This week’s style and shopping highlights include this month’s edition of the Minneapolis Vintage Market, the semi-annual MAN DOWN fashion show, the Textile Center’s garage sale and more.
A look from last fall’s MAN DOWN fashion show
FRIDAY, 4/11:
MAN DOWN: Heroes & Villains Fashion Show: Produced by Gayle Smaller, Jr, this fashion show concept celebrates menswear in the Twin Cities as a vehicle to bring awareness to male mental health. This spring’s show will highlight menswear collections from local designers using male and masc-presenting models. Before and after the show, you can also support local businesses by shopping the pop-up shop and learn more about mental health at the resource fair. Friday 6–10pm, 7:15pm show @ The Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St. Minneapolis. Tickets $35+ @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 4/11–SUNDAY, 4/13:
Collected Gallery Opening Weekend: The Twin Cities’ newest art space, Collected Gallery, hosts its opening weekend offering a diverse selection of local and national artists, including Gina Gaetz, Brian Wagner and Amanda Blake. The gallery aims to make fine art and artisan goods accessible to a wide audience, featuring original artwork, prints, ceramics, jewelry and home goods at various price points. The opening will include giveaways, music, and light bites. Friday–Sunday noon–6pm daily @ 168 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, www.collectedgallery.com
Textile Center’s Textile Garage Sale: The Textile Center’s garage sale is back for its fall edition. Rooms throughout the entire center will be stocked with secondhand fabric, yarn, notions, tools, looms, books, needlework and embroidery supplies and more. Sunday is a 50% off day. Proceeds benefit the Textile Center. Friday & Saturday SOLD OUT, Sunday 10am–1pm (free entry) @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis @ textilecentermn.org
SATURDAY, 4/12:
Westonka Outdoor Vintage Market: Westonka vintage store Modern Again hosts its first Westonka Outdoor Vintage Market of the season this Saturday. Expect multiple vendors in the parking lot with fun vintage finds, including antique and vintage furniture, home decor, primitives, clothing, accessories, toys and more. The Modern Again shop will also be open, which offers unique curated vintage home furnishings. Saturday 9am–2pm @ 2361 Wilshire Blvd, Mound, @modernagainmn
Spring Sip N Shop: Head to Brianno's Chart House for a sip-and-shop event featuring a 22 local vendors offering jewelry, clothing, chocolates, spa services, candles and more. Enjoy drinks with friends while exploring unique products from Burnt at Both Ends Candle Co, SHExclusive Jewelry by Susan O. Horowitz and more. Saturday 10am–3pm @ Brianno’s Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, briannoscharthouse.com
Reuse MN Clothing Swap: Reuse MN and Eastside Co-op are hosting a sustainable clothing swap Saturday, where participants can bring unwanted clothing and exchange them for items brought by others. The event welcomes all ages, sizes and genders, with no requirement to donate in order to participate. Then on Sunday, a "free store" will be held for the remaining items—no more donations will be accepted. Visit the link for guidelines. Saturday 11am–4pm & Sunday beginning at 11am @ Eastside Co-Op, 2551 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, reusemn.org
Disco Death Records Record Store Day & Vintage Market: Uptown record and coffee shop Disco Death is celebrating Record Store Day with a vintage market with 18 vendors selling in their parking lot all day, including Siempre Viva Vintage, Red Eye Vintage and River Road Rags. For Record Store Day, they’re eschewing the official RSD releases in favor of new record drops including rare vinyl, mystery bags, different discounts on select used records and hidden Easter eggs in the racks. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Disco Death Records, 26th St & Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, @discodeathrecords
Runway for Hope: The annual show benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation returns to The Westin Edina Galleria for an evening of fashion, fundraising and community. Guests will enjoy a reception, silent and live auctions and a high-energy runway show curated by Grant Whittaker featuring trend-forward fashion and inspiring breast cancer patients sharing their journeys. Saturday 11:30am–2:30pm @ The Westin, 3201 Galleria, Edina, Tickets $125+ @ hopechest.com
Karen Morris Millinery Derby Trunk Show: Get your look ready for the Kentucky Derby at this trunk show featuring the spring hat collection of local maker, Karen Morris, at this trunk show hosted by local shop The Fitting Room. Shoppers can place orders, meet the designer, and request custom options during the event, and find looks from local designers to style their Derby look. Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @thefittingroommpls
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops up this Saturday at BŪCH Fermentary & Taproom with a mix of unique goods from a group of seven local makers and artists. Find items like art and prints, jewelry, fiber arts, and more, and enjoy hand-crafted kombucha and kombucha seltzer while you shop. Saturday 1–5pm @ BŪCH Fermentary & Taproom, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Official Wearhouse Opening Party: Local vintage clothing shops Clothing4NakedPeople, Tear Drop Vintage and MilkyBoy$ are joining forces for a new collective storefront, the Wearhouse. Come shop anytime beginning at noon, and stay for the celebration from 5–9pm. Saturday noon–9pm @ 626 Armstrong Ave W, St Paul (park on Drake St, enter through garage door on Watson), @clothing4nakedpeople
SATURDAY, 4/12 & SUNDAY, 4/13:
Fat Flea: Spring Hotties Edition: The spring edition of the self-proclaimed body-positive, fat-centric, two-day market features over 60 vendors each day selling plus-size handmade and vintage apparel as well as jewelry, artwork, housewares and more celebrating fat bodies or created by plus-size makers, plus tattoos, tooth gems and treats. Vendors include Rah Rah Robo, Cake Plus Size Resale, Minneaplus, Moon Gold Goods, Feverish Garments, MX Apparel, and Chicago’s Curvy Crush Vintage and Thick Chick Vintage. Face masks required. Saturday & Sunday 11am–4pm @ The Annex, 2626 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, @fat.flea.mn
SUNDAY, 4/13:
NE Farmers Winter Market: The NE Farmers Market is hosting its final indoor market of the season. Head to Quincy Hall for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce and handmade goods from local makers and farmers. Sunday 10am–2pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
The Toolbox Collective April Showers Makers Market: Longfellow artist studio The Toolbox Collective hosts its April makers market with a lineup of 10+ local makers spanning jewelry, hand-dyed textiles, ceramics, artwork and more indoors—with the market spreading outdoors with more vendors to be added if the rain holds off. Sunday 10am–2pm @ The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, @thetoolboxcollective
Minneapolis Vintage Market: Minneapolis Vintage Market hosts its final indoor market of the season this Sunday at the spacious, industrial Machine Shop. Find 50+ of Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot. Plus, coffee, a cash bar, on-site food truck and live DJ. Sunday noon–4pm, free (early-bird from 11am–noon, $10) @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets @ mplsvintagemarket.com
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
Rise & Bloom Fashion Show: Get ready for a night of fashion, art, and inspiration. Presented by LPF Production, thes how features collections by local designers Mimi Vo Nguyen, Pieces of Kandakes, Tie'n, Lesley Helen and Trisha Trinh. Friday, 4/18, 4pm (5pm show) @ 1128 Harmon Pl, MInneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ kultureklub.org
The Streets Are Watching Fashion Show: Black Fashion Week MN kicks off its spring season with a streetwear fashion show featuring cutting-edge designs from local Black and Brown designers. Take in a runway show featuring collections by No Excuses Brand, DieTy, Dios Giovanni and Low End, and celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of these up-and-coming designers. Saturday, 4/26, 11:30am @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ eventbrite.com
5th Annual Native Nations Fashion Night Fashion Show & Marketplace: The annual Native Nations Fashion Night is back with a showcase of the beauty and creativity of Native American fashion. Leech Lake–based Anishinaabe designer Delina White (also the show's producer) will be joined by Native designers hailing from Leech Lake, Ontario, North Dakota and New Mexico. Saturday, 4/26, 6pm doors, 7pm show @ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Tickets $55+ nativenationsfashion.com
Joynoelle: Wanderlust: The veteran local fashion designer is back with a can’t-miss runway show featuring an all-new collection. Designer Joy Teiken will be joined by hat maker Karen Morris Millinery, womenswear designer Ramadan Designs and menswear designer Russell Bourrienne at the historic Minneapolis Club for the show. Thursday, 5/1, 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com
Winner’s Circle: The Kentucky Derby Party: Hats aren't the year-round staple they once were, but Saturday's local Kentucky Derby parties is the perfect opportunity to don a stylish chapeau. The most fashion-forward is sure to be this party thrown by local milliner Karen Morris at the Four Seasons in downtown Minneapolis. It features a fashion show with creative direction by Grant Whittaker, a best hats and best outfit competition, a silent auction, local maker pop-ups, derby viewing and mint juleps, with 25% of ticket sales benefiting This Old Horse. Saturday, 5/3, 3–6pm (4pm show) @ Four Seasons Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $105 @ kmhats.com
EVOLVE: A Midsummer Night's Dream Spring Fashion Show + Pop-Up: The EVOLVE fashion show is back with a curated lineup of local fashion designers presenting their spring collections. Produced by local boutique The Fitting Room, the show features 15 designs (many of which are carried at the shop) including Danielle Everine, WAY the Label, Ivan Idland, Moongold Goods and more. All runway collections and more will be immediately available for purchase after the show. Saturday 5/3, 6:30–10pm @ 3924 W 50th St, Minneapolis, Tickets $75+ eventbrite.com
Minnesota Arts and Designers Exhibition: As part of its spring event series, Black Fashion Week MN presents the Minnesota Arts and Designers Exhibition at Mia, formerly known as the Minnesota Met Gala. It will feature the designs Black and brown designers including OYÈ (formerly Jummy’s Corner), Delina White, Sonelle Couture, Kiara Gomes of Seams Like Kiara and Jessica Kup of House Khupe. Saturday, 5/3, 7–11:30pm @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $67+ @ eventbrite.com
The Oval Room: A Retrospective of Minneapolis Designer Fashion: Fashion show creative duo Sip N Bloom and Amy Seeman are back with another visionary fashion concept: The Oval Room: A Retrospective of Minneapolis Designer Fashion. The event promises to celebrate the iconic legacy of the Oval Room at Dayton’s, a landmark space that once defined luxury fashion in the city. Reimagined through a cinematic lens, it offers a fresh perspective on Minneapolis’ most visionary designers and style icons. Thursday, 5/22, 5:30pm @ Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $75+ @ sip-n-bloom.com/runway