This week's style and shopping highlights include Black Fashion Week MN’s fall season, an outdoor fashion show from Linden Hills shop Les Sól, the return of the Vintage & Makers Market at Able Brewing, and much more.
A look from Black Girl Magic designer Te La Vie Kollection’s 2020 line. (Image via Instagram)
TUESDAY:
BFWMN presents Paint a Model
Put your painting skills to the test at this event that’s part of Black Fashion Week MN’s fall lineup. Hosted by art resale boutique WALRUS, the event will feature BFWMN model Keyon posing for attendees to paint. Supplies are included within the ticket price. Tuesday 6–8pm @ WALRUS, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets: $25 @ eventbrite.com
WEDNESDAY:
BFWMN presents Black Girl Magic Fashion Show
Hosted at the new Brother Justus Whiskey Company, this event celebrates the beauty, power and energy of all Black and Brown women. Presented by Black Fashion Week MN, the show will feature Black woman designers from the Twin Cities including Te La Vie Kollection, Speak Easy Mpls, and Scissors and Sass. Wednesday 7–10pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey Company, 3300 5th St NE Suite B, Minneapolis. Tickets $20–$65 @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY:
Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market
For the first time, the Nicollet Makers Market has merged with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market for Market every Thursday. Find fresh produce, 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, nicolletmakersmarket.com
7th Place Makers Market
Join Minneapolis Craft Market for this new series of markets . The market takes place on the pedestrian mall outside Palace Theater, a popular market spot as a location for farmers markets Thursday 11am–5pm @ W 7th Place Mall between Wabasha St & St. Peter St, St Paul, mplscraftmarket.com
Les Sól presents Meta Moda
Head to Linden Hills for an outdoor fall fashion show presented by sustainable fashion boutique, Les Sól. Inspired by the idea of metamorphosis through fashion, Meta Moda will feature looks from Les Sol's fall collections and vintage clothing from House of Spitz, with vintage jewelry and accessories from my very own brand, Rosella Vintage, handmade jewelry by Nelie G. Mae, and plants for sale from Planty Queens. You can also shop pop-ups following the show from all the featured brands, sip on bevs, and save 20% off everything in store at Les Sol. The free show will be held outdoors outside of the store. Thursday, 9/23, from 5:30–9pm @ Les Sól, 4353 Upton Ave S #104, Minneapolis. Register to reserve your spot @ eventbrite.com
Serge + Jane Fall Fashion Event
Serge + Jane is an independent men’s and women’s lifestyle store located between 50th & France and Linden Hills, selling a mix of apparel and accessories, home goods, gifts, new and used vinyl and goods from local makers. To kick off fall, the shop is hosting an evening of fashion, music, cocktails and NA beverages, treats, swag and more. Call the store to reserve your spot as capacity is limited. Thursday 6–8pm @ Serge + Jane, 4532 France Ave S, Edina, 612-315-4638, sergeandjane.com
Mending 101: Virtual
Find the meditative power of hand sewing, learn history of the craft and lessen your consumption by repairing your own clothes. Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet is back with a virtual edition of her popular Mending 101 class. 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 fee includes a mending kit, instructions and all necessary supplies; visit the link for more details. Thursday 6–8pm @ Google Hang. Registration is $45 @ anupcycledcloset.com
THURSDAY–SATURDAY:
Goodshop Badshop x Parc Vintage Pop-up
Join Parc Shop in the North Loop for a three-day vintage pop-up featuring local brand Goodshop Badshop. Owner Lilly Andrew and her team will bring an assortment of vintage sportswear pieces in predominantly natural and sustainable fabrics (such as silk, cotton and linen). There will be limited sizes and quantities so shop early. Thursday–Saturday during shop hours @ Parc Shop, 212 North 2nd Street #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com
FRIDAY:
Clubhouse Collective Vintage Market Bazaar
Head to St. Paul Brewing’s Oktoberfest event for the debut of Restore Society Club’s Clubhouse Collective Vintage Market Bazaar, which features a dozen local vintage vendors with great retro gear and goods. Plus, enjoy St. Paul Brewing’s seasonal craft brew releases, German-style food and live music. Friday 3–11pm @ St Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, visitsaintpaul.com
Daughters & Suns Portrait Pop-up
