This week’s local style and shopping highlights include jewelry designer Larissa Loden’s big annual sale, local designer Jenny Carle’s sample sale, a Prince-themed fashion show, and Minneapolis Craft Market’s Autumn Makers Market.
Local fashion designer Jenny Carle, pictured in one of her designs, is having a sample sale this Thursday.
TUESDAY:
Nickey Robo’s Plus-Size Vintage Sale
Local thrift seller Nickey Robo is having a big Instagram story sale featuring 100% plus-size vintage items. All pieces will be sizes 14 to 28, and nothing will be over $25. They’re also offering free delivery in the Twin Cities. Tuesday 10am @ instagram.com/nickeyrobo
THURSDAY:
Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market
The Nicollet Makers Market has teamed up with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market to offer unique handmade goods and delicious food from dozens of local artisans and farmers with a goal of being representative and inclusive of the community. Thursdays 6am–2pm through 10/28 along Nicollet Mall between 6th to 8th Streets, downtown Minneapolis, nicolletmakersmarket.com
Jenny Carle Sample Sale
Local fashion designer Jenny Carle has been a mainstay of the Minnesota fashion community for more than a decade. Now, she’s gathered up samples from her collections over the years for a sample sale with deeply discounted prices of only $10 to $50—an absolute steal considering each of these pieces is handmade and one of a kind. It’s hosted by St. Paul consignment shop Encore Boutique, so it’s also a great opportunity to check out their latest fall falls (including their amazing vintage section). Thursday 5–8pm @ Encore Boutique, 242 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, instagram.com/jennycarle
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
Ingebretsen's Flea Market
The staff of Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace curates the best Scandinavian-focused flea market this side of the Mississippi. This year’s annual event will feature special treasures old and new. Cash and check only. Face masks required. Friday 9am–5pm & Saturday 9am–4pm @ Walker Community United Methodist Church, 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis, facebook.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
West 7th Art District Art Crawl
The artistic West 7th Neighborhood of St. Paul are gathering for a weekend art crawl. Highlights includee an art exhibition. at vintage and oddities store Center for Lost Objects, with new work by Naomi Lemon and Kerri Sadve, plus 20 other artists and live music on Saturday at 6pm (957 W 7th St, St Paul). Friedli Gallery will have multiple artists and crafts makers selling their creations all three days. (943 7th St W, St Paul). The Schmidt Artist Lofts is also hosting an open studio event, “Where Art Lives.” The building is requiring masks and registration to attend via eventbrite.com (900 W 7th St). Friday 6–10pm, Saturday noon–8pm & Sunday noon–5pm, stpaulartcollective.org
SATURDAY:
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 through 10/30. Hours: 7:30am–1pm, weather dependent @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, this weekly market features over 120 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational outdoor marketplace. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Barn Swallow Garden (knit accessories), Body Bliss (natural skincare), Crookedwood (wood cooking utensils), Emily Badland Jewelry, Olsen Naturals (natural skincare) and Slow Burn (beeswax candles). Saturday from 9am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Fringe & Fettle Backyard Pottery Sale
Local maker Fringe & Fettle is opening up their home studio for a backyard pottery sale. The sale includes a large selection of the brand's classic pieces along with a selection of heavily discounted pottery “seconds” (imperfect but still lovely pieces). Saturday 10am–5pm @ 11856 Virginia Ave N, Champlin, instagram.com/fringeandfettle
Larissa Loden’s Loden Up Sale
Larissa Loden’s highly anticipated annual fall sale is back. For four days only, the local jewelry designer is offering 30% off all jewelry styles (including sale items!). Shop the sale both at her Northrup King studio daily and online. BONUS: Shop IRL at her studio to snag free, exclusive, limited designs and sweet treats with every purchase. Discount is automatically applied to all sales online and in studio. Saturday noon–5pm @ Larissa Loden studio, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #265, Minneapolis) & online @ larissaloden.com
Mx Apparel Pop-up at Cake Plus-Size
Local fashion brand Mx Apparel has become known for its inclusivity. Not only is it gender-neutral, the collection is made in an expanded size range of S–3X, plus custom sizing options. Local plus-size resale shop, Cake, is hosting a pop-up from the brand featuring sizes L–3XL, as well as a few larger sample sizes. The latest collection features a darker palette with print and texture with pops of color and metallic details, and the pieces feature creative fit solutions to accommodate different body types. Saturday noon–4pm @ Cake Plus-Size Resale, 5155 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Mercado Ontoño (Fall Market)
La Dona Cerveceria celebrates their third anniversary with cerveza (beer), food, music, a BIPOC artist market and after party. The group of Latinx, Indigenous & Black makers include Chingona Goods, Las Ranas Jewelry, Datura Leather, Limpio Designs, Manthra Studio, Saja Thrifted, TahaMade Macrame, Masa Discos, Vcksz, Pretty Hard (Martzia Thometz), and Niara's Handcrafts. The free, outdoor event also includes Salsa Bachata and beer with K-Libre24 headlining, merch discounts, food from La Tiendita and Que Tal Street Eats, games and prizes. Masks required. Saturday noon–7pm @ La Dona Cerveceria, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, facebook.com
