This week in local style and shopping’s highlights include Tandem Vintage’s grand opening, big sales from Glam Diggers Vintage and The Golden Pearl Vintage, and Labor Day weekend flea markets.
Amanda Baumann at her new Tandem Vintage storefront, opening this weekend.
TUESDAY:
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
WEDNESDAY:
Glam Diggers Vintage Driveway Sale
Glam Diggers Vintage is overstocked and needs to thin its stock before moving into their new studio, so the local vintage seller is hosting a day of “astonishing” deals in her driveway. Most items will be under $20, with some pieces “as is” or in need of a little TLC, but most ready to be worn. Expect clothing and accessories, plus some housewares and knick-knacks. Resellers welcome! Wednesday noon–8pm in Roseville. DM or visit instagram.com/glamdiggersvintage on Wednesday morning for address.
TRIN Collective Capsule Launch
Local Hmong jewelry brand TRIN Collective is kicking off the fall season with a new capsule collection of earrings and acrylic hair clips, in neutral shades perfect for transitioning from summer to fall looks. Wednesday at 8pm @ instagram.com/trincollective
Wag & Walk Fashion Show
Here’s your chance to show off those cute outfits your dog wasn’t able to wear during quarantine. A followup to 2017’s Walk the Wooftop, the Wag & Walk Fashion Show (presented by Sarah Edwards’s Some Great People) is back with a fresh lineup of canines dressed in the latest doggie fashions. The event will include an outdoor runway fashion show in Aloft’s courtyard followed by a yappy hour at the hotels’s W XYZ Bar with pet-friendly vendors and activities. Register for your free ticket for a chance to win the grand prize for “best-dressed.” Wednesday 5–7pm @ Aloft Minneapolis, 900 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Free via eventbrite.com
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY:
The Golden Pearl Vintage End-of-Season Sale
Now’s the time to grab that summery piece you’ve been eyeing all season at The Golden Pearl Vintage. The more you buy, the more you save at this progressive sale on spring and summer items: First item is 20% off, second is 30% off, third is 40% off, and fourth and every additional piece is 50% off. In store only. Sale runs 9/1–9/12 @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, thegoldenpearlvintage.com
THURSDAY:
Les Sip at Les Sól—FINAL EVENT
Every Thursday through the end of summer, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes beer, bubbles, music, and more. Enjoy 10% off during happy hour, including sale items in this weekend’s 20% off Labor Day sale. Masks will be required; straws for sipping will be provided. Thursdays through August from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
First Thursday at Northrup King Building
Welcome September with the return of First Thursday at the Northrup King Building. Find jewelry, home goods, lighting, ceramics, photography, furniture, textiles, fashion, sculpture, paintings, and so much more right under one enormous roof throughout four floors. A highlight includes Strey Collective (#179), a cooperative boutique featuring goods from nine local fashion makers. Masks are required. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com
A MANO Seconds & Sample Sale
Local ceramicist Louisa Podlich of A MANO hasn't been able to have her annual seconds sale for the past two years, but she's got a stack of nearly 150 seconds and samples to unload this week at her Northrup King studio during the First Thursdays open studio event. Prices will range from $5–$25, so get your wallets ready. She’ll also have regularly priced work including ceramics, jewelry and paintings, and her studio mate, jeweler Britta Kauppila, will be also be in studio with items for sale. Masks required. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #252, Minneapolis, instagram.com/weshopamano
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Intertribal Styles BIPOC Graffiti Jam
City Mischief and Indigenous Roots Cultural Center present this second annual event to showcase BIPOC artists in the Twin Cities. It features a roster of all-BIPOC artist vendors, including IWOC Mayan vintage seller Chingona Goods, plus live music, DJs, breakdancing, foods trucks, live graffiti painting, a gallery exhibition, and more. You can support the event by donating to its GoFundMe. Friday–Sunday @ Indigenous Roots, 788 E 7th St, St Paul, instagram.com/intertribalstyle
SATURDAY:
Tandem Vintage Opening Day
After a stint within the FindFurnish storefront in Northeast Minneapolis before hunkering down within its home studio during the pandemic, Tandem Vintage is finally 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). Opening Saturday @ 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, tandemvintage.com
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 A Mano ceramics, ArtAndes Peruvian rugs and textiles, Autumn Higgins Ceramics, Crankosaurus Press screen-printed goods, Emily Madland Jewelry, Olsen Naturals body care, and Sally Fritz Clothing. 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
New Street Co. Pop-Up
Find all-new pieces by the local, queer, female-owned brand at a pop-up hosted by South Minneapolis gift shop, Blank Inside. Expect all-new pieces, including resin hair clips, planters, cups, keychains, trays, and even domino sets with a celestial vibe. Saturday noon–5pm @ Blank Inside, 23 E 26th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/newstreetco
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Midwest Vintage Flea
Feel like taking a Labor Day weekend road trip to hunt for some vintage? Then head to Madison, Wisconsin, for the return of the semi-annual Midwest Vintage Flea market, where 40 vendors selling vintage clothing for all genders, accessories, housewares and vinyl records will congregate indoors at the Garver Feed Mill, a historic renovated building. Masks are required. Saturday & Sunday at Garver Feed Mill, 817 E Johnson, Madison, Wisconsin, instagram.com/midwestvintageflea
SATURDAY–MONDAY:
Traders Market Elko Labor Day Weekend Event
Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 300 vendors, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food and beverages for sale. Among the treasures are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. If you have a home to furnish, the Traders Market is the ideal place to get that perfect unique showpiece. Tickets are $7 each (kids 12 and under free). Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko, www.tradersmarket.us
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market
After more than a year, 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. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
Thai Sunday Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, this final Thai market of the season features 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 (free parking at Beth El Synagogue), thaisundaymarket.org
The North 40 Maker's Market
Join the Minneapolis Craft Market for a Sunday morning series of markets on the first Sunday of each month from August through October at The North 40 Tavern, a new neighborhood bar in West Saint Paul. Visit the market’s website for more details. Sunday 10am–2pm @ The North 40 Tavern, 189 Wyoming St E, St Paul, mplscraftmarket.com
TICKET ALERT:
Tickets are now on sale for select Fall ‘21 Fashion Week MN events, September 12–18. See the full lineup and buy tickets at fashionweekmn.com. Get tickets now—one show has already sold out.
Tickets are also now on sale for Fall ‘21 Black Fashion Week MN events, September 17–25. See the full lineup and buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
WEEKLY FLEA MARKETS:
FRIDAY–SUNDAY: 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. Labor Day weekend: Friday–Sunday, plus every Saturday of April through October. Hours: Sunrise until early afternoon, 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 August plus 9/23 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY: 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 & MONDAY: Shady Hollow Flea Market End-of-Season Sale
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 tri-state area will showcase their wares with different offerings each weekend, from fine collectibles and jewelry to sports equipment, tools and collectibles. Labor Day weekend: Saturday–Monday from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
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 @ Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
ONGOING:
Les Sóll Labor Day Weekend Sale
This weekend, save an extra 20% on all sale items at the Linden Hills sustainable women’s boutique, both in store and online. Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis. This weekend’s holiday hours are Thursday–Saturday from 11am–7pm (closed Sunday & Monday); shop online @ shoplessol.com/collections/sale
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 @ ediflorial.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
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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