Twin Cities Style & Shopping: September 28–October 4

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: September 21–27

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: September 14–20

This week in local style highlights, Fashion Week MN arrives with its fall season, Black Fashion Week MN kicks off, and so much more.

From the lookbook of Fashion Week MN Fall 2021’s Golden Runway Fashion Show. GRACE THERIOT/THERIOT PHOTO

NEW THIS WEEK:

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. Gross says the upheavals of the pandemic gave her the push to do what her loyal clients have been suggesting to her for years: open her own store. 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 lenses from brands including Killsgaard, Raen, Woow, Fatal Eyewear, Dolabany, The Abord Eyewear Co, and Wolf Eyewear. 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

DAILY THROUGH 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

TUESDAY: 

FWMN Delina White presents Native Visions (SOLD OUT)
Delina White, an Ojibwe fashion designer from Leech Lake, makes her Fashion Week MN debut with this fashion showcase. It will feature designs from her IamAnishinaabe line as well as from designers Osamuskwasis Roan and Darlene Beetso of Beads Sews Creations, representing the fashion and art of the indigenous tribes of Minnesota, New Mexico and Canada. Tuesday 6pm VIP entry, cocktail hour & pop-up; 7pm GA, 7:30pm show @ The Lynhall, 2640 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com

WEDNESDAY: 

FWMN: IamMoody x MartinPatrick3 All Black Attire Party
Richard Moody of IAmMoody has been producing fashion shows in the Twin Cities for 30 years, always with an emphasis on luxury fashions and dynamic runway presentations. He’s back at Fashion Week MN with his 4th annual All Black Attire party at MartinPatrick3. The runway show will highlight fall collections from the iconic North Loop luxury retailer. Attendees are asked to play up the theme by coming dressed in your favorite black attire. The free, unticketed show will take place in the alley alongside the store and will be a first-come, first-served event, so make sure you get there early. Wednesday 6:30pm doors @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N #106, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com 

FWMN: Energy Gear presents The [RED]EMPTION
Minneapolis-based streetwear brand, Energy Gear, makes their Fashion Week MN debut at this self-produced runway show. It will feature designs from the brand’s new fall collection, which is inspired by “the meaning of the color RED and how it associates with the lower states of our mind and body, doing away with all negativity and allowing the light to forever illuminate.” Wednesday 7:30pm doors, 8pm show @ Mall of America, The Overlook on the 6th Floor, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington. Tickets $10–$250 @ fashionweekmn.com 

THURSDAY: 

Fall Clothing Trunk Show Event at Gallery 360
New fall clothing collections are arriving at local gallery, Gallery 360. They're celebrating with a trunk show event featuring designers Anna Chambers-Goldberg of ACG, Tila & the Textiles, Lauren Oland and Barbara Zaharris. Meet the artists behind the designs and outfit yourself in one-of-a-kind apparel for fall, including versatile knits and wool staples. Thursday 5–8pm @ Gallery 360, 3011 W 50th St, Minneapolis, gallery360mpls.com

Runway for Hope Fall Fashion Show 
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer of Minnesota, Galleria and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine have once again teamed up for their Runway for Hope Fall Fashion Show. Produced, styled and co-hosted by Grant Whittaker, and co-hosted by Mpls.St.Paul’s Madeline Nachbar, the event features a runway show with fall looks from Galleria. Best of all, proceeds benefit Hope Chest’s mission to provide the quickest access for urgent daily needs of breast cancer patients, including housing, transportation, utilities, meals and childcare. Thursday 4:30pm doors, 5:15pm show; event ends at 7pm @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina. Tickets $75–$125 @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com

FWMN: Golden Magazine presents Golden Runway (SOLD OUT)
Making their Fashion Week MN debut, Golden Magazine’s runway show will feature four self-made, women-led labels, that promote the power of getting dressed. By celebrating fashion as a calling, this show elevates everyday wear, giving a visual lesson on how the best fashion is what makes you feel comfortable and confident. Bring on self-love, good vibes, and great style at Golden Runway. Featured designers include WAY the Label, Denim Revival Co., Primrose, and ElaMariie Jewelry. Thursday 7–8pm @ Aria, 105 N 1st St, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$300 @ fashionweekmn.com 

BFWMN presents Crazy Sexy Cool Curvy Fashion Show
Black Fashion Week MN kicks off with a fashion show that’s all about celebrating curves. Featured fashions will come from Black-owned, local retailers, Just Beautiful, BAEB, Fabulous Diva Boutique, and Glam Curves Boutique. Tunes will be provided by DJ Lazy T. Thursday 8–11pm @ W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $15–$50 @ eventbrite.com 

FWMN: The Freakshow (SOLD OUT)
As part of Fashion Week MN, accessories designer Marly Ramstad and Farah Husain of Lovely Apothecary present an inclusive and diverse vintage circus, classy carney parade and freaky party that celebrates vintage, handmaid, unique designs. The Freakshow will feature looks styled by Husain from vintage sellers including Audrey Rose Vintage, May Baby Vintage, The Flea Sisters and Siempre Viva Vintage, plus accessories from Play Dead by Marly, and couture designs by Carrie Ann and Anishinaabe designer Chemistry Fashions that walk the line between surreal and sophisticated, elegant and eerie, and classic and camp. The show is followed by a variety show which will include circus acts, fortune-telling, burlesque and drag performances, and live music from SYM1. All profits from the show will be donated to the Minnesota Guardian ad Litem program which advocates for abused and neglected children. Thursday 7:30pm doors, 8pm show @ The Lovely Apothecary, 3000 E 50th St, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com 

FRIDAY: 

MN4MN Blank Canvas & Al's Tailoring present Upcycle Pop-up
MN4MN’s Blank Canvas event is back with a new, sustainable fashion collaboration with local maker Al’s Tailoring just in time for cooler fall weather. The one-of-a-kind curated collection includes jackets, blankets, bags, and sweatshirts upcycled from wool remnants. The collection debuts at this one-night-only event hosted by Legacy, a boutique with a curated approach to the traditional thrift environment with a collection of vintage and contemporary pieces with a focus from the ‘80s and ‘90s including denim, dresses, tees, leather, and tailored classics. Friday 5–8pm @ Legacy, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Free, register @ eventbrite.com 

FWMN: Arianne Zager presents Northwoods Greene (SOLD OUT)
Building on the success of last spring’s Northwoods Couture fashion show, local producer and fashion designer Arianne Zager returns to Fashion Week MN with an all-new runway show. It will feature one-of-a-kind couture pieces from her label, Zagaza Productions, plus local designers and brands Gilded Roots, AERT, Qe’Bella Couture, Nikita Curtis, c’Rina, and Nashipai Jewelry. Taking inspiration from the Northwoods of Minnesota, looks will include unusual weavings of mixed textiles and textures. Friday 7pm doors, 8pm show @ W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $30–$50 @ fashionweekmn.com 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 

Restore Society presents 2-Day Club House Market
In celebration of Oktoberfest, Forgotten Star Brewing is hosting a two-day event featuring 30+ vintage vendors and makers each day in a market presented by local sustainable fashion brand, Restore Society, plus, live music, ax throwing, craft beer, food and more. Find a full list of vendors at the link. Friday 3–11pm, Saturday noon–11p @ Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, instagram.com/restoresocietyclub  

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), Barn Swallow Garden (knit accessories), Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Indigo & Snow (hand-dyed clothing and home goods), Larissa Loden (jewelry), and Matthew Krousey Ceramics. 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

Excelsior Flea Market 
Back for its 20th year, the Excelsior Flea Market is a great excuse to take a day trip out to the charming Lake Minnetonka–bordering town’s historic downtown. Back this year for Apple Day, look for everything from handcrafted soaps, and jewelry to 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. Saturday 9am–3pm @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket

Backyard Makers Sale
Find vintage goods and clothing, art, candles, textiles and more from five local brands—Al's Tailoring, Burn Boss Candles, Lofty Vanilla, Second Life Thrift and Standout Goods—at this backyard sale, including some special deals. Saturday 11am–4pm @ 2943 Ulysses St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/burnbosscandles

FWMN: Live Model Sketch Session + Panel Discussion on Fashion Sustainability 
Join other fashion fans at North Minneapolis art shop, WALRUS, for an interactive morning learning about fashion illustration, sketching, and a panel discussion on fashion sustainability. Listen as a fashion illustrator, Jennifer Adam, gives an inside look at fashion illustration, followed by a Live Model Sketch Session where artists are invited to live-sketch one look from featured designer, Jocelyn Yang of Jocii Designs. The event ends with a panel discussion where speakers will share what they and the fashion industry are doing to adapt to emerging markets and how they are working to become more sustainable. Saturday 11am–2pm @ WALRUS, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Free, suggested donation of $20 (benefiting Southside Food Share) via fashionweekmn.com

Rose + Bull presents Welcome to Wonderland: A Vintage Fashion Show (SOLD OUT) 
Step into a magical land where fashion and magic meet. Producer duo Rose + Bull are back at Fashion Week MN and have dreamed up an event where guests can eat with their eyes as they walk through vignettes at Style Society’s Club House followed by a runway show and pop-up shop. The show features vintage fashions from The Red Eye, Glam Diggers Vintage, and Black Nvni (with jewelry from Project Von Anna), plus a new line of couture hats by local designer Celina Kane. This event is sold out, but the show is free to stream; get info at the link. Saturday 1–4pm @ Style Society Event Rentals, 3147 California St NE #106, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com

Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a new monthly market hosted by Spirit Room and Lady Outlaw Vintage in the old Broadway Community Gardens in Superior, Wisconsin. Find a rotating roster of regional vintage vendors each month, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails, and live music throughout the day. Find the full vendor lineup on Lady Outlaw’s Instagram page. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Hammond & Broadway St, Superior, WI, instagram.com/ladyoutlawvintage

A Night Market
This art fair focuses on the food, artisans, and makers of our diverse community from the Twin Cities. Makers will be exhibiting many styles, cultures, colorful unique artwork, and original designed products, with BIPOC makers making up more than 70% of the featured. vendors. The lineup includes needlepoint artist 3rd Daughter Restless Daughter (needlepoint art), Made by Miku (art), Spinning Wylde (artisan cotton candy), Harlow James (vintage clothing), Perennial (yarn earrings), Gigi's Flair Emporium (pins, patches, sticker and more), Estudio Mani (ceramic pottery and earrings), and Npauj (clay jewelry, accessories and clothing). A portion of proceeds from beer and maker sales will be donated to Springboard for the Arts. Saturday 5–9pm @ Arbeiter Brewing Co, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/3drdcrafts 

FWMN: The Fitting Room presents EVOLVE (SOLD OUT)
EVOLVE is back to close out Fashion Week MN with a fall runway and pop-up event featuring all local fashion and accessories designers. This season’s event will be set at the historic Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, which is sure to add a sense of grandeur to the evening. Featured clothing designers Include 1004 Designs, Alma Mia, Foat Design, Scott J Lehmann, Joeleen Torvick, Ramadhan Designs, Van Quigg, Bedroom Floor.Longerae, Tonya M Yarwood Designs, and Anyse Fashion. Looks will be accompanied by jewelry and accessories from Karen Morris Millinery, Strey Designs Handbags, Vikse Jewelry and more. Before and after the show, shop pieces from all the featured designers in a pop-up shop. Saturday 6:30 VIP, 7:30pm GA, show 8:15pm @ Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis, 400 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

True North Market & Fashion Show
True North Collaborative is a new, experiential pop-up concept that disrupts retail standards with social and environmental impact in mind. This weekend as part of Uptown Open Events, the collaborative studio and cafe space is partnering with Twin Cities Startup Week, Uptown Association, and Aeterna Media for a fashion show and market. True North brings diverse small businesses and consumers together to grow and strengthen the local economy, while re-imagining the role brick-and mortar shops can play in community building. The two-day market event will culminate with a fashion show on Sunday produced by local producer and stylist Sophia Stewart. Saturday noon–6pm (market), Sunday 10am–4pm (market) and fashion show (2pm) @ 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, truenorthcollaborative.com

Excelsior Art on the Lake & Apple Day
Two favorite Excelsior events come together for a weekend of fun and celebration. Excelsior Art on the Lake celebrates its 40th year with over 140 artists displaying original works amidst live music and a variety of food offerings. Excelsior Apple Days is a beloved lakeside festival celebrating community, art, locally produced food, and a good old-fashioned street dance. Since 1935, beloved fans of Apple Day have been enjoying a day full of events, including craft booths, the Happy Apple Kids Corner, food vendors, history tour, Apple Pie contests, live entertainment from local groups to well-known bands on the big stage, and the popular beer and wine garden located in the middle of it all. Free. Saturday 8am–10pm, Sunday 10am–4pm @ Excelsior, excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com

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

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

Siempre Viva Vintage Sidewalk Sale
Grab a friend and head to the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis for a sidewalk sale from local vintage seller, Siempre Viva Vintage. The Latina-owned brand was founded by mother-daughter team, Margaret Menchaca and Sierra Starr Menchaca, and sells a curated selection of romantic, high-quality items primarily from the ‘80s, ‘90s and today. Sunday 11am–6pm, check back to the brand’s Instagram later this week or DM for location, instagram.com/siempre.viva.vintage

oculesics + Healthy Kids Club Pop-up
B. Resale hosts an afternoon pop-up featuring goods from two emerging brands. Minneapolis-based Oculesics is a new Black-owned brand of hand-poured candles and home decor. Based in Bellingham, Washington, Healthy Kids Club sells branded apparel (including some unreleased products), home goods and radical lit zines. Sunday noon–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/bresalempls 

Full Moon Shine: Harvest Moon Makers Market
Join 612 Yoga and Twin Spirits Distillery for a full moon celebration. The event includes handmade goods by local makers, including jewelry from Pompa Goods and more, CBD products, glassworks, plant-based treats and more. Plus, enjoy yoga classes, cocktails and a sound bath. All tickets includes a cocktail voucher. Sunday 2–8pm @ Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $10–$30 @ 612yoga.com

Uproar Variety Show 4-Year Anniversary Makers Market
The punk-rock variety show that has been popping up in the lot of the former Robert’s Shoes site (aka the Robert’s Annex) is having its final event, complete with a makers market. The queer- and BIPOC-centric lineup of local makers include Fabrik Marge, Lucia Vasquez (aka @luciamakesart), Chingona Goods, Niara’s Handcrafts and more. Plus: drag performances, DJs and food. Masks required. Sunday 7:30pm–? @ Robert’s Lot at E. Lake St. & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/xochi.de.la.luna 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Save the date for Thursday, September 23, for an outdoor fall fashion show presented by Linden Hills sustainable fashion shop, 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 jewelry and accessories from my very own brand, Rosella Vintage. You can also shop pop-ups following the show from all the featured brands, 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 for free @ eventbrite.com

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: September 7–13

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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Twin Cities Style & Shopping: July 31–September 6

This week in local style and shopping’s highlights include Tandem Vintage’s grand opening, big sales from Glam Diggers Vintage and The Golden Pearl Vintage, and Labor Day weekend flea markets.

Amanda Baumann at her new Tandem Vintage storefront, opening this weekend.

