This week’s local style and shopping highlights include the Minneapolis Vintage Market, Tandem Vintage’s annual Vintage on a Dime Sale, Country Geh’s debut runway show, Sven’s Clogs’ big summer sale, a fashion show at Galleria, and much more.
Liberian-Minnesotan fashion brand, Country Geh, hosts its runway debut this Saturday.
WEDNESDAY–MONDAY:
Sven’s Clogs Factory Outlet Summer Sale
Stock up on clogs for this season (and find some goodies to save for fall) at Sven’s Clogs’ semiannual factory outlet sale. The longtime local clog maker is offering $40 clogs, $99 clog boots, and 20% off the rest of everything at its factory store. In store only and in-stock styles only; phone orders and custom orders excluded. 3/10–3/15 @ 10000 Lake Blvd, Chisago City, MN. Hours: Wednesday–Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm, Monday 9am–6pm. www.instagram.com/svenclogs
THURSDAY:
Buckanaga Social Club presents: A Day of Fashion at the Grounds
Head to East Lake Pow-Wow Grounds for a day of fashion from Buckanaga Social Club, a group of Indigenous Minnesotan artists and designers. The day includes a ribbon shirt and skirt contest (5pm), art sale (3pm), basketball tournament, food and music. It culminates with a fashion show (6pm) featuring looks from Indigenous Minnesotan designers, including Buckanaga Social Club artists, Heart Berry, Fabrik Marge, Niibidoon Crafts and Brook LaFloe. Thursday 11am–7pm @ East Lake Pow-Wow Grounds, 37000-37998 MN-65, McGregor, instagram.com/buckanaga_social_club
Pop-up Party at Galleria
As part of its “FloralPop” summer experience, Edina’s Galleria shopping center and Artful Living magazine are throwing a one-of-a-kind party full of fashion, art and fun. The main event will be a Pop Art-meets-fashion showcase styled and produced by local fashion vet Grant Whittaker. The party also includes cocktails, sweet treats, and a pop-art gallery of models turned into works of art Attendees can also meet and mingle with Galleria’s FloralPop artist, Lindsey Made This, and snag an exclusive silk scarf featuring Lindsey’s custom design. Proceeds benefit the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Tickets are $45 at galleriaedina.com. Thursday 4–7pm @ Galleria (pop-up space between Tory Burch and Bachman’s), 69th Street & France Ave, Edina.
`Les Sip at Les Sól
Every Thursday through July, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes 10% off your purchase plus beer, bubbles, music, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new limited, one-of-a-kind collection in stock by local designer Larissa Loden. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
Indigo & Snow Online Shop Update
A local textile studio dedicated to sustainable design, Indigo & Snow is having its biggest shop update of the season before it shutters its product line this fall. The assortment will include unique, one-of-a--kind, hand-dyed apparel and home goods made from natural fabrics like raw silk, linen, bamboo and hemp, including a hand-painted Wabi Sabi dress. Launches Thursday at 5pm online @ indigoandsnow.com
Rosenthal Minnetonka Launch Party
Join Rosenthal Interiors to celebrate the launch of their new Minnetonka location. The family-owned showroom first opened all the way back in 1895 in downtown Minneapolis, and now is known for its unique selection of high-quality, contemporary home furnishings you can’t find anywhere else in Minnesota. The launch party produced by Some Great People includes food, beverages, live music, photo ops from Murals Your Way, and local pop-up shops, plus the chance to meet Rosenthal’s talented home interior designers and browse the showroom. Thursday 6–8pm @ 13153 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka. Free registration at eventbrite.com
FRIDAY:
Sarah Butala Art Opening
Minneapolis boutique The Fitting Room, which carries goods from 100% local fashion designers, is hosting an art opening by Sarah Butala. Better known as the designer behind leather goods brand Strey Designs (which is stocked at The Fitting Room), Butala is also a talented visual artist. While you're there, peruse the summer collections from the shop's roster of designers. Friday 5–7pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market (weekly)
A summer mainstay since 2006, the 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 Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Olsen Naturals body care, Onkkafirte lazy susans, Redcruiser stationery and home goods, and Vikse Designs jewelry. The Mill City Farmers Market is open every Saturday through October with extended hours. Saturday from 8am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Crazy Days & Marktstrasse in New Ulm
After last year’s hiatus, this annual shopping event is coming back to New Ulm. Crazy Days includes a “ball drop” with special surprise deals from local stores, and local shops will be selling discounted merchandise within their stores. The day also includes the Marktstrasse Maker Fair presented in partnership with Maker Fair Minnesota. Each of the two dozen vendors only sells handcrafted items. The day also includes kids’ games, a dunk tank, face painting, and an outdoor movie screening in the evening. Additional deals will be available at stores throughout the week (Wednesday–Sunday). Saturday 9am–2pm @ Market Street i downtown New Ulm, newulm.com
