Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 8/9–8/15

August 8, 2022

This week’s shopping highlights include the opening of The Foundry Home Goods’s new location, an MLS All-Star Week Fashion Show and the return of Tandem Vintage’s Vintage on a Dime.

The Foundry Home Goods has reopened at a new location at St. Anthony Main. *(Image courtesy The Foundry Home Goods)*

now open:

The Foundry Home Goods
After more than a year in the making, the new Foundry shop is officially open and ready for in-person shopping. Located within the former home of the Soap Factory art complex, a historic building one block from St. Anthony Main. The Scandinavian-modern housewares shop first opened in the North Loop in 2012 and later moved to 48th and Grand in south Minneapolis. Its new shop is about three times larger than the most recent location, offering more room for the shop’s thoughtful assortment of kitchen tools, decor, textiles, furniture, cleaning products, office supplies, gardening tools and lighting. Bonus: It’s located within the same building at the new Spoke & Weal luxury salon and Watershed Spa, a communal bathhouse with spa services. Open 11am–6pm daily @ 110 5th Ave SE, Minneapolis, thefoundryhomegoods.com

JUST ANNOUNCED:

Style & Splendor: Selections from the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher Auction
As much as he was known for his visionary approach to hair and beauty and his outsize personality, Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher was also renowned for his extensive, eclectic art collection. Now, his incomparable collection is going up for auction to the public. Items include furniture by renowned designers Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; and an impressive collection of Southeast Indian sculptures, Middle Eastern and Asian antiques, historical religious carvings, as well as photography and pieces from Gianni Versaci’s collection. The live, in-person auction on 8/24 features some of Horst's most prized objects; there will also be a timed online auction beginning Tuesday, 8/14, featuring additional fine and decorative art objects from his estate. Time online auction 8/14–8/31 & live auction beginning 8/24 @ Revere Auctions, 755 Prior Ave N # 235C, St Paul. Preview the catalogs & register now @ revereauctions.com

Black Fashion Week MN: For the Culture
Black Fashion Week MN’s Fall 2022 season, “For the Culture,” has just been announced to take place September 23–30. It kicks off with a short film from over 20 years ago with the iconic Black fashion designer Karl Kani followed by panel discussion. The week is capped off by a bridal couture fashion show at the Four Seasons Minneapolis Hotel. Learn more @blackfashionweekmn.& get select tickets @ eventbrite.com

TUESDAY, 8/9:

Field + Festival Summer Market
Minneapolis Craft Market has just kicked off a new weekly summer market featuring a rotating lineup of local makers, prepared food vendors and produce growers all in one place. Bonus: it takes place at Wagners Garden Center, so you can pick up some new plants and gardening supplies while you’re at it. It continues weekly on Tuesdays through August. Tuesday 4–7pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, www.fieldandfestival.com

WEDNESDAY, 8/10:

MLS All-Star Week Fashion Show
Celebrate the MLS All-Star Week with a fashion show from Minnesota United FC defender DJ Taylor's featuring his luxury clothing brand Venci. Taking place right after the MLS All-Stars versus Liga MX All-Stars game, the show sponsored by Fashion Week MN and Sarah Edwards’ Some Great People will also showcase one-of-a-kind looks from local fashion designers, including Keiona Cook's Qe'Bella Couture, Arianne Zager, Mike Byer's Energy Gear and Rammy Mohammed's Ramadhan Designs, and Denimani in collaboration with the Venci brand. The show will feature models from Minnesota United and DJ Taylor himself, beats by MNUFC's very own CC Uche, a full bar and late-night menu. Wednesday from 9:30pm–2am @ Fhima's Minneapolis, 40 S 7th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $40–$75 @ eventbrite.com

Primitiva Collective Tea Party Experience
Grab your besties and head to new Uptown shop Primitiva Collective for a tea party experience. Create your own signature tea blend to take home, enjoy delicious pastries and connect with other attendees while shopping locally handmade goodies. Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring 30 women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry, New Street Co and many more. Wednesday 6–8pm @ Primitiva Collective at Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective. Tickets $45 @ eventbrite.com

THURSDAY, 8/11:

Bossanova Party at Hi-Lo Diner
If you enjoy live bossanova music with a side of cocktails, this is the event for you. Local clothing maker Dinosaur Hampton is behind this bossanova-themed event hosted by Hi-Lo Diner. The free event features live tunes from the Dinosaur Hampton–led Buffalo Function Music Band, plus food, drinks and all-ages activities from local creative space, Curiosity Studio. Thursday 6–10pm @ Hi-Lo Diner, 4020 E Lake St, Minneapolis, @dinosaurhampton

Couture & Cars Fashion Show Fundraiser
Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) is hosting its first annual Couture & Cars, a fashion show to raise funds for Children’s Minnesota. Featuring production and styling by local stylist extraordinaire Grant Whittaker with fashions from Ridgedale Center stores,.the event will also feature a highlight on Children's Hospital Association funded Children’s Minnesota’s Community Connect Program, and the incredible work they are doing to support kids and families in our local communities. Thursday 6–9:30pm @ Sears Imported Autos, 13500 W Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka. Tickets $125 @ childrensmn.org

THURSDAY, 8/11–SATURDAY, 8/13:

Strey Designs Clothing Trunk Show & Reception
You may be familiar with local maker Strey Designs’ leather handbag and accessories—a fixture at local fashion shows and The Fitting Room shop events. Now, The Fitting Room is hosting a trunk show and reception featuring the brand’s new line of apparel. The clothing line was launched this past spring in addition to her collection of leather handbags and handmade malas, and will be carried at The Fitting Room following this launch event. Designer Sarah Butala will be in store on Saturday to style shoppers. Thursday–Saturday from noon–5pm daily @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

Pre-Loved Designer Handbag Trunk Show
Come shop a collection of more than 20 pre-loved designer handbags at this weekend-long trunk show at Curly Girl Boutique. It kicks off with a launch party featuring complimentary bubbles on Friday. Friday 4–6pm, plus Saturday & Sunday during store hours @ Curly Girl Boutique, 2705 E 38th St, Minneapolis, curlygirlboutique.com

BEGINNING FRIDAY, 8/12:

Grethen House 80% off Sale
The women’s designer retailer is offering its first markdowns of the season with 40% select fall collections from brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Isabel Marant Étoile, Frank & Eileen, Comme des Garçons, Clare V, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Veronica Beard. Starts Friday online & Saturday online @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, grethenhouse.com

SATURDAY, 8/13:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Aprilierre jewelry, Blugirl Soapworks, Matthew Krousey ceramics and more. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Tandem Vintage presents Vintage on a Dime Sale
Join Tandem Vintage and friends for this sixth 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 Salty Vintage, Glam Diggers Vintage, Rare Press, There's a Party in My Plants and Bekah Worley Co. with discounted summer goods. Donations gathered from early-bird ticket sales go to Our Justice providing funding and support for abortion care in Minnesota. Saturday 10am–4pm (free entry) @ 2925 34th Ave S, Minneapolis. Early-bird tickets $15 with 9–10am entrance @ eventbrite.com

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 performances 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–9pm @ at Minnesota State Capitol Grounds, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, iamn.org

Nesting Tempress & Century Clash Studio Open Saturdays
The new showroom from local vintage furniture and home decor dealers Nesting Temptress and Century Clash Studio is now open every second Saturday. Their assortment includes furniture, housewares, decor and knick knacks.. Saturday noon–5pm @ Foundry on Stinson, 1101 Stinson Blvd, lower level, Suite 11, Minneapolis, @nesting_temptress

12 Under 12: A Fashion Show for Kids by Kids
Rosedale Center is hosting a back-to-school kids fashion show that’s produced by kids shadowing and learning from a professional in their area of expertise and interest. From promotions to stylist to emcee to photographer and more, the whole show serves as a creative classroom to excite and engage the modern school age kid. Free tickets include VIP seating, drawings for Rosedale gift cards and bites from Potluck Food Hall. Mother-daughter duo Harmony and Ali Kaplan will also be there doing a live broadcast of their radio show, The Shop Girls on MyTalk107. from 11am to 1pm. Saturday at 1pm @ Rosedale Center, Von Maur Court, 1595 Hwy 36 W, Roseville. Free RSVP @ rosedalecenter.com

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Dual Citizen Brewing outdoors with a group of 15 local makers selling items like handmade soap and body care, candles, wood goods, cross-stitch art, clay earrings and herbal remedies. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn

The Black Market Summer Series: The Back-to-School Jam
The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. The monthly event features a day full of unique shopping from from than 60 local, Black-owned businesses, Black-owned food trucks, games, music and live entertainment. Saturday 2–7pm @ 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls

SATURDAY, 8/13 & SUNDAY, 8/14:

We the Starborne presents Back Alley Sale
Hosted by metaphysical shop We the Starborne, each sale will feature a unique rotation of local artists, makers, readers and guides, plus a special sale on crystals from We the Starborne. The market takes place in the back alley behind the shop. Rain or shine. Free. Saturday & Sunday from noon–4pm @ 593 Hamline Ave, St Paul, wethestarborne.com

SUNDAY, 8/14:

Mx Apparel & Feminist Book Club Anniversary Pop-up
Two local brands that share a studio space are celebrating their fourth anniversaries with a pop-up event. Feminist Book Club. a monthly subscription box and online book club, will be selling their totes, stickers tees and books. Mx Apparel, a gender-neutral clothing label with bold designs made in S–3X (plus additional custom size options) will be selling pieces from their latest and past collections. Swing by, shop and cheers them to FOUR! MORE! YEARS! Sunday 11am–4pm @ Feminist Book Club, 2200 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis. Free RSVP @ eventbrite.com

Second Sundays Makers Market at St Paul Brewing
Head to Saint Paul Brewing for their makers market, held the second Sunday of every month on their spacious outdoor patio. Shop handmade goods and vintage gear from 6–10 artists each month. It’s a great way to support local artists while enjoying craft beer and wood-fired pizza. Sunday 11am–3pm @ Saint Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, stpaulbrewing.com

Sociable Summer Market
Sip local craft cider while shopping handmade goods from 50+ Minnesota makers, curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, inside the Sociable Cider Werks cidery. Goods include ceramics, jewelry, greeting cards, organic skincare, handbags, clothing and more. Sunday noon–5pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

NOW AVAILABLE:

Larissa Loden Summer Jewelry Collection
Local jewelry designer Larissa Loden launches her summer collection this week. Dubbed "Sun & Sass," t's all about finding your inner child. Each piece has a little dELiA*s vibe with an elevated feel that you can rock at the office, your next play date or a happy hour with your besties. Find it online and in store at her new storefront. Available beginning Wednesday @ Larissa Loden Shop, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul & @ larissaloden.com

CONTINUING

A Common Thread Annual Member Exhibition
A Common Thread, the Textile Center’s annual member exhibition, returns for its 22nd year. This favorite exhibition showcased a diverse, innovative array of fiber art created by the center’s members. Each year, over a hundred artworks adorn the walls of Textile Center’s galleries in an exhibition that is as diverse in technique as it is prolific in scope. Techniques include stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework, hand construction, polymer clay, lacemaking, basketry, beading, sculpture, mixed media and more. On view through 10/15 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org

Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever
We have a complex relationship with plastic. We can’t seem to live without it and it has many beneficial (and sometimes life-saving) uses. On the other hand, it’s the leading cause of pollution to our planet, doesn’t break down naturally, and is expensive to recycle. (In fact, less than 10% of all plastic is said to be recycled.) The Goldstein Museum of Design’s Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever exhibition acknowledges both plastic’s extreme versatility as well as its inherently detrimental qualities. The exhibition will include many “faux” objects from the Goldstein’s collection made from celluloid, including decorative combs and fans imitating tortoise shell, amber and ivory. Bakelite, the first true synthetic plastic, had diverse applications, including jewelry, toys, radios, and the decorative handles for things like cocktail shakers. Free. On view through 9/25 @ Goldstein Gallery at 12 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

WEEKLY MARKETS

THURSDAYS:

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 dozens of local farmers, makers and vendors. Thursdays 10am–2:30pm through September along Nicollet Mall between 6th & 8th Streets, downtown Minneapolis, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com

Tiny Diners Farmers Market
The Tiny Diner Farmers' Market returns this week with local produce, meats, coffee roasters, bakers, artists and local makers. The market will be launching its Power of Produce program at their markets this summer; kids under 12 will receive a $2 token to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables from their vendors. The market takes place every Thursday night through September. Thursday 5–8pm @ Tiny Diner, 1024 E 38th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com

SATURDAYS:

Northeast Farmers Market
Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturdays 9am–1pm weekly @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com

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 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

Excelsior Flea Market
Back for its 21st 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 weekly through 9/25 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:

Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 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 Saturdays & Sundays weekly through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com

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, wadenafleamarket.com

SUNDAYS:

Linden Hills Farmers Market
The Linden Hills Farmers Market takes place every Sunday with fresh produce from local farmers and artisanal treats and goods from local makers, including body care, arts and crafts. Plus: live music and more. Sundays through October 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org

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 September from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, hamellions.org/flea-market

NOW OPEN

Legacy 2.0
After designer resale shop June moved to 50th & France, Legacy—a vintage resale shop founded by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby—opened in its place. After just over a year at that site, the store has made the move to West Lake Street in Uptown, right next to sustainable clothing shop Les Sól’s new digs. There you can now find Legacy’s fresh, elevated-casual mix of vintage goods with an emphasis on the ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K eras. Now open @ 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shopthelegacy.com