The Purple Ones 5: A Prince-Inspired Fashion Show
A group of emerging local fashion designers will be competing for top honors with their original designs inspired by the music of Prince at this fifth-annual fashion show. Tying in to this year’s “gold” theme, each designer must create a one fashion garment look with gold as the main color to showcase on the runway in front of a live audience. Twin Cities luminaries will judge the competition fashion show to crown a Purple Ones Fashion Designer Winner. Saturday doors 6pm, show 7pm @ Granada Theater, 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$50 @ eventbrite.com
ENDS SATURDAY:
Grethen House Fall Scratch-off Sale
Designer womenswear boutique Grethen House is kicking off fall with its annual scratch-off sale. How it works: After doing your shopping, you’ll be given a card to scratch off at the register revealing a discount of 20% to 50% off. Can’t make it in store? You can also save 20% sitewide on its online store. Ends Saturday @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
True North Collaborative October Pop-up Market
Hit this month’s True North Collaborative market to shop goods from several emerging, local BIPOC-owned brands. Vendors include Corazon Clothing, courage & clay earrings, GiftyWrap, Yoni Steam Company and Mi Sota Essence CBD products.True North is a partnership of local, Minnesota brands with a mission to strengthen small business economy through experiential retail. Saturday noon–6pm & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/truenorthcollaborative
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market
Minneapolis Craft Market has returned to the Linden Hills Farmers Market every Sunday with a rotating lineup of local makers. It’s your go-to each week for handmade crafts, fresh produce, baked goods, food trucks, live music and more from more than 50 vendors—all local. Note: Masks are required to shop. Sundays 10am–1pm through October @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
Minneapolis Craft Market presents Autumn Makers Market
Get a jumpstart on your holiday gift shopping at this market presented by Minneapolis Craft Market at Loring Park taproom, Lakes & Legends Brewing. Peruse handmade goods from local artists and makers while sipping delicious craft beers at this free, dog-friendly event. proof of vaccination or a negative test result as well as a ticketed shopping reservation are required for attendance. Sunday noon–5pm @ Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis. Reserve your shopping pass @ mplscraftmarket.com
NOW AVAILABLE:
Rebekah Niemeyer Fall Collection
Local designer Rebekah Niemeyer is back with a new collection of limited-edition pieces just in time for fall. Expect boho witchy dresses, tops and pants, plus some one-of-a-kind kids’ pieces. Adult sizes range from XS–XL (custom sizing also available), available exclusively at fashion co-op Strey Collective. @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #179, Minneapolis, rebekahniemeyer.com
UPCOMING TICKETED EVENTS:
Join WALRUS resale art store and fashion producer IamMoody on 10/29 for Nightmare on Lyndale, an evening of haunting looks, artist-designed masks, and spooky fashion. Wear your favorite gothic looks, whether it's from the 1990s or the 1690s. They’ll have creepy cookies and adult beverages while you enjoy art and fashion by Bittersweet Designs. Tickets $20 @ eventbrite.com
Ticket have just been announced for Hydda Way: Made-in-Minnesota Experience. Creative studio LAB Mpls is collaborating with a group of their favorite local brands and artisans for a special retail shopping experience coming to The Northern Express the first three weekends in December in Excelsior. Get tickets now through 10/31 with code LABLOVESMN for an exclusive 10% off discount @ thenorthernexpress.org/tickets
ONGOING:
Ashley Mary Art Print Sale
Through the month of October, local artist Ashley Mary is having a rare print sale. Save 20% off all prints in her online shop. Ends 10/31 @ ashleymary.com
Blu Dot 20th Annual Sale
Save 20% site-wide from the Minneapolis-based modern and contemporary furniture design brand. Ends 10/24 @ bludot.com
Ribnick Furs Closing Sale
The Twin Cities' last remaining furrier is closing its doors after 76 years of business. Owner Bill Ribnick, whose grandfather Isaac Ribnick started the business in 1945, decided to retire and sell the North Loop building in which the business has been located. The closing sale is now 40–80% off storewide, including fur, shearling, leather, cashmere, down and accessories, and is expected to run through the end of the year. Now through 12/31 @ Ribnick Luxury Outerwear, 224 N 1st St, Minneapolis, ribnickouterwear.com
NOW OPEN:
Vuefinder Optical
Uptown Minneapolis has welcomed a new locally owned eyewear shop this week, and it’s going to become your new go-to for unique, cool frames. Vuefinder Optical is owned and operated by Nadine Gross, an ABO-certified optician with more than 20 years of experience (you may recognize her from her days at Visionary Optical and eyebobs eyewear) styling clients with the eyewear they love. The eyewear pro is beloved by her clients for suggesting the perfect frame for your face and your style, and getting you the right lenses. The store carry new lenses from brands including Killsgaard, Raen, Woow, Fatal Eyewear, Dolabany, The Abord Eyewear Co, and Wolf Eyewear, plus she’s also repurposing gently worn designer and vintage frames via consignment. Appointments are encouraged Monday through Friday; Saturdays are open for walk-ins only, with limited capacity for COVID-19 safety precautions. Now open @ 2909 Bryant Ave S #205, Minneapolis, vuefinderoptical.com