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, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com

WEDNESDAY:

Glam Diggers Vintage Driveway Sale
Glam Diggers Vintage is overstocked and needs to thin its stock before moving into their new studio, so the local vintage seller is hosting a day of “astonishing” deals in her driveway. Most items will be under $20, with some pieces “as is” or in need of a little TLC, but most ready to be worn. Expect clothing and accessories, plus some housewares and knick-knacks. Resellers welcome! Wednesday noon–8pm in Roseville. DM or visit instagram.com/glamdiggersvintage on Wednesday morning for address. 

TRIN Collective Capsule Launch
Local Hmong jewelry brand TRIN Collective is kicking off the fall season with a new capsule collection of earrings and acrylic hair clips, in neutral shades perfect for transitioning from summer to fall looks. Wednesday at 8pm @ instagram.com/trincollective 

Wag & Walk Fashion Show
Here’s your chance to show off those cute outfits your dog wasn’t able to wear during quarantine. A followup to 2017’s Walk the Wooftop, the Wag & Walk Fashion Show (presented by Sarah Edwards’s Some Great People) is back with a fresh lineup of canines dressed in the latest doggie fashions. The event will include an outdoor runway fashion show in Aloft’s courtyard followed by a yappy hour at the hotels’s W XYZ Bar with pet-friendly vendors and activities. Register for your free ticket for a chance to win the grand prize for “best-dressed.” Wednesday 5–7pm @ Aloft Minneapolis, 900 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Free via eventbrite.com

BEGINNING WEDNESDAY:

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 runs 9/1–9/12 @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, thegoldenpearlvintage.com

THURSDAY:

Les Sip at Les Sól—FINAL EVENT
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. Enjoy 10% off during happy hour, including sale items in this weekend’s 20% off Labor Day sale. Masks will be required; straws for sipping will be provided. Thursdays through August from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

First Thursday at Northrup King Building
Welcome September with the return of First Thursday at the Northrup King Building. Find jewelry, home goods, lighting, ceramics, photography, furniture, textiles, fashion, sculpture, paintings, and so much more right under one enormous roof throughout four floors. A highlight includes Strey Collective (#179), a cooperative boutique featuring goods from nine local fashion makers. Masks are required. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com

A MANO Seconds & Sample Sale
Local ceramicist Louisa Podlich of A MANO hasn't been able to have her annual seconds sale for the past two years, but she's got a stack of nearly 150 seconds and samples to unload this week at her Northrup King studio during the First Thursdays open studio event. Prices will range from $5–$25, so get your wallets ready. She’ll also have regularly priced work including ceramics, jewelry and paintings, and her studio mate, jeweler Britta Kauppila, will be also be in studio with items for sale. Masks required. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #252, Minneapolis, instagram.com/weshopamano

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

Intertribal Styles BIPOC Graffiti Jam
City Mischief and Indigenous Roots Cultural Center present this second annual event to showcase BIPOC artists in the Twin Cities. It features a roster of all-BIPOC artist vendors, including IWOC Mayan vintage seller Chingona Goods, plus live music, DJs, breakdancing, foods trucks, live graffiti painting, a gallery exhibition, and more. You can support the event by donating to its GoFundMe. Friday–Sunday @ Indigenous Roots, 788 E 7th St, St Paul, instagram.com/intertribalstyle

SATURDAY:

Tandem Vintage Opening Day
After a stint within the FindFurnish storefront in Northeast Minneapolis before hunkering down within its home studio during the pandemic, Tandem Vintage is finally 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). Opening Saturday @ 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, tandemvintage.com

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 A Mano ceramics, ArtAndes Peruvian rugs and textiles, Autumn Higgins Ceramics, Crankosaurus Press screen-printed goods, Emily Madland Jewelry, Olsen Naturals body care, and Sally Fritz Clothing. 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

New Street Co. Pop-Up
Find all-new pieces by the local, queer, female-owned brand at a pop-up hosted by South Minneapolis gift shop, Blank Inside. Expect all-new pieces, including resin hair clips, planters, cups, keychains, trays, and even domino sets with a celestial vibe. Saturday noon–5pm @ Blank Inside, 23 E 26th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/newstreetco

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

Midwest Vintage Flea
Feel like taking a Labor Day weekend road trip to hunt for some vintage? Then head to Madison, Wisconsin, for the return of the semi-annual Midwest Vintage Flea market, where 40 vendors selling vintage clothing for all genders, accessories, housewares and vinyl records will congregate indoors at the Garver Feed Mill, a historic renovated building. Masks are required. Saturday & Sunday at Garver Feed Mill, 817 E Johnson, Madison, Wisconsin, instagram.com/midwestvintageflea

SATURDAY–MONDAY:

Traders Market Elko Labor Day Weekend Event 
Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 300 vendors, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food and beverages for sale. Among the treasures are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. If you have a home to furnish, the Traders Market is the ideal place to get that perfect unique showpiece. Tickets are $7 each (kids 12 and under free). Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko, www.tradersmarket.us

SUNDAY:

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

Thai Sunday Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, this final Thai market of the season features dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Market, which includes Khon tok dining tables. Sunday 11am–7pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park (free parking at Beth El Synagogue), thaisundaymarket.org

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

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.

WEEKLY FLEA MARKETS:

FRIDAY–SUNDAY: 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. Labor Day weekend: Friday–Sunday, plus every Saturday of April through October. Hours: Sunrise until early afternoon, 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 August plus 9/23 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket

SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY: 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 & MONDAY: 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. Labor Day weekend: Saturday–Monday from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in 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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, www.hamellions.org/flea-market

ONGOING:

Les Sóll Labor Day Weekend Sale
This weekend, save an extra 20% on all sale items at the Linden Hills sustainable women’s boutique, both in store and online. Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis. This weekend’s holiday hours are Thursday–Saturday from 11am–7pm (closed Sunday & Monday); shop online @ shoplessol.com/collections/sale

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 @ ediflorial.com

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: August 24–30

This week in local shopping highlights include a mammoth sale from Moth Oddities and WAAM Industries, the return of the Able Brewing Vintage & Makers Market, the Stillwater Flea Market and more.

Vintage clothing store Moth Oddities & local maker WAAM Industries join forces for a big sale this weekend.

THURSDAY: 

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, 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. Enjoy 10% off during happy hour. Masks will be required; straws for sipping will be provided. Thursdays through August from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

THURSDAY–SATURDAY:

The Fitting Room Sidewalk Sale
Head to The Fitting Room’s new location in south Minneapolis this weekend for an end-of-season sidewalk sale. They will have deep discounts on past collections from its roster of local fashion designers, as well as the latest summer collections to make room for fall arrivals. Thursday–Saturday @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

FRIDAY: 

Daughters & Suns Portrait Pop-up
Excelsior art gallery and gift shop, the Golden Rule, is hosting an afternoon of live portrait making by local artist Daughters & Suns. Her expressive, abstract style has become a contemporary way of getting your portrait done. The 10-minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Friday 3–6pm @ The Golden Rule, 350 Water St, Excelsior, instagram.com/daughtersandsuns

Restore Society Club Pop-up
Local brand Restore Society Club is popping up at Bauhaus Brew Labs for a solo market event. Shop upcycled, screen-printed vintage goods from the brand, which promotes recycling, reuse and sustainability—and enjoy some craft brews while you’re there. Friday 3–11:30pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/restoresocietyclub

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 

Vintage Clothing & Streetwear Pop-up
BlueTuesdayThrift and MNStreetVintage are joining forces for a day of thrifting in Como Park. They’ll have a huge assortment of vintage, streetwear and customs just in time for fall. Rain or shine. Friday & Saturday noon–6pm both days @ 1221 SE 8th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/mnstreetvintage 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

Nickey Robo’s Great Big Vintage Clearance
Local seamstress and vintage seller Nickey Robo is hanging up her seller hat and letting go of her existing collection of vintage. That means great deals for you. Expect deep discounts on vintage clothes with an emphasis on natural fibers and unique, funky patterns for all genders and bodies, including many plus-size items. Saturday, everything is $20 or 25% off the tagged price (whichever is lower). On Sunday, everything is just $10—and at 3pm, prices drop to just $5. It’s all hosted by AudreyRose Vintage, so be sure to peruse her goods as well. Saturday 11am–5pm & Sunday 11am–4pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/nickeyrobo

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 A Mano ceramics, ArtAndes’ Peruvian rugs and textiles, Body Bliss natural skincare, Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Ink Orchard screen-printed goods, Larissa Loden jewelry, and Vikse Designs jewelry. 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

WAAM-Moth Mammoth Sale
Join WAAM Industries & Moth Oddities for a mammoth-size end of of summer sale. WAAM will be having their annual sample/seconds sale offering 30%–60% off their handcrafted goods. Local vintage clothing shop Moth Oddities will be offering 20% off all vintage storewide for their Instagram followers. The duo will also be joined by food and drink vendors, Pudge Cookie and Steady Pour. Note: Masks are required inside the shop. Saturday noon–4pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St., Minneapolis, mothoddities.com

WILD VNTG MRKT: Dog Days Edition
Wrap up the summer with Wild Things Antiques during the next edition of their monthly WILD VNTG MRKT. Head to their Fridley warehouse for a day of shopping with local vintage and home goods vendors, including Speakeasy Mpls, Modern Garnish, High Desert Modern Vintage, as well as Wild Things’ latest finds, plus food trucks and music. Saturday noon–6pm @ Wild Things Antiques, 7269 Commerce Cir W, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com/wild-vintage-market

2nd Annual Aesthetic Fair
St. Paul home shop, Aesthetic Home, is hosting its second annual fair. It features food-on-a-stick, games, prizes, an end-of-summer sale and a giveaway. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Aesthetic Home, 541 Selby Ave, St Paul, instagram.com/aesthetichomemn

DAILY THROUGH SATURDAY:

Atelier957 Summer Clearance Sale
St. Paul modern clothing boutique, Atelier957’s summer clearance event has just begun. Save an additional 20% on all sale collections, no code needed. Shop early for a better selection--inventory is limited. In store & online. Ends Saturday @ Atelier957, 957 Grand Ave, St Paul, atelier957.com/collections/sale

2nd Annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair is a movement we created for economic, social and educational development for small Black businesses in the Twin Cities. The afternoon includes goods for sale from over 60 vendors, plus food, spoken word, a kids' zone and more. Daily Sunday through 8/28 from 11am–8pm @ 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Learn more and get tickets ($5) at blackentrepreneurstatefair.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

Stillwater Flea Market (monthly)
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. Saturday & Sunday plus 8/28-29 & 9/25–26 @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket

SUNDAY: 

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

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, Dots Vintage, May Baby Vintage, Larissa Loden jewelry, Runi Clay Studio, 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

New Street Co. Pop-Up at B. Resale
Find all-new pieces by the local, queer, female-owned brand at this pop-up at Eat Street secondhand clothing shop, B. Resale. Expect all-new pieces, including resin hair clips, planters, cups, keychains, trays, and even domino sets with a celestial vibe. Sunday noon–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/newstreetco

The BlackOUT: Summer
The BlackOUT is a vision of celebrating Black Excellence in a Black-owned space to spend money with and support Black-owned food vendors and Black-owned merchandisers from the community. Check out a rotating lineup of local, Black businesses at this monthly event hosted by CoMotion, a co-working movement center operated by a collective of 13 non-profit and for-profit arts and athletic organizations.. Free. Saturday noon–6pm @ CoMotion Center for Movement, 655 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com

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.

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

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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, www.hamellions.org/flea-market

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 @ ediflorial.com

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: August 17–23

This weekend, it’s maker and vintage market mania, with no fewer than a dozen markets popping up throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. Highlights include the Minneapolis Vintage Market and “From the Heart,” a big makers and vintage market presented by local style duo, Fashion SHEnanigans.

The Minneapolis Vintage Market pops up at Dogwood Coffee Northeast this Sunday. Photo: Darin Kamnetz.

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: 

National Thrift Day at Arc’s Value Village
It’s National Thrift Shop Day! Celebrate by supporting a charitable shop like Arc’s Value Village, where you not only further the impact of rewearing and reusing, you also have a greater impact by helping out the community. Proceeds from purchases made at Arc’s support nonprofit The Arc Minnesota, which provides advocacy services to people with disabilities through services such as housing, healthcare and education. Pro tip: Take part in the store's Village Rewards Program, which offers points for every $1 you spend and for your donations, redeemable for store credit. Free shopping appointments with an Arc’s Thrift Stylist are also available. Shop at Arc’s three locations, Richfield, Bloomington and New Hope. arcsvaluevillage.org

THURSDAY:

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, 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. Enjoy 10% off during happy hour, including an additional 15% 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:

CB Productions Theater Closing Costume Sale
CB Productions, a literature-based theater company for young artists based in Roseville, is closing—and that makes a big costume sale. Find a mix of traditional theater costumes, plus likely some vintage goodies in the mix. Thursday & Friday 8:30am–4pm, Saturday 10am–1pm @ 2415 Saint Albans St. N Roseville

FRIDAY: 

Modist Makers Market
North Loop brewery, Modist Brewing, is hosting a makers market featuring handcrafted goods from 13 womxn, femme, queer and BIPOC local makers. Vendors include Everyday Ejiji (vintage clothing) and Salem’s Scissors (handmade lingerie). The free market will feature DJs and, of course, plenty of craft beer. Friday 4–8pm @ Modist Brewing Company, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Fancy Friday @ Arway Bags
Black-owned bag maker, Arway, is hosting an event at their pop-up space within Mall of America’s Community Commons with local creative (and founder of FMYH) Ashley Adamma Ochiagha. They’ll be talking personal style and learning more about how fellow creatives can collaborate with MOA to accelerate their growth, plus Arway will have some giveaways. Tune in on IG Live @fancy___ashley or swing by IRL. Friday 5–6pm @ Mall of America, Level 2 (238 South Avenue), Bloomington, instagram.com/arwaybags

FRIDAY & SATURDAY:

Yard-Vintage Maker Sale
Shop vintage and handmade items from local Hmong creatives—Thrifti Kristi of Lucid by Kristi and the Sidewalk Swap St. Paul, and artist Say Khang of PS Studio Shop—at this thrifty yard sale. Friday & Saturday 9am–4pm @ 1315 Thomas Ave W, St Paul, instagram.com/thriftikristi

SATURDAY: 

Mill City Farmers Market
A summer mainstay since 2006, the 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 Adam Gruetzmacher (pottery), Alana Cueller Clay (pottery), ArtAndes (rugs and textiles), Crookedwood (wooden cooking utensils), Emily Madland Jewelry, and Fringe & Fettle Ceramics. 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

A Pop-up Market: From the Heart
Get ready to shop some of the most talented local creatives in the Twin Cities in this pop-up market produced by local duo, Fashion SHEnanigans. Explore handmade goods and vintage clothing from 43 vendors, food trucks and hourly giveaways. Vendors include Glam Diggers Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, MX Apparel Design, Black NVNI, May Baby Vintage, Lovely Organic Apothecary and more. Get there early—the first 100 in the door get a free tote from sponsor Blunt Cuts Podcast. Saturday noon–6pm @ Squirrel Haus Arts, 3450 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a new monthly market hosted by Spirit Room and Lady Outlaw Vintage in the old Broadway Community Gardens in Superior, Wisconsin. Find a rotating roster of regional vintage vendors each month, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails, and live music throughout the day. Find the full vendor lineup on Lady Outlaw’s Instagram page. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Hammond & Broadway St, Superior, WI, instagram.com/ladyoutlawvintage