Wild Vintage Collective
Over 20 curated mid-century and vintage dealers are joining Wild Things Antiques this summer for a new vintage and antique mall. Dubbed the Wild Vintage Collective, the space will occupy almost 7,500 square feet in addition to Wild Things Antiques’ warehouse space, located within the same building. Clothing vendors include Z Amore Vintage, Wild Flowers Vintage, Modern Garnish, Arcadia Vintage Co and Secondhand Nate. Open Saturdays & Sundays 11am–7pm @ Wild Vintage Antiques, 7270 Commerce Cir E, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com

Les Sól 2.0
Two years after opening its original location in Linden Hills, sustainable shop Les Sól has announced its making the move to Uptown. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod right at the beginning of the pandemic, Les Sól is a women’s lifestyle boutique with a “West Coast vibe” and a passion for community, small brands, independent artists and and sustainability. The new shop will neighbor two other shops including Combine and the new location from vintage store, Legacy. Now open @ 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

AUGUST:

Pre-Loved Podcast LIVE in Minneapolis: In anticipation of Sunday’s Minneapolis Vintage Market, the Iowa-based Pre-Loved Podcast is going on a live tour and hitting Minneapolis as one of its stops. Yours truly will be joining PLP creator and host Emily Stochl as the special guest for this live taping on all things vintage. Bonus: The MVM has contributed a free early-bird ticket to Sunday’s market and a drink ticket for all registered guests of this event. Thursday, 8/25, from 7–9pm @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis. Free RSVP @ eventbrite.com

Minneapolis Vintage Market: The August MVM will take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. Sunday, 8/28, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

SEPTEMBER:

Runway for Hope Virtual Fashion Show & Fundraiser: Breast cancer survivors and supporters take the runway at this fashion fundraiser and live auction benefiting Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Produced by Grant Whitaker, the fashion show will feature looks from Galleria stores. Ticket sales and the silent auction proceeds help fund Hope Chest’s mission of providing emergency financial support to Minnesota breast cancer patients actively undergoing treatment. The evening will also include lite bites and wine and a surprise raffle. Thursday, 9/15 from 4–6:30pm @ Galleria, 69th & France, Edina. Tickets $125 @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com

Minneapolis Vintage Market: The September MVM will take place outdoors at Coffman Memorial Union’s Great Hall on the University of Minnesota campus with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. Saturday, 9/17, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall of the Student Union at U of MN, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022: After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full this fall. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Saturday, 9/17 @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Fashion Week MN Fall 2022: Local fashion platform Fashion Week MN has just announced the dates of its fall season as 9/18–9/24, 2022. Follow @fashionweekmn on Instagram for updates on events and tickets.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine presents Fashionopolis: After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Fashionopolis is back. The fall event returns this fall at the new Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. The show’s longtime producer and stylist Grant Whittaker is also back, and will surely work his style magic, offering a delight for the senses and bold inspiration. Friday, 9/23 @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Get tickets @ mspmag.com

Minneapolis Vintage Market at Motosota: If you’re looking for a fresh pair of vintage leather boots, motorcycle jacket or rock tee, this special edition of the MVM is a must-go. Taking place as part of the Motosota biker festival outdoors at Bauhaus Brew Labs, find more than 40 vintage and motorcycle vendors selling a rock ‘n roll mix of goods. Saturday, 9/24, from 2–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

House of KLynn presents Gala Glamour Couture Runway Show: Following her stunning local runway debut last spring, Minnesota-based grand couturier Kathryn Rogers returns with a fashion show featuring her opulent label, House of KLynn. The Richard Moody–produced event also includes the new HOK jewelry, accessories and beauty line, a pop-up shop, and live music and DJ performances. Saturday, 9/24, at 4:30pm @ Canopy by Hilton, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $50 @ eventbrite.com

Style Edina 2022: Style Edina is a showcase of the suburb as a retail destination in the Twin Cities. Stylist Jodi Mayers and KARE-11 Chief Meteorologist, Belinda Jensen, will present fall fashions from retail partners, including Southdale Center and Galleria. The event also includes brunch, mimosas and pop-up shopping. Sunday, 9/25, from 10am–1pm @ The Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $59–$700 @ eventbrite.com

Melevated x Friends Fashion Show: Designer Mimi Nguyen and LPF Vision Production & Management is back with a new vision to showcase streetwear fashion in the Twin Cities. Sunday, 9/25, from 4-7pm @ The Square, 3736 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $60–$80 @ eventbrite.com

OCTOBER:

Preview Celebration Night @ Mia
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is back with its first after-hours party since 2019. Enjoy exclusive early access to the new exhibition, Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi, before it opens to the general public with entertainment, drinks and more on the second floor corridor. Saturday, 10/15, from 8pm–midnight @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $100 @ tickets.artsmia.org

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The October MVM will take place The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. Sunday, 10/16, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

Joynoelle Fashion Design Workshops
Local fashion designer Joy Teiken has opened up the atelier and studio of her brand, Joynoelle, to host a series of fashion design workshops. Each workshop series is a four-week course geared toward a variety of skill levels, and registration is now open for Fall and Winter dates. Fall Atelier Workshop: 10/22–11/19. Winter Atelier Workshop: 1/7/23–2/4/23. Class series $650 (some scholarships available) @ joynoelle.com/workshops

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 8/2–8/8

August 1, 2022

This week’s highlights include Legacy’s new Uptown location, Minneapolis Vintage Market at the CHS Field ballpark, The Golden Pearl Vintage’s annual Back Alley Bazaar and more.

Inside Legacy vintage store’s new location in Uptown.

NEW THIS WEEK

Legacy reopens in new location
After designer resale shop June moved to 50th & France, Legacy—a vintage resale shop founded by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby—opened in its place. After just over a year at that site, the store has made the move to West Lake Street in Uptown, right next to sustainable clothing shop Les Sól’s new digs. There you can now find Legacy’s fresh, elevated-casual mix of vintage goods with an emphasis on the ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K eras. Now open @ 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shopthelegacy.com

Tickets now available: MLS All-Star Week Fashion Show
Celebrate the MLS All-Star Week with a fashion show from Minnesota United FC defender DJ Taylor's featuring his luxury clothing brand Venci. Taking place right after the MLS All-Stars versus Liga MX All-Stars game, the show produced by Sarah Edwards’ Some Great People will also showcasr one-of-a-kind looks from local fashion designers, including Keiona Cook's Qe'Bella Couture, Arianne Zager, Mike Byer's Energy Gear and Rammy Mohammed's Ramadhan Designs, and Denimani in collaboration with the Venci brand. The show will feature models from Minnesota United and DJ Taylor himself, beats by MNUFC's very own CC Uche, a full bar and late-night menu. Wednesday, 8/10 from 9:30pm–2am @ Fhima's Minneapolis, 40 S 7th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $40–$75 @ eventbrite.com

TUESDAY, 8/2:

End of Summer Mezamé Pop-up
Join apparel and textile maker Mezamé at sustainable St. Paul boutique, Spoils of Wear, for a pop-up trunk show. Get dibs on the first batches of shawls and cowls for fall, kaftans, signature denim and more. This will be one of the final shows of the summer from Mezamé owner and fiber artist Lauren Oland in the Twin Cities area before she heads back to her new residence in Austin, Texas, so don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to shop her goods in person. Tuesday noon–7pm @ Spoils of Wear, 1566 Selby Ave, St Paul, facebook.com

WEDNESDAY, 8/3:

Field + Festival Summer Market
Note: This week’s usual Tuesday market has moved to Wednesday due to the extreme heat advisory. Minneapolis Craft Market has just kicked off a new weekly summer market featuring a rotating lineup of local makers, prepared food vendors and produce growers all in one place. Bonus: it takes place at Wagners Garden Center, so you can pick up some new plants and gardening supplies while you’re at it. It continues weekly on Tuesdays through August. This week’s makers include Crystal Celeste Studio, Fittonia Co, Jay Jay’s Jams and Such and Oh Beehave Body Care. Wednesday 4–7pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, www.fieldandfestival.com

Camp Galleria
A summer camp all about style? Count me in! Galleria and workshop series LAB are coming together for a summer camp–themed series of classes where you can earn badges for every event you attend. (But unfortunately you won’t be able to pull an over-nighter at the shopping center.) The free classes feature monogramming, make-your-own tassel keychain, summer fashion tips, camp-themed giveaways and more. Pick from one of four events, or attend all four. This week’s final class is Crafted Cocktail-in-a-Jar: Wednesday 4–6:30pm @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, eventbrite.com

A Common Thread Annual Member Exhibition Opening Reception
A Common Thread, the Textile Center’s annual member exhibition, returns for its 22nd year. This favorite exhibition showcased a diverse, innovative array of fiber art created by the center’s members. Each year, over a hundred artworks adorn the walls of Textile Center’s galleries in an exhibition that is as diverse in technique as it is prolific in scope. Techniques include stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework, hand construction, polymer clay, lacemaking, basketry, beading, sculpture, mixed media and more. Masks required indoors. Free opening reception Wednesday 5–7:30pm. On view through 10/15 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org

Alexandra Lange: Meet Me by the Fountain Book Talk (Virtual)
In Meet Me By the Fountain, acclaimed design critic (and Minnesota native) Alexandra Lange offers an eclectic, nostalgic history of the mall, grappling with their role in public life and popular culture. Lange reveals how design can create high-end tourist traps, middle-class errand hubs, sites of experimentation for teens and accessible shopping and socializing for the elderly and disabled. Join the author for a live virtual talk presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers about the new book with local freelance style writer (Teen Vogue, Apartment Therapy) and self-described mall obsessive Kara Nesvig. Wednesday at 7pm. Free registration required @ magersandquinn.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

First Thursday at Northrup King Building
First Thursdays are part of a long tradition of monthly events at the Northrup King Building—the largest building of artist studios in the state of Minnesota—which opens for the public to tour studios, meet the artists, and shop the art. Style highlights include Strey Collective, a cooperative boutique featuring goods from a collective of local fashion makers (#179), milliner Celina Kane with her latest headwear for the holidays (#225) and Larissa Loden jewelry (#265). Note: select studios require a face mask, so bring one just in case. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 6:

Vintage at the Ballpark
Head to CHS Field for a two-day summer vintage extravaganza presented by Minneapolis Vintage Market. Find dozens of the Midwest's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors selling high-quality, unique goods and collectibles. Get first dibs during Friday’s preview night. CHS Field concessions will be open for food and beer throughout the weekend, plus a live set from garage rockers Monica LaPlante, and a live podcast taping of the Iowa-based Pre-Loved Podcast. Friday 5–10pm & Saturday 10am–5pm @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $5–$10 (buy in advance for discount) @ mplsvintagemarket.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5–sunday, august 7:

Uptown Art Fair
Billed as the largest art fair in the state, this annual fest attracts more than 350,000 people every year to the intersection of Hennepin Avenue South and West Lake Street. It features work by more than 360 artists and makers, including Everthine Jewelry and Amy Sabatier jewelry, and A Mano ceramics. Plus: live entertainment, kids activities and food vendors. Friday noon–7pm, Saturday 10am–7pm & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Hennepin Ave. S. & W. Lake St., Minneapolis, uptownartfair.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Augumn Higgins Ceramics, Fair Anita fair-trade accessories, PaChia Blooms home and body care and more. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

MN Record Show
Since 1992, the MN Record Show has been the largest Twin Cities record show. Find vintage vinyl, CDs, 45s, music books, rock posters, records, vintage clothing and t-shirts from a variety of local dealers and buyers who fly in from all over the country. No matter how big or small your budget, you’ll find something at the show, from $1 bins to collectible and rare blue-chip items. $2 admission. Saturday 9am–3pm @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, mnrecordshow.wordpress.com

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Dual Citizen Brewing outdoors with a group of xx local makers including xxxxxx. Saturday noon–4pm @ Wabasha Brewing Co, 429 Wabasha St S, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

A Midsummer Night's Dream Trashion Show & Workshop
This fundraiser for Big Animal Productions features the return of the Trashion Show, where local artists and novices craft looks out of literal trash in a tribute to sustainability and creativity. If you want to get in on the action, the organizers are offering workshops to make your own trashion getup to parade down the runway from 8/1–8/6. DM @luttergardella on IG for details. Trashion show: Saturday at 8pm @ Dead Bedlam, 2714 E 27th St, Minneapolis, @luttergardella

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 & sunday, august 7:

Powderhorn Art Fair
This annual juried show at Powderhorn Park returns to an in-person format for the first time in 3 years with more than 150 regional and national artists from a variety of disciplines as well as artists from the Powderhorn neighborhood spread over the park’s 66 acres. Look for handmade ceramics, wearable fiber art, leather goods and jewelry from makers including ILO Studio and Emily Madland. There will also be prepared food vendors, a beer garden, live music and immersive art installations. Saturday & Sunday, 10am–5pm daily @ Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, powderhornartfair.com

sunday, august 7:

Franconia Art & Farmers Market
The first Sunday of each month through October, local farmers and artists come together at the Franconia Sculpture Park with a mix of fresh produce and handmade crafts. Connect directly with the local farmers and artists in the St. Croix River Valley, explore the sculptures on the park grounds and stick around after the market for free informational workshops. Sunday 10am–2pm @ Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St Croix Trail N, Shafer, franconia.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. All of these items get saved for this blow-out shopping event held behind the shop. Bring non-perishables items to donate to the Groveland Food Shelf. The sale is accessible through the store or by entering the alleyway between Conga and findfurnish on 5th Street NE. Free parking in the Wells Fargo lot. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Alley behind The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/thegoldenpearlvintage

32nd 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. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Twin City Polo Club, 6755 Turner Rd, Maple Plain. Tickets start at $35 @ thepoloclassic.com

August Makers Market at Planty Queens
Head to Planty Queens’ new Northeast Minneapolis shop for their monthly makers market. Find goods including fine art, home goods, vintage clothing, live plants, ceramics and handmade earrings from makers including Grailly Bird, Sophie Bee Studio, Sunday Postage Vintage, Flourishing Femme and Poppyseed Pottery, plus houseplants and plant supplies from Planty Queens. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Planty Queens, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com

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AUGUST:

Pre-Loved Podcast LIVE in Minneapolis: In anticipation of Sunday’s Minneapolis Vintage Market, the Iowa-based Pre-Loved Podcast is going on a live tour and hitting Minneapolis as one of its stops. Yours truly will be joining PLP creator and host Emily Stochl as the special guest for this live taping on all things vintage. Bonus: The MVM has contributed a free early-bird ticket to Sunday’s market and a drink ticket for all registered guests of this event. Thursday 7–9pm @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis. Free RSVP @ eventbrite.com

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OCTOBER:

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 7/26–8/1

July 25, 2022

This week’s local shopping highlights include a Wild Isles Swim sample sale, Mercury Mosaics’ factory sale, a new collection from local jewelry designer Larissa Loden and more.