South Minneapolis project space/artist market, The Future, is hosting an afternoon of live portrait making by local artist Lisa of Daughters & Suns. Her expressive, abstract style has become a contemporary way of getting your portrait done—solo, couples, and families alike. The 15-minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and cost $45 to $65. Friday 4–7pm @ The Future, 223 E 35th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/thefuturempls
Red Hot Friday Art & Makers Market
Of the many art festivals in town, Red Hot Art is perhaps the most indie and grassroots. Hosted in Stevens Square Park, the fest focuses on accessible art and handmade goods from over 20 emerging local artists (including earrings, coasters, trays and more from Pompa Goods, clay artist addis, Holy Smokes! Ceramics, and more), plus live music, food from local vendors, family-friend art activities, and free COVID vaccine shots. Friday 4–8pm @ Stevens Square Park, 1801 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/stevenssquarecommunityorg
BFWMN presents The Art of Streetwear
Local BIPOC streetwear designers are at the center of this show presented by Black Fashion Week MN. Featured designers include Green Bay Packers offensive tackle William “Billy” Turner, founder of Public Immunity, as well as BIPOC-owned Corazon Clothing. Kreate Clothing will close with the headliner of the night, Kendall Ray. Friday 8–11pm @ Moxy Minneapolis Downtown, Mezzanine Level, 247 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $20–$50 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market
A summer 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 Aprilierre (handcrafted jewelry), Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Radiate Activewear, and The Abbey Alpacas (alpaca-fiber 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
Sweater Weather Vintage Pop-up
Local vintage sellers, Primary Colors Vintage, Salty Mpls Vintage and Yellow Fern Vintage, are joining forces for a cozy sweater-themed pop-up sale with lots of fall goodies making their grand debut. There will also be a $5 bin and some potential Halloween costume ideas. Saturday 10am–3pm near Chatterbox in South Minneapolis; DM or check instagram.com/primarycolorsvintage story for address later in the week.
Selby Stroll at Selby at Snelling
The businesses along the blocks of Selby Avenue from Fairview Avenue to Saratoga Avenue will ring in fall with live music, outdoor and patio dining, sidewalk sales and special promotions throughout the day at locally owned shops selling clothing and accessories, antiques, gifts, and more, including sustainable shops Spoils of Wear and Leo Footwear, and vintage stores Up Six and Everyday People. Highlights include 25% off storewide at Lula Vintage Wear. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Selby Ave & Snelling Ave, St Paul. Get more info on participating businesses and offers at www.selbyatsnelling.org/events-
The Black Market: Black Business Is Beautiful Monthly 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 the website for a full list of vendors and reserve a free ticket to ensure social distancing measures are met. Masks are encouraged. Saturday 3–8pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St, Minneapolis, blackbusinessisbeautiful.org
Justice is Love Silent Auction
The Justice is Love Coalition is hosting a virtual silent auction to raise money for the creation of their Racial Justice Center in Omaha, Nebraska. It will be a Black-owned and operated home for Afro-centric mental health and healing, and will offer programs for education, social activism, racial justice and economic justice. The auction will include items from people across the country plus goodies from local makers Bekah Worley Co (who’s including a hand-painted denim jacket), Rare Press, Wacks Co, Artifacts of Joy and Alison Wendy Jewelry. Saturday noon–8pm CST @ www.32auctions.com/organizations/88581/auctions/110040
BFWMN presents Black Man Magic Fashion Show—Vintage Edition
This annual show presented by Black Fashion Week MN gets a retro twist, highlighting vintage men’s fashion. Saturday 8–11pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey Company, 3300 5th St NE #Suite B, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$65 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival
Head to Lakefront Park in Hudson, Wisconsin, for this two-day fest featuring 90+ juried regional artists and artisans in partnership with The Phipps Center for the Arts and the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce. Plus, take in hands-on demonstrations and creative activities while sampling a variety of fall flavors. Free. Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Lakefront Park, Hudson, business.hudsonwi.org