Black & Indigenous & Brown Makers Market
Head to the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in St. Paul, for a new popup market featuring a rotating lineup of Black, Indigenous and Brown local makers. After shopping, stick around—the market will be followed by a dance party. Visit the market’s Instagram page for a full list of participating makers. Sunday 6–9pm @ Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 788 E 7th St, St Paul, instagram.com/twincities_makersmarket

Night Market at Forgotten Star Brewing
Head to Forgotten Star Brewing for their first night market in the beer garden. Sip crew beer and enjoy food-truck eats while shopping. goods vintage clothing, records, crafts, plants and more from over 20 local sellers, including personal favorites, There’s a Party in My Plants, The Retro Collective, Wild Things Antiques and Everyday Ejiji. Saturday 6–11pm @ Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, facebook.com 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

Green Threads & Scooter Gang Vintage present Cool 4 School 
It’s time for back to school shopping, vintage style. Local vintage seller Green Threads is teaming up with Scooter Gang Vintage for a back-to-school shopping event featuring vintage clothing and streetwear, custom reworked styles and art, plus a throwback, yearbook-inspired photo op, community art project and more. Saturday & Sunday from noon–7pm @ Scooter Gang Vintage, 2500 University Ave, W St Paul, facebook.com

SUNDAY: 

Minneapolis Vintage Market
After a year-long hiatus, the Minneapolis Vintage Market is back! Head to the parking lot of Dogwood Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis, where you can shop 30 of the best vintage vendors in the Twin Cities—including my new brand, Rosella Vintage!—selling a mix of clothing, accessories and home goods. Plus they’ll have cold craft beers, food trucks and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes. Register for your free shopping pass via the link below—time slots are filling up quickly. Limited early-bird tickets ($10) are available to get first dibs from 11am–noon. Sunday 11am–5pm (free after noon) @ Dogwood Coffee Northeast, 1209 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

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

Thai Sunday Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, find dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Market, which includes Khon tok dining tables. Sunday 11am–7pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park (free parking at Beth El Synagogue), thaisundaymarket.org

SUNDAY, 8/22–Saturday, 8/28:

2nd Annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair is a movement we created for economic, social and educational development for small Black businesses in the Twin Cities. The afternoon includes goods for sale from over 60 vendors, plus food, spoken word, a kids' zone and more. Daily Sunday through 8/28 from 11am–8pm @ 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Learn more and get tickets ($5) at blackentrepreneurstatefair.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. 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

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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, www.hamellions.org/flea-market

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 @ ediflorial.com

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: August 10–16

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: August 3–9

This week’s local shopping highlights include Northrup King Building’s Summer Sizzle open-studio event, the return of The Golden Pearl Vintage’s Back Alley Bazaar, a Summer Salon art & fashion gallery social, a handful of outdoor vintage pop-ups, and more.

Artist Kate Iverson, yours truly of Rosella Vintage and artist Caitlin Karolczak host a Summer Social studio event this Thursday at the California Building

Ticket alert!

There are only a handful of tickets remaining for the Walker Art Center’s annual benefit gala, Party in/the Garden, on September 18. Grab them now at walkerart.org/calendar/2021/party-in-the-garden!

TUESDAY: 

Camdentown National Night Out Marketplace
Join Camdentown and the Minneapolis Craft Market for a National Night Out marketplace in the Northside, a free, family-friendly event. Camdentown is a people-based, placemaking initiative in which Black joy, culture, excellence and ownership come together to create vibrant Black futures. The event will feature a pop-up market by Minneapolis Craft Market artists and makers, free food from Billy's Backyard BBQ, Timm's Table and Quince MPLS Market, coffee from The Get Down Coffee Co., music by DJ Blasé, games and more. Plus, be sure to check out the HWMR sidewalk sale and deeply discounted prices before The Get Down Coffee Company and the new HWMR open this fall in Camdentown. Tuesday 6–9pm @ North Market, 4414 N 44th Ave, Minneapolis, www.mplscraftmarket.com 

THURSDAY: 

Summer Salon: An Art & Fashion Gallery Social  
Storage Contemporary gallery is hosting its first open-studio event of the year. I’ll be a special guest with my brand Rosella Vintage and will have a special party-ready assortment of vintage clothing, just in time for summer wedding season, and planning ahead for the Walker’s Party in/the Garden benefit and Fall 2021 Fashion Week MN events. Plus, peruse works of art from both Kate Iverson and Karolczak, art scarves designed by female artists from local brand Alice Riot, and selections from Caitlin Karolczak’s vintage clothing collection. (She has a background as an antique dealer and has some choice pieces she’s had stored away!) We’ll also have snacks and sparkly sips, and tunes from DJ Greenery. Before or after, you can swing by open studio events one floor up from Amy Rice Art and Alyssa Baguss. Thursday 5–9pm @ Storage Contemporary at the California Building #514, 2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/rosella.vintage

Amy Rice Art Open Studio Event
It’s been 17 months since Minnesota visual artist Amy Rice has opened her studio in the California Building in Northeast Minneapolis to the public. That is two missed Art-A-Whirls. Over the past 17 months, Rice had two solo gallery exhibitions—much of that work will be available to the public to view IRL for the first time during this event. Recently, Rice has also been the artist for a new, local, woman-owned, sustainable-focused subscription box company, Bee Relaxed, whose founders will join her as studio guests. Look forward to product samples and a fun, collaborative giveaway for early customers, plus fresh-cut flowers, sustainably grown in Minnesota by Rice and her husband at County Line Gardens will also be available as a “build your own” bouquet bar. Thursday 5–9pm @ California Building #602, 2205 California St. NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/amyriceart 

THURSDAY–SATURDAY:

Grethen House Crazy Days Sale
Save up to 80% from the designer women's boutique with racks of extra sale items from past seasons during its Crazy Days sale, only at its Edina location. All sales are final. Thursday–Saturday @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com

FRIDAY: 

Nightblok Market
Head to the 2010 Artblok building for its first night market. Shop handmade goods from 20+ artists (including fashion designer and leather worker Sarah M. Holm) in the building’s parking lots and outdoor spaces. Plus, there will be a food truck, plenty of space for people to see art while socially distancing, Afterward, pop by the nearby Norseman Distillery or Insight Brewery for a cold beverage. Friday 4–9pm @ 2010 Artblok, 2010 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Buckanaga Social Club Fashion Show 
Make the trip up to Grand Rapids for an evening of beautiful fashion with McGregor–based Buckanaga Social Club, a collective of Indigenous Minnesotan artists and designers. Buckanaga Social Club “strives to produce quality indigenous art, clothing, accessories and essences of Mother Earth that will bridge the gap of the past and future.” Friday 6–8pm @ Klockow Brewing Company, 36 SE 10th St, Grand Rapids, www.facebook.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 Aprilierre handcrafted jewelry, ArtAndes Peruvian woven textiles and rugs, Create Laser Art laser-engraved goods, Maat Mons bags and soft goods, Matthew Krousey Ceramics and Sally Fritz Clothing. 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

Northeast Minneapolis Vintage Yard Sale
A group of regional vintage sellers and artists are joining forces for a funky and fun yard sale. Find the latest handpicked vintage finds from The Lucky Stranger (making a special trip up from Mason City, Iowa), Dearheart Vintage and Bemuse Vintage along with Art by Anne Morgan. There’ll also be corn dogs and beverages for sale to support mutual aid and diggin’ bins full of pieces under $5. Saturday 10am–6pm @ 149 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/theluckystranger 

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, Mom & Pop Vintage, Mae Green Vintage, 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 

Northrup King Building’s Summer Sizzle
With the abbreviated Art-A-Whirl event this past spring and the many canceled makers markets over the past 16 months due to the pandemic, Northrup King Building—the biggest artist studio in the Midwest—is throwing a big event to give its makers and artists and chance to connect with shoppers. The one-day “Summer Sizzle” event will feature hundreds of local artists alongside food trucks and vendors. Highlights include local jewelry designer Larissa Loden, who’ll offer exclusive in-studio limited designs before it moves to its new storefront in the fall (#265); and Strey Collective, a co-operative boutique featuring goods from nearly a dozen local fashion makers (#179). Saturday 10am–8pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, www.northrupkingbuilding.com/events

Cry Baby Clay Studio Grand Opening Party
Known for her clay vessels in squiggly, organic shapes and her popular clay kits, Cry Baby Clay creator Katie Cameron is opening a new studio and having a party to celebrate. The open-studio style event will include beverages, a pinch pot–making station, her latest wares for sale, fun raffles, fundraiser info, the chance to pre-order upcoming drops and lunch from Marty’s Deli (noon–2pm; pre-orders for sandwiches will go live this Monday, make sure to place your order in advance). Saturday 11am–7pm @ 4141 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/crybabyclay

Inbound Brewing’s Nershfest
After a year hiatus, Nershfest is back. The free outdoor music festival held at Inbound BrewCo in the North Loop will feature live music from local bands, craft beer, food trucks, and local makers presented by the Minneapolis Craft Market. Stick around for live music from General B & The Wiz, Feed The Dog and China Rider beginning at 5pm. Saturday noon–5pm @ Inbound Brewing Co, 701 N 5th St, Minneapolis, www.mplscraftmarket.com

Style By Kari Trunk Show at The Fitting Room
Join local boutique, The Fitting Room, for a trunk show from local designer, Style by Kari. Kari loves using unexpected textiles to create her unique collections, and many of her pieces are one-of-a-kind. Want first dibs? The shop will have pre-shopping starting on Thursday. Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

On the Shelf Jewelry “Blossoms & Berries” Story Sale
After a brief hiatus, local jewelry maker On the Shelf Jewelry is back with a new mini collection of fun, colorful earrings with a daisy and strawberry theme. Along with these limited-edition pieces, the maker will be including some clearance earrings from past seasons. Look for it on Sunday in the brand’s Instagram Story. Saturday at noon @ instagram.com/ontheshelf_jewelry

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

Hinckley Flea Market & Craft Show
This event promises to have something for everyone. Catch some great deals on everything from arts and crafts, flea market finds and more from vendors of all kinds. It’s conveniently located off 35N in the town of Hinckley MN, close to Grand Casino. Saturday 9am–3pm & Sunday 9am-2pm @ Hinckley High School, 201 Main St E, Hinckley, www.facebook.com 

Powderhorn Virtual Art Fair
Due to the pandemic, the long-running Powderhorn Art Fair is once again going virtual. Shop a vibrant and diverse selection of high-quality artwork and handmade goods from local artists and makers online, this weekend only. Each of the 100+ Midwest artists is handpicked by the fair’s jury, and their Community and Youth showcases offer an opportunity to support artists of all ages. The fair goes live at 8am Saturday and runs through Sunday evening. Saturday & Sunday @ powderhornartfair.com

Crystal Back Alley Sale + 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, facebook.com

SUNDAY: 

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

The Golden Pearl Vintage Back Alley Bazaar
The Golden Pearl Vintage’s annual Back Alley Bazaar is back, promising vintage clothing and accessories that are “not perfect, but still dang cute!” Throughout the year as the shop curates its selection of vintage for the store, they sometimes come across things that are damaged, but still amazing. Or, while laundering and repairing items, they decided that too much work needs to be put into a garment to get it onto the sales floor.. All of these items get saved for this blow-out shopping event held behind the shop.. The sale is accessible through the store or by entering the alleyway between Conga and findfurnish on 5th Street NE. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Alley behind The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/thegoldenpearlvintage

Thai Sunday Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, find dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Market, which includes Khon tok dining tables. Sunday 11am–7pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park (free parking at Beth El Synagogue), thaisundaymarket.org

St. Paul Brewing Second Sundays Makers Market
Shop handmade and vintage goods from a rotating group of local artists, makers and vintage sellers 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

AudreyRose Vintage High Tea Party
Head to the new AudreyRose Vintage shop for a themed high-tea dress-up party. Sweets and bite-sized sandwiches will be served, three types of tea will be poured, and photos will be snapped. Plus, a variety of vintage tea sets and tea-themed goodies will be for sale. Each guest will leave with a stem from a local shop and entered into a raffle for a floral arrangement. $5 of your ticket will be donated to Cookie Cart, which provides teens with leadership skills through employment and training in nonprofit bakeries. Sunday 2–4pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, tickets $25 @ www.eventbrite.com

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:

THURSDAY: 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, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com

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

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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: July 27–August 2

This week, LAB Talks return with a series on the power of art and color in the home hosted by Galleria, plus vintage pop-ups, makers’ markets, and so much more.

Find handmade bags and goods by local maker Maat Mons at this weekend’s Planty Queens 1st Anniversary Party & Pop-up

THURSDAY:

Special Edition LAB Talks x Galleria: Exploring the Power of Art and Color in the Home
In collaboration with Galleria’s “FloralPop: A Blooming Transformation” experience, creative agency LAB is back for its first in-person conversation of the year. Moderated by Twin Cities icon Robyne Robinson of Five x Five Public Art Consultants with a panel that includes Kate Arends oof Wit & Delight, Gladys Tay of the.gladys.tay, and Jay Nuhring of Jay Nuhring House Styling, the talk will provide inspiration and insight into how you can thoughtfully bring art and color into your home. All proceeds from ticket sales will be split between local organizations, MN African American History Museum and Gallery and The African American Interpretive Center of MN. All attendees will receive an exclusive silk scarf designed by Galleria “FloralPop” artist, Lindsey Made This. Thursday 9–10:30am (8:30am check-in) @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina. Tickets $25 @ www.eventbrite.com 

Les Sip at Les Sól
Every Thursday through July, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes 10% off your purchase plus beer, bubbles, music, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new limited, one-of-a-kind collection in stock by local designer Larissa Loden. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.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 Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Olsen Naturals body care, Onkkafirte Lazy Susans, Redcruiser stationery and home goods, and Vikse Designs jewelry. 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

A Thrifty Vintagey Yard Sale
This weekend, I’m joining forces with fellow vintage lovers and stylists Lizann Villatoro and Morgan Potter for a thrifty, vintagey yard sale. Expect deals galore on clothing, accessories and home goods, including $5 and $10 racks, a free “project” pile, and some surprises, all in the name of sustainable, budget-friendly reuse and shopping. Saturday 10am–3pm @ 1818 Lincoln St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/jahnapeloquin

The BlackOUT: Summer
The BlackOUT is a vision of celebrating Black Excellence in a Black-owned space to spend money with and support Black-owned food vendors and Black-owned merchandisers from the community. Check out a rotating lineup of local, Black businesses at this monthly event hosted by CoMotion, a co-working movement center operated by a collective of 13 non-profit and for-profit arts and athletic organizations.. Free. Saturday noon–6pm @ CoMotion Center for Movement, 655 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com

The Black Market presents The Omega Summer Market
The Black Market is a new, monthly outdoor pop-up market created to bring visibility to local, Black-owned businesses. This month’s final market of the season includes shopping from over 70 local Black-owned vendors including body care, beauty products, candles, apparel, accessories, and more (including local favorite RuvaAfricWear), plus eats from Black-owned food trucks, live music, art and more. Due to COVID-19, shoppers are asked to reserve a free ticket at theblackmarketmpls.com. Saturday 4–8pm @ 200 E Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis

Planty Queens 1st Anniversary Party & Pop-up
Local plant shop Planty Queens is celebrating its first anniversary with a party—and its favorite makers and brands are all joining in. The pop-up features Al's Tailoring (handmade bags & accessories), Ashley Mary Art, Curosity Studio (art-making kits), Everthine Jewelry, Addis (clay pottery), Pompa Goods (jewelry), Les Sól (women’s clothing and accessories), Maat Mons (bags and small goods), and more. Plus, find special edition merch by The Bitter Buffalo, food by Chimborazo and cocktails from the woman-owned Twin Spirits Distillery. Saturday 6–10pm @ Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/plantyqueens

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

MN Orchestra 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. Saturday 3–8pm @ Peavey Plaza, 1101 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com 

Loring Park Art Festival
A summer tradition for more than 20 years, the Loring Park Art Festival will host 140 visual artists selling their original work in booths along with strolling musicians, scheduled stage performances, children’s activities and food vendors. Artworks for sale include painting, photography, printmaking, wood, jewelry, clay, sculpture, fiber and glass. As an added bonus, the Minneapolis Craft Market is partnering with Lakes & Legends Brewing to host vendors in their beer garden as part of the festival. Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Loring Park, 1382 Willow St, Minneapolis, Loring Park Art Festival, www.loringparkartfestival.com

SUNDAY:

31th Annual Polo Classic
The annual Polo Classic is always must on the style-inclined’s social calendar. Held at the Twin Cities Polo Club Field in Maple Plain, the event is a smorgasbord of classic cars—including rare editions of Aston Martin, Bentley, Maserati, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, you name it—and well-dressed gents and ladies wearing wide-brimmed hats and wedges (all the better to hoof about in the green field’s soft soil). While the live polo match is the centerpiece of the event, it also includes a divot stomp, champagne sipping, and a hat parade with awards. Proceeds benefit This Old Horse, which provides support for retired and rescued racehorses. Tickets start at $35 @ www.thepoloclassic.com. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Twin City Polo Club, 6755 Turner Rd, Maple Plain

South Mpls Alley Vintage & Maker Pop-up
Local vintage brand Primary Colors Vintage is back with its alley vintage pop-up. They’ll be joined by Salty Mpls Vintage, Eat Me Bakery, Handmade by Minzer and There's a Party in My Plants in the alley for a day of vintage clothing, plants, home goods and baked treats. Sunday 10am–2pm @ South Minneapolis near Chatterbox Pub; find the address posted on Friday or DM @ instagram.com/primarycolorsvintage

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

NEXT TUESDAY: 

Camdentown National Night Out Marketplace
Join Camdentown and the Minneapolis Craft Market for a National Night Out marketplace in the Northside, a free, family-friendly event. Camdentown is a people-based, placemaking initiative in which Black joy, culture, excellence and ownership come together to create vibrant Black futures. The event will feature a pop-up market by Minneapolis Craft Market artists and makers, free food from Billy's Backyard BBQ, Timm's Table and Quince MPLS Market, coffee from The Get Down Coffee Co., music by DJ Blasé, games and more. Plus, be sure to check out the HWMR sidewalk sale and deeply discounted prices before The Get Down Coffee Company and the new HWMR storefront open this fall in Camdentown. Tuesday, 8/3 from 6–9pm @ North Market, 4414 N 44th Ave, Minneapolis, www.mplscraftmarket.com 

ONGOING SALES:

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 & FARMERS Markets:

THURSDAY: 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, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com

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

SUNDAY: Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market
Your favorite duo is back. After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market will be back at 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

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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: July 20–26

This week’s local style and shopping highlights include the Minneapolis Vintage Market, Tandem Vintage’s annual Vintage on a Dime Sale, Country Geh’s debut runway show, Sven’s Clogs’ big summer sale, a fashion show at Galleria, and much more.

Liberian-Minnesotan fashion brand, Country Geh, hosts its runway debut this Saturday.

WEDNESDAY–MONDAY:

Sven’s Clogs Factory Outlet Summer Sale
Stock up on clogs for this season (and find some goodies to save for fall) at Sven’s Clogs’ semiannual factory outlet sale. The longtime local clog maker is offering $40 clogs, $99 clog boots, and 20% off the rest of everything at its factory store. In store only and in-stock styles only; phone orders and custom orders excluded. 3/10–3/15 @ 10000 Lake Blvd, Chisago City, MN. Hours: Wednesday–Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm, Monday 9am–6pm. www.instagram.com/svenclogs

THURSDAY:

Buckanaga Social Club presents: A Day of Fashion at the Grounds
Head to East Lake Pow-Wow Grounds for a day of fashion from Buckanaga Social Club, a group of Indigenous Minnesotan artists and designers. The day includes a ribbon shirt and skirt contest (5pm), art sale (3pm), basketball tournament, food and music. It culminates with a fashion show (6pm) featuring looks from Indigenous Minnesotan designers, including Buckanaga Social Club artists, Heart Berry, Fabrik Marge, Niibidoon Crafts and Brook LaFloe. Thursday 11am–7pm @ East Lake Pow-Wow Grounds, 37000-37998 MN-65, McGregor, instagram.com/buckanaga_social_club 

Pop-up Party at Galleria
As part of its “FloralPop” summer experience, Edina’s Galleria shopping center and Artful Living magazine are throwing a one-of-a-kind party full of fashion, art and fun. The main event will be a Pop Art-meets-fashion showcase styled and produced by local fashion vet Grant Whittaker. The party also includes cocktails, sweet treats, and a pop-art gallery of models turned into works of art Attendees can also meet and mingle with Galleria’s FloralPop artist, Lindsey Made This, and snag an exclusive silk scarf featuring Lindsey’s custom design. Proceeds benefit the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Tickets are $45 at galleriaedina.com. Thursday 4–7pm @ Galleria (pop-up space between Tory Burch and Bachman’s), 69th Street & France Ave, Edina.

`Les Sip at Les Sól
Every Thursday through July, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes 10% off your purchase plus beer, bubbles, music, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new limited, one-of-a-kind collection in stock by local designer Larissa Loden. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

 Indigo & Snow Online Shop Update
A local textile studio dedicated to sustainable design, Indigo & Snow is having its biggest shop update of the season before it shutters its product line this fall. The assortment will include unique, one-of-a--kind, hand-dyed apparel and home goods made from natural fabrics like raw silk, linen, bamboo and hemp, including a hand-painted Wabi Sabi dress. Launches Thursday at 5pm online @ indigoandsnow.com 

Rosenthal Minnetonka Launch Party
Join Rosenthal Interiors to celebrate the launch of their new Minnetonka location. The family-owned showroom first opened all the way back in 1895 in downtown Minneapolis, and now is known for its unique selection of high-quality, contemporary home furnishings you can’t find anywhere else in Minnesota. The launch party produced by Some Great People includes food, beverages, live music, photo ops from Murals Your Way, and local pop-up shops, plus the chance to meet Rosenthal’s talented home interior designers and browse the showroom. Thursday 6–8pm @ 13153 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka. Free registration at eventbrite.com

FRIDAY:

Sarah Butala Art Opening
Minneapolis boutique The Fitting Room, which carries goods from 100% local fashion designers, is hosting an art opening by Sarah Butala. Better known as the designer behind leather goods brand Strey Designs (which is stocked at The Fitting Room), Butala is also a talented visual artist. While you're there, peruse the summer collections from the shop's roster of designers. Friday 5–7pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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 Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Olsen Naturals body care, Onkkafirte lazy susans, Redcruiser stationery and home goods, and Vikse Designs jewelry. 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

Crazy Days & Marktstrasse in New Ulm
After last year’s hiatus, this annual shopping event is coming back to New Ulm. Crazy Days includes a “ball drop” with special surprise deals from local stores, and local shops will be selling discounted merchandise within their stores. The day also includes the Marktstrasse Maker Fair presented in partnership with Maker Fair Minnesota. Each of the two dozen vendors only sells handcrafted items. The day also includes kids’ games, a dunk tank, face painting, and an outdoor movie screening in the evening. Additional deals will be available at stores throughout the week (Wednesday–Sunday). Saturday 9am–2pm @ Market Street i downtown New Ulm, newulm.com

Tandem Vintage presents Vintage on a Dime Sale 
Join Tandem Vintage and friends for this fifth annual sale, featuring racks and racks (and racks!) of vintage clothes, housewares, accessories, kids' vintage, and more at super-reasonable prices. This year’s sale expands to include the back and front yards, plus the garage. Tandem Vintage will be joined by special guests (and all women-owned businesses) Curio Rugs, Everyday Ejiji, Glam Diggers Vintage, Planty Queens, Rare Press and Bekah Worley with discounted summer goods. Saturday 10am–4pm @ 2925 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/tandemvintage

The Back Alley Vintage + Makers Market
Head up to Twin Ports for a big ‘ol vintage and makers market hosted by surf ‘n’ coffee shop, The Back Alley, which definitely looks to be worth the trip. The more than 20 participating vendors include Voula Vintage, Ded Harvest Vintage, Lost Forty Thrift, Viv’s Revivals and more, plus beverages, snacks, music, coffee and more. Saturday 1–7pm @ The Back Alley, 2409 W Superior St, Duluth, instagram.com/voulavintage

AriesFireBomb's B. Resale Takeover
Head to Eat Street secondhand clothing shop, B. Resale, for this takeover event. It features a curated rack by The Love Affair and a soundtrack by DJ AriesFireBomb. Plus, save 20% on your purchase when you show us your event ticket from The Love Affair dance party featuring AriesFireBomb on 7/30 at Fine Line. Saturday 3–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, bresale.com

Country Geh Runway Show
A new fashion label by Liberian-Minnesotan musician Mz Menneh, Country Geh is making its runway debut at this solo show.. Designed and based in Minneapolis and manufactured in Africa, Country Geh sells a mix of everyday and special event wear, plus accessories featuring bold African patterns and colors, including some incredible woven handbags. The brand, which is inspired by women empowerment and uplifting women from all culture, creed and educational backgrounds. Tickets: $20–$50 @ eventbrite.com. Saturday 5–10pm @ Radisson Hotel, 2200 Freeway Blvd, Brooklyn Center, countrygeh.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

Curly Girl Boutique presents Christmas in July
Three months after opening in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, Curly Girl Boutique’s owner Emily Deutschman wants to give back. Her Christmas in July event will donate a portion of sales from the weekend to Cornerstone, a local non-profit that creates a safe space for families and children who are experiencing abuse or human trafficking. Booth Saturday and Sunday, the store will be transformed into a winter wonderland, and will be full of summer sales, sneak peaks of some back-to-school fashions, snacks, a raffle for a $100 Curly Girl Boutique gift card, and more surprises. Saturday 11am–5pm & Sunday 11am–4pm @ 2705 E 38th St, Minneapolis, curlygirlboutique.com

Stillwater Flea Market (monthly)
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. Saturday & Sunday plus 8/28-29 & 9/25–26 @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket

SUNDAY:

Minneapolis Vintage Market (monthly)
After a year-long hiatus, the Minneapolis Vintage Market is back! Head to the parkin g lot of Utepils Brewing in Bryn Mawr where you can shop 40 of the best vintage vendors in the Twin Cities—including my new brand, Rosella Vintage!—selling a mix of clothing, accessories and home goods. Plus they’ll have cold craft beers, food trucks and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes. Register for your free shopping pass via the link below—time slots are filling up quickly. Limited early-bird tickets ($10) are available to get first dibs from 11am–noon. Sunday noon–5pm @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

Thai Sunday Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, find dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Market, which includes Khon tok dining tables. Sunday 11am–7pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park, thaisundaymarket.org

MONDAY:

Larissa Loden x Tash Haynes Collab Launch
Local jewelry brand Larissa Loden is dropping a new mini collab of earrings with Tacoma–based content creator, Tash Haynes. Each piece was designed to highlight Tash's style and aesthetic, incorporating natural textures and shapes and a mix of block-print with organic tropical elements into a collection of wearable, everyday statements—think tortoiseshell acrylics, palm leaves, and block-print brass. Launches Monday at 4pm @ larissaloden.com

ONGOING SALES:

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 & FARMERS Markets:

THURSDAY: 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, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com

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

SUNDAY: Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market
Your favorite duo is back. After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market will be back at 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

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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

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.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: July 13–19

This week, summer craft market season is in full swing with a handful of maker’s markets, plus a big vintage market up in Superior, Wisconsin; Bumbershute’s grand opening and the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair.

Mezamé by Lauren pops up at this weekend’s Minnehaha Falls Art Fair.

WEDNESDAY: 

Shayne & Coco Jewelry Trunk Show at June
Head to June Resale’s shiny new location at 50th & France for an evening of luxury, vintage and bubbles as jewelry designer, Shayne Barsness, presents her new collection of vintage-reimagined jewelry featuring one-of-a-kind pieces for her brand, Shayne & Coco. Expect a mix of light, colorful pieces for summer along with dramatic fall looks and her iconic Louis Vuitton lock necklaces. While you’re there, be sure to peruse June’s expertly curated assortment of designer resale apparel, accessories and home goods. Wednesday 3–7pm @ June, 5027 France Ave S, Minneapolis, juneresale.com

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 July, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes 10% off your purchase plus beer, bubbles, music, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new limited, one-of-a-kind collection in stock by local designer Larissa Loden. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

Bumbershute’s Grand Opening
After more than a dozen years at its 50th & France location, high-end designer store Bumbershute has moved one block east to a new location. Owner Kathryn Paulsrud's mom started the store in 1970 in Fargo, N.D., before moving to Deephaven in 1978, then to Wayzata in 1995. Paulsrud took over in 2004. The store stocks women’s clothing and accessories from brands like Rag & Bone, L’Agence, Alice & Olivia and Helmut Lang. The store celebrates tonight with a grand opening bash. Thursday 4–9pm @ 3811 W 50th St, Minneapolis, bumbershute.com

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

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. Starts Friday in both stores & Saturday online. @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

Minnehaha Falls Art Fair 2021
Celebrate dozens of artists against the gorgeous natural backdrop of Minnehaha Falls at this three-day event. The fair offers a wide variety of art mediums, plus live music, amazing food, delicious beer and wine, family and dog-friendly activities, and more. Plus, it’s affordable if you’re on a budget—all artist booths at the fair will offer options for under $30. Vendor highlights include Tinkearrings, Malachite leather bags, Rock Island Design woodworking, Larissa Loden jewelry, PM Design jewelry, and Mezamé by Lauren fiber goods. Friday 3–8pm, Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, More info at www.minnehahafallsartfair.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 ArtAndes rugs and woven goods, Crookedwood wood goods, Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Larissa Loden jewelry, Sally Fritz clothing and more. 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

Minneapolis Craft Market: The Lab Market
After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market is back with its first event of the year. The Lab Night Market will take place outdoors at The Lab Brewery with 5- of Minnesota’s best makers selling handmade jewelry, decor, home goods and more, plus they’ll have KCM Egg Rolls Food Truck, SK Coffee and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes. A free shopping pass is required to attend, available via mplscraftmarket.com. Saturday noon–5pm, rain or shine @ The Lab Brewery, 767 N Eustic St #115, St. Paul

Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a new monthly market hosted by Spirit Room and Lady Outlaw Vintage in the old Broadway Community Gardens in Superior, Wisconsin. Find a rotating roster of regional vintage vendors each month, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails, and live music throughout the day. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Hammond & Broadway St, Superior, WI, instagram.com/ladyoutlawvintage