Local brand Wild Isles Swim hosts a sample sale at its warehouse this weekend. (Image: Wild isles Swim)

NEW THIS WEEK

JUST ANNOUNCED: Pre-Loved Podcast LIVE in Minneapolis
In anticipation of the Minneapolis Vintage Market’s upcoming popup at Utepils Brewing on 8/28, the Iowa-based Pre-Loved Podcast is going on a live tour and hitting Minneapolis as one of its stops. Yours truly will be joining PLP creator and host Emily Stochl as the special guest for this live taping on all things vintage. Bonus: The MVM has contributed a free early-bird ticket to Sunday’s market and a drink ticket for all registered guests of this event. Thursday, 8/27, 7–9pm @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis. Free RSVP @ eventbrite.com

TUESDAY, 7/26:

A Common Thread Annual Member Exhibition Opens
A Common Thread, the Textile Center’s annual member exhibition, returns for its 22nd year. This favorite exhibition showcased a diverse, innovative array of fiber art created by the center’s members. Each year, over a hundred artworks adorn the walls of Textile Center’s galleries in an exhibition that is as diverse in technique as it is prolific in scope. Techniques include stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework, hand construction, polymer clay, lacemaking, basketry, beading, sculpture, mixed media and more. On view Tuesday through 10/15 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org

Field + Festival Summer Market
Minneapolis Craft Market has just kicked off a new weekly summer market featuring a rotating lineup of local makers, prepared food vendors and produce growers all in one place. Bonus: it takes place at Wagners Garden Center, so you can pick up some new plants and gardening supplies while you’re at it. It continues weekly through August. Tuesdays 4–7pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, www.fieldandfestival.com

Market After Dark: NEFM @ Bauhaus
The Northeast Farmers Market is popping up at Bauhaus Brew Labs for this monthly night-market edition starting this month. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy a live DJ set and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Next Tuesday 6–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @ne_fm

WEDNESDAY, 7/27:

Larissa Loden Summer Collection Launch
Local jewelry designer Larissa Loden launches her summer collection this week. Dubbed "Sun & Sass," t's all about finding your inner child. Each piece has a little dELiA*s vibe with an elevated feel that you can rock at the office, your next play date or a happy hour with your besties. Find it online and in store at her new storefront. Available beginning Wednesday @ Larissa Loden Shop, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul & @ larissaloden.com

Camp Galleria
A summer camp all about style? Count me in! Galleria and workshop series LAB are coming together for a summer camp–themed series of classes where you can earn badges for every event you attend. (But unfortunately you won’t be able to pull an over-nighter at the shopping center.) The free classes feature monogramming, make-your-own tassel keychain, summer fashion tips, camp-themed giveaways and more. Pick from one of four events, or attend all four. This week’s class is Make-Your-Own Energy Bundles. Wednesday 4–6:30pm + additional dates through 8/3 @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, eventbrite.com

THURSDAY, 7/28–SATURDAY, 7/30:

The Textile Center's Textile Garage Sale
The Textile Center’s Textile Garage Sale occasional shop returns for summer for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The second sale takes place this weekend, offering a thrifty way for DIYers, sewers and makers to stock up on secondhand textiles, yarn, thread, notions, sewing machines, magazines, books, buttons, tools and looms. Proceeds benefit the Textile Center. The sale will also take place during one more weekend in August. Masks are required. Thursday 4–6pm, Friday & Saturday 9am–4pm @ Textile Center Annex (Unit #230) at Art & Architecture building, 3338 University Ave SE, Minneapolis. Thursday preview $40, tickets the rest of weekend $2–$5 @ textilecentermn.org/garagesale

FRIDAY, 7/29 & SATURDAY, 7/30:

Mercury Mosaics Warehouse Sale
Shop small-batch factory finds and remnants of artisan ceramic tile at up to 70% off at this warehouse sale hosted by local tile maker, Mercury Mosaics. See where the company makes its tile in its bright, historic factory space in Northeast Minneapolis while scoring deals on beautiful, handmade tile. To enter, park behind the Thorp Building accessible from 18th and Central Ave NE; enter the back of the building at Dock 12 near Tattersall and turn right. Friday 2–7pm & Saturday 1–5pm @ Mercury Mosaics Workshop, 900 18th Ave NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Wild Isles Swim Sample Sale
Wild Isles Swim's annual sample sale is back. The Twin Cities–based brand, which specializes in larger cup sizes, will host the sale at their new warehouse in Hopkins. There will be closeout pricing on hundreds of two-piece, mix-and-match suits including 50–80% off overstock, imperfects, last-chance colors and one-of-a-kind samples, plus markdowns on full-priced items only available in person. Kids, dogs and dudes welcome. They'll also have drinks, music, dressing rooms and size consults available. It kicks off with a ticketed VIP hour on Friday from 3–4pm ($15) and can be applied to your purchases at the sample sale. Credit cards only (no cash). Friday 4–7pm & Saturday 10am–5pm @ Wild Isles Warehouse, 607 2nd St S, Suite C, Hopkins. Free RSVP @ eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, 7/30:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Alana Cuellar Clay, Chris Chookiatsirichai jewelry, Crankosaurus Press screen-printed home goods and Olsen Naturals body care. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Legacy reopens in new location
After designer resale shop June moved to 50th & France, Legacy—a vintage resale shop founded by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby—opened in its place. After just over a year at that site, the store has made the move to West Lake Street in Uptown, right next to sustainable clothing shop Les Sól’s new digs. There you can now find Legacy’s fresh, elevated-casual mix of vintage goods with an emphasis on the ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K eras. Opens Saturday @ 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shopthelegacy.com

Vintage Clothing Yard Sale
A group of local vintage enthusiasts are joining forces for a yard sale. Find vintage clothing in a range of sizes and styles from Lizann Villatoro and Jalyn Anderson of the vintage fashion show producer duo Rose & Bull. Jalyn’s also a fashion stylist with her own vintage brand, The Red Eye (which you can find at Time Bomb Vintage). I’ll also be on hand with vintage clothing and more from my brand Rosella Vintage. Best of all, these will be real yard sale prices, with most items $5 to $10, and almost everything under $20. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 1818 Lincoln St NE, Minneapolis

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Dual Citizen Brewing outdoors with a group of 15 local makers including Laughing Bat Candles, Nashipai jewelry and Double Slice Studio jewelry, plus craft beer and food from Angry Line Cook food truck. Saturday noon–4pm @ Dual Citizen Brewing Co, 725 Raymond Ave, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

Monstera Plant Co’s Foliage Fling Market & Plant Swap
Monstera Plant Co is back with its monthly makers market and plant swap. Find plants, vintage goods and art for sale, plus prizes, food and drinks. This month's vendors include Love You Cookie, art by Z Tamarkin and Bekah Worley Co art, ceramics by GR Clay Co and candles by Lit by Lysh. Saturday noon–5pm @ Ombibulous, 949 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Free to attend; get tickets for plant swap @ monsteraplant.co

Planty Queens’ Twin Cities Houseplant Event
Head to Twin Spirits Distillery for a houseplant sale presented by NE Minneapolis plant shop, Planty Queens. In addition to houseplants and plant supplies, you'll also find handmade pots from local businesses and makers including Planty Queens, Monstera Co, Greenhouse Salon & Shop, Properly Propogated, Sol Soils, Marisol Plant Goods, Perky Plant, Plantytude, Knit + Bolt, Aloe Painted Pots and crybabyclay. There will also be food for sale plus craft cocktails from the woman-owned spirits distillery. Pets welcome! Free. Saturday 5–9pm @ Twin Spirits Distillery, Minneapolis, @plantyqueens

SATURDAY, 7/30 & SUNDAY, 7/31:

Loring Park Art Festival
Since 2000, Loring Park Art Festival has combined creative expression and community connectedness to surprise and delight all who attend. With beautiful ponds and formal gardens, Loring Park makes an idyllic spot to celebrate art, music, food and entertainment for two days each summer in downtown Minneapolis. The event features 140 visual artists selling original work, plus strolling musicians, scheduled stage performances, children's activities and adventurous culinary options. Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ Loring Park, 1382 Willow St, Minneapolis, loringparkartfestival.com

Minneapolis Craft Market Summer Weekend Event
The Minneapolis Craft Market returns to the Lakes & Legends taproom for an entire weekend. Shop for gifts and unique finds from local makers and support local businesses over some delish craft beer. Saturday & Sunday noon–5pm daily @ Lakes & Legends Brewing Co, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

SUNDAY, 7/31:

Everthine Jewelry Permanent Bracelet Pop-Up
Local fine jewelry maker Everthine Jewelry is having a pop-up featuring their permanent jewelry at houseplant shop, Planty Queens. Permanent jewelry is a clasp-less bracelet or necklace not intended to be removed. Owner Aisha Formanski will custom-fit the dainty chain to you, and then weld the connection closed on the spot. Sunday 10am–2pm @ Planty Queens, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com, everthinejewelry.com

The Black Market Summer Series
The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. Its annual Summer Event Series is a monthly event featuring a day full of great food, unique shopping from local, Black-owned businesses and live entertainment. The series continues with The Omega Summer Party this weekend. Learn more at their website. Saturday 4–8pm @ Farmers Market Annex, 200 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, theblackmarketevents.com

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Trashion Show & Workshop
This fundraiser for Big Animal Productions features the return of the Trashion Show, where local artists and novices craft looks out of literal trash in a tribute to sustainability and creativity. If you want to get in on the action, the organizers are offering workshops to make your own trashion getup to parade down the runway from 8/1–8/6. DM @luttergardella on IG for details. Trashion show: Saturday, 8/6, at 8pm @ Dead Bedlam, 2714 E 27th St, Minneapolis, @luttergardella

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AUGUST:

Alexandra Lange: Meet Me by the Fountain Book Talk
In Meet Me By the Fountain, acclaimed design critic Alexandra Lange offers an eclectic history of the mall, grappling with their role in public life and popular culture. Join the author for a live virtual talk presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers about the book with local freelance style writer and self-described mall obsessive Kara Nesvig. Wednesday at 7pm. Free registration required @ magersandquinn.com

Minnesota Streetwear Fashion Week
LPF Vision Productions and local fashion label Melevated Designs have just announced the inaugural Streetwear Fashion Week in Minnesota, slated for 8/4–8/7. The week includes a luxury streetwear fashion show competition. Follow @streetwearfw_official on Instagram for updates

Vintage at the Ballpark
Head to CHS Field for a two-day summer vintage extravaganza hosted by Minneapolis Vintage Market. Find dozens of the Midwest's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors selling high-quality, unique goods and collectibles. Get first dibs during Friday’s preview night. CHS Field concessions will be open for food and beer throughout the weekend. 8/5 from 5–10pm & 8/6 from 10am–5pm @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $5–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The August MVM will take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. Sunday, 8/28, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free)@ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

SEPTEMBER:

October:

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 7/19–7/25

July 18, 2022

This week’s highlights include Aquatennial makers markets, the return of Totally Rad Vintage Fest, a plus-size popup from gender-neutral fashion brand Mx Apparel and more.

Local gender-neutral fashion brand Mx Apparel hosts a plus-size shopping pop-up this weekend.

