This week in local style and shopping, MartinPatrick3 hosts its fall men’s fashion event, The Golden Pearl Vintage welcomes the season with an after-dark shopping party, makers markets and more.
The Golden Pearl Vintage hosts its Fall Drop: Pearl After Hours party this weekend.
NEW THIS WEEK
Grethen House announced it has closed its North Loop location over the weekend, promising big news for 2022. In the meantime, you can shop its longtime flagship store at 50th & France and online shop. @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
Autumn Retro Collection at Arc’s Value Village
Halloween is an important fundraising season for Arc’s Value Village because many new thrifters come in looking for costumes. Dubbed the Autumn Retro Collection, the nonprofit thrift store’s revamped Halloween costume shop will feature creative, discounted retro clothing and accessories at great prices—so you can dress up without the cultural appropriation. Now open @ 3 locations including Bloomington, New Hope & Richfield, arcsvaluevillage.org
TUESDAY:
Market After Dark: NEFM @ Bauhaus
The Northeast Farmers Market is popping up at Bauhaus Brew Labs for a special one-night-only edition of the market. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy a live DJ set from Ring Toss Twins and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Tuesday 6–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/ne_fm
THURSDAY:
Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market
The Nicollet Makers Market has teamed up with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market to offer unique handmade goods and delicious food from dozens of local artisans and farmers with a goal of being representative and inclusive of the community. Thursdays 6am–2pm through 10/28 along Nicollet Mall between 6th to 8th Streets, downtown Minneapolis, nicolletmakersmarket.com
Roseline’s Place Grand Opening Party
Northeast Minneapolis’ Central Avenue welcomed a new boutique over the weekend. Owned by local soy + vegan candle maker Roseline’s Candles, an Immigrant- and Black-Woman-owned local business that sells its candles in recycled jars, Roseline’s Place offers their own goods along with a mix of items from other makers, including body butters from Dipp’d in Hunnie, as well as candle-making classes. You can also contribute to their ongoing GoFundMe to support store-opening costs at gofundme.com. Free grand opening party Thursday 5–8pm @ 2430 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/roselinesplace
Camp 3: MartinPatrick3 Fall Men's Fashion Event
Head to MartinPatrick3 for its annual men's fall event featuring trunk shows from some of their favorite stockists, including Rodd & Gunn, Mackage, Premiata, Scotch & Soda, Matias, M5 Showroom and FPM Milano. They'll also be joined by special guests, LandRover Minneapolis, The Loupe Jewelry, Marty's Barbershop and Faribault Woolen Mill, with music by DJ Cousin Christopher and bar sponsored by Bacardi USA. Free. Thursday 5–8pm @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, intagram.com/martinpatrick3
FRIDAY:
The Golden Pearl presents Pearl After Dark: Fall Drop
The Golden Pearl Vintage is back with its Fall Drop event. Their long-standing, after-hours, evening soiree is coming back in time to celebrate the changing of the seasons. This is when they roll out the cocktails, turn on the disco ball, and invite everyone to get all dolled up to mingle with our fashionable clientele. We'll be releasing all of our newly acquired fall merchandise during the event, so get ready for some fun, fabulous and cozy vintage splendor, and dress to impress in your vintage finery. Masks are required to attend; three hour-long shopping time slots are available to reserve. Friday 7–10pm @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Reserve your free shopping time slot @ www.eventbrite.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Fall Weekend Vintage Clothing Pop-up
Daily Dose Retro presents a retro vintage clothing pop-up at Studio 945, where they'll be joined by fellow vintage seller, Finds Nostalgic.
Daily Dose is all about bringing curated reworked and recycled clothing to the community and awareness around consuming less fast fashion, and both brands sell primarily ‘80s and ‘90s t-shirts and streetwear. The pop-up is right down the street from the Bearded Mermaid vintage shop, so make a day of vintage shopping on West 7th in St Paul. Friday–Sunday noon–6pm each day @ 945 W 7th St, St Paul, instagram.com/dailydoseretro
St. Paul Art Crawl
Although it's hard to compete with northeast Minneapolis' Art-A-Whirl in May, the St. Paul Art Crawl is getting closer. Strengthened by the flourishing Lowertown arts and entertainment district, the event has hundreds of artists opening their studios in more than 20 buildings to showcase their latest creations. Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 10am–8pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ Lowertown Lofts Artist Co-op, Northern Warehouse, Artists Collective, Northwestern Building, Tilsner Lofts, 262 Building, AZ Gallery, Master Frames & more, St. Paul, stpaulartcollective.org
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 10/30. Hours: 7:30am–1pm, weather dependent @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
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 ArtAndes (Peruvian rugs and textiles), Autumn Higgins Ceramics, Barn Swallow Garden (knit accessories), Radiate Activewear, Slow Burn (beeswax candles), and Vikse Designs (jewelry). Saturday from 9am–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 50 vendors selling men’s and women’s clothing, video games, memorabilia, toys and more, including top clothing sellers like Kollektiv, Salty Mpls, Lost in Spandex, Lady Outlaw Vintage, and yours truly’s Rosella 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 9am entry. GA admission is $5 beginning at 10am. Saturday 9am–5pm @ Familia HQ, 835 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets @ www.tcvintagefest.com
