auctions and a high-energy runway show curated by Grant Whittaker featuring trend-forward fashion and inspiring breast cancer patients sharing their journeys. Saturday, 4/12, 11:30am–2:30pm @ The Westin, 3201 Galleria, Edina, Tickets $125+ @ hopechest.com
Rise & Bloom Fashion Show: Get ready for a night of fashion, art, and inspiration. Presented by LPF Production, thes how features collections by local designers Mimi Vo Nguyen, Pieces of Kandakes, Tie'n, Lesley Helen and Trisha Trinh. Friday, 4/18, 4pm (5pm show) @ 1128 Harmon Pl, MInneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ kultureklub.org
The Streets Are Watching Fashion Show: Black Fashion Week MN kicks off its spring season with a streetwear fashion show featuring cutting-edge designs from local Black and Brown designers. Take in a runway show featuring collections by No Excuses Brand, DieTy, Dios Giovanni and Low End, and celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of these up-and-coming designers. Saturday, 4/26, 11:30am @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ eventbrite.com
5th Annual Native Nations Fashion Night Fashion Show & Marketplace: The annual Native Nations Fashion Night is back with a showcase of the beauty and creativity of Native American fashion. Leech Lake–based Anishinaabe designer Delina White (also the show's producer) will be joined by Native designers hailing from Leech Lake, Ontario, North Dakota and New Mexico. Saturday, 4/26, 6pm doors, 7pm show @ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Tickets $55+ nativenationsfashion.com
Joynoelle: Wanderlust: The veteran local fashion designer is back with a can’t-miss runway show featuring an all-new collection. Designer Joy Teiken will be joined by hat maker Karen Morris Millinery, womenswear designer Ramadan Designs and menswear designer Russell Bourrienne at the historic Minneapolis Club for the show. Thursday, 5/1, 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com
Winner’s Circle: The Kentucky Derby Party: Hats aren't the year-round staple they once were, but Saturday's local Kentucky Derby parties is the perfect opportunity to don a stylish chapeau. The most fashion-forward is sure to be this party thrown by local milliner Karen Morris at the Four Seasons in downtown Minneapolis. It features a fashion show with creative direction by Grant Whittaker, a best hats and best outfit competition, a silent auction, local maker pop-ups, derby viewing and mint juleps, with 25% of ticket sales benefiting This Old Horse. Saturday, 5/3, 3–6pm (4pm show) @ Four Seasons Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $105 @ kmhats.com
EVOLVE: A Midsummer Night's Dream Spring Fashion Show + Pop-Up: The EVOLVE fashion show is back with a curated lineup of local fashion designers presenting their spring collections. Produced by local boutique The Fitting Room, the show features 15 designs (many of which are carried at the shop) including Danielle Everine, WAY the Label, Ivan Idland, Moongold Goods and more. All runway collections and more will be immediately available for purchase after the show. Saturday 5/3, 6:30–10pm @ 3924 W 50th St, Minneapolis, Tickets $75+ eventbrite.com
Minnesota Arts and Designers Exhibition: As part of its spring event series, Black Fashion Week MN presents the Minnesota Arts and Designers Exhibition at Mia, formerly known as the Minnesota Met Gala. It will feature the designs Black and brown designers including OYÈ (formerly Jummy’s Corner), Delina White, Sonelle Couture, Kiara Gomes of Seams Like Kiara and Jessica Kup of House Khupe. Saturday, 5/3, 7–11:30pm @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $67+ @ eventbrite.com