NEW THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY, 7/20:

Camp Galleria
A summer camp all about style? Count me in! Galleria and workshop series LAB are coming together for a summer camp–themed series of classes where you can earn badges for every event you attend. (But unfortunately you won’t be able to pull an over-nighter at the shopping center.) The free classes feature monogramming, make-your-own tassel keychain, summer fashion tips, camp-themed giveaways and more. Pick from one of four events, or attend all four. This week’s class is Custom Tassel Keychains: Wednesday 4–6:30pm + additional dates through 8/3 @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, eventbrite.com

Joyous Maximalism: Curating Expressive Interiors Through Art and Design
Held in conjunction with the exhibition, Cey Adams: ETCetera, 40 Years of Art and Design, this panel event presented by NewStudio Gallery will explore the interior design of 2022, joyous maximalism. Learn how interior designers curate art and objects to create interiors that reflect their client’s story and personality, style and taste with panelists Katelyn Bloomquist (Editor, Midwest Home), Gladys Tay (interior designer, vintage dealer), Thomas Hill (Thomas I. Hill Interiors) and Jernell Rochelle McLane (5enses Design) for a lively discussion on Joyous Maximalism and how to bring this vibrant style to life for your residential clients. You can also take the opportunity to explore the Cey Adams exhibition, a nostalgic, pop-art excursion through the legendary graffiti, graphic and fine artist’s love of brands. Wednesday 5:30–7:30pm @ NewStudio Gallery, 2303 Wycliff St, St Paul. Free registration @ eventbrite.com

THURSDAY, 7/21:

Minneapolis Craft Market @ Nicollet Farmers & Makers Market
In conjunction with the 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial festivities, the Minneapolis Craft Market is joining in the fun of the weekly Nicollet Farmers & Makers Market with a curated lineup of local makers. After a one-year hiatus, the Nicollet Makers Market has merged with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market for Market Thursdays. Find fresh products, flowers and locally made goods from dozens of local farmers, makers and vendors. Thursdays 10am–2:30pm through September along Nicollet Mall between 6th & 8th Streets, downtown Minneapolis, nicolletmakersmarket.com, mplscraftmarket.com

Sip & Shop at Nolan Mains
The retailers of Nolan Mains along with neighboring 50th & France businesses will be hosting a monthly Sip & Shop event on the third Thursday of each month through August. Each participating business will have complimentary sips and snacks, and shoppers will get a swag bag to hold their goodies as well as a gift with purchase. Featured businesses include Dugo, Scout, SENTi, Stranger & Co, Margaret O'Leary, Wilder Brothers, Brooke and Lou, Billy Reid and Wild Ivy. Thursday 5–8pm @ Nolan Mains at 50th & France, 3945 Market St, Edina, eventbrite.com

FRIDAY, 7/22:

Moon Market
Sociable Cider Werks is joining forces with Club House Market for the Moon Market, a night market featuring reworked vintage goods by Restore Society and other handcrafted goods from local makers, food and live performances from Mira Mira and Kokou Kah with live movement and body art. Friday 4–10pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, @clubhousemarket_

BEGINNING FRIDAY, 7/22:

Grethen House 60% off Sale
The women’s designer retailer is offering its first markdowns of the season with 40% select fall collections from brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Isabel Marant Étoile, Frank & Eileen, Comme des Garçons, Clare V, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Veronica Beard. Starts Friday online & Saturday online @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, grethenhouse.com

FRIDAY, 7/22–SUNDAY, 7/24:

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 now available online at fridleymn.gov

SATURDAY, 7/23:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include A Mano ceramics, Larissa Loden jewelry, Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Radiate Activewear and Vikse Designs jewelry. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Totally Rad Vintage Fest Summer Sesh
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen for the first time at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with more than 70 vendors. The fest features ’80s and ’90s vintage including men’s and women’s clothing, furniture and home goods, video games, memorabilia, toys and more from local brands including LEGACY, Glam Diggers Vintage, Green Threads Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, Century Clash Studios and Daily Dose Retro. Taking place both indoors and outdoors at Familia HQ Skatepark, the event also includes a vintage arcade, the Rockin’ Roller Record Bus, the Vintage Gallery, nostalgic photo ops and more. Saturday from 10am–5pm. General admission tickets are now on sale ($8–$10), as well as early-bird tickets ($25) from 8:30am–10am @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, totallyradvf.com

Art on the Edge Fair
Linden Hills gallery Everett & Charlie and The Edge Magazine hosts a one-day, outdoor art fair. More than 60 visual art and holistic vendors, from painters and potters to psychics and yogis, will gather along West 43rd Street east of Upton, as well as in a “magical secret garden” space behind Everett & Charlie art gallery. Event goers will enjoy live music, author readings and book signings, a psychic gallery reading with internationally renowned Brazilian soul healer Jurema Silva, SHExclusive artisanal jewelry by Susan O. Horowitz and more. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Everett & Charlie, 2720 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Twin Cities Community Pop-up Market
Organized by The Wedge Neighborhood and Bread: A Unique Pop-up Market, this new monthly marketplace features a mix of local business vendors, restorative practice leaders, wellness practitioners and community organizations, plus food, music and ice cream. This month’s edition is a self-care event featuring meditation and trauma healers. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Mueller Park, 2509 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis, @breadpopupmarket

Wild Vintage Collective Grand Opening
Over 30 curated mid-century and vintage dealers are joining Wild Things Antiques this summer for a new vintage and antique mall. Dubbed the Wild Vintage Collective, the space will occupy almost 9,000 square feet in addition to Wild Things Antiques’ warehouse space within the same building. The store celebrates with a grand opening event this weekend at both the collective mall and its namesake shop. The grand opening coincides with this month’s edition of the Wild Vintage Market, a one-day pop-up market (noon–4pm) held at the Wild Vintage warehouse featuring vintage home goods, furniture, decor, food and more. Saturday 11am–7pm @ Wild Vintage Antiques, 7270 Commerce Cir E, Minneapolis, @wildvintagecollective

Mx Apparel Pop-up @ Cake Plus-Size Resale
Local fashion label Mx Apparel is on a mission to produce edgy, bold, gender-neutral fashion in sizes 6X to XS. Its summer collection features vibrant pops of orange and lavender with wavy prints, along with neutral staples. Check out its best-selling Reversible Romper and Mesh Crop Top during this pop-up hosted by local plus-size resale shop, Cake. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Cake Plus-Size Resale, 5155 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, @mxappareldesign

Aquatennial Night Market
Join Minneapolis Craft Market at Minneapolis' annual Aquatennial celebration for a summer night market. The marketplace will be located in Gold Medal Park on the Mississippi Riverfront, a great central location for meeting up with friends and enjoying the festivities while waiting for the fireworks to start. The nearby West River Parkway will be packed with activities for the whole family including food trucks, live music and more. Saturday 4–9:30pm @ Gold Medal Park, 2nd St & 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

Forgotten Star Night Market II
Enjoy a summer night in Forgotten Star Brewery’s outdoor beer garden with live music, food, and over a dozen local vendors. Featured makers include The Retro Collective Co, Thread Joy, Chickadee Beads, Roseline’s Candles, Shawn Lohse, Must Be Ruff and Looney Sisters Crafts, plus vintage from Wild Things Antiques, Bro Bros Closet, Vintage Valley and more, plus vinyl records from Caydence Records. Bonus: There will also be live music from Pit Stop and The Cold Casuals, plus live vinyl DJ sets from The Ring Toss Twins. Saturday 6–11pm @ Forgotten Star Brewery, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, facebook.com

SATURDAY, 7/23 & SUNDAY, 7/24:

We the Starborne presents Tarot Swap
Hosted by metaphysical shop We the Starborne, this tarot swap give you the chance to bring your unwanted tarot decks to swap with other tarot enthusiasts, plus a special sale on crystals from We the Starborne. The market takes place in the back alley behind the shop. Rain or shine. Free. Saturday & Sunday from noon–3pm @ We the Starborne, 593 Hamline Ave, St Paul, wethestarborne.com

Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market
Held the last weekend each month on the Washington County Fairgrounds, the outdoor Stillwater Flea Market features more than 150 crafters, vendors spanning antiques, household, furniture, garden art, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, arts and crafts, fresh produce and prepared foods, plus food trucks, music and more. This weekend’s is the first of the year, so don’t miss out. Saturday & Sunday 9am–3pm @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket

SUNDAY, 7/24:

High Tea Party at AudreyRoe Vintage
Dress up, enjoy some small bites from Gather, sip a variety of delicious tea from beautiful vintage China and find some vintage treasures to take home at this tea party hosted by local vintage shop AudreyRose Vintage and Michaela Rae. Cosmos Floral will be doing a giveaway for a floral arrangement, and 50% of ticket sales will be donated to Face to Face MN. Face to Face works to advanced economic and healthy equality for youth while providing support, access to resources, and opportunities as they build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations. Note: Space is limited, so grab your tickets while they last. Sunday 3–5pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ eventbrite.com

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KOKOON Summer Clearance Sale
The circumstances of the past couple years left local clothing brand KOKOON without a true studio. Now, they’re getting ready to move once more. In the meantime, they’re having a major clearance sale on their website, going on now. Look for more items to be added, plus additional progressive discounts in July. Shop early for best selection, and later for even more savings, with discounts of up to an extra 50% off by the end of July. Ends 7/24. Shop now @ kokoon.net

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JULY:

Fashion Week MN's Atlantic Boat Cruise Mixer
Local fashion platform Fashion Week MN is hosting a boat cruise mixer on Lake Minnetonka inspired by the Lost City of Atlantis. The dress code is “gold, white, dazzling”—think Goldie Hawn’s glam yacht looks in Overboard. Tickets include hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and live DJ. Tuesday, 7/26 from 5–8pm @ Wayzata Depot & Docks, 402 Lake St E, Wayzata. Tickets $60 @ www.eventbrite.com

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Runway for Hope Virtual Fashion Show & Fundraiser
Breast cancer survivors and supporters take the runway at this fashion fundraiser and live auction benefiting Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Produced by Grant Whitaker, the fashion show will feature looks from Galleria stores. Ticket sales and the silent auction proceeds help fund Hope Chest’s mission of providing emergency financial support to Minnesota breast cancer patients actively undergoing treatment. The evening will also include lite bites and wine and a surprise raffle. Thursday, 9/15 from 4–6:30pm @ Galleria, 69th & France, Edina. Tickets $125 @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full this fall. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Saturday, 9/17 @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Fashion Week MN Fall 2022
Local fashion platform Fashion Week MN has just announced the dates of its fall season as 9/18–9/24, 2022. Follow @fashionweekmnon Instagram for updates on events and tickets.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine presents Fashionopolis
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Fashionopolis is back. The fall event returns this fall at the new Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. The show’s longtime producer and stylist Grant Whittaker is also back, and will surely work his style magic, offering a delight for the senses and bold inspiration. Friday, 9/23 @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Get tickets @ mspmag.com

House of KLynn presents Gala Glamour Couture Runway Show
Following her stunning local runway debut last spring, Minnesota-based grand couturier Kathryn Rogers returns with a fashion show featuring her opulent label, House of KLynn. The Richard Moody–produced event also includes the new HOK jewelry, accessories and beauty line, a pop-up shop, and live music and DJ performances. Saturday, 9/24, at 4:30pm @ Canopy by Hilton, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $50 @ eventbrite.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 7/12–7/19

July 11, 2022

This week’s highlights include the opening of Les Sól’s new Uptown location, the Minnehaha Art Fair, and a couple of fashion shows.

Local fashion designer Carrie Anne is featured in this weekend’s Solar Flair fashion show at the W Minneapolis. (Photo: @ic.photos.mn)

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Now open: Les Sól new location
Two years after opening its original location in Linden Hills, sustainable shop Les Sól has announced its making the move to Uptown. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod right at the beginning of the pandemic, Les Sól is a women’s lifestyle boutique with a “West Coast vibe” and a passion for community, small brands, independent artists and and sustainability. The new shop will neighbor two other shops including Combine and another retailer TBA. Now open @ 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

Gigi’s Flair Emporium Studio Opening
If you’re a fan of Prince and pop culture legends, you’ve likely heard of iconic Gigi Berry, pin queen of Minneapolis and creator of Gigi’s Flair Emporium—a brand of pins, stickers, Croc charms, patches, jewelry and more “cute shit.” A mainstay feature of The Future metaphysical gift shop in Minneapolis, Gigi has just set up a showroom studio next door to The Future, where you can pick up pin orders from her website, find exclusives not available at The Future and shop her personal collection of clothing. If you want to donate costs to her new studio, you can send her funds via $omgigi on CashApp and @omgigi on Venmo. This week’s hours TBA (check @_omgigi_ for updates) @ 2223 E 35th St, Minneapolis, gigisflairemporium.com

Just announced: Fashion Week MN Fall 2022
Local fashion platform Fashion Week MN has just announced the dates of its fall season as 9/18–9/24, 2022. Follow @fashionweekmnon Instagram for updates on events and tickets.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine presents Fashionopolis
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Fashionopolis is back. The fall event will take place on Friday, 9/23, at the new Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. The show’s longtime producer and stylist Grant Whittaker is also back, and will surely work his style magic, offering a delight for the senses and bold inspiration. Tickets available 7/13 @ mspmag.com

TUESDAY, JULY 12:

Field + Festival Summer Market Season Kickoff
Minneapolis Craft Market is launching a new weekly summer market featuring a rotating lineup of local makers, prepared food vendors and produce growers all in one place. Bonus: it takes place at Wagners Garden Center, so you can pick up some new plants and gardening supplies while you’re at it. It all kicks off this week, and continues weekly through August. Tuesday 4–7pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, www.fieldandfestival.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13:

Camp Galleria
A summer camp all about style? Count me in! Galleria and workshop series LAB are coming together for a summer camp–themed series of classes where you can earn badges for every event you attend. (But unfortunately you won’t be able to pull an over-nighter at the shopping center.) The free classes feature monogramming, make-your-own tassel keychain, summer fashion tips, camp-themed giveaways and more. Pick from one of four events, or attend all four. This week’s class is Camp Orientation with Personal Monogramming: Wednesday 4–6:30pm + additional dates through 4/3 @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, eventbrite.com

Black Garnet Books Pop-up Shop
Head to the JUSTmove Block Party for the July pop-up from Black-owned bookseller Black Garnet Book. Co-sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement, the pop-up also includes T-Rex Cookie and Humanize My Hoodie, a community picnic and storytelling by Joe Davis and Dave Scherer of JUSTmove, as well as a race and culture workshop. All activities are hosted outside in the Westwood parking lot or indoors if rain. Also, be sure to donate to the booksellers’ current fundraiser as they prepare to open their first physical storefront this fall. Wednesday 5–7:30pm @ Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Rd, St Louis Park, @blackgarnetbooks, donate at blackgarnetbooks.com

THURSDAY, JULY 14:

Tiny Diners Farmers Market - Season Kickoff
The Tiny Diner Farmers' Market returns this week with local produce, meats, coffee roasters, bakers, artists and local makers. The market will be launching its Power of Produce program at their markets this summer; kids under 12 will receive a $2 token to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables from their vendors. The market takes place every Thursday night through September. Thursday 5–8pm @ Tiny Diner, 1024 E 38th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Bastille Day at Alliance Francaise
Throw on a beret and head over to Alliance Francaise of Mpls/St. Paul’s headquarters for the group's annual Bastille Day celebration. It features a vendor market featuring local fashion designer Danielle Everine, who will be selling her sustainably made Cote d'Azur clothing line featuring original prints, plus Nashipai and Wild Hen Jewelry, appearances from Marie-Antoinette, food, music and a parade. Thursday 5–9pm @ Alliance Française HQ, 227 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, www.afmsp.org

FRIDAY, JULY 15 & SATURDAY, JULY 16:

A&K Vintage Garage Sale
Local vintage seller A&K Vintage is having a big inventory clearance sale this weekend, with items priced to move. Expect a mix of vintage and modern clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, toys and more. Friday & Saturday 9am–3pm both days @ 1406 Palace Ave, St Paul, @aandkvintage

FRIDAY, JULY 15–SUNDAY, JULY 17:

Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
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 Everthine Jewelry, Corazon Clothing, Tinkearrings, Malachite leather bags, 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, JULY 16:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Alana Cueller Clay pottery, Aprilierre jewelry, Blugirl Soapworks, Fair Anita fair-trade accessories, and Kobi Co. candles and wellness products. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Hopkins Raspberry Festival Marketplace Fair
As part of the week-long Hopkins Raspberry Festival, this weekend’s marketplace arts and craft fair features dozens of local makers selling their handmade goods and original art. Goods including clothing, art, woodwork, food and beverage. Saturday 9am–4pm held along Mainstreet between 6th and 14th Ave, Hopkins, raspberrycapital.com

Francis Fest at Sociable Cider Werks
Presented by plant-based food truck Francis Burger Joint, the first annual Francis Fest takes over the Sociable patio with over 30 small local makers selling handmade goods and art, including Larissa Loden jewelry, Restore Society Club and Disco Death Records.Plus: live music, cider, a dunk tank, family-friendly activities including tie-dye, and plant-based food options including MN Nice Cream, Root to Rise and Francis Burger. Saturday 1–8pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 3010 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Wabasha Brewing outdoors with a group of 11 local makers selling handmade jewelry, body care, hot sauce, ceramics and more, plus live music, food trucks and craft beer. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Wabasha Brewing, 429 Wabasha St S, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

Fashion Weekendz presents Solar Flair
Local fashion designer and producer Arianne Zager is back with her Fashion Weekendz series. This month’s theme is resort fashions, and it will feature original, vacation- and pool party–ready looks from a diverse group of five local designers—think swimwear, sarees, wraps and more. This month’s featured local designers include Melevated Designs, Carrie Anne Designs, Be Tvum by Divya, CeCe Cabana and Van Quigg. Bonus: You can buy any of the featured looks off the runway following the show. Saturday 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 @ eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, JULY 16 & SUNDAY, JULY 17:

Keg & Case West 7th Summerfest
St. Paul food hall and marketplace Keg & Case hosts its first annual West 7th Summerfest this weekend. This two-day celebration of summer and community will feature a market of 40+ local makers presented by I Heart Indie Markets, plus two stages with 15 local bands (including Solid Gold) and lots of local eats. Market hours: Saturday 11am–8pm & Sunday 11am–6pm @ Keg & Case Market, 928 W 7th St, St Paul, facebook.com

SATURDAY, 7/16–TUESDAY, 7/19:

Designer Clothing & Furniture Moving Sale
Night Owl Estate Sales is hosting a big moving sale you don't want to miss. The four-day sale features a treasure trove of designer shoes, handbags and clothing from names like Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, plus designer furniture, fine art, garden decor and more. Saturday–Tuesday 9am–3pm daily (early numbers at 7:30am Saturday) @ Address TBA the day before the sale, Uptown Minneapolis, www.estatesales.net

SUNDAY, JULY 17:

Timeless Beauty: A Hair Fashion Show
Presented as part of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival, this free fashion show will showcase editorial hair designs by the students of Hopkins’ The Atelier Academy of Beauty. The Atelier Academy is a new beauty school created by William Anderson, local hairdressing legend and the founder of Lili Salon Spa in the Galleria. With fashions styled by local stylist extraordinaire Grant Whittaker, the show features looks exclusively from my own Rosella Vintage. The event also includes giveaways and limited VIP seats available for purchase. Saturday. Fashion show begins 15 minutes after the Raspberry Parade (2:45-3:30pm) outdoors @ The Atelier Academy of Beauty, 1413 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Register for free GA admission or buy VIP tickets @ theatelieracademy.com

MONDAY, JULY 18–FRIDAY, JULY 22:

Kids’ Summer Fashion Camp
Looking for something to fill your kids’ summer days? Check out this fashion camp for kids presented by Lovely Sewing. The camp is a week of introductory sewing and fashion design lessons geared toward kids ages 4 to 18. Each day has a different theme, with workshops on creating pants, tees and shoes. The final day includes a free, public fashion show highlighting the students’ designs from the week. 7/18–7/22 from 9am–2pm daily @ Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective, SPACES building, 121 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis. Each camp series $500 @ lovelyssewing.org

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East West Girl
Looking for a new shop to bring the little girl, tween or young teen in your life? Then be sure to check out the new East West Girl boutique, just opened at Edina’s bustling Nolan Mains development. The colorful shop features trendy clothing and accessories they're sure to love (and while you're there, you might even find a fun accessory to take home for yourself.) Expect all things pink, purple, sparkly, and tie-dyed, plus fun prints and patterns. It's sure to become a great gifting destination for this ever-hard-to-shop-for demographic. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3931 Market Street, Edina, eastwestgirl.com

Leisure World Vintage
Known for selling casual vintage clothing for all genders with an emphasis on vintage tees at popup markets around the Twin Cities, Leisure World is opening its first brick-and-mortar location this weekend. For the grand opening, they’ll be joined by special-guest local makers TBA. Located right next door to fellow vintage shop Smile Back Vintage, the store is helping bring Uptown back on the map for local vintage shopping. Now open @ 2457 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @leisure__world

Planty Queen Shop
Local houseplant shop Planty Queens recently opened their first storefront. The shop restocks their assortment of affordable, adorable plants every weekend, and the shop also offers plant knowledge and carries handmade goods from local makers, including handmade clay pots for your new plants, plant food and more. Now open Saturdays & Sundays @ 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com

Primitiva Collective
Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry, New Street Co and many more. Now open Thursdays–Sundays @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective

Larissa Loden Retail Store
Local jewelry designer Larissa Loden recently debuted the new brick-and-mortar store in St. Paul’s Merriam Park for her namesake brand. The shop is part of the 12,000-square-foot building that the designer purchased, which also houses a production and fulfillment facility for the brand. Come see the space, which has been gorgeously designed in partnership with with Betsy Vohs of Studio BV, and shop her new spring collection, with styles ranging from edgy, ‘70s-inspired designs to delicate, cosmic pieces incorporating pearlescent beads, delicate chain links and real gemstones. Now open @ 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, larissaloden.com

Departments at Dayton's
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesse, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Now open @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JULY:

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen for the first time at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with more than 70 vendors. 7/23 from 10am–5pm. General admission tickets are now on sale ($8–$10), as well as early-bird tickets ($25) from 8:30am–10am @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, totallyradvf.com

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Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 7/5–7/11

July 4, 2022

This week’s highlights include two big vintage markets, the return of the L.A.M. Pop-up and more.

Hmong-Minnesotan maker Npauj Jewelry pops up at the L.A.M. Pop-up this weekend.

NEW THIS WEEK

Nashipai Launches Summer Collection
On the recent summer solstice, Minneapolis-based brand Nashipai launched their new summer jewelry collection, a mix of brass, beads and fun extras. The brand creates bold, socially conscious jewelry in partnership with talented entrepreneurial Maasai women, who make all of their handmade jewelry. Nashipai was founded by Jenny Behrens in 2019 as an opportunity to provide fair wages to the Maasai women and has gone on to donate menstrual kits and support youth through work experience in the U.S. Each time you purchase a Nashipai piece, you are supporting these women and their families. Shop today at www.mynashipai.com and give them a follow @mynashipai on Instagram.

THURSDAY, JULY 7:

Les Sól opens new location (tentative)
Two years after opening its original location in Linden Hills, sustainable shop Les Sól has announced its making the move to Uptown. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod right at the beginning of the pandemic, Les Sól is a women’s lifestyle boutique with a “West Coast vibe” and a passion for community, small brands, independent artists and and sustainability. The new shop will neighbor two other shops including Combine and another retailer TBA. Slated to open Thursday but check their Instagram @shoplessol for updates. @ 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com

SATURDAY, JULY 9:

Art at St. Kate’s
Shop handmade art and artisan goods during the annual Art at St. Kate’s outdoor art fair. Goods include clay, fiber, glass, leather, jewelry, metal, paper, wood, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and more from more than 90 juried artists, including milliner Celina Kane. Saturday 10am–5pm @ St. Catherine University, Cleveland & Randolph Ave, St. Paul, artistscircle.org

Juniper & Lou Vintage & Makers Market
This vintage and makers market is back at Able Brewing for a two-day event featuring 18 local vendors. The lineup includes vintage favorites Kollektiv, Black Nvni, Everyday Ejiji, High Desert Modern Vintage, Restore Society Club and Hausle Shop, plus plants from Cactus in a Can, handmade jewelry from The Retro Collective, and live portraits by artist Daughters and Suns. Plus, enjoy craft beer from Pryes Brewing. Note: No pups allowed. Saturday noon–6pm @ Pryes Brewery, 1401 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets

Art Is for Everyone Makers Market
To celebrate the closing of its current Art Is for Everyone exhibition, Gamut Gallery’s summer pop-up makers market returns to nearby Elliot Park for an afternoon of shopping from local artists and makers. The market features jewelry, paintings, pottery, buttons, clothing, sassy cross-stitch, bodycare, natural soap and more from 10 artists. Artists include Alex Guy (Malleus Pottery), Boxy Mouse, Juliana Fergusson (Hello Cross Stitches), Keya Hutchins (Lady Vixen & Proletariat Alliance), Nikita Siewert, Sara Kahn (Imaginary Conservatory), Sarah Pfeifle (Va Va Voom Studio), Rock Johnsen, Tavia Trulson (Oh! Beehave Balms) and Tierney Houdek (Thraxis Threads) Free. Saturday noon–4pm @ Elliot Park, 1000 E 14th St, Minneapolis, gamutgallerympls.com

Uptown Art Market
Shop art prints, jewelry, clothing, pottery, fiber art and more from more than 20 local makers including Estudio Fermin, Pompa Goods, Sick til Death and more, plus live music. Saturday noon–6pm @ 2637 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, @maddiestumbaughart

Rex26 Summer Bash
Head to Rex26 Apartments in Uptown Minneapolis for their annual summer bash this weekend. You'll find handmade goods from local makers and other small businesses plus ice cream cocktails, a bean bag tournament, prizes, food and more outdoors on their sunset terrace. Saturday 1–4pm @ Rex26 Apartments, 2621 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @rex26_apartments

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Bad Weather Brewing outdoors with 23 local makers. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

The Black Market Summer Series: The Cookout
The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. Its annual Summer Event Series is a monthly event featuring a day full of unique shopping from from than 60 local, Black-owned businesses, Black-owned food trucks, BBQ, games, music and live entertainment. The series continues this weekend with Summerfest Summer Party. Saturday 2–7pm @ 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls

SUNDAY, JULY 10:

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The MVM heads outside to the Sociable Cider Werks parking lot for an outdoor market. Find dozens of Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot (including my own Rosella Vintage) with craft cider and seltzer from Sociable. Plus, DJ Buster Baxter will be spinning vinyl records all day and The Get Down Coffee Co. will be serving cold brew. Ticketed shopping reservations are required to control capacity. Saturday 11am–4pm ($10 from 11am–noon, free after noon) @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