Yellow Fern Vintage First Anniversary Party
Local vintage brand Yellow Fern Vintage is celebrating its first birthday with an alley popup. They'll be joined by special guests, vintage home goods seller Century Clash Studio and plant vender There's a Party in My Plants. Saturday noon–5pm @ alley behind 3900 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/yellowfernvintage
Minneapolis Vintage Market at Motosota
Minneapolis Vintage Market is joining forces with The Moto Collective to pop up at their annual farewell to summer, Motosota. Hosted at Bauhaus Brew Labs, the 2021 event will feature dozens of vintage, artisan and motorcycle accessories vendors, live music, food trucks and more. Saturday 2–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, www.mplsvintagemarket.com
The House of Zahara Launch Party
Join Bebe Zahara Benet and The House of Zahara (HOZ) as the celebrate the launch of their new artist collective. This event will feature a dance party, a cash bar, Hollywood fashion and live music with a special guest performance by award-winning drag artist, event planner, TV personality & musician, Bebe Zahara Benet. It promises to be a night of Hollywood glamour, style and luxury. Saturday 8pm–1am @ Canopy by Hilton, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $30–$50 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Rivertown Fall Art Festival
Head out to downtown Stillwater for this annual juried fall art festival. You’ll find more than 120 artists and makers, including local knitwear fave Nicki Chicki, eco-friendly lifestyle apparel brand FOAT Design, Hossle Woodworks and Julie Meyer Leather Goods, plus a beer tent, live music and food vendors. Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Lowell Park Riverfront, 201 Water St N, Stillwater, greaterstillwaterchamber.com
Antique Spectacular: The Fall Show
Shop antiques furniture and collectible items from more than 100 dealers during Minnesota’s Antique Spectacular’s fall antique show. Items for sale include antique furniture, collectibles, pottery, rugs, glassware, clocks, toys, advertising, jewelry and more. Saturday 8am–5pm & Sunday 10am–3pm @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul. Tickets $7 ($6 with coupon) or $20 (early-bird) @ mnantiqueshows.com
Back Alley Crystal Sale + Makers Pop-up feat. Nina Dani
Save up to 50% off crystals and sacred tools from local maker, We the Starborne, during this back-alley pop-up sale. The event will feature close-out deals on crystals and sacred tools, plus a special art and clothing pop-up from local artist and maker, Nina Dani, who specializes in original paintings, reworked vintage denim, and screen-printed crop tops, and a mini makers’ market from additional makers. To access the sale, enter through the shop. Saturday & Sunday noon–4pm @ We the Starborne Shop, 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, wethestarborne.com
Jackelope: An Indie Artisan Fair
National indie craft fair organizer, Jackalope, is making its Minneapolis debut this weekend with 75 local, hand-selected artisans and makers ( (including J.Lux Jewelry and A MANO ceramics) selling original clothing and jewelry designs, paper goods, ceramics, home decor and housewares, art, photography, food and more at an outdoor marketplace. (My hot take: Go to support the makers, but reconsider spending your dollars on beer from this union-busting brewery.) Free. Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Surly Brewing Co Festival Field, 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, jackalopeartfair.com/visitmpls
SUNDAY:
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
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. Note: Masks are required to shop. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING:
Ribnick Furs Closing Sale
The Twin Cities' last remaining furrier is closing its doors after 76 years of business. Owner Bill Ribnick, whose grandfather Isaac Ribnick started the business in 1945, decided to retire and sell the North Loop building in which the business has been located. The closing sale is now 40–80% off storewide, including fur, shearling, leather, cashmere, down and accessories, and is expected to run through the end of the year. Now @ Ribnick Luxury Outerwear, 224 N 1st St, Minneapolis, ribnickouterwear.com
UPCOMING TICKETED EVENTS:
Free registration is now open for Camp 3: MartinPatrick3 Women's Fashion Show & After Party next Thursday, 10/7. Due to limited capacity in the ballroom, tickets to the fashion show are on a first-come, first-serve basis for the first 100 people to RSVP. The After Party at MP3 is open to everyone. Register @ www.eventbrite.com
Tickets are now available for the annual Fresh Traditions Fashion Show next Saturday, 10/9. 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 via instagram.com/freshtraditionsfashion
NOW OPEN:
Vuefinder Optical
Uptown Minneapolis has welcomed a new locally owned eyewear shop this week, and it’s going to become your new go-to for unique, cool frames. Vuefinder Optical is owned and operated by Nadine Gross, an ABO-certified optician with more than 20 years of experience (you may recognize her from her days at Visionary Optical and eyebobs eyewear) styling clients with the eyewear they love. The eyewear pro is beloved by her clients for suggesting the perfect frame for your face and your style, and getting you the right lenses. The store carry new lenses from brands including Killsgaard, Raen, Woow, Fatal Eyewear, Dolabany, The Abord Eyewear Co, and Wolf Eyewear, plus she’s also repurposing gently worn designer and vintage frames via consignment. Appointments are encouraged Monday through Friday; Saturdays are open for walk-ins only, with limited capacity for COVID-19 safety precautions. Now open @ 2909 Bryant Ave S #205, Minneapolis, vuefinderoptical.com
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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