21st Annual Twin Cities Arts & Crafts 20th Century Design Show & Sale
Find antique and contemporary furniture and home accessories from the American Arts and Crafts movement, as well as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century and Modernism. Vendors include Eastwood Gallery. Find a full list of participating vendors at eastwoodgallery.com. Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 11am–3pm @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Fine Arts Building, St Paul. Tickets $7 @ www.tc20design.com
Stillwater Flea Market
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. This weekend’s is the last of the year, so don’t miss out. Saturday & Sunday 9am–3pm @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket
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. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
Style Edina Fashion Show
Explore Edina’s annual show is back, this year with a fall twist. See the best in Edina fashion at this annual showcase featuring looks from local boutiques and national stores at 50th & France, Galleria, and Southdale Center. The fashion show will be styled and emceed by Jodi Mayers, a stylist for Twin Cities Live and Ridgedale Center, along with KSTP-TV news anchor Megan Newquist. The pair will offer fall trend highlights and styling tips. The afternoon also includes pop-up shopping, mimosas, and brunch, and ticket proceeds will benefit the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids program. Sunday 10am–1pm @ The Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $49–$600 @ eventbrite.com
Able Vintage & Makers Market
This vintage market produced by local vintage brand, Kollektiv, is back at Able Brewing for another vintage and makers market featuring 35 top vendors, including Glam Diggers Vintage, Audrey Rose Vintage, Runi Clay Studio, There’s a Party in My Plants, Mom and Pop Vintage, Salty Mpls Vintage, and yours truly’s Rosella Vintage. Plus, enjoy craft beer from Able Brewing and ice cream from Minnesota Nice Cream. Rain or shine. Sunday noon–5pm @ Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/kollektivmpls
Hackwith Studio Sale
Come shop in-person at Hackwith Design House’s new St. Paul studio. The sustainable women’s brand will have discounted past-season items, current fall designs (with a 10% discount for this day only), Sustain Shop samples that aren't listed online yet, a rack of only-one-left items, and $25 bins. Masks are strongly encouraged. Entering on Charles from the east side to park; enter enter through the front doors on Charles Ave. Sunday noon–4pm @ 2340 Charles Ave, St Paul, hackwithdesignhouse.com
Honeycomb Salon Fall Market
A group of 10 talented local makers are popping up at Honeycomb Market for an afternoon market. Julia Elise natural body care, addiss ceramics, Milkwood holistic elixirs and nutmilks, Fruit & Grain Bakery, Amber M. Jensen handwoven bags and art, Maat Mons bags and soft goods, Wacks Co candles, Ann Erickson fine jewelry, SCARFSHOP hand-dyed socks and scarves, and plants from Ojibwe-owned The Greenery. Sunday 1–5pm @ Honeycomb Salon, 3506 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/honeycombmpls
UPCOMING TICKETED EVENTS:
Tickets are now on sale for the just-announced Twin Cities Vintage Fest on October 2. Get them now at tcvintagefest.com.
Tickets are now available for the annual Fresh Traditions Fashion Show on October 9. Fresh Traditions is a nonprofit program created in the hopes of building a platform for Hmong designers to channel their creativity and inspire younger generations to create fresh and contemporary interpretations of our history and cultural aesthetics. This year nine up-and-coming Hmong designers from the Twin Cities and beyond will showcase new collections. Get tickets at www.freshtraditions.org.
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. Saturdays through October. Hours: Sunrise until early afternoon, weather dependent @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
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 from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, wadenafleamarket.com
SATURDAY: 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. Saturdays through 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. Sundays through 9/26 from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, hamellions.org/flea-market
NOW OPEN:
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
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 Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
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