Little Asia Market (L.A.M.) Pop-up
This weekend marks the return of the Little Asia Market (L.A.M.) Pop-up, which celebrates artists and makers within our diverse Asian-American community. L. A. M. started in response to the rise of anti-Asian violence and evolved as a way to bring the community together through a showcase of local AAPI businesses. The more than 20 makers and brands include Teeko+Co, HCLOU Art, Kari Lee Art, Npauj jewelry, Wondrous Crane, and Third Daughter Restless Daughter. There will also be food trucks from Union Hmong Kitchen and Jaba Noodles, and live music from DJ Diane from The Current, Cypher Side Dance School and TaikoArts Midwest. Sunday 1–6pm @ Abeiter Brewing Co, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com

MONDAY, JULY 11–FRIDAY, JULY 15

Kids’ Summer Fashion Camp
Looking for something to fill your kids’ summer days? Check out this fashion camp for kids presented by Lovely Sewing. The camp is a week of introductory sewing and fashion design lessons geared toward kids ages 4 to 18. Each day has a different theme, with workshops on creating pants, tees and shoes. The final day includes a free, public fashion show highlighting the students’ designs from the week. Two sessions: 7/11–7/15 and 7/18–7/22. 9am–2pm daily @ Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective, SPACES building, 121 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis. Each camp series $500 @ lovelyssewing.org

NEXT WEDNESDAY, July 13:

Full Moon Terrarium Class
Join Ms. Seedling, Art Juice at AudreyRose Vintage for a Full Moon terrarium class where you can charge your crystals, get an oracle reading and create a terrarium. Lauren of Ms. Seedling will be leading a terrarium making class, and Haley of Art Juice will supply crystals and oracle readings Ticket price includes basic materials with additional add-on options. .Wednesday 6:30–8:30pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, Tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com

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Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include hand-printed textile goods by Crankosaurus Press, jewelry by Emily Madland, candles and wellness products by Kobi Co. and ceramics by Fringe & Fettle. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

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Black Garnet Books Fundraiser
The only Black-owned bookstore in Minnesota, Black Garnet Books launched two years ago online with a hand-picked assortment of contemporary literature by Black and racially-diverse authors. Now, they’re set to open their first brick-and-mortar shop in St. Paul this fall. In order to cover some expenses, including an ADA-accessible door, signage, seating, furniture and shelving, they’re holding an online fundraiser for the next couple of months. If you’d rather buy a book instead of donating, consider doing so—after all, summer is the slowest time for bookstores. Shop now & donate @ blackgarnetbooks.com

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PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JULY:

Fashion Weekendz presents Solar Flair
Local fashion designer and producer Arianne Zager is back with her Fashion Weekendz series. This month’s theme is resort fashions, and it will feature original, vacation- and pool party–ready looks from a diverse group of five local designers—think swimwear, sarees, wraps and more. This month’s featured local designers include Melevated Designs, Carrie Anne Designs, Be Tvum by Divya, CeCe Cabana and Van Quigg. Bonus: You can buy any of the featured looks off the runway following the show. Saturday, 7/16, from 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 @ eventbrite.com

AUGUST:

SEPTEMBER:

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 6/28–7/4

June 27, 2022

This week, celebrate 4th of July weekend with shopping at area flea markets, farmers markets and more.

Sarah Edwards and jewelry designer Larissa Loden launch a jewelry collab this week with a panel event on the importance of connection.

NEW THIS WEEK

Larissa Loden x Sarah Edwards Jewelry Collab
Local jewelry line Larissa Loden has just launched a new collab with local marketing pro, community connector and Fashion Week MN CEO Sarah Edwards. The minimalist collection is made with the best sterling silver and solid 14k gold, and each piece is made to order with a 2–3 week turnaround and a jewelry box and deluxe travel case are included with every order. (You can also pick up a piece in person at this Thursday’s panel event; see below.) Each piece gives back 10% of proceeds to Reclaim, a Twin Cities organization that provides financially and culturally accessible care to queer and trans youth and their families. Shop now @ larissaloden.com

Just announced: Kids’ Summer Fashion Camp
Looking for something to fill your kids’ summer days? Check out this fashion camp for kids presented by Lovely Sewing. The camp is a week of introductory sewing and fashion design lessons geared toward kids ages 4 to 18. Each day has a different theme, with workshops on creating pants, tees and shoes. The final day includes a free, public fashion show highlighting the students’ designs from the week. Two sessions: 7/11–7/15 and 7/18–7/22. 9am–2pm daily @ Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective, SPACES building, 121 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis. Each camp series $500 @ lovelyssewing.org

Just announced: Fashion Weekendz presents Solar Flair
Local fashion designer and producer Arianne Zager is back with her Fashion Weekendz series. This month’s theme is resort fashions, and it will feature original, vacation- and pool party–ready looks from a diverse group of five local designers—think swimwear, sarees, wraps and more. This month’s featured local designers include Melevated Designs, Carrie Anne Designs, Be Tvum by Divya, CeCe Cabana and Van Quigg. Bonus: You can buy any of the featured looks off the runway following the show. Saturday, 7/16 from 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 @ eventbrite.com

TUESDAY, 6/28:

THURSDAY, 6/30:

Connection > Influence Panel Event
Sarah Edwards, CEO of Fashion Week MN and creative marketing agency, Some Great People, leads a panel exploring the topics of social media, influencer partnerships, and how we need to reframe how we use social media as it relates to mental health. The panel features local influencer Myka Dixon, TikTok & Instagram influencer Joe Coleman, former Bachelorette contestant and local influencer; Larissa Loden, CEO and founder of Larissa Loden Jewelry; and Maxine Britt, founder of gender-neutral clothing brand, Mx Apparel. Attendees will also have the opportunity to shop an exclusive jewelry collection created specifically for this event in partnership between Larissa Loden and Sarah Edwards. Bonus: A portion of proceeds from this event and the jewelry collaboration will be donated to Reclaim in honor of Pride Month. Thursday 3–6pm @ Some Great People, 1121 Jackson St NE #121, Minneapolis. Tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com

Tiny Diners Local Makers Market
Head to Tiny Diner for a local makers market highlighting a group of talented and creative artists, makers and small businesses from the Twin Cities. Makers include Social Mixers' botanical-forward beverage syrups, Minimum Wage Tims' locally-roasted coffee, Plastic Free Pursuit sustainable goods for home and body, and ice-dyed clothing by Triple Aquarian. From painters to health and beauty products and coffee to candles, there is something for everyone. Thursday 5–8pm @ Tiny Diner, 1024 E 38th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com

THURSDAY, 6/30–SATURDAY, JULY 2:

The Fitting Room 4th of July Sale
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local fashion designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). 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. This weekend, save 20% off storewide. Holiday hours: Thursday–Saturday from noon–5pm daily @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

FRIDAY, 7/1–SUNDAY, 7/3:

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, 7/2:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Adam Gruetzmacher pottery, Aprilierre jewelry, Create Laser Arts laser-engraved goods, Maat Mons bags and soft goods and Wild Sorrel Botanicals body care. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

SATURDAY, 7/2 & SUNDAY, 7/3:

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, wadenafleamarket.com

SATURDAY, 7/2–MONDAY, 7/4:

Traders Market Elko
Traders Market is one of Minnesota’s largest antique shows and flea markets. Peruse goods from over 300 vendors on a 35-acre farm, including vintage items, collectibles, antiques, upcycled, repurposed and handmade goods, plus food trucks 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. Bonus: Dogs are welcome. 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

Briggs Motley Treasureland Flea Market
The Willmar Lakes area’s annual 4th of July weekend celebration includes a flea market with vendors, food, door prizes, entertainment and more. Free admission. Saturday–Monday from 9pm–5pm @ Spicer Treasureland Market, Hwy. 23, Spicer, willmarlakesarea.com

Albert Lea Forth of July Weekend Flea Market
Now entering their fourth year, the organizers of this event host flea markets every Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends. Saturday–Monday from 9am–4pm @ Freeborn County Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, allevents.in

SUNDAY, 7/3:

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

ON VIEW:

ONGOING SALES:

Grethen House 40% off Sale
The women’s designer retailer is offering its first markdowns of the season with 40% select fall collections from brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Isabel Marant Étoile, Frank & Eileen, Comme des Garçons, Clare V, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Veronica Beard. Now @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725, grethenhouse.com

NOW OPEN

CONTINUING

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 floral arrangements delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial, launching just in time for Mother’s Day. They’ll choose the best, sustainably grown flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop to create their unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available. Subscriptions start at $194 and are delivered the third Wednesday of each month now through October 19. Learn more and subscribe @ ediflorial.com

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JULY:

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The July MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Sociable Cider Werks. Sunday, 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

AUGUST:

SEPTEMBER:

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 6/21–6/27

June 20, 2022

This week, celebrate Pride weekend in the Twin Cities with shopping from local queer makers at the Pride Festival and beyond, plus the return of the Textile Center Garage Sale and more.

Local fashion designer Ivan Idland pops up at the Twin Cities Pride Festival this weekend. (Image via @ivanidland)

NEW THIS WEEK

Les Sól announces new location
Two years after opening its original location in Linden Hills, sustainable shop Les Sól has announced its making the move to Uptown. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod right at the beginning of the pandemic, Les Sól is a women’s lifestyle boutique with a “West Coast vibe” and a passion for community, small brands, independent artists and and sustainability. The new shop will neighbor two other shops including Combine and another retailer TBA, and are slated to open 7/7 at 1614 W Lake St. They will remain in their current location at 44 Commons through the month. You can shop in store (4353 Upton Ave S #104, Minneapolis) until then, or online at shoplessol.com.

THURSDAY, 6/23:

Nordic Plaza Market
The Black Market Events is popping up in The Nordic's outdoor plaza with a group of Black-owned local vendors selling a range of goods, from body care to food products and more. Thursday 2–7pm @ The Nordic Plaza, 729 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, @theblackmarketmpls

THURSDAY, 6/23–SATURDAY, 6/25:

The Textile Center's Textile Garage Sale
The Textile Center’s Textile Garage Sale occasional shop returns for summer for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The first sale takes place this weekend, offering a thrifty way for DIYers, sewers and makers to stock up on secondhand textiles, yarn, thread, notions, sewing machines, magazines, books, buttons, tools and looms. Proceeds benefit the Textile Center. The sale will also take place during two more weekends in July and August. Masks are required. Thursday 4–6pm, Friday & Saturday 9am–4pm @ Textile Center Annex (Unit #230) at Art & Architecture building, 3338 University Ave SE, Minneapolis. Thursday preview $40, tickets the rest of weekend $2–$5 @ textilecentermn.org/garagesale

BEGINNING FRIDAY, 6/24:

Grethen House 40% off Sale
The women’s designer retailer is offering its first markdowns of the season with 40% select fall collections from brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Isabel Marant Étoile, Frank & Eileen, Comme des Garçons, Clare V, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Veronica Beard. Beginning Friday @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725, grethenhouse.com

SATURDAY, 6/25:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Autumn Higgins Ceramics, Chris Chookiatsirichai jewelry, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Slow Burn beeswax candles. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Vintage Sale 'n Chill
A group of local vintage lovers are coming together for their annual Vintage Sale 'n Chill sale. Expect ‘80s and ‘90s vintage clothes, cute mid-century decorative items and more. Plus, there will be other garage sales in the area to check out, too. Saturday at 9am @ 2901 Yosemite Ave S, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever Opening Day
We have a complex relationship with plastic. We can’t seem to live without it and it has many beneficial (and sometimes life-saving) uses. On the other hand, it’s the leading cause of pollution to our planet, doesn’t break down naturally, and is expensive to recycle. (In fact, less than 10% of all plastic is said to be recycled.) The Goldstein Museum of Design’s Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever exhibition acknowledges both plastic’s extreme versatility as well as its inherently detrimental qualities. The exhibition will include many “faux” objects from the Goldstein’s collection made from celluloid, including decorative combs and fans imitating tortoise shell, amber and ivory. Bakelite, the first true synthetic plastic, had diverse applications, including jewelry, toys, radios, and the decorative handles for things like cocktail shakers. Free. Opens Saturday, on view through 9/25 @ Goldstein Gallery at 12 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

Planty Queen Shop
Local houseplant shop Planty Queens is celebrating the grand opening of its new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis this weekend. They restock their assortment of affordable, adorable plants every weekend, and the shop also offers plant knowledge and carries handmade goods from local makers, including handmade clay pots for your new plants, plant food and more. The party includes an outdoor pop-up market featuring will handmade goods for sale from local makers and vintage sellers, including Al's Tailoring, Burn Boss Candles, Green Threads Vintage, Marty's Deli, Smitten Kitten, Sandwich Ceramics, Roseline's Candles and more. Saturday 11am–2pm @ 2800 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com

Mx Apparel Design Pride Pop-up
Local, queer-owned fashion brand, Mx Apparel Design, is having a special pop-up of her spring/summer collection for Pride weekend at B. Resale. Created by designer Maxine Britt, Mx Apparel is a line of bold, gender-neutral clothing made in sizes XS–6X, with custom sizing available. Saturday 1–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @mxappareldesign

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market returns to Bad Weather Brewing outdoors with a group of 23 local makers. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

Healing Through Art: Diversity, Community & Belonging Fashion Show
IamMoody presents this art-infused fashion event in collaboration with The Spectacle Shoppe and Grace Trinity Community Church. This free event features a fashion show of hand-dyed shibori designs from local designer Jean Manrique. After the show, take in an art exhibition featuring local artists curated by Roho Collective. Network with neighbors, artists, models and business owners. Free. Saturday at 4pm (fashion show at 4:30pm) @ Grace Trinity Community Church, 1430 W 28th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com

The Black Market Summer Series: Soul Food Fest
The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. Its annual Summer Event Series is a monthly event featuring a day full of great food, unique shopping from local, Black-owned businesses and live entertainment. The series continues with The Soul Food Fest this weekend. Learn more at their website. Saturday 4–8pm @ Farmers Market Annex, 200 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, theblackmarketevents.com

SATURDAY, 6/25 & SUNDAY, 6/26:

Longfellow Neighborhood Garage Sale
Spend the weekend treasure hunting at our neighborhood garage sale June 25 to 26th. Sales will start as early as 8am on Saturday and go until Sunday evening. Find all 70 garage sales and their sale items on the map below and find a list of all garage sales with dates @ longfellow.org. The Greater Longfellow neighborhood is bounded by Midtown Greenway to the north, the Mississippi River to the east, Minnehaha Park to the south, and Hiawatha Light Rail line to the west. Begins Saturday 8am or 9am, some sales are Saturday only; end times vary.