Haus Theory
After months of preparation, Twin Cities vintage seller Haus Theory has opened its first storefront. Located in White Bear Lake, the shop features hand-picked and restored vintage furniture and home decor alongside well-designed modern pieces, with an emphasis on a less-is-more, intentional shopping experience. You can still shop select pieces on their e-shop, too. Now open Saturdays & Sundays 11am–6pm @ 2182 3rd St, White Bear Lake, haustheory.com
Bench Pressed
Longtime local mom-and-pop letterpress and design studio is opening its first storefront. The shop will feature their own stationery and greeting cards, letterpress printed by hand with antique equipment, plus apothecary items for body and bath from other small indie brands, home decor and kitchenware, and creative gifts for kids. Masks are required to shop. October hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pmish for the soft opening; more solid hours will be in place for November. Now open @ 2010 26th Ave S #2, Minneapolis, benchpressed.net
Roseline’s Place
Northeast Minneapolis’ Central Avenue is now home to Roseline’s Place, owned by Roseline Friedrich of local soy + vegan candle maker Roseline’s Candles, an Immigrant- and Black-Woman-owned local business that sells its candles in recycled jars. Roseline’s Place offers their own goods along with a mix of items from other makers, including body butters from Dipp’d in Hunnie, as well as candle-making classes. You can also contribute to their ongoing GoFundMe to support store-opening costs at gofundme.com. Now open @ 2430 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/roselinesplace
Tandem Vintage
After a stint within the FindFurnish storefront in Northeast Minneapolis before hunkering down within its home studio during the pandemic, Tandem Vintage is striking out on its own with its first storefront. Founded by Amanda Baumann in 2011, Tandem specializes in colorful, playful, wearable vintage clothing, accessories and home goods from a mix of decades with a sustainable ethos. During the beginning of the pandemic, she was among the first local vintage sellers to do Instagram story sales—a blink-and-you-miss-it event that was ideal for couch shopping. Now, you can peruse her goods in person at her cozy, colorful storefront, located within the space formerly occupied by The Fitting Room (which has since moved to a larger space next door). Now open @ 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, tandemvintage.com
Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities has finally opened the doors to their new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis this weekend. Owners and partners Yana Pietras and Ian O'Neill source their vintage clothing and accessories on cross-country road trips in their 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer named Eleanor as well as from a buyer from Italy. In addition to vintage, the duo will sell products by makers (both local and from around the U.S.) who put an emphasis on sustainable practices, especially those from BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities, including Duke Albert, Oya Beauty and Gigi’s Flair Emporium. Now open: Friday & Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
Audrey Rose Vintage
Over a decade since she founded Audrey Rose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte has opened her first brick-and-mortar. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories and home goods made in the USA with natural fibers, Audrey Rose Vintage had a studio space in the Northrup King Building for several years, where it often hosted live photo shoot parties during the building’s First Thursday nights. Expect more of that sort of fun at the new shop. Hours for this week are Wednesday 3–9pm, Thursday 11am–4:30pm, Friday 11am–6pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com
Community Commons at Mall of America
Last fall, the Mall of America debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to businesses struggling due to the pandemic or displaced due to civil unrest over the summer. Following its first run, the store has reopened with a fresh mix of local businesses owned by people of color. New vendors include Arway Bags, clothing brand Love Disorder, Bogaballoons, Silk Road Wellness, LEVELS apparel and more. The storefront is also acting as a launching pad for some brands—Herbal Alchemy, a former Community Commons vendor, has just opened its own storefront. Now open @ Level 2, South, Mall of America, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons
LEGACY
After designer resale shop June announced its move to 50th & France, we wondered what was coming to its former storefront near Lyndale & Lake in Uptown. The secret’s now out: The storefront is now home to LEGACY, a vintage clothing and home shop run by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby, who recently moved back home from NYC after over a decade working in the fashion and retail industry. June’s little sister store features a fresh, more casual mix of brands, more vintage goods, and a lower price-point than June, similar to that of most vintage stores. Now open. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–5pm @ 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-545-7470, instagram.com/shoplegacystore
Check out my Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
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