Check out the style and shopping happenings this week in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including vintage and makers markets galore and a big studio moving sale from local jewelry brand, Larissa Loden.
Twin Cities Vintage Fest returns to Familia Headquarters this weekend with 40 vendors
NEW THIS WEEK:
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
Gigi’s Flair Emporium & The Future Reopens
Over a year after shutting down for the pandemic, Gigi’s Flair Emporium and The Future is back. Gigi’s is the home of owner Gigi Berry’s two brands, The Minnesota Pins (pins and stickers inspired by pop culture and Minnesota, plus resin products, candles, keychains and more) and Cherry Moon Press (a pin shop inspired by Prince and other artists that gave us the Minneapolis Sound). The Future is a metaphysical shop that offers products from Black femme makers, Latinx folk and other POC, plus tinctures, crystals, books and zines. Opens Thursday. Hours: Thursday–Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ 2223 E. 35th St, Minneapolis, thefuturempls.com, gigisflairemporium.com
WEDNESDAY:
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. Begins Wednesday at noon @ acgmpls.com & Gallery 360, 3011 W 50th St, Minneapolis
THURSDAY:
Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market (weekly)
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
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
THURSDAY–SATURDAY:
Larissa Loden Garage Sale
In preparation to move to a new brick-and-mortar studio and retail location this fall in the Merriam Park neighborhood of St. Paul, local jewelry designer Larissa Loden is having a good old-fashioned “garage sale” in its current studio. Find rare and heavily discounted Larissa Loden jewelry (up to 60% off), bargain bin jewelry deals, vintage and deadstock jewelry components, retail and booth displays, furniture and more. All items remaining on Saturday will be marked an additional 25% off. Thursday–Saturday from noon–5pm daily (VIP early-bird on Thursday from 8–10am for $10 via www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-early-access-larissa-loden-garage-sale-tickets-159877242135) @ Larissa Loden studio, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Ste 265, Minneapolis, larissaloden.com
THURSDAY–SUNDAY:
Papier at American Swedish Institute - CLOSING WEEKEND
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.
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 Alana Cuellar Clay, A MANO ceramics, Chris Chookiatsirichai jewelry, Maat Mons bags and soft goods and more. 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.
Twin Cities Vintage Fest
The Twin Cities Vintage Fest is back with ‘80s and ’90s vintage from over 40 vendors selling men’s and women’s clothing, video games, memorabilia, toys and more, including top clothing sellers like Kollektiv, Salty Mpls and Lady Outlaw Vintage, plus new Lyn-Lake vintage shop, LEGACY. Taking place both indoors and outdoors at Familia HQ Skatepark, the event also includes a vintage video game station, food trucks, throwback tunes from a live DJ and nostalgic photo ops. Get first dibs with an Early Bird ticket ($20) with 10am entry. GA admission is $5 beginning at 11am. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Familia HQ, 835 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, www.tcvintagefest.com
That's Hot Vintage & Maker Pop-up Sale
Before or after the Twin Cities Vintage Fest, stop by this pop-up located right next door at Five Watt Coffee with a handful of makers and vintage sellers. It features an extended selection of goods from Black-owned plus-size seller Doo Wop Vintage, Beach Dad Vintage, some ceramics from a local maker and new local publication Tence Magazine. Saturday 10am–4pm @ Five Watt Coffee, 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/doowopvintage
Aliveness Project’s Queer Bazaar
With local queer artists, HIV/STD testing from Rainbow Health and community connections, this event features a makers market with jewelry maker Estudio Mani and more queer makers, plus free food and a raffle for prizes. Saturday 12–6pm @ Aliveness Project, 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/rainbowhealthmn
Black Business Is Beautiful Local Market
This socially distanced, outdoor local maker highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. Use your dollars to change economic disparities by purchasing products from these vendors. Goods include clothing, gifts, beauty products, personal chef services, nail care, men's accessories, food products, jewelry and more. Visit their website for a full list of vendors and reserve a free ticket to ensure social distancing measures are met. Saturday 11am–5pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St (South Entrance), St Paul. blackbusinessisbeautiful.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Local Maker Pop-ups at B. Resale
Local BIPOC vendors are popping up at Eat Street secondhand shop, B. Resale, this weekend. Saturday’s market features IWOC Mayan vintage seller Chingona Goods; Black woman–owned embroidery maker Niara’s Handcrafts; and upcycled clothing and jewelry maker, Lucia Makes Art, accompanied by DJ Yasmeenah. Then on Sunday, find small-batch herbal goods from Pyoni Apothecary and Sassafras Healing Arts, and witchy jewelry by Bones Teeth. Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday 11am–6pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, bresale.com
SUNDAY:
Able Vintage & Makers Market
This vintage market produced by local vintage seller, Kollektiv, is back at Able Brewing for another vintage and makers market featuring 28 top vendors, including Tandem Vintage, Audrey Rose Vintage, Runi Clay Studio, Glam Diggers Vintage, Larissa loden and yours truly’s own Rosella Vintage. Plus, enjoy craft beer, food and ice cream from Able Brewing, Animales Barbeque Co and Minnesota Nice Cream. Rain or shine. Sunday noon–5pm @ Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/kollektivmpls
St Paul Brewing’s Second Sundays Makers Market
Shop handmade and vintage goods from a rotating group of local artists, makers and vintage sellers at this outdoor market hosted by St. Paul Brewing every second Sunday of the month. Vendors include Primary Colors Vintage and more. A dog-friendly event! Sunday 11am–4pm @ St. Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, www.instagram.com/stpbrewing
Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market (weekly)
Your favorite duo is back. Starting this Sunday, Minneapolis Craft Market will be back at the Linden Hills Farmers Market every Sunday with a rotating lineup of local makers. It’s your new 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
Visual Black Justice Block Party
Join Visual Black Justice for their 1st Annual VBJ Block Party fundraiser at Sociable Ciderwerks. It features a Black-owned business market space, drinks, a VIP Experience, a live podcast taping, food trucks and live performances by Kokou Kah, Lord Juice and more. Free to attend with registration, but VIP tickets available. Sunday 2–8pm @ Sociable Ciderwerks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, visualblackjustice.com
MONDAY:
An Upcycled Closet: Mending 101
Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet is taking her popular Mending 101 workshop out of the virtual format and into the great outdoors with this class held at Boom Island Park. Learn the basics of mending your clothing to help limit your consumption of new goods while extending the use of the items already in your closet. The class is $40 and includes a mending kit along with all necessary supplies. Monday 5:30–7:30pm @ Boom Island Park, 800 SIbley St NE, Minneapolis, anupcycledcloset.com/pages/calendar
WEEKLY Flea Markets:
SATURDAY: Wright County Swappers Meet (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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
SUMMER SALES:
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
Grethen House 40% Off Sale
Shop the first markdowns of the season at the designer boutique's summer sale, including brands like Raquel Allegra, Frank & Eileen, Mother Denim and Comme des Garçons PLAY. Shop in store and online; some exclusions apply. Shop now @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com
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
The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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
RuvaAfricWear Store Grand Opening
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. Saturday noon–3pm @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com
Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.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
Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com
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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