Wayzata Art Experience 2022
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

Twin Cities Pride Festival
Shop a wide variety of products from 400 vendor booths at this year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival in Loring Park. Vendors include local fashion designer Ivan Idland, known for his colorfully patterned masc shorts, and Christopher Straub of Project Runway fame, who will have a booth filled with his handbag and duffle bag designs as well as his kids’ books and plushes. Plus: streetwear brand Hybrid Nation, fair-trade accessories brand Fair Anita, Feminist Book Club (a monthly subscription box + online book club + weekly podcast + blog) and queer-owned “handsome” apparel and gift shop, Scout. There will also be food from 25 vendors and more than 50 artists performing on four stages. Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25 from 10am–6pm @ Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis, tcpride.org

Park Point Art Fair
Now in its 50th year, Duluth’s Park Point Art Fair is well-established, well-organized and well-attended. Each year, it draws over 10,000 visitors to a beautiful natural setting tucked between Lake Superior and the Superior Bay, with 120 juried artists spanning printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, photography, jewelry and fiber art. This year’s vendor highlights include A MANO ceramics, known for her colorful creations, and Miles Shoen’s minimalist fine jewelry. Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, parkpointartfair.org

SUNDAY, 6/26:

Make & Decorate Your Own Planter
Cry Baby Clay is hosting a series of planter workshops at Planty Queens on Sunday. Each workshop gives you the opportunity to create, decorate and fill your very own clay planter, and each workshop fee includes all materials. Cry Baby Clay will fire your projects for you, and you'll get a new plant from Planty Queens to fill it. Spots are limited and take place every hour. Sunday 10am–2pm @ Planty Queens backyard, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Workshops cost $50; sign up at crybabyclay.com

Art Juice Makers Market
Saint Paul Brewing hosts an afternoon makers market featuring handcrafted goods and art from eight local makers, including Sick til Death, Monstera Plant, and Art Juice. Sunday 1–6pm @ Saint Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, instagram.com/artjuice_

Jemeli Apothecary & Lucia Makes Art Pop-up
Two local queer, Black makers are popping up at B. Resale for Pride weekend with their latest goods for sale. Jemeli Apothecary sells cosmic tea blends, herbal smoke blends. art prints and original watercolors. Lucia Vazquez aka Lucia Makes Art makes crochet earrings, crochet scrunchies and more out of thrifted yarn. Sunday noon–6pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @bresalempls

MONDAY, 6/27:

Mending 101
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 and Curiosity Studio is hosting this series of mending classes at the creative space’s new location. Previous sewing skills not required. Classes are small so sign up quick; all necessary materials are provided. Monday 6–8pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3606 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $65 @ curiositystudioclass.com

NEXT TUESDAY, 6/28:

ONGOING SALES:

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

SATURDAYS:

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

Northeast Farmers Market
Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:

Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 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

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, wadenafleamarket.com

SUNDAYS:

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 September (except 7/11) from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market

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CONTINUING

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JULY:

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen on 7/23 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with more than 70 vendors, from 10am–5pm. General admission tickets are now on sale ($8–$10), as well as early-bird tickets ($25) from 8:30am–10am @ totallyradvf.com

AUGUST:

SEPTEMBER:

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 6/14–6/20

June 13, 2022

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend by grabbing the dad in your life and making the rounds at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Selby Fest and more.

Minneapolis Vintage Market comes to the Stone Arch Bridge Festival this weekend for a two-day stint. *(Image: Minneapolis Vintage Market by Darin Kamnetz)*

NEW THIS WEEK

Now open: East West Girl
Looking for a new shop to bring the little girl, tween or young teen in your life? Then be sure to check out the new East West Girl boutique, just opened at Edina’s bustling Nolan Mains development. The colorful shop features trendy clothing and accessories they're sure to love (and while you're there, you might even find a fun accessory to take home for yourself.) Expect all things pink, purple, sparkly, and tie-dyed, plus fun prints and patterns. It's sure to become a great gifting destination for this ever-hard-to-shop-for demographic. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3931 Market Street, Edina, eastwestgirl.com

KOKOON Summer Clearance Sale
The circumstances of the past couple years left local clothing brand KOKOON without a true studio. Now, they’re getting ready to move once more. In the meantime, they’re having a major clearance sale on their website, going on now. Look for more items to be added over this Friday, plus additional progressive discounts in July. Shop early for best selection, and later for even more savings, with discounts of up to an extra 50% off by the end of July. Ends 7/24. Shop now @ kokoon.net

WEDNESDAY, 6/15:

ACG Tulle Fluff Dress Shop Update
After local designer and artist Anna Chambers-Goldberg recently announced she’d be taking a hiatus from making clothing, she found herself inspired to make another collection of colorful sheer tulle dresses for her label, ACG. The whimsical, loose-fitting dresses are perfect for layering over lingerie, swimwear, a bodysuit or another dress, and available in a rainbow of shades and range of sizes. She’s also selling something called “tulle hats”—color me intrigued. Don’t miss this drop, as it may be the designer’s last for a while. Available beginning Wednesday @ acgmpls.com

FRIDAY, 6/17–SUNDAY, 6/19:

Sewer Rat Studio Opening
The makers of the new Sewer Rat Studio have been in their studio space for a year, but due to the pandemic, they haven’t opened it up to the public–until now. The quartet—clothing designer and leather maker Sarah M. Holm, clothing maker and chainstitch embroiderer Nickey Robo, jewelry designer Sheelah, and artist Samael Leopold-Sullivan—is finally ready to open their doors and share what they’ve have been working on over the past year. They’ll have handmade art, vintage goodies and arts-and-craft supplies for sale along with beverages, tunes and general good vibes. Friday 5–9pm, Saturday noon–5pm, Sunday noon–3pm @ Sewer Rat Studio, 1830 E 35th St, Minneapolis, @sewer.rat.studio

SATURDAY, 6/18:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Fair Anita’s fair-trade jewelry and accessories, Maat Mons bags and soft goods, Olsen Naturals skin care and Sally Fritz clothing. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Caydence Records & Coffee Art Popup
This makers market includes knit accessories, clay goods, jewelry, crystals, textiles and more from over 16 makers. Maker highlights include Cozë Clay’s colorful clay goods, Estudio Fermin’s bright and cheerful jewelry and ceramics, Sick til Death’s framed preserved butterflies and tees, Carriage House Textile and Earth Element Crystals. Saturday 10am–3pm @ Caydence Records & Coffee, 900 Payne Ave, St Paul, @sicktildeath

A-Mill Artist Lofts Summer Music & Arts Fair
Located just across the river from the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, the A-Mill Artist Lofts is hosting its indoor summer music and arts fair with 40 vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Participating artists include Susan O Horowitz’s SHExclusive Jewelry and more. Saturday 10am–6pm @ A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St, Minneapolis, @artistsofamill

Selby Fest at Selby at Snelling
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 11am–6pm @ Selby Ave from Fairview to Saratoga, St Paul, selbyatsnelling.org

WILD VNTG MRKT: Pride Edition
Kick off the summer season with Wild Things Antiques during the special Pride edition of their monthly WILD VNTG MRKT. Head to their Fridley warehouse for a day of shopping with local vintage and home goods vendors as well as Wild Things’ latest finds, plus food trucks and music. Saturday noon–4pm @ Wild Things Antiques, 7269 Commerce Cir W, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com

Havoc Alt Boutique Pop-up
New, occasional thrift + vintage resale shop alert! Havoc has just opened just east of Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. The cozy storefront features a mix of vintage and contemporary resale clothing, specializing is fun, edgy, luxe garments at a fraction of retail prices. Proprietors Miranda Cole and Karissah Peterson are tenured thrift addicts, fashion graduates and film stylists. The store will be open irregularly for popups; follow the store’s Instagram page to find out when their next popup will take place. Saturday, time TBA @ Havoc, 2718 E 50th St, Minneapolis, @havocresale

Market Collective MN: Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Modist Brewing outdoors with 23 local makers from the collective, including Sudsy Soap Works, Cultivated Glow beauty products, Wilson Woodworking and Earth Elements Crystals, plus a live DJ and Zaap Thai food truck Saturday 2–6pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn

Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the season debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a 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 including Lady Outlaw and Mitzi’s Misfit Vintage, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day from Spirit Room and Gumbo Boi at Old City Hall across from Spirit Room. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Spirit Room, 1323 Broadway St, Superior, Wisc, @ladyoutlawvintage

SATURDAY, 6/18 & SUNDAY, 6/19:

Stone Arch Bridge Festival
The third largest festival in the Twin Cities, the annual Stone Arch Bridge Fest features 200+ artist and vendor booths across 15 categories including fine art, vintage, classic cars, food and drink. Maker highlights include Wondrous Crane ceramics, handbags by Julie Meyer Leather Goods and LES Bags, Mezamé hand-woven clothing and accessories, luxury hand-poured candles by Kobi Co. and Slow Burn, and jewelry from Everthine, Dottir and ILO Studio. The festival grounds will span the riverfront area along the west side of the Mississippi River on W River Parkway from Portland Ave to N 4th Avenue. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm, stonearchbridgefestival.com

Vintage & Vinyl Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival
This month, the Minneapolis Vintage Market is popping up at the Stone Arch Bridge Fest at Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park for a special two-day event. The biggest monthly vintage market in the Twin Cities, this month’s MVM will features 40 vendors (my own Rosella Vintage included!) selling vintage clothing for all genders plus home goods and records, amidst the scenic backdrop of the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park on the west side of the Mississippi River, located directly behind the Guthrie Theater. Saturday 10am–7pm & Sunday from 10am–5pm @ Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com (Note: Registration not required for this market)

The Black Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival
This monthly market highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. This special Stone Arch Bridge Festival weekend edition of the market includes clothing, gifts, beauty products, food products, jewelry and more. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm located between 11th Ave S & Portland Ave, Minneapolis, stonearchbridgefestival.com

Minneapolis Craft Market at Pryes Block Party
Pryes Brewing is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its taproom with a big block party, and Minneapolis Craft Market is coming along for the fun. Steps from the Mississippi River, Pryes features a happening patio with delicious craft brews and scratch-made pizza. Both days feature an outdoor makers market presented by Minneapolis Craft Market, live music and lots of people and dog-watching, especially with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival taking place just down the river. Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

SATURDAYS:

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

Northeast Farmers Market
Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:

Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 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

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, wadenafleamarket.com

SUNDAYS:

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

NOW OPEN

Planty Queen Shop
Local houseplant shop Planty Queens has just opened its new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis. Open every Saturday and Sunday, you can find their affordable, adorable plants restocked every weekend. The shop also offers plant knowledge and carries handmade goods from local makers, including handmade clay pots for your new plants, plant food and colorful jewelry from Flourishing Femme Goods. Open Saturdays & Sundays 10am–5pm @ 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com

CONTINUING

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JULY:

AUGUST:

SEPTEMBER:

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 6/7–6/13

June 6, 2022

This week, the local fashion community celebrates Pride with a fashion show featuring all LGBTQ+ designers, plus more summer shopping events.

Designer Scott J Lehmann will showcase a special collection as part of Fashion Weekendz at the W this weekend. (Image: Look by Scott J Lehmann, modeled by Cooper Feilipe from The Fitting Room’s EVOLVE fashion show, photo by Dammel Photographic Works)

NEW THIS WEEK

The Fitting Room: Local Archives + Sale Room
Did you know that we have a special room with Local Archives and sale items? This space is reserved for “vintage designs” by local makers and past season designs by the shop’s local designers that are available for purchase. The shop is now accepting in-season pieces for consignment, and receive a store credit when they sell. Email the store for days and times for dropping items at thefittingroommpls@gmail.com. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new collections from all the store’s designers, including new-to-the-store designers Danielle Everine, Van Quigg and Tila and the Textiles. Now available @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

TUESDAY, 6/7:

Vintage Night with the Saints
Formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest, Totally Rad Vintage Fest is partnering with the St. Paul Saints for a totally rad vintage shopping event. Shop 30 vintage vendors on CHS Field before and during their game with the Rochester Redwings, and enjoy snacks and brews. Early-bird tickets are available for first dibs. Tuesday 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25 with password VINTAGE @ totallyradvf.com/saints

THURSDAY, 6/9:

Askov Finlayson Archive Sale at Blu Dot Outlet
Blu Dot Outlet is hosting an archive sale from Askov Finlayson, the cold-weather, outdoor-centric Minneapolis brand founded by the Dayton brothers. Askov Finlayson closed their store in early 2019, and in November 2019, it was relaunched as a direct-to-consumer outerwear brand (although the brand plans to reopen its store for occasional popups). The event includes Askov exclusives, one-of-a-kind finds from Blu Dot, drinks from Steady Pour and food by Jaba Noodles. Thursday 5–9pm @ Blu Dot Outlet, 1331 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis,@bludotoutlet

FRIDAY, 6./10:

AudreyRose Vintage 1-Year Shop-iversary
Over a decade since she founded AudreyRose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte opened her first brick-and-mortar shop last year. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories and home goods made in the USA with natural fibers, AudreyRose Vintage has become a go-to for thoughtful, nostalgic pieces that are made to last. For the occasion, she'll have bubbles (alcoholic & non), personalized heart sunglasses cookies by Black Fox, personalized patches by Nickey Robo and photographer Joe Dammel snapping pix. Friday 6:30–9:30pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com

SATURDAY, 6/11:

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Adam Gruetzmacher pottery,, Blugirl Soapworks handmade soap, Crankasaurus Press hand-printed goods, Create Laser Arts laser-engraved goods, Larissa Loden jewelry and Radiate Activewear. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Nesting Tempress & Century Clash Studio Pop-up Sale
The new showroom from local vintage furniture and home decor dealers Nesting Temptress and Century Clash Studio is now open every second Saturday. Their assortment includes furniture, housewares, decor and knick knacks.. Saturday noon–5m @ Foundry on Stinson, 1101 Stinson Blvd, lower level, Suite 11, Minneapolis, @nesting_temptress

Whittier Spring Fling Arts Fest
Celebrate the beginning of summer with a pop-up artist and makers market hosted by the Whittier Alliance neighborhood association. The afternoon also features music from KRSM Community Radio, food and beverages, and the opportunity to share ideas for Whittier Alliance's community development project in progress. Saturday 2–6pm @ 2116 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, whittieralliance.org/springfling

Moth Oddities Shop One-Year Birthday Party
The Moth Oddities shop is celebrating its first birthday with big shop discounts of up to 50% off to the first 50 people to RSVP to the party plus complimentary Pudge Cookies and cold-press coffee. RSVPs are being accepted via their Instagram stories at @mothoddities. Saturday noon–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com

The Black Market: The Cookout
This local market highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. Goods at. this special June edition of the market include clothing, gifts, beauty products, personal chef services, nail care, men's accessories, food products, jewelry and more. Visit their Instagram page for more info. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St, Minneapolis, @theblackmarketmpls

Fashion Weekendz presents Power in Pride
Local fashion designer and producer Arianne Zager is back with her Fashion Weekendz series. This month’s theme is Power in Pride, and it will feature original couture looks from five of Minneapolis's renowned LGBTQ designers that show what Pride means to them. Designers include Kendoll Ray, Scott J Lehman, MX-Design, Damon Neathan and Victor Farmah showing three to ten looks each. Saturday 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 @ eventbrite.com

Northern Spark Festival: Community Love & Friendship
Part of this year’s late-night Northern Spark Festival, Community Love & Friendship is a community-based, participatory, multimodal art project. It is guided by the lived experiences of refugees and first- and second- generation Hmong-American community builders, creatives and artists, Pang Foua Xiong, Mai Vang, Suzanne Thao, and Sandy Lo. The exhibition is rooted in Paj Ntaub, vivid needlework incorporating symbolic images, preserving stories, and celebrating community. Free. Saturday 9pm–2am @ Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave W, St Paul, northernspark.org

SATURDAY, 6/11 & SUNDAY, 6/12:

SUNDAY, 6/12:

Bone Disco Vintage Popup at Lawless Distilling
Bone Disco Vintage and Lawless Distilling present an afternoon of vintage and handmade goods along with disco drinks and music. The outdoor market includes Oculesics, a Black, queer-owned brand of hand-poured candles that celebrate the feminine form. Sunday. 2–7pm @ Lawless Distilling, 2619 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, @bonediscovintage

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

SATURDAYS:

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

Northeast Farmers Market
Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:

Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 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

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, wadenafleamarket.com

SUNDAYS:

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

NOW OPEN

CONTINUING

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JUNE:

Minneapolis Vintage Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival
In lieu of its usual monthly market, the MVM is popping up at the Stone Arch Bridge Fest at Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park for a two-day event. Saturday, 6/18, from 10am–7pm & Sunday, 6/19, from 10am–5pm @ Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com (registration not required for this market)

JULY:

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen on 7/23. Additional details and location TBA.

AUGUST:

SEPTEMBER:

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 5/31–6/6

May 31, 2022

This week, kick off summer with a streetwear fashion show, an anniversary party for local boutique, The Fitting Room, arts festivals, neighborhood garage sales, makers markets and more.

The Fitting Room boutique celebrates four years of business with a party this weekend. *(Dress by Foat Design, earrings by Lindsey Ries Studio. Image: Dammel Photographic Works)*

NEW THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY, 6/1:

Energy Gear presents Retrograde
Pre-sale tickets are now available for local clothing label Energy Gear's summer event. It features runway collections from Energy Gear along with local designers Nikita Curtis, Joeleen Torvick, Undeniable Players and s.c.r.a.p.s., plus on-site art installations by local artists, live music, VIP rooftop tables and specialty cocktails. Wednesday at 4pm @ Graze Provisions + Libations, 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, shopenergygear.com. Tickets $85–$820 @ grazenorthloop.com

THURSDAY, 6/2:

First Thursday at Northrup King Building (monthly)
First Thursdays are part of a long tradition of monthly events at the Northrup King Building—the largest building of artist studios in the state of Minnesota—which opens for the public to tour studios, meet the artists, and shop the art. Style highlights include Strey Collective, a cooperative boutique featuring goods from a collective of local fashion makers (#179), milliner Celina Kane with her latest headwear for the holidays (#225) and Larissa Loden jewelry (#265). Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com

FRIDAY, 6/3:

Clubhouse Market Summer Kick-off
Restore Society is back with its Clubhouse Market for a sip-and-shop night market at Sociable Cider with 40+ vendors including vintage clothing and handmade goods, plus live music, food and Sociable's ciders. Friday market 3–9pm, live music 6–9pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, @clubhousemarket_

FRIDAY, 6/3-SUNDAY, 6/5:

Edina Art Fair 2022
The 55th annual Edina Art Fair is the first official art fair of the year, showcasing artwork and handmade goods for sale by over 250 artists and makers from Minnesota and the U.S. Held at the intersection of 50th and France, the fair is packed with craft beer and artisan food options, including craft beer gardens and a food court. Artist highlights include Teeko + Co jewelry, Wondrous Crane ceramics, Fringe and Fettle Ceramics, Julie Meyer Leather Goods, Tila & the Textiles apparel, Everthine Jewelry, Dottir Jewelry, Larissa Loden Jewelry, Vikse Jewelry and more. Festivities also include community art projects, kids’ activities, sidewalk sales from neighborhood boutiques and live music. Friday & Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday 11am–5pm @ 50th & France, Edina, www.edinaartfair.com

SATURDAY, 6/4:

AudreyRose Vintage Garage Sale
Timed to happen during this weekend’s neighborhood garage sales in South Minneapolis, AudreyRose Vintage is hosting a big “garage” sidewalk sale in front of their store. Expect a mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, and home goods at deep discounts. Saturday 9am–3pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, @audreyrosevintage

Standish-Ericsson, Corcoran & Nokomis East Neighborhood Garage Sales
This weekend is the best time of the year for local garage sale goers: neighborhood garage sale days in Minneapolis. A handful of South Minneapolis neighborhoods are hosting their annual garage sales this Saturday. Printed maps will be available for the Standish-Ericsson & Corcoran sales at Bakers Wife and Sister's Sludge and for Nokomis East at Oxendale’s Market and Nokomis Beach Coffee on Saturday morning; find downloadable maps on the neighborhoods’ websites by Saturday. Saturday 9am–3pm in South Minneapolis, standish-ericsson.org & nokomiseast.org

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Fair Anita fair-trade accessories, Matthew Krousey ceramics, Sally Fritz clothing and Sol Soils & Succulents. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Excelsior Flea Market - Season Kickoff
Back for its 21st 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

St. Anthony Park Arts Festival
Presented by the St. Anthony Park Library, this annual festival features 70+ juried artists as well as a community area, plant sale, a used book sale, family art activities, food and live music. Features makers include Atelier & Stone jewelry, Diana Trujillo jewelry and David Menk pottery. Saturday 10am–5pm @ St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave, St Paul, www.sapfest.org

Art in the Hollow Art Fair
Dubbed "the best hidden art festival in the Twin Cities," Art in the Hollow takes place in the hard-to-find Swede Hollow Park in St. Paul. (Tip: Park your car at the nearby Saint Paul Brewing and take a mini tour of historical ruins en route to the park.) The community-run event was established in 2010 to encourage visitors to discover natural amenities of the park while supporting local artists and makers. There will also be live music and dancing presented by Indigenous Roots, live misc and poetry from The Tap, a plein-art painting exhibition and more. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Swede Hollow Park, 665 Greenbrier St, St Paul, artinthehollow.org

The Fitting Room 4-Year Anniversary Celebration
Local boutique The Fitting Room was created in 2018 by fashion designer Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca as a space that would showcase and sell clothing and accessories by all-local designers. Four years, two storefronts and a pandemic later, the store is celebrating its birthday in style with live models in the windows, bubbly, drawings for prizes, and most importantly, the newest collections by its roster of designers—many of which were recently seen on the EVOLVE runway during Fashion Week MN. Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

Clubhouse Market Popup at St Paul Brewing
Shop sustainable, reworked vintage apparel by local brand Restore Society and more while sipping a craft brew from St. Paul Brewing during this popup event presented by Clubhouse Market. Saturday, time TBA @ St. Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, @clubhousemarket_

sicktildeath & Francesca Miguieles Art Popup
B. Resale hosts a one-day popup featuring drawings, paintings, mixed media and photography prints by local artist Francesca Miguieles, and framed insect art along with printed tees featuring original designs by sicktildeath. Saturday (time TBA) @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @sicktildeath

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Wabasha Brewing outdoors with a dozen local makers including Chingona Goods, Say It to My Face and Guerrero Woodworks. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Wabasha Brewing, 429 Wabasha St S, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

SUNDAY, 6/5:

Sociable Summer Market
Sip local craft cider while shopping handmade goods from 50+ Minnesota makers, curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, inside the Sociable Cider Werks brewery. Goods include ceramics, jewelry, greeting cards, organic skincare, handbags, clothing and more. Sunday noon–5pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

The Pink Slip Makers Market
Indie art gallery The Pink Slip is hosting a makers market featuring 9+ vendors, including vintage seller Ric Rac Goods, Disco Death Records, Pyoni Apothecary, Lucy Voller clay and more. Sunday 3–7pm @ The Pink Slip, 3004 40th Ave S, Minneapolis, @pinkslipmpls

WEEKLY EVENTS

SATURDAYS:

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

Northeast Farmers Market
This weekend marks opening day for the NE Farmers Market. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:

Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 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

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, wadenafleamarket.com

SUNDAYS:

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

NOW OPEN

Primitiva Collective
Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry, New Street Co and many more. Open weekly Thursday–Sunday. Now open @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective

Captain Rebel + AGE Pop-up Shop
The old Local Motion storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown has temporarily been converted into a popup shop to host a handful of local, streetwear clothing brands. They include the Black-owned Captain Rebel, whose shop on Lake Street was burned during the 2020 uprising, and AGE, an emerging streetwear line that made its runway debut at the recent Dirty Laundry fashion show during Fashion Week MN. Look for a launch party to be announced soon. Now open @ 2815 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @captain.rebel

Departments at Dayton's: Spring Market
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesse, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Now open @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com

CONTINUING

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JUNE:

Vintage Night with the Saints
Formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest, Totally Rad Vintage Fest is partnering with the St. Paul Saints for a totally rad vintage shopping event. Shop 30 vintage vendors on CHS Field before and during their game with the Rochester Redwings, and enjoy snacks and brews. Early-bird tickets are available for first dibs. Tuesday, 6/7, from 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25, use password VINTAGE to get pre-sale tickets today @ totallyradvf.com/saints

Fashion Weekendz presents Power in Pride
Local fashion designer and producer Arianne Zager is back with her Fashion Weekendz series. This month’s theme is Power in Pride, and it will feature original couture looks from five of Minneapolis's renowned LGBTQ designers that show what Pride means to them. Designers include Kendall Ray, Scott J Lehman, MX-Design, Damon Neathan and Victor Farmah showing three to ten looks each. Saturday 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 @ www.eventbrite.com

JULY:

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen on 7/23. Additional details and location TBA