Tandem Vintage presents Vintage on a Dime Sale
Join Tandem Vintage and friends for this fifth annual sale, featuring racks and racks (and racks!) of vintage clothes, housewares, accessories, kids' vintage, and more at super-reasonable prices. This year’s sale expands to include the back and front yards, plus the garage. Tandem Vintage will be joined by special guests (and all women-owned businesses) Curio Rugs, Everyday Ejiji, Glam Diggers Vintage, Planty Queens, Rare Press and Bekah Worley with discounted summer goods. Saturday 10am–4pm @ 2925 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/tandemvintage
The Back Alley Vintage + Makers Market
Head up to Twin Ports for a big ‘ol vintage and makers market hosted by surf ‘n’ coffee shop, The Back Alley, which definitely looks to be worth the trip. The more than 20 participating vendors include Voula Vintage, Ded Harvest Vintage, Lost Forty Thrift, Viv’s Revivals and more, plus beverages, snacks, music, coffee and more. Saturday 1–7pm @ The Back Alley, 2409 W Superior St, Duluth, instagram.com/voulavintage
AriesFireBomb's B. Resale Takeover
Head to Eat Street secondhand clothing shop, B. Resale, for this takeover event. It features a curated rack by The Love Affair and a soundtrack by DJ AriesFireBomb. Plus, save 20% on your purchase when you show us your event ticket from The Love Affair dance party featuring AriesFireBomb on 7/30 at Fine Line. Saturday 3–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, bresale.com
Country Geh Runway Show
A new fashion label by Liberian-Minnesotan musician Mz Menneh, Country Geh is making its runway debut at this solo show.. Designed and based in Minneapolis and manufactured in Africa, Country Geh sells a mix of everyday and special event wear, plus accessories featuring bold African patterns and colors, including some incredible woven handbags. The brand, which is inspired by women empowerment and uplifting women from all culture, creed and educational backgrounds. Tickets: $20–$50 @ eventbrite.com. Saturday 5–10pm @ Radisson Hotel, 2200 Freeway Blvd, Brooklyn Center, countrygeh.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Curly Girl Boutique presents Christmas in July
Three months after opening in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, Curly Girl Boutique’s owner Emily Deutschman wants to give back. Her Christmas in July event will donate a portion of sales from the weekend to Cornerstone, a local non-profit that creates a safe space for families and children who are experiencing abuse or human trafficking. Booth Saturday and Sunday, the store will be transformed into a winter wonderland, and will be full of summer sales, sneak peaks of some back-to-school fashions, snacks, a raffle for a $100 Curly Girl Boutique gift card, and more surprises. Saturday 11am–5pm & Sunday 11am–4pm @ 2705 E 38th St, Minneapolis, curlygirlboutique.com
Stillwater Flea Market (monthly)
Held the last weekend each month on the Washington County Fairgrounds, the outdoor Stillwater Flea Market features more than 100 crafters, vendors, food trucks, music and more. Saturday & Sunday plus 8/28-29 & 9/25–26 @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Vintage Market (monthly)
After a year-long hiatus, the Minneapolis Vintage Market is back! Head to the parkin g lot of Utepils Brewing in Bryn Mawr where you can shop 40 of the best vintage vendors in the Twin Cities—including my new brand, Rosella Vintage!—selling a mix of clothing, accessories and home goods. Plus they’ll have cold craft beers, food trucks and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes. Register for your free shopping pass via the link below—time slots are filling up quickly. Limited early-bird tickets ($10) are available to get first dibs from 11am–noon. Sunday noon–5pm @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Thai Sunday Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, find dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Market, which includes Khon tok dining tables. Sunday 11am–7pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park, thaisundaymarket.org
MONDAY:
Larissa Loden x Tash Haynes Collab Launch
Local jewelry brand Larissa Loden is dropping a new mini collab of earrings with Tacoma–based content creator, Tash Haynes. Each piece was designed to highlight Tash's style and aesthetic, incorporating natural textures and shapes and a mix of block-print with organic tropical elements into a collection of wearable, everyday statements—think tortoiseshell acrylics, palm leaves, and block-print brass. Launches Monday at 4pm @ larissaloden.com
ONGOING SALES:
Grethen House 60% Off Sale
Find new markdowns at 40% to 60% off during the women's designer clothing boutique's biggest sale of the season, including brands like Raquel Allegra, Frank & Eileen, Mother Denim and Comme des Garçons PLAY. Shop now in stores & online @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com
ACG Summer Sale
