This week’s local shopping highlights include a vintage pop-up featuring some local favorites, Mx Apparel’s 3-year anniversary popup, two markets highlighting Black, Indigenous and Brown local makers, a textile reuse fair/clothing swap, and more.
Local gender-neutral brand Mx Apparel Design celebrates its 3-year anniversary with a popup event. Photo: Dammel Photographic Works
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.
TUESDAY–SUNDAY:
Les Sól Summer Sale
Save 25% on all clothing and shoes both in-store and online, this week only at the Linden Hills sustainable women’s wear boutique. Help the store make room for fall deliveries while snagging those summer pieces you’ve had your eye on. Discount applied automatically at checkout online. Tuesday–Sunday @ Les Sól, Entrance on 44th & Upton, 4353 Upton Ave S #104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY:
gh2 90% Off Sale
The biggest sale of the season is back at designer consignment store gh2. Save 90% off everything in store, including designer labels like Rick Owens, Jean Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta and Prada. Expect a line if you go early. Wednesday–Friday noon–6pm, Saturday 11am–5pm @ gh2, 318 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/shop_gh2
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 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. This week only, enjoy 25% off during happy hour, including an additional 25% off the marked sale price on sale items. Masks will be required; straws for sipping will be provided. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
THURSDAY–SATURDAY:
Victory Sidewalk Sale
The Parisian-styled home boutique is cleaning out its basement and bringing up the bargains this weekend. Expect an elegant, eclectic mix of vintage and new finds sourced from around the globe. Thursday–Saturday 11am–4pm @ Victory, 3505 W 44th St, Minneapolis, shopvictory.com
FRIDAY:
Mx Apparel's Anniversary Popup
Gender-neutral fashion brand Mx Apparel Design is turning three this year, and they’re celebrating by bringing together a group of local brands for a popup shopping event. Come shop, eat and hang out in Some Great People’s gorgeous space. Mx Apparel creates gender-neutral clothing with the belief that the “neutral” part should never be taken literally through bold designs made in S–3X. Jewelry by Larissa Loden and prints by local artists Miku share a graphic and colorful style. Coconut Whisk will be offering a waffle bar as well as their delicious vegan baking mixes. Friday 3–7pm @ Some Great People at Vicinity, 205 Park Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/mxappareldesign
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
MN Orchestra Makers Market
The popular Minneapolis Craft Market is heading to downtown Minneapolis for a new series of outdoor markets on the beautiful Peavey Plaza, next to Orchestra Hall. They’re partnering with the Minnesota Orchestra to match their summer concert schedule and offer their guests and the public a chance to shop local makers. Friday & Saturday 3–8pm @ Peavey Plaza, 1101 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, www.mplscraftmarket.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 ceramicists A Mano and Autumn Higgins, äventyr bicycle bags, Body Bliss skincare and laundry products, Olsen Naturals skincare, Chris Chookiatsirichai and Larissa Loden jewelry, Fair Anita fair-trade jewelry and accessories, and Indigo & Snow hand-dyed textile clothing and home goods. 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
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, including local vintage clothing brand, Everyday Ejiji. Visit the website for a full list of vendors and reserve a free ticket to ensure social distancing measures are met. Saturday 11am–4pm @ The Lab - Case Building, 767 N Rustic St, St Paul. blackbusinessisbeautiful.org
IndiaFest Bazaar
Experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and handicrafts of India during this one-day event. Highlights include food from local Indian restaurants, a parade, Bollywood performancees, and a bazaar featuring traditional, handcrafted Indian clothing, jewelry and accessories. Attendees are asked to follow social distancing and wear masks at this outdoor event. Free. Saturday 11am–8:30pm @ at Minnesota State Capitol Grounds, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, iamn.org
Royal Foundry’s Small Business Market
Royal Foundry Craft Spirits is hosting a small business market at their North Minneapolis space featuring 20 local makers. Shop for plants, jewelry, clothing, food items, clay goods, gems, pet items and more. Visit the cocktail house’s social media pages later this week for the full lineup. Saturday 3–7pm @ Royal Foundry Craft Spirits, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, www.facebook.com
SUNDAY:
Dots Vintage Presents: Vintage & Makers Market
Find vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, plants and much more at this pop-up hosted by Dots Vintage. Vendors include Yellow Fern Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, May Baby Vintage, The Retro Collective Co, Mae Green Vintage, Handmade by Minzer, There’s a Party in My Plants, and yours truly’s own Rosella Vintage. Plus, it’s less than a block away from the NE Farmers’ Market. Saturday 10am–5pm @ 520 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/dots__vintage
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
Tangletown Clothing Swap & Textile Fair
Head to Fuller Park in the Tangletown neighborhood of south Minneapolis for this event aimed at reducing textile waste. Clear out your closet for unwanted items and join in a clothing swap, where you can find some gems of your own to take home. There will also be a Textile Reduce & Reuse Fair featuring resources from partner organizations and businesses to help you incorporate more sustainable practices into your life, plus shop products, donate textiles for reuse, and more. Visit the website for the swap rules. Sunday 10am–noon @ Fuller Park, 4800 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, tangletown.org
Black & Indigenous & Brown Makers Market
Head to Latinx-owned brewery, La Doña Cervecería, for the debut of this new popup market featuring a rotating lineup of Black, Indigenous and Brown local makers. The lineup includees Studio Ebunoluwa, Romi Apothecary, Addis, Arnée Martin, Vibrant Hues, Miku, Las Ranas Jewelry, Bachanal Kingz, Chingonagoods, Lucia Makes Art and more. There will also be a live DJ spinning tunes and delicious craft beer. Sunday 12–5pm @ La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, instagram.com/twincities_makersmarket
MONDAY:
An Upcycled Closet: Mending 101 in the Park
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 in a shelter within 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
ONGOING SALES:
Summer Sale at Parc
Summer in Minneapolis is still going strong but the North Loop women’s clothing shop needs to make room for new fall arrivals. Starting now, shop up to 50% off retail prices, both in store and online. Price as marked. All items final sale. Shop now @ Parc, 212 N 2nd #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com
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 Markets:
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
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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