Royal Foundry’s Small Business Market
Royal Foundry Craft Spirits is hosting a small business market at their North Minneapolis space featuring over a dozen local makers. Featured vendors include Clay by Anja, Veganlee Shop, Rose James Jewelry, Ashley Marie Ceramics, Embellish Creations, Hellbound Hot Sauce, Shantii Shop and many more. They will also have food from Saba Dhaba and flowers from SIP 'N BLOOM - Floral Design Workshop. Saturday 3–7pm @ Royal Foundry Craft Spirits, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, instagram.com/royalfoundrycraftspirits

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

Local Maker Pop-ups at B. Resale
Local BIPOC vendors are popping up at Eat Street secondhand shop, B. Resale this weekend. Saturday’s market features Sarah Yribar Studios jewelry, Eagle Screen Printing print shop and Luna Rosa Beads. Then on Sunday, find handmade jewelry by Bachanal Kingz and Studio Ebunoluwa; and stickers, prints and cross-stitch by Arnée Martin Art. Note: Masks and social distancing are required. Saturday 1–5pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, bresale.com

SUNDAY:

Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market (weekly)
Your favorite duo is back. After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market will be back at 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

ONGOING SALES:

Solid Manufacturing Co. Midsummer Sale
Save 20% on all online orders from the local home goods maker during its midsummer sale. Use code GOODSMADEHERE. Ends Friday (7/16 at midnight) @ www.solidmanufacturingco.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 

UPCOMING-TICKETS AVAILABLE:

7/22: Pop-up Party at Galleria
As part of a FloralPop summer of surprises, Galleria and Artful Living are throwing a one-of-a-kind pop-art meets fashion showcase styled and produced by Grant Whittaker Creative. Get info & tickets: galleriaedina.com

7/24: Country Geh Runway Show
Country Geh was inspired by women empowerment and uplifting women from all culture, creed and educational background. Get info & tickets: eventbrite.com/e/runway-countrygeh-tickets-127621279683

7/25: Minneapolis Vintage Market
The Minneapolis Vintage Market is back. I’ll be participating along with 49 other vendors with my brand Rosella Vintage. The event is free, but you must register to attend (or buy a $10 early-bird shopping pass), and shopping passes go fast. BONUS: Share an outfit you scored at a past Minneapolis Vintage Market on Instagram tagging @mplsvintagemkt for a chance to win an early-bird ticket today through 7/24. Get info & tickets: mplsvintagemarket.com

WEEKLY Flea Markets:

SATURDAY: Wright County Swappers Meet (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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

SUNDAY: Hamel Lions Club Flea Market (weekly)
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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

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:

Gigi’s Flair Emporium & The Future  
Over a year after shutting down for the pandemic, Gigi’s Flair Emporium and The Future is back. Gigi’s is the home of owner Gigi Berry’s two brands, The Minnesota Pins (pins and stickers inspired by pop culture and Minnesota, plus resin products, candles, keychains and more) and Cherry Moon Press (a pin shop inspired by Prince and other artists that gave us the Minneapolis Sound). The Future is a metaphysical shop that offers products from Black femme makers, Latinx folk and other POC, plus tinctures, crystals, books and zines. Opens Thursday. Hours: Thursday–Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ 2223 E. 35th St, Minneapolis, thefuturempls.com, gigisflairemporium.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  

The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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

RuvaAfricWear Store Grand Opening
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. Saturday noon–3pm @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com

Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.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

Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: July 6–12

Check out the style and shopping happenings this week in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including vintage and makers markets galore and a big studio moving sale from local jewelry brand, Larissa Loden.

Twin Cities Vintage Fest returns to Familia Headquarters this weekend with 40 vendors

NEW THIS WEEK:

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

Gigi’s Flair Emporium & The Future Reopens 
Over a year after shutting down for the pandemic, Gigi’s Flair Emporium and The Future is back. Gigi’s is the home of owner Gigi Berry’s two brands, The Minnesota Pins (pins and stickers inspired by pop culture and Minnesota, plus resin products, candles, keychains and more) and Cherry Moon Press (a pin shop inspired by Prince and other artists that gave us the Minneapolis Sound). The Future is a metaphysical shop that offers products from Black femme makers, Latinx folk and other POC, plus tinctures, crystals, books and zines. Opens Thursday. Hours: Thursday–Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ 2223 E. 35th St, Minneapolis, thefuturempls.com, gigisflairemporium.com

WEDNESDAY: 

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. Begins Wednesday at noon @ acgmpls.com & Gallery 360, 3011 W 50th St, Minneapolis

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 July, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes 10% off your purchase plus beer, bubbles, music, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new limited, one-of-a-kind collection in stock by local designer Larissa Loden. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

THURSDAY–SATURDAY: 

Larissa Loden Garage Sale
In preparation to move to a new brick-and-mortar studio and retail location this fall in the Merriam Park neighborhood of St. Paul, local jewelry designer Larissa Loden is having a good old-fashioned “garage sale” in its current studio. Find rare and heavily discounted Larissa Loden jewelry (up to 60% off), bargain bin jewelry deals, vintage and deadstock jewelry components, retail and booth displays, furniture and more. All items remaining on Saturday will be marked an additional 25% off. Thursday–Saturday from noon–5pm daily (VIP early-bird on Thursday from 8–10am for $10 via www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-early-access-larissa-loden-garage-sale-tickets-159877242135) @ Larissa Loden studio, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Ste 265, Minneapolis, larissaloden.com

THURSDAY–SUNDAY:

Papier at American Swedish Institute - CLOSING WEEKEND
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.

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 Alana Cuellar Clay, A MANO ceramics, Chris Chookiatsirichai jewelry, Maat Mons bags and soft goods and more. 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.

Twin Cities Vintage Fest
The Twin Cities Vintage Fest is back with ‘80s and ’90s vintage from over 40 vendors selling men’s and women’s clothing, video games, memorabilia, toys and more, including top clothing sellers like Kollektiv, Salty Mpls and Lady Outlaw 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 10am entry. GA admission is $5 beginning at 11am. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Familia HQ, 835 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, www.tcvintagefest.com

That's Hot Vintage & Maker Pop-up Sale
Before or after the Twin Cities Vintage Fest, stop by this pop-up located right next door at Five Watt Coffee with a handful of makers and vintage sellers. It features an extended selection of goods from Black-owned plus-size seller Doo Wop Vintage, Beach Dad Vintage, some ceramics from a local maker and new local publication Tence Magazine. Saturday 10am–4pm @ Five Watt Coffee, 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/doowopvintage 

Aliveness Project’s Queer Bazaar 
With local queer artists, HIV/STD testing from Rainbow Health and community connections, this event features a makers market with jewelry maker Estudio Mani and more queer makers, plus free food and a raffle for prizes. Saturday 12–6pm @ Aliveness Project, 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/rainbowhealthmn

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. Visit their website for a full list of vendors and reserve a free ticket to ensure social distancing measures are met. Saturday 11am–5pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St (South Entrance), St Paul. blackbusinessisbeautiful.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

Local Maker Pop-ups at B. Resale
Local BIPOC vendors are popping up at Eat Street secondhand shop, B. Resale, this weekend. Saturday’s market features IWOC Mayan vintage seller Chingona Goods; Black woman–owned embroidery maker Niara’s Handcrafts; and upcycled clothing and jewelry maker, Lucia Makes Art, accompanied by DJ Yasmeenah. Then on Sunday, find small-batch herbal goods from Pyoni Apothecary and Sassafras Healing Arts, and witchy jewelry by Bones Teeth. Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday 11am–6pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, bresale.com

SUNDAY:

Able Vintage & Makers Market
This vintage market produced by local vintage seller, Kollektiv, is back at Able Brewing for another vintage and makers market featuring 28 top vendors, including Tandem Vintage, Audrey Rose Vintage, Runi Clay Studio, Glam Diggers Vintage, Larissa loden and yours truly’s own Rosella Vintage. Plus, enjoy craft beer, food and ice cream from Able Brewing, Animales Barbeque Co and Minnesota Nice Cream. Rain or shine. Sunday noon–5pm @ Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/kollektivmpls

St Paul Brewing’s Second Sundays Makers Market
Shop handmade and vintage goods from a rotating group of local artists, makers and vintage sellers at this outdoor market hosted by St. Paul Brewing every second Sunday of the month. Vendors include Primary Colors Vintage and more. A dog-friendly event! Sunday 11am–4pm @ St. Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, www.instagram.com/stpbrewing

Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market (weekly)
Your favorite duo is back. Starting this Sunday, Minneapolis Craft Market will be back at the Linden Hills Farmers Market every Sunday with a rotating lineup of local makers. It’s your new 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

Visual Black Justice Block Party
Join Visual Black Justice for their 1st Annual VBJ Block Party fundraiser at Sociable Ciderwerks. It features a Black-owned business market space, drinks, a VIP Experience, a live podcast taping, food trucks and live performances by Kokou Kah, Lord Juice and more. Free to attend with registration, but VIP tickets available. Sunday 2–8pm @ Sociable Ciderwerks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, visualblackjustice.com

MONDAY: 

An Upcycled Closet: Mending 101
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 at 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 

WEEKLY Flea Markets:

SATURDAY: Wright County Swappers Meet (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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

SUMMER SALES:

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 

Grethen House 40% Off Sale
Shop the first markdowns of the season at the designer boutique's summer sale, including brands like Raquel Allegra, Frank & Eileen, Mother Denim and Comme des Garçons PLAY. Shop in store and online; some exclusions apply. Shop now @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com

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  

The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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

RuvaAfricWear Store Grand Opening
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. Saturday noon–3pm @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com

Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.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

Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: June 29–July 5

This week in local shopping, it’s all about flea markets and 4th of July weekend sales. Read on for all the highlights.

Les Sóll x Larissa Loden Jewelry’s summer collaboration shoot. Photo: Amy Diep

TUESDAY–THURSDAY:

Powderhorn Art Fair Pop-up Preview
Powderhorn Art Fair's pop-up preview will be set up at Lake Street and Chicago Avenue with a sampling of artists and live music in anticipation of this year’s virtual fair on 8/7–8/8. Featured artists include Andrea Wichmann (fiber arts), Cristine Basina (jewelry), and more with live music from The Avant Garde: Hip Hop History & The Arts. Tuesday–Thursday 3–6pm each day @ 740 E Lake St, Minneapolis, www.powderhornartfair.com 

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
Starting this Thursday and continuing every Thursday through July, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes 10% off your purchase plus beer, bubbles, music, and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new limited, one-of-a-kind collection in stock by local designer Larissa Loden. Thursdays through July from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

THURSDAY & FRIDAY:

Hazel & Rose Reopening
Following last weekend’s closing sale event at Winsome Store + Studio, Hazel & Rose—an ethically minded, sustainable women’s fashion boutique that called the space home for over a year—has announced it will bee continuing on in the space for the time being. The store says it “hopes” to reopen in the space for shopping this Thursday and Friday. Consider swinging by to show your support of local, sustainable, ethical, small fashion, or shop online anytime. Thursday & Friday 11am–4pm @ 201 6th St SE #2, Minneapolis, shophazelandrose.com

FRIDAY:

Via’s Vintage Pop-up at Arc’s Value Village
Following this past weekend’s finale closing sale at Uptown vintage mainstay Via’s Vintage, the remainder of the goods have been donated to Arc’s Value Village for an exclusive shopping event. Find deeply discounted prices on Via’s handpicked vintage clothing and accessories, with proceeds funding for The Arc Minnesota's programs that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Get there while it lasts. Beginning Friday from 10am @ Arc’s Value Village Richfield location, 6528 Penn Ave S, Richfield, arcsvaluevillage.org

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

Wright County Swappers Meet (weekly)
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, www.facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket

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 Aprilierre jewelry, Autumn Higgins Ceramics, äventyr bicycle bags, Body Bliss skincare, Create Laser Arts laser-engraved wood home goods and jewelry, Olsen Naturals skincare, and Ever Wild Herbal Company body care. 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.

Excelsior Flea Market (weekly)
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 (weekly)
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 Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com

SATURDAY–MONDAY:

Shady Hollow Flea Market (weekly)
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. This weekend includes a huge 4th of July sale on Monday. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm, plus Monday, July 5 & every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com

Traders Market Elko 
Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 300 vendors, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food and beverages for sale. Among the treasures are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. If you have a home to furnish, the Traders Market is the ideal place to get that perfect unique showpiece. Tickets are $7 each (kids 12 and under free). Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko, http://www.tradersmarket.us

SUNDAY: 

Hamel Lions Club Flea Market (weekly)
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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND SALES:

Parc Fourth of July Progressive Sale
Save up to 30% on everything in store and online during Parc's progressive sale. Get 10% off when you spend $100, get 20% off when you spend $200, and get 30% off when you spend $300. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Ends Monday at midnight; some exclusions apply. @ 212 N 2nd #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com

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 

Grethen House 40% Off Sale
Shop the first markdowns of the season at the designer boutique's summer sale, including brands like Raquel Allegra, Frank & Eileen, Mother Denim and Comme des Garçons PLAY. Shop in store and online; some exclusions apply. Shop now @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com

CONTINUING:

Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.

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  

The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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

RuvaAfricWear Store Grand Opening
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. Saturday noon–3pm @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com

Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.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

Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: June 22–28

This week’s shopping highlights include Winsome Goods’ final sample sale, B. Resale’s 11th anniversary bash, the final week of the Via’s Vintage closing sale and much more.

Local jewelry brand, Rubinski Works, releases its “Beadsommar” jewelry collection this week.

DAILY THROUGH SUNDAY:

Bee’s Knees Vintage & Art Pop-up
Collecting Dust Vintage, Second Life Thrift and local artists Mary Gibney and Tara Costello have joined forces for a pop-up storefront running the month of June. Find a mix of vintage clothing, vintage housewares, plants, and affordable original artworks, including ‘40s house dresses, ‘50s cotton tops and shorts, ‘60s flower power and mod, ‘70s denim, ‘80s tees and beyond. Thursday 4–9pm, Friday 1–8pm, Saturday 12–8pm @ 3506 Nicollet Ave, (next door to Honeycomb Salon), Minneapolis, instagram.com/collecting_dust_vtg

Via’s Vintage Store Closing Sale
After 37 years, Via’s Vintage is closing its doors and moving to online only at the end of this week. Until then, owner Kellie Cameron is hosting a closing sale. New this week, you can now save 50% on all regular-price merchandise. Look for restocked sale racks as well as some home decor, fabric and drapes for sale. As for the future of Via’s, Cameron hasn’t ruled out having another storefront in the future, but for the time being, she’ll be focusing on vintage jewelry and accessories. Ends Sunday @ Via’s Vintage, 2408 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis. Sale hours will generally be 10am–4pm daily; check instagram.com/viasvintage or call 612-374-3649 for updates.

