This week in local style highlights, Fashion Week MN’s fall season kicks off on Sunday, plus the Minneapolis Vintage Market and a rundown of the weekend’s top makers markets.
Find apparel by local designer Yessenya at this Sunday’s Art Party / Sunday Market hosted by Fractal Cactus.
DAILY THROUGH SUNDAY:
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 ends Sunday @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, thegoldenpearlvintage.com
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, nicolletmakersmarket.com
WEDNESDAY:
A MANO Online Shop Update
Local ceramicist Louisa Podlich of A MANO is launching a new collection of goods on her website. It will be filled with colorful planters, earrings, ornaments and all-new designs, including some early holiday items. Look for a big holiday release in early October. Wednesday at 7pm @ weshopamano.com
THURSDAY:
7th Place Makers Market
Join Minneapolis Craft Market for this weekly series of markets every Thursday in September. 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
FGI of Mpls/St. Paul Social Mixer
Ring in September with the local fashion community at this social mixer hosted by Fashion Group International’s Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter. Mingle with FGI members and guests, plus shop local fashion designer pop-ups from Karen Morris Millinery and more, take in remarks from special guest speaker Natalie Morrow of Black Fashion Week MN, enjoy sips and bites, pose for a live fashion illustration to take home, and get your portrait snapped by pro photographer Paul Bearmon. Masks are encouraged when indoors. Wednesday at 6pm @ the Club Room at Expo Luxury Apartments, 200 University Ave SE, Minneapolis. Tickets: $20 members, $35 non-members @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY:
Minneapolis Cider Company Expansion Party - Makers Market
Over the summer, the Minneapolis Cider Company has doubled the size of its Northeast Minneapolis cidery taproom, outdoor grounds and event center. They’re celebrating with a full day of festivities that includes a makers market from 4 to 7pm with a dozen vendors including Bekah Worley Co., Burn Boss candles, Holy Smokes Ceramics, Wacks Co, Everyday Ejiji vintage and more. Other highlights include free pickleball, a crêpe demo and samples, s’mores, and a cocktail party with live music later that night. No tickets/reservations are required. The cidery opens at 3pm. Friday 4–7pm @ Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/minneapoliscider
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 ArtAndes (Peruvian rugs and textiles), Christy Wetzig (ceramics), Indigo & Snow (hand-dyed clothing and home goods), Maat Mons (bags and soft goods), and Slow Burn (beeswax candles). 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
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 11am–5pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St, Minneapolis, blackbusinessisbeautiful.org
Punk Rock Flea Market
The Punk Rock Flea Market is back! Head to the parking lot behind Extreme Noise Records for this afternoon of shopping secondhand records, books, clothes and handmade goods from local makers, including leatherworker Sarah M. Holm. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Extreme Noise Records, 407 W Lake St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
12th Annual Silverwood Park Field Trip
Spend a day taking in art-making, live music, food trucks, poetry readings, a literary audio tour of the woodland park, new sculpture unveilings and shopping from local makers in Silverwood Park during this day-long, family-friendly event. Shop for handmade jewelry, ceramics, letterpress stationery, soap, wood goods, candles, and accessories in a pop-up market curated by Minneapolis Craft Market. Saturday noon–4pm @ Silverwood Park, 2500 Co. Rd. E W., St. Anthony, mplscraftmarket.com
Everthine Jewelry Sample Sale
The local maker's annual Sample Sale is back. Swing by this outdoor sale for slightly dinged jewels, designs that are being retired, samples that just never made it off my bench, jewelry making tools, and so much more at wildly discounted prices. Cash is preferred, but not a requirement. Plus, 10% of sales will be donated to Women for Women International, a nonprofit humanitarian organization supporting women survivors of war and conflict. Saturday 11am–2pm @ Casket Arts Building, parking lot at 17th Ave NE & Madison St NE, Minnepaolis, instagram.com/everthine_jewelry
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Up Six Vintage 20th Anniversary Sale
St. Paul vintage clothing shop, Up Six Vintage, is ringing in its 20th anniversary with a big sale. Save 30% on everything in store, plus head outdoors for a $5 tent sale, plus specials, door prizes, giveaways, refreshments, and maybe even some housewares for sale. Plus, spend over $100 and get a $10 gift certificate, spend over $200 and get a $20 gift certificate, and spend over $300 and get a $30 gift certificate. Note, there will be no fitting rooms for the outdoor market, so dress accordingly. Saturday noon–6pm & Sunday noon–4pm @ 189 Snelling Ave, St Paul, facebook.com
2021 Edina Fall into the Arts Festival
The 17th Annual Edina Fall into the Arts Festival returns to Centennial Lakes Park with 135 total vendor booths (artists, food vendors and sponsors) to exhibit and sell their work. The festival will present an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as returning favorites representing diverse media such as photography, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fiber arts, wood, and painting. Highlights include Larissa Loden jewelry, Amy Sabatier Designs, Vikse Designs, AnnMade Jewelry, Strey Designs handbags, Julie Meyer Leather Goods, Nicki Chicki knitwear, and Hossle Woodworks. Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–6pm @ Centennial Lake Parks, Hughes Pavilion at 7499 France Ave S, Edina, www.edinafallintothearts.com