Start browsing now—local maker ACG is kicking off their summer sale this week. They’ll be marking down summer clothing by as much as 50%, and some artwork too. Many of these styles won’t be back—ever. This fall the brand will be focusing more on painting, so the clothing collection will be limited. If there are styles you’ve had your eye on, now is the time. To schedule a try-on appointment email her at info@acgmpls.com, or swing by Gallery 360 to see what’s available in store. Shop now @ acgmpls.com & Gallery 360, 3011 W 50th St, Minneapolis
Atelier957 Summer Sale
The St. Paul shop has discounted many clothing pieces, shoes, and jewelry items from both current and past seasons. Now is the perfect opportunity to save from 30% to 70% on many styles; no code needed. Shop now in store & online @ 957 Grand Ave, St Paul & atelier957.com
WEEKLY FLEA & FARMERS Markets:
THURSDAY: Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market
After a one-year hiatus, the Nicollet Makers Market has merged with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market for Market Thursdays beginning this month. Find fresh products, flowers and locally made goods from more than 60 farmers, makers and vendors, plus lawn games, live musical performances at Peavey Plaza and more. Thursdays 6am–2pm through October along Nicollet Mall starting at 6th St, downtown Minneapolis, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com
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. Open every Saturday of April through October plus Fridays–Sundays on Holiday weekends (Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekend). Hours: 6am–1:30pm, weather dependent. @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
SATURDAY: Excelsior Flea Market
Back for its 20th 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. While you’re there, be sure to swing by local shop favorites, The Golden Rule, GRAY Home + Lifestyle, and Ace General. Saturdays 9am–3pm through 9/25 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 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. Open Saturdays & Sundays every weekend through September plus Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 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. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
SUNDAY: Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market
Your favorite duo is back. After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market will be back at 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. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
SUNDAY: Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
The Hamel Lions Flea Market touts 200 or so vendors and for the most part, not of the overstock-tube-sock-selling variety. Yes, we did see a vendor selling off brand laundry detergent and air freshener products, but the majority were selling used or repurposed items from decades past. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
ONGOING:
FloralPop: A Blooming Transformation
Spring is the season of transformation, and Galleria is taking inspiration by transforming its building into a floral canvas. As part of the spring FloralPop showcase, the exterior of the shopping center will be temporarily wrapped in fun, eye-catching floral graphics custom created by local artist, Lindsey Made This (@LindseyMadeThis). Lindsey’s illustrations will be brought to life through massive vinyl wraps applied to the exterior of Galleria’s brick building turning Galleria into a larger-than-life floral installation. In addition to the exterior building wrap, visitors will be greeted at each main level Galleria entrance with breathtaking, metal floral displays handcrafted by local creative team, Studios Moss. Ends 8/31 @ Galleria, 69th St & France Ave, Edina, galleriaedina.com
Ediflorial Flower Club
You’ve heard of gift box subscriptions, wine clubs and CSAs for your fresh produce. Now you can get 100% locally and sustainably grown flowers delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial. They’ll choose the best flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop and create unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available as well as pickup. Subscription dates begin July 7 and run through October 6. Learn more and register @ www.ediflorial.com/product/local-flowers-subscription-minneapolis
NOW OPEN:
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
Brand Builders Market at Keg & Case
Self-described as a “holistic consulting firm for mission-driven natural brands,” the Twin Cities–based Brand Builders by KLC has launched a new Retail Incubation Space within the Keg & Case Market in St. Paul. Each quarter, they’ll debut a new group of local startup brands with natural products, giving them the opportunity to build brand awareness and test their products at retail. Brands include Maazah Chutney, Harmony Cricket Farm, Steve the Hemp Guy, Nomadic Frankincense, Rich CBD Chocolate, Field Theory Hemp, The Grandpa Soap Company and more. The space will also host weekly live interviews and a Shark Tank-inspired pitch event every Thursday from 4–5:30pm. Now open @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St. Paul, brandbuildersmarket.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 new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
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