TUESDAY–THURSDAY:

Powderhorn Art Fair Pop-up Preview
Powderhorn Art Fair's pop-up preview will be set up at Lake Street and Chicago Avenue with a sampling of artists and live music in anticipation of this year’s virtual fair. Featured artists include Andrea Wichmann (fiber arts), Cristine Basina (jewelry), and more with live music from The Avant Garde: Hip Hop History & The Arts. Tuesday–Thursday 3–6pm daily, plus 6/29–30 & 7/1 @ 740 E Lake St, Minneapolis, www.powderhornartfair.com 

THURSDAY: 

Scandi Hootenanny Grand Opening
Head out to Stockholm, Wisconsin—just southeast from Red Wing across the Mississippi—for the grand opening of a brand-new Scandinavian-styled shop. Scandihoo brings a cozy Nordic hygge vibe with sustainably crafted artisan goods, blending traditional craft with a fresh, modern aesthetic. The event includes a ribbon cutting, a midsommar celebration with Finnish folk music, dancing, snacks, beverages and giveaways. Thursday 4–8pm @ Scandihoo, W12092 Hwy. 35, Stockholm, WI, facebook.com

Mill District Thrift Market
Head to Aloft hotel for an evening of thrifty pop-up shopping produced by Some Great People with goods from local vendors plus cocktails and food courtesy of Aloft Minneapolis and the W XYZ Bar. Thursday 5–7pm @ Aloft Minneapolis, 900 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Register for your free spot @ eventbrite.com

Rubinski Works “Beadsommar” Collection Launch 
Local jewelry artist, Madison R. Holler, is launching a special new jewelry collection drawing inspiration from her shared Anishinaabe and Scandinavian heritage, with an emphasis on folklore. The new collection features quilting, flora and folk elements, and are primarily made with glass and metal seed beads on thread. Launches Thursday at 6pm @ www.rubinskiworks.com/shop 

FRIDAY: 

Shop for Hope: A Pop-up Shopping Event Benefiting Hope Chest 
Shop for a good cause while supporting local makers and brands during this pop-up shopping event hosted by Apple Autos. Vendors include Glam Diggers Vintage, Queenie & Pearl, Denim Revival, Poppy Stella Rose, Excelsior Candle Co and more. A portion of proceeds benefits Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. Plus, you can get an oil change while you shop—$1 from every oil change this month goes to Hope Chest, which provides the quickest access for urgent daily needs of breast cancer patients, including housing, transportation, utilities, meals and childcare. Friday 4–7pm @ Apple Ford Lincoln, 7200 150th St W, Apple Autos. Register for your free spot @ eventbrite.com

Steller Hair Turns 8 Party
Help the Northeast Minneapolis salon celebrate eight years of business and doing good in the community with this bash. It features live music from Monica LaPlante, Extraterrestrials and Alex Ramsey, local food trucks and 612Brew beer, a Selfie & Co photo booth and raffle. Free. Friday 6–9pm @ the patio outside 612Brew, 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/stellerhairco 

FRIDAY–SUNDAY: 

Winsome Goods Final Sample Sale 
This will be the very last opportunity to purchase any Winsome clothing from the brand’s storefront before it closes for good. The sale will include deeply discounted samples, seconds, one-offs, pre-owned, vintage and all remaining inventory, plus garments from Winsome friends, Al's Tailoring, Hazel & Rose and Nine56 Studio. This sale will be hosted in in the physical store as well as on their Instagram story. This event is free to attend and is first-come, first-serve. Be prepared to wear a mask in order to enter the in-store sale. Friday–Sunday from 11am-4pm @ 201 6th St SE #2, Minneapolis and @ instagram.com/winsome_goods plus Al’s Tailoring Instagram story sale on Saturday 11am–4pm @ instagram.com/als.tailoring 

Fridley Citywide Garage Sale & Trash-to-Treasure Day 
Located just north of Northeast Minneapolis, the city of Fridley is hosting more than 100 sales during its citywide garage sale on Friday and Saturday. Then on Sunday, they’re hosting a Trash-to-Treasure Day—residents will place items they no longer want at the ends of their driveway, marked as “FREE,” to encourage reuse and repurposing. Friday–Sunday 9am–6pm. Garage sale maps will be available beginning Wednesday, available for pick up at Fridley City Hall through Friday & online at fridleymn.gov

Wright County Swappers Meet (weekly)
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, 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: 

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 Crankosaurus Press printed goods, ArtAndes artisan-made rugs and textiles, Fair Anita fair-trade jewelry and accessories, and Christy Wetzig Ceramics. 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

B. Resale 11th Anniversary Party 
Celebrate 11 years of B. Resale, a community-oriented, inclusive secondhand clothing and accessories shop on Eat Street. Festivities include pop-ups by B. Resale regulars including Oculesics hand-poured candles, handmade rugs and reworked apparel by Things Borrow, artwork by That Curly Haired Stitch and more, plus giveaways and tunes from DJs Talia Knight, Willie Shu and World of Sci-Fi. Saturday 11am–7pm @ 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/bresalempls 

Crystal Back Alley Sale + Pop-up feat. Nina Dani
Save up to 50% off crystals and sacred tools from local maker, We the Starborne. The outdoor sale will take place in the back alley behind the We the Starborne shop (access through the shop). The sale will feature clear-out deals on crystals and sacred tools, plus a special art + clothing pop-up from local artist and maker, Nina Dani, who specializes in original paintings, reworked vintage denim, and screen printed crop . Saturday & Sunday noon–4pm @ 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com

WILD VNTG MRKT - Pride Edition
Join Wild Things Antiques for their first WILD VNTG MRKT, just in time for Pride weekend. The market will feature a mix of local vintage and handcrafted vendors, live music and more. Saturday noon–6pm @ Wild Things Antiques, 7269 Commerce Cir W, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com/wild-vintage-market

Excelsior Flea Market (weekly)
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 

Thai Night Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, find dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Night Market, plus cultural performances, live music, a fire dance, a Northern Thai parade and more. Saturday festivities beginning at 11am; night market goes 5–9pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park, facebook.com/watthaiofminnesota 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

June’s 14th Annual Sidewalk Sale
June Resale is heading back to its original storefront location at 34th & Lyndale in Uptown (now the site of its little-sister resale store, LEGACY) for its annual sidewalk sale. Join June, Legacy, Glam Diggers Vintage and Shelley Spargur (designer and vintage clothing and housewares) for two days of thrifty finds. Expect clothing from designer to vintage, high to low, plus shoes, bags, and household goods. LEGACY will also offer 20% storewide inside the shop (excluding denim) and drastic markdowns from June. Venmo or cash only. Note, no dressing rooms will be available; dress accordingly (i.e., wear leggings or a swimsuit under your clothes) or bring a tape measure. Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm @ LEGACY, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/juneresale

Wayzata Art Experience 2021 
Kick off summer with the lakeside festival, Wayzata Art Experience. Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the two-day event will feature 100 juried artists plus food trucks, free sailboat rides, floating art and live music. Make a day of it with shopping at lakeside boutiques and dining at nearby, award-winning restaurants. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–4pm along Lake St E, Wayzata, WayzataArtExperience.com 

Stillwater Flea Market (monthly)
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. Saturday & Sunday plus 7/24–25, 8/28-29 & 9/25–26 @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket

Wadena Flea & Craft Market (weekly)
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 Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com

Shady Hollow Flea Market (weekly)
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, plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com

SUNDAY: 

Hecho Con Love Latin Arts & Craft Show 
Premier Latino Events has partnered with Corazon Mexicano to create Hecho Con Love, a series of Latinx craft and artisan shows throughout the Twin Cities. The event will be held outdoors and social distancing will be required. Sunday 12–6pm @ La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, facebook.com/Latincraftshow

Dulce’s Jardin Farewell Pop-up 
Join local BIPOC, LGBT and immigrant makers for the final edition of their ongoing pop-up market at Dulce’s Jardin in South Minnepaolis. Featured makers include Las Ranas Jewelry, Pickle Witch (handmade pickles), Kari Lee Art (cute food-inspired art), La Floris Art, Hclou Art, and Spinning Wylde (organic hand-spun cotton candy). Sunday 10am–1pm @ Dulce’s Jardin, Nokomis Ave & E 41st St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/karileeart   

Hamel Lions Club Flea Market (weekly)
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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, hamellions.org/flea-market 

CONTINUING:

Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.

NOW OPEN:

Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities is finally opening 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 is opening 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. Now open: Thursday noon–6pm, Fridays 11am–6pm, Saturdays 11am–5pm, Sundays 11am–4pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com  

The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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

Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.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

Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: June 15–21

This weekend’s shopping highlights include Juneteenth celebrations featuring local Black-owned businesses, RuvaAfricWear’s grand opening bash, and makers markets and vintage pop-ups galore.

RuvaAfricWear celebrates Juneteenth with the grand opening of its Mall of America store this weekend.

THURSDAY: 

Larissa Loden Limited-Edition Summer '21 Collection Launch
The local jewelry brand has been dropping limited-edition pieces on a regular basis. Now, you can shop the designer’s favorite limited-design items from their new summer collection at once, with styles including daisy shapes and refreshing turquoise shades. Thursday @ larissaloden.com and in-store Thursday–Saturday noon–5pm @ Northrup King Building #265, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis

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, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com 

Creative Kuponya & All Are Welcome Here Pop-up

Arc’s Value Village’s Richfield location is hosting a pop-up event featuring screen-printed tees and hoodies from Creative Kuponya and yard signs from All Are Welcome Here. Sales from the hoodies and tees (whose raw materials are sourced from Arc’s) helps fund Creative Kuponya’s mission to offer free therapy with a focus on diversity and inclusion, with a community-based, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach. Thursday 3–5pm @ Arc’s Value Village, 6528 Penn Ave S, Richfield, arcsvaluevillage.org

FRIDAY: 

Bee’s Knees Pop-up Grand Opening Event
Collecting Dust Vintage, Second Life Thrift and local artists Mary Gibney and Tara Costello have joined forces for a pop-up storefront running the month of June. Find a mix of vintage clothing, vintage housewares, plants, and affordable original artworks, including ‘40s house dresses, ‘50s cotton tops and shorts, ‘60s flower power and mod, ‘70s denim, ‘80s tees and beyond. Grand opening event Friday from 5–9pm. Additional open hours: Wednesdays 4–7pm, Fridays 12–7pm, Saturdays 12–4pm. Ends 6/26 @ 3506 Nicollet Ave, (next door to Honeycomb Salon), Minneapolis, instagram.com/collecting_dust_vtg 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 

2021 NEighbors Garage Sale Weekend
Over 60 households are participating in the 2021 neighborhood garage sale in Northeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony Village. You can find a physical copy of a map in the Northeaster newspaper at their office (2844 Johnson St NE) weekdays between 8am–3:30pm, at Sarah Jane's bakery and the Eastside Food Co-op, and online at the following link. Friday & Saturday 8am–5pm @ Northeast Minneapolis, https://www.facebook.com/NEighborsGarageSaleWeekend

60-Mile Garage Sale
Ten towns along the Root River State Trail in southeast Minnesota are teaming up for this annual sale. Access the sale's Google Map with your smartphone to view all the participating homes and businesses, and take in the natural beauty along the trail system. Friday & Saturday @ various towns along the Root River State Trail, www.rootrivertrail.org/events/60-mile-garage-sale

Pryes Anniversary Block Party feat. Minneapolis Craft Market
Celebrate summer at return of the Pryes Brewing Block Party. Expect two days filled with live music, an expanded beer garden, food and a makers market presented by the Minneapolis Craft Market at the riverside taproom benefiting non-profit partners, Habitat for Humanity and the Racial Justice Network. Market open Friday 4–8pm & Saturday 1–7pm (block party runs 11am–midnight both days) @ Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, www.mplscraftmarket.com/marketfeed/pryesanniversarymarketfriday 

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

Embroiders Clothing Pop-up at Parc
Find minimalist, hand-stitched tees, sweatshirts and hoodies from local maker, Embroiders Clothing, this weekend only at North Loop boutique, Parc. Embroiders owner/founder, Emily Graupmann, will be in the shop to talk about her products and talk custom orders. Friday 11am–6pm, Saturday 11am–5pm & Sunday noon–4pm @ Parc, 212 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com

SATURDAY: 

Mill City Farmers Market
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 Adam Gruetzmacher pottery, Body Bliss eco-friendly skincare and laundry products, Crookedwood kitchen utensils, Indigo & Snow hand-dyed apparel and home goods, Radiate Activewear athleisure, and Red Clover Apothecary Farm salves and tinctures. 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

Art in the Park  
The 40th annual Art in the Park Fine Art Festival in Lanesboro, Minnesota, will feature a limited number of fine art booths and COVID-19-safe family art activities in the beautiful setting of Sylvan Park. Hosted by Lanesboro Arts, Art in the Park is southern Minnesota’s longest running fine art fair, attracting thousands of regional patrons each year. Find artisan-made work including paintings, fine jewelry, textile rugs and quilts, stained glass, wood goods, metalwork, woven baskets and ceramics from over 90 artists from the tai-state region, including local favorite A MANO ceramics. Free. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Sylvan Park, 202 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, lanesboroarts.org/aip 

Juneteenth Jubilee: A MN Black Box Bazaar 
In honor of Juneteenth, Hopkins Center for the Arts hosts this pop-up marketplace highlighting local partner businesses of MN Black Box, a monthly curated gift box service. A complimentary MN Black Box bag will be given to the first 50 registered attendees. Masks will be required. Free with registration. Saturday 10am–4pm @ Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-jubilee-a-mn-black-box-bazaar-tickets-150675874597

The Global Vintage Pop-up Shop
Hosted by local vintage vendors Global Vintage and MNstreetvintage, this vintage and streetwear market will also feature threads from Daily Dose Retro, Blue Tuesday Thrift, Parma Jawns and Vindicated Clothing. Saturday from noon–7pm @ 1423 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/global_vintage

RuvaAfricWear Store Grand Opening & Juneteenth Celebration 
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. The grand opening party includes live music, giveaways, cake, fitness class demos and more. Saturday noon–3pm @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com

Local Maker Pop-up at B. Resale
Shop jewelry, hand-poured candles, home decor and resale clothing from four local vendors and makers, including Double Slice Studio, Pine Resale, Oculesics and Manthra Studio jewelry. Saturday 1–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/bresalempls

Broadway Square Vintage Market 
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a new monthly market hosted by Spirit Room and Lady Outlaw Vintage in the old Broadway Community Gardens in Superior, Wisconsin. Find a rotating roster of regional vintage vendors each month, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails, and live music throughout the day. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Hammond & Broadway St, Superior, WI, www.facebook.com/events/189911319637119

Royal Foundry’s Small Business Market
Royal Foundry Craft Spirits is hosting a small business market at their North Minneapolis space featuring over a dozen local makers. Featured vendors include Fair-Trade, Maasai-made jewelry by Nashipai; Asian-Minnesotan wood home goods maker Mokuzai Made; and handmade clay earring maker, Clay by Anja. Saturday 3–7pm @ Royal Foundry Craft Spirits, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, instagram.com/royalfoundrycraftspirits 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

Stone Arch Bridge Festival
After 25 years on the east side of the river, the Father’s Day weekend tradition is moving to the west side. This year’s Stone Arch Bridge Festival will feature original art and handmade goods from more than 200 visual artists, plus live music from 40 musical acts and countless food vendors. Highlights include a vintage and vinyl market and an “art of the car” show. The event will line West River Parkway from the Stone Arch Bridge to N 4th Ave. Find the Culinary Arts Market under the Hennepin Ave Bridge and the Art of the Car just north of the Hennepin Ave Bridge on West River Parkway. Saturday 10am–7pm & Sunday 10am–5pm @ West River Pkwy, Minneapolis, www.facebook.com/events/1578428175686709 

Father’s Day Fashion Show & Popup at Bread Pop-up Market
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with your Dad at Bread: A Unique Pop-Up Market. Created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene as a shared opportunity to help small businesses market and scale their businesses, Bread features a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers, including Marsha’s son’s brand, Ice Cream Bow Ties. The weekend includes live fashion shows both days with guest host, State Rep. John Thompson, special pop-ups from vendors, and Tay Scott performing live on Saturday. Saturday & Sunday from 3–4pm @ Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, www.facebook.com/events/145310617554241

ENDS SUNDAY:

Flirt’s Semi-Annual Sale
Save 50 percent on luxury lingerie–about half the entire store–during Flirt’s twice-a-year, season-end sale. In store only. Ends Sunday, 6/20 @ Flirt Boutique, 3927 Market St, Edina, 651-698-3692, flirt-boutique.com

ONGOING SALES:

Via’s Vintage Store Closing Sale
After 37 years, Via’s Vintage is closing its doors and moving to online only at the end of this month. Until then, owner Kellie Cameron is hosting a closing sale. New this week, you can now save 50% on all regular-price merchandise. (Red and white sale tags are priced as-is.) Look for restocked sale racks as well as some home decor, fabric and drapes for sale. As for the future of Via’s, Cameron hasn’t ruled out having another storefront in the future, but for the time being, she’ll be focusing on vintage jewelry and accessories. Sale hours will generally be 10am–4pm daily; check www.instagram.com/viasvintage or call 612-374-3649 for updates. Final day of business is 6/27.