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Head to the parking lot of Pryes Brewing’s riverside taproom just north of downtown Minneapolis for the final outdoor Minneapolis Vintage Market of the season. Find 40 of the best vintage clothing and housewares vendors in the Twin Cities—including my new brand, Rosella Vintage! Plus, enjoy cold craft beers, wood-fired pizzas and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes. Reserved shopping passes are required for all attendees; register for your free shopping pass or limited early-bird tickets ($10) to get first dibs from 11am–noon. Sunday 11am–5pm (free after noon) @ Pryes Brewing, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Art Party / Sunday Market
Join Romi Apothecary, Fractal Cactus and Wacks Co for a curated, outdoor summer evening of goods from over 30 makers specializing in original clothing, vintage, jewelry, art, tin-type photography, tarot readings, cacti, food and more. Makers include Crybaby Clay, Bekah Worley Co, Curiosity Studio, Third Daughter Restless Daughter, Yessenya, Everyday Ejiji vintage, and Indigo & Snow. A portion of vendor proceeds supports Bridge for Youth, a much-needed resource for homeless youth. Masks are encouraged. Sunday 3–7pm @ Fractal Cactus, 3750 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/romi_apothecary
The Ghoul Market
The Haunted Basement and the Catacomb Collective present their first art and makers market of the season. It features creepy goods from 26 local makers and artists, including Datura Leather, Leesha's Lacquer, Junkpunk, and more, plus ghoulish games, photo ops, demos and tutorials to help get you in the mood for fall and the haunting season. Masks are requested for entry. Sunday 1pm–5pm @ Lake Monster Brewing, 550 Vandalia St, St Paul, instagram.com/thehauntedbasement
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
St Paul Brewing Second Sundays Makers Market
Shop handmade and vintage goods from a rotating group of local artists, makers and vintage sellers (including Primary Colors Vintage) at this dog-friendly, outdoor market hosted by St. Paul Brewing every second Sunday of the month. Sunday 11am–4pm @ St. Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, www.instagram.com/stpbrewing
FashionABLE 2.0
Fashion Week MN’s Fall 2021 season kicks off with the return of the FashionABLE fashion show. Produced by Jo Buckwell, the event showcases models with disabilities, wearing pieces by local designer Through Jimmy’s Eyes. It benefits Best Buddies MN, a non-profit supporting the disability community and celebrates people of all abilities. Sunday at 2pm @ Rosedale Center, 1595 Minnesota 36, Roseville. Tickets $20–$25 at fashionweekmn.com
Dr. Zwack Global Launch Party with Little Man
Join Dr. Zwack and Little Man in a night of fashion, music, and celebration for Fall Fashion Week MN at the new North Loop Studio. This special event announces Dr. Zwack’s clothing brand, set to launch globally on the IDFW (International Digital Fashion Week) Digital Showroom, as well as The Gold Lion Collection video release featuring the Little Man song “In Between the Lions.” The global brand launch and video release marks the culmination of a three-year cycle of high voltage energies of creation with the epic collection video merging the designer and musician together in a short film. Directed by Otto Harder, filmed by Patrick Pierson, and edited by Philip Harder, this video premiers the Gold Lion collection shot along the Mississippi River. Sunday 6pm VIP, 6:30pm GA, 7pm event @ North Loop Studio, 1018 N 5th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $23–$50 @ fashionweekmn.com
MONDAY–NEXT FRIDAY:
Latino Business Week Pop-up
The Twin Cities is thriving with established and up-and-coming Latino-owned businesses. From sustainable hand-poured candles to designer sneakers to delicious food, pop-up marketplace, Chameleon Shoppes, presents a pop-up shop just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. For one week only, head to their Gaviidae Common Skyway space in downtown Minneapolis for a lively shopping experience. A full list of vendors will be posted soon. Monday–next Friday 11am–7pm daily @ Chameleon Shoppes, Gaviidae Common Skyway Level, 651 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, facebook.com
MONDAY:
Discover Your Inner Chic, Hip, and Well You After 50
Rumblings Media presents Discover your Inner Chic, Hip and Well You After 50 as part of Fashion Week MN’s fall season. This paneled event will focus on how style after 50 is evolving and how fashion can embody your inner chic, hip, stylish, and healthy self. Models will show styles representing different looks and approaches to create an immersive experience to help women define their own personal style. There will also be a pop-up market with midlife female vendors focused on midlife women’s health and what it means to live inside out with nutrition and food, physical activity, health and wellbeing, makeup, career, and others. Monday 6–8pm @ Hewing Hotel, 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $35 @ fashionweekmn.com
UPCOMING:
Learn about next week’s Fashion Week MN events (running September 12–18) and get ticket at fashionweekmn.com
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.
Tickets for Hope Chest for Breast Cancer’s Runway for Hope Fall Fashion Show benefit on September 16 are now available. Produced/styled/co-hosted by Grant Whittaker, and co-hosted by Madeline Nachbar of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, the event features fall fashions from Galleria, presented in partnership with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Get tickets at runwayforhope.givesmart.com.
Tickets are now on sale for the just-announced Twin Cities Vintage Fest on October 2. Get them know at tcvintagefest.com/upcoming-events.
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, www.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, www.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 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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