Winsome Goods Closing
After an impressive 7-year run, local, sustainable apparel brand Winsome Goods announced Wednesday it will be shuttering its apparel business, including both its e-commerce site and its standalone Store + Studio in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. They will take visits by appointment until the sample sale, and you can also shop remaining items online. The brand’s run culminates with a big sample sale running June 25–27 (details to come). Learn more about the closing on my blog. Shop now @ winsomegoods.com

FLEA MARKETS:

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

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, 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, www.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, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com

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, plus every Saturday in 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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

CONTINUING:

Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.

NOW OPEN:

Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities is finally opening 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. Hours: Friday–Sunday @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com 

Audrey Rose Vintage
Over a decade since she founded Audrey Rose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte is opening 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: Fridays 11am–6pm, Saturdays 11am–5pm, Sundays 11am–4pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com  

The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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

Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.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

Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: June 8–14

This week in local style and shopping, check out new store openings from two top vintage sellers, plus a handful of local vintage and makers outdoor market pop-ups.

Moth Oddities’ Yana Pietras and Ian O'Neill outside their new storefront; the interior of the new Audrey Rose Vintage storefront

WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY:

Bee’s Knees Vintage & Art Pop-up
Collecting Dust Vintage, Second Life Thrift and local artists Mary Gibney and Tara Costello have joined forces for a pop-up storefront running the month of June. Find a mix of vintage clothing, vintage housewares, plants, and affordable original artworks, including ‘40s house dresses, ‘50s cotton tops and shorts, ‘60s flower power and mod, ‘70s denim, ‘80s tees and beyond. Hours: Wednesdays 4–7pm, Fridays 12–7pm, Saturdays 12–4pm, plus opening event 6/18 from 5–9pm. Ends 6/26 @ 3506 Nicollet Ave, (next door to Honeycomb Salon), Minneapolis, instagram.com/collecting_dust_vtg 

STARTING FRIDAY:

Grethen House 40% Off Sale
Shop the first markdowns of the season at the designer boutique's summer sale, including brands like Raquel Allegra, Frank & Eileen, Mother Denim and Comme des Garçons PLAY. Shop in store and online; some exclusions apply. Starting Friday @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com

FRIDAY–SUNDAY: 

Audrey Rose Vintage Grand Opening Weekend
Over a decade since she founded Audrey Rose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte is opening 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. Tickets to the grand opening night on Thursday are sold out, but you can check out the new store any day this weekend. Friday 11am–6pm, Saturday 11am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com  

FRIDAY–MONDAY: 

Moth Oddities Grand Opening Weekend
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities is finally opening 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. They’re managing the flow of traffic this opening weekend by having attendees pre-register for a free shopping spot via www.eventbrite.com/e/moth-oddities-vintage-grand-opening-tickets-151751058501. (Note, all slots Friday–Sunday are currently sold out, but there are opening Monday.) Masks required. Friday–Monday @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com 

SATURDAY: 

Mill City Farmers Market
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 äventyr bicycle bags, Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Olsen Naturals natural skincare, Sally Fritz vintage-inspired clothing and The Abbey Alpacas knit accessories. The Mill City Farmers Market is now open every Saturday through October with extended hours. Saturday from 8am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Record Store Day 
Following on from last year’s triple event spread out due to coronavirus concerns, RSD returns for two dates this summer with hundreds of vinyl, CD and cassette releases sold exclusively through independent record shops around the world. It kicks off this weekend at local shops including Electric Fetus, Extreme Noise Records, Down in the Valley, and Mill City Sound, with additional drops next Saturday, 6/17. Find a list of all participating stores in MN at recordstoreday.com/Venues?state=MN. Saturday @ various locations

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. Visit their website for a full list of vendors and reserve a free ticket to ensure social distancing measures are met. Saturday 11am–5pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St (South Entrance), St Paul. blackbusinessisbeautiful.org

Selby Fest 2021
Vintage lovers, local music fans and foodies unite for this summer kickoff event from Selby at Snelling businesses. This family-friendly neighborhood festival features live music, sales from local shops—including vintage favorites Lula Vintage Wear, Everyday People, Up Six Vintage and the new location from Succotash Retro—and delicious food from local vendors. Saturday from 1–5pm @ Selby at Snelling to Fairview, St. Paul. instagram.com/selbyatsnelling 

Yard Pop-up Shop: Local Small Businesses
This yard pop-up shop will feature vintage goods, plants, handmade tables, pottery, plant stands, jewelry and more from three Twin Cities makers and vendors, including Pots by KT (handcrafted pots and planters), AdornWell (handcrafted home goods, cocktail kits and nature-inspired decor), and Fornero (reclaimed and handcrafted tables, plant stands and art). Refreshments will be provided. Saturday 9am–7pm @ 2930 35th Ave S, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/potsbykt

Tiny Art Market
The annual Tiny Art Market is back! Hosted by vintage, art and local goods shop DARE Minneapolis (formerly known as Darling Amalgamated Retail Emporium), the outdoor market will feature a dozen local artists and makers, set up in their courtyard and parking lot. Get a full list of artists and makers at www.facebook.com/events/3908050049272756. Saturday 11am–4pm @ DARE Minneapolis, 406 E 48th St, Minneapolis, darempls.com 

J.W. Hulme Co Watch Trunk Show
Just in time for Father’s Day, join legacy MN brand J.W. Hulme Co. at their Galleria location for a watch trunk show featuring special $100 watch pricing, plus a guest expert on hand to answer all watch-related questions. Saturday 3–5pm @ J.W. Hulme Co, Galleria, 69th St & France Ave, Edina, facebook.com/events/228428702087067

SUNDAY: 

Planty Queens: Twin Cities Houseplant Event 
Minnesota-based houseplant brand Planty Queens have gathered some of their favorite local makers for an outdoor houseplant and maker market. Plant brands include Planty Queens, Properly Propogated, Monstera Plant Co, The Greenery Mpls, Tay’s Secret Garden and The Plant Bar Co, plus makers Mokuzai Made (home goods and plant propagation stations) and Cry Baby Clay (clay vessels and planters), as well tunes from DJ Step Mom and food vendors. Masks required. Sunday 11am–3pm @ MN Arts Org building, 1729 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com/pages/event 

L.A.M. Pop-up (Little Asia Market)
Support some top Minnesota-based, Asian artists and businesses at this outdoor pop-up market hosted by Arbeiter Brewing Co. Each of these Asian artists/makers that will take part in LAM were chosen to show the resilience and steadfastness of the local AAPI community, in response to the rise in Asian hate crimes across the U.S. over the past year. Makers include Coconut Whisk (vegan and gluten-free food), Hclou Art (mixed-media art), Kari Lee Art (novelty items and handmade mini creations), Maat Mons (upscale bags and goods), Romi Apothecary (sustainable health and beauty products), Sisterland (timeless children’s clothing), Spinning Wylde (specialty cotton candy), Third Daughter, Restless Daughter (sarcastic and snarky cross-stitches), Willow Print Studio (screen printed goods and art), and Wondrous Crane (functional ceramics). Union Hmong Kitchen food truck will be on site with delicious Hmong flavors. Plus, $1 from all pint and crowler sales at the brewery will be donated to the Southeast Asian Diaspora Project. Sunday 12–5pm @ Arbeiter Brewing Co., 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis. More info: www.facebook.com/events/193415199275029

ONGOING SALES:

Via’s Vintage Store Closing Sale
After 37 years, Via’s Vintage is closing its doors and moving to online only at the end of this month. Until then, owner Kellie Cameron is hosting a closing sale. Currently, you can save 25% on all regular-price merchandise. (Red and white sale tags are priced as-is.) Look for restocked sale racks as well as some home decor, fabric and drapes for sale. As for the future of Via’s, Cameron hasn’t ruled out having another storefront in the future, but for the time being, she’ll be focusing on vintage jewelry and accessories. Sale hours will generally be 10am–4pm daily; check www.instagram.com/viasvintage or call 612-374-3649 for updates. Final day of business is 6/27.

Winsome Goods Closing
After an impressive 7-year run, local, sustainable apparel brand Winsome Goods announced Wednesday it will be shuttering its apparel business, including both its e-commerce site and its standalone Store + Studio in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. They will take visits by appointment until the sample sale, and you can also shop remaining items online. The brand’s run culminates with a big sample sale running June 25–27 (details to come). Learn more about the closing on my blog. Shop now @ winsomegoods.com

FLEA MARKETS:

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

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, 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, www.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, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com

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, plus every Saturday in 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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

CONTINUING:

Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.

NOW OPEN:

The Fitting Room Grand Re-opening Party
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.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 beginning 6/10. @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St. Paul, brandbuildersmarket.com

RuvaAfricWear at Mall of America
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. A grand opening party is slated for Juneteenth, 6/19. Now open @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com

Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.com

Bread. A Unique Pop-up Market
What began as a holiday pop-up market over the holidays is returning to Maplewood Mall as a more permanent fixture. Created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene as a shared opportunity to help small businesses market and scale their businesses, Bread features a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers, including Marsha’s son’s brand, Ice Cream Bow Ties. Hours: Monday–Friday from 12–7pm and Sunday from 12–6pm @ Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, www.breadpopupmarket.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. Community Commons is now open at 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

Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com



Twin Cities Style & Shopping: June 1–7

This week in local style and shopping, Afro-Minnesotan fitness apparel brand, RuvaAfricWear opens its first store, at Mall of America, plus Via’s Vintage and True Ethic host store closing sales, and a new retail incubator launches at Keg & Case Market.

RuvaAfricWear opens it first store this week at the Mall of America

NEW THIS WEEK:

Now open: RuvaAfricWear at Mall of America
Founded by self-taught designer Sylvester Ndhlovu in 2015, RuvaAfricWear is known for its African-inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through vibrant prints and everyday, functional clothing and accessories for men, women and children. RuvaAfricWear is opening its first storefront this week at the mall with a new Minnesota-themed print collection to nod to its home state. Ndhlovu says he hopes the store will will serve as a community gathering space; it will host free yoga and dance classes, storytelling and kids’ activities. A grand opening party is slated for Juneteenth, 6/19. Now open @ N138 North Garden (first floor), Bloomington, www.ruvaafricwear.com 

Via’s Vintage Store Closing Sale
After 37 years, Via’s Vintage is closing its doors and moving to online only at the end of this month. Until then, owner Kellie Cameron is hosting a closing sale. Currently, you can save 25% on all regular-price merchandise. (Red and white sale tags are priced as-is.) Look for restocked sale racks as well as some home decor, fabric and drapes for sale. As for the future of Via’s, Cameron hasn’t ruled out having another storefront in the future, but for the time being, she’ll be focusing on vintage jewelry and accessories. Sale hours will generally be 10am–6pm daily; check www.instagram.com/viasvintage or call 612-374-3649 for updates.

THURSDAY:

True Ethic Closing Sale
The locally owned, fair-trade retailer is closing its Northrup King storefront and online shop. Head down on Thursday during the building’s First Thursday event for a one-night-only closing sale. Save on rugs, furniture, jewelry, decor and more from fair-trade artisans. Some items not included in the sale (makeup bags and artwork) will be transitioned to owner Laura Bergren’s next (yet-to-be-named) project. Thursday 5–8pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Suite 238, Minneapolis, trueethic.com

Strey Collective Makers Mini-Series: Joeleen Torvick & J.Lux Jewelry Trunk Show 
Head to local designer boutique, Strey Collective, for this series hosted in conjunction with Northrup King Building’s First Thursday open studio event. Tonight’s event features a trunk show highlighting the new spring collections from local apparel designer Joeleen Torvick and J.Lux Jewelry. Get styled by the designers, snap a pic and post it to your Instagram for the chance to win a signature piece from both designers. Thursday 5–9pm @ Strey Collective, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Suite 179, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/streycollective 

Brand Builders by KLC Official Launch Party 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”-like pitch event every Thursday from 4–5:30pm beginning 6/10. The official launch party will include cocktails, giveaways, deals, and samples from brand founders. Thursday 4–7pm @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St. Paul. Free RSVP at www.eventbrite.com

FRIDAY: 

Minneapolis Craft Market: The Lab Night Market 
After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market is back with its first event of the year. The Lab Night Market will take place outdoors at The Lab Brewery with 40 of Minnesota’s best makers selling handmade jewelry, decor, home goods and more. Masks are required, and other COVID safety protocols will be in place. You cal also shop 250 makers online at the Minneapolis Craft Market’s Digital Marketplace at shop.mplscraftmarket.com. To attend the event, register for free at www.eventbrite.com. Friday 7–10pm, rain or shine @ The Lab Brewery, 767 N Eustic St #115, St. Paul

SATURDAY:

Mill City Farmers Market
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 Create Laser Arts laser-cut jewelry and goods, Crankosaurus Press printed goods, ArtAndes artisan-made rugs and textiles, and Fair Anita fair-trade jewelry and accessories. The Mill City Farmers Market is now open every Saturday through October with extended hours. Saturday from 8am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Greater Longfellow’s Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale 2021
It’s a major garage sale weekend in Minneapolis, thanks to this event hosted by Greater Longfellow neighborhoods (Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe and Longfellow) along with seven other adjacent neighborhoods (Corcoran, Standish Ericsson, Minnehaha, Keewaydin, Wenonah and Morris Park) for one day of amazing deals. Get a free sales map including all participating neighborhoods at several local businesses including Fireroast Coffee & Wine, Milkweed Coffee and Turtle Bread. Longfellow outdoor gear/clothing repair and secondhand store, Repair Lair, will also be having a 25%-off sale all weekend. Starting at 9am in South Minneapolis, longfellow.org

Victory Neighborhood Garage Sale 
This annual garage sale returns to the Victory neighborhood on the Northside of Minneapolis for one day of deals. There will be dozens of garage sales with art, plants, food, clothing, household goods, and more. Printed and online maps will be available. 8am–5pm @ Victory neighborhood, Minneapolis; learn more at victoryneighborhood.org.

Summer MRKT at Utepils Brewing
Summer MRKT is an outdoor marketplace featuring local art, clothing, handmade jewelry, gifts and more. Featured vendors include Lauren Strom Art, Art by Tim Chapman, Live Art by Barret Lee, Side Hustle Salt, 2 Dads Bloody Mary Mix, Hive Apparel, Mya Lambrecht Jewelry, Statement Boutique, Threadfinds MPLS, Creative MPLS, Caydence Records & Coffee and Roseline’s Candles, plus Food by Soul Fu. Free. Saturday noon–6pm @ Utepils Brewing Co, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, facebook.com

The Fitting Room Grand Re-opening Party
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, The Fitting Room has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. They'll celebrate with a free grand opening event featuring live music, a sidewalk fashion show with latest collections from all of its makers, and some surprises. Free. Saturday from noon–5pm @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

GeekCraft Expo Twin Cities 2021 
Founded in 2016 by the husband-and-wife team of comic book writer Daniel Way (Deadpool, Wolverine, The Incredible Hulk, et al) and former Ubisoft community manager Kimberly Matsuzaki, GeekCraft Expo is a collection of curated, geek-themed handmade markets held throughout the year in multiple cities located across the United States. Created by nerds, for nerds, GeekCraft Expo is a showcase for handmade geeky goods by local crafters and makers, including local favorite Kari Lee Art. Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Get tickets (only $2) @ www.geekcraftexpo.com

SUNDAY: 

Minneapolis Vintage Market (SOLD OUT)
After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19, the Minneapolis Vintage Market is back! Head to The Lab Minnesota brewery in Prospect Park’s outdoor space where you can shop 40 of the best vintage vendors in the Twin Cities—including my new brand, Rosella Vintage! Note: Tickets have sold out, but look forward to a new market every month. Sunday 11am–5pm @ The Lab Brewery, 767 N Eustic St #115, St. Paul, mplsvintagemarket.com 

FLEA MARKETS:

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

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, 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, www.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, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com

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, plus every Saturday in 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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

CONTINUING:

Billy Reid opens at Nolan Mains
Billy Reid, an Alabama-based men’s and women’s apparel brand, has just opened its first Minnesota store location this week at Nolan Mains at 50th & France. The designer, who has described his clothing as “lived-in luxury” and "broken-in luxury,” is known for his classic styles in high-quality fabrics, expertly crafted clothing with unique details and a Southern influence. The 1,800-square-foot store will sell men’s and women’s apparel along with premium-leather goods by Moore & Giles, a luxury heritage leather goods manufacturer based in Virginia. Opening Thursday @ Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St, Edina, www.billyreid.com

Winsome Goods Closing
After an impressive 7-year run, local, sustainable apparel brand Winsome Goods announced Wednesday it will be shuttering its apparel business, including both its e-commerce site and its standalone Store + Studio in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. They will take visits by appointment until the sample sale, and you can also shop online. The brand’s run culminates with a big sample sale running June 25–27 (details to come). Learn more about the closing on my blog. Shop now @ winsomegoods.com

Now open: Leo Footwear
Two neighboring Selby & Snelling shop owners have come together to found a new shoe boutique with a sustainable focus. Leo Footwear was the brainchild of Kristie Case of Teeny Bee Boutique/Peregrine Kidswear, and Jill Erickson of women’s sustainable fashion shop, Spoils of Wear. The new footwear shop is located just a couple of storefronts down from Teeny Bee and features Brooklyn-based shoemakers Stivali and the Spanish artisan–made Pons Arvacas. You can also shop the store online. Now open @ 1554 Selby Ave, St Paul, leofootwearstpaul.com. For updates and hours, follow @leofootwearstpaul on Instagram.

Now open: Bread. A Unique Pop-up Market
What began as a holiday pop-up market over the holidays is returning to Maplewood Mall as a more permanent fixture. Created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene as a shared opportunity to help small businesses market and scale their businesses, Bread features a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers, including Marsha’s son’s brand, Ice Cream Bow Ties. For Thursday’s grand reopening, the store’s brands will be joined by Maplewood Mayor Abrams, MN State Rep. John Thompson and St. Paul City Council member Nelsie Yang, and there will be raffles and refreshments. Hours: Monday–Friday from 12–7pm and Sunday from 12–6pm @ Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, www.facebook.com/breadpopup

Now open: 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. Community Commons is now open at Level 2, South, Mall of America, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons

On view: Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.

Now open: 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

Now open: Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.

SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: May 26–31

Black Fashion Week MN ramps up with a weekend of events highlighting local Black designers and brands, plus Via’s Vintage announces its store closing, flea markets galore, Memorial Day weekend sales and more. 

Via’s Vintage announces it will be closing its longtime storefront before the end of June.

NEW THIS WEEK:

Via’s Vintage announces store closing, pivots to online-only
After 37 years, Via’s Vintage is closing its doors—and moving to an online-only format. The iconic Minneapolis vintage fashion store was the brainchild of Via Vento, a 4-foot-11 firecracker of a lady who passed away at the too-young age of 44 just eight years ago. The original Via's opened in downtown Minneapolis in 1984 before moving to Hennepin Avenue in Uptown, across the street from its current location, where it's been for a dozen years. Upon Vento's passing, Kellie Cameron, a lifelong vintage lover with a background in retail, bought the business from Vento's estate and has since done a wonderful job of keeping the founder's memory alive, selling a sparkling array of confectionery, high-quality special occasion dresses from the 1920s to the '60s. While the notoriously technology-shy Vento (who didn't even use a cash register) may have shuddered to think of it, Cameron has since incorporated some modern elements into the business, such as online selling. Cameron hasn’t ruled out having another storefront in the future, but for the time being, she’ll be focusing on vintage jewelry and accessories. In-store shopping will be available for at least part of June, along with a major sale to be announced. ‘Til then, you can shop Via’s wares @ instagram.com/viasvintage.

Hybrid Nation x Minnesota United Collaboration Drops 
Local Black-owned, socially conscious streetwear brand Hybrid Nation is debuting a limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with Minnesota United soccer. The collaboration is part of a larger commitment in 2021 by Major League Soccer to increase supplier diversity and follows the launch of previous collaborations with minority-owned brands in other markets. The apparel collection includes a bomber jacket, a zip pullover, jogger track pants and a ball cap, all sold exclusively online at www.hybridnationclothing.com and the Black and Blue Team Store at Allianz Field, www.minnesotaunitedmobileshop.com

THURSDAY: 

Revolution of Fashion: A Fashion Show of Creativity 
Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season continues with this streetwear fashion show. The event will showcase new collections from local, Black-owned streetwear brands, LoudBerries Clothing, Introspek Clothing, Lgendary Clothing and Energy Wear. Protest footage by videographer Adrian Wilson will play in the background as a reminder of last summer’s uprising. Thursday 7–9:30pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com

FRIDAY: 

Black Man Magic Fashion Show
Part of Black Fashion Week MN, this runway show will present designs by local Black-owned brands, Ruva Afric Wear and Urban 29. After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, both apparel brands recently expanded to open their own storefronts at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. Founded by Sylvester Ndhlovu a self-taught designer with an MBA, Ruva Afric Wear is known for its African-Inspired fitness apparel that celebrates its African heritage through everyday, functional clothing. The brand will open their Mall of America store on June 1 with a new Minnesota-themed collection. Friday 6–9pm @ The Dampfwerk Distillery Cocktail Lounge, St. Louis Park. Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 

BLCK STYLE: Pop-up Exhibit & Fashion Show 
A pop-up exhibit and fashion show highlighting the history of Black American fashion designers, BLCK STYLE is curated by the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery along with Black Fashion Week MN and the Minnesota Historical Society. It will feature archival looks from iconic Black American fashion designers like Ann Lowe and Dapper Dan as well as displays by top fashion designers from Minnesota, including Ramadan Designs, ROX Jewelry by Robyne Robinson, Kendoll Designs, The Lexurie Collection, Vandalism Designs—several of which will also be featured in a live fashion show that will serve as the finale event for Black Fashion Week MN. Vintage Twin Cities fashion photographs by Charles Chamblis will also be on display, along with a few Prince artifacts. Tickets to Friday’s fashion show (3–6pm) are $30–$50 at eventbrite.com. The exhibit is free and on display Friday (1–5pm) & Saturday (10am–4pm) @ Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery, 1256 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Tessa Louise Studio Closing Sale
The locally owned fashion brand of ethically made, modern, versatile knitwear is having a studio closing sale this weekend, with discounts on all items, including all in-stock clothing (discount applicable in studio, this weekend only), lots of fabric, clothing racks and a large dining table, plus face masks on sale for $4.95. But this isn’t the end for the designer—she’ll continue to sell her brand on her website. Friday 4–6pm, Saturday 11am–2pm @ Northrup King Building, #375, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, www.tessalouise.com

SATURDAY:  

Mill City Farmers Market
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 Emily Madland Jewelry, Matthew Krousey Ceramics, and Maat Mons bags and soft goods. The Mill City Farmers Market is now open every Saturday through October with extended hours. Saturday from 8am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

TRIN Collective Pop-up Shop
A handful of local Hmong-Minnesota brands are popping up in this market presented by local Hmong jewelry brand TRIN Collective. Find apparel and accessories by Kachia Lee Designs, jewelry from TRIN Collective, planners by Unilove Planner, florals from V.Florals and tote bags and apparel from WithMollyCo. All attendees must be wearing a mask at all times; 30 max shoppers at a time; free street parking. Saturday from 11am–4pm @ 1729 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, facebook.com

The Black Market presents The Alpha 
The Black Market is a new, monthly outdoor pop-up market created to bring visibility to local Black-owned businesses. Taking place at the Minneapolis Farmers Market Annex, the afternoon includes shopping from local Black-owned vendors, eats from Black-owned food trucks spanning BBQ, soul food, desserts, tacos and mini donuts, live music, art and more. The pop-up will take place the last Saturday of every month through July. Saturday 3–9pm @ 312 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis. Register for your free spot @ eventbrite.com

Mae Green Vintage Pop-up
Shop rad handpicked vintage clothing from the '60s to the '90s at this small pop-up event. Saturday (time TBA) @ Café Astoria, 180 Grand Ave, St Paul, instagram.com/maegreenvintage

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 

Arb May Markets
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back with a weekly market, happening every weekend in May. Peruse nature-inspired art, handmade pottery, jewelry, artisan food, spa-worthy bath and body products and more from local makers. Browse the one-of-a-kind wares of 40 local vendors and stroll through seasonal blooms in the Arboretum’s 1,200 acres of formal gardens and natural areas. Market entry is included with gate admission (free for Arb members, $15 for non-members and free for kids 15 & younger). Reservations are required to ensure social distancing. Saturdays & Sundays through May, 10am–4pm each day @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaka, arb.umn.edu

Wild Things Antiques Sale
Save 20% everything in store (excluding markdown items) at this eclectic vintage and antique store, which sells everything from mid-century furniture and decor to ethnographic art. Saturday & Sunday noon–5pm @ 7269 Commerce Circle, Fridley, wildthingsantiques.com

ONGOING SALES:

Makwa Studio: Save 15% off new knit cowls by the local Ojibwe maker when you pre-order with code MIIGWECH. Ends 6/30 @ makwastudio.com
EC Design Studio: Save 50–75% off discontinued jewelry designs from the local maker during their clearance sale as they prepare to move to a new website. Ends Monday, 5/31 @ www.ecdesignstudios.com
Arway Bags: Receive a $20 e-gift card or 15% off any bag purchase when you complete a brief survey from the local Black-owned bag maker. Survey @ http://bit.ly/3fA95J. Shop online @ www.arwaybags.com
Audrey Rose Vintage: Save 50% on available Instagram story highlights over 3 weeks old. Ends Sunday at midnight @ instagram.com/audreyrosevintage
MX Apparel Design: Save on the remaining few pieces from the local fashion designer’s recent “Bitter” collection. Ends Friday @ www.mxappareldesign.com/bitter
Dots Vintage: Save 50% on everything 27+ weeks old and 30% off everything 0–25 weeks old from the local vintage seller’s Instagram story highlight (marked “Available”). This week @ instagram.com/dots__vintage
The Golden Pearl Vintage: Introducing Pearl Bucks! The vintage shop is offering $20 off your next purchase via the coupon in their customer newsletter list. Sign up at their website to get the newsletter. The discount is also good for use on their website with discount code pearlbucks20. Now through 6/15 @ 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, thegoldenpearlvintage.com

FLEA MARKETS:

FRIDAY–SUNDAY:

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, www.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 plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com

SATURDAY–MONDAY:

Shady Hollow Flea Market Kickoff
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, plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com

Traders Market Elko 
Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 300 vendors, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food and beverages for sale. Among the treasures are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. If you have a home to furnish, the Traders Market is the ideal place to get that perfect unique showpiece. Tickets are $6 each (kids 10 and under free). Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko, http://www.tradersmarket.us

Traders Market Elko: Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 300 vendors, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food and beverages for sale. Among the treasures are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. If you have a home to furnish, the Traders Market is the ideal place to get that perfect unique showpiece. Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday 9am–4pm plus 7/1–7/3 & 9/2-9/4 @ 10675 E 260th St, Elko. Tickets are $7 each (kids 10 and under free), tradersmarket.us

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. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market 

CONTINUING:

Billy Reid opens at Nolan Mains
Billy Reid, an Alabama-based men’s and women’s apparel brand, has just opened its first Minnesota store location this week at Nolan Mains at 50th & France. The designer, who has described his clothing as “lived-in luxury” and "broken-in luxury,” is known for his classic styles in high-quality fabrics, expertly crafted clothing with unique details and a Southern influence. The 1,800-square-foot store will sell men’s and women’s apparel along with premium-leather goods by Moore & Giles, a luxury heritage leather goods manufacturer based in Virginia. Opening Thursday @ Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St, Edina, www.billyreid.com

Winsome Goods Closing
After an impressive 7-year run, local, sustainable apparel brand Winsome Goods announced Wednesday it will be shuttering its apparel business, including both its e-commerce site and its standalone Store + Studio in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. They will take visits by appointment until the sample sale, and you can also shop online. The brand’s run culminates with a big sample sale running June 25–27 (details to come). Learn more about the closing on my blog. Shop now @ winsomegoods.com

Now open: Leo Footwear
Two neighboring Selby & Snelling shop owners have come together to found a new shoe boutique with a sustainable focus. Leo Footwear was the brainchild of Kristie Case of Teeny Bee Boutique/Peregrine Kidswear, and Jill Erickson of women’s sustainable fashion shop, Spoils of Wear. The new footwear shop is located just a couple of storefronts down from Teeny Bee and features Brooklyn-based shoemakers Stivali and the Spanish artisan–made Pons Arvacas. You can also shop the store online. Now open @ 1554 Selby Ave, St Paul, leofootwearstpaul.com. For updates and hours, follow @leofootwearstpaul on Instagram.

Now open: Bread. A Unique Pop-up Market
What began as a holiday pop-up market over the holidays is returning to Maplewood Mall as a more permanent fixture. Created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene as a shared opportunity to help small businesses market and scale their businesses, Bread features a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers, including Marsha’s son’s brand, Ice Cream Bow Ties. For Thursday’s grand reopening, the store’s brands will be joined by Maplewood Mayor Abrams, MN State Rep. John Thompson and St. Paul City Council member Nelsie Yang, and there will be raffles and refreshments. Hours: Monday–Friday from 12–7pm and Sunday from 12–6pm @ Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, www.facebook.com/breadpopup

Now open: 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. Community Commons is now open at Level 2, South, Mall of America, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons

On view: Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.

Now open: 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

Now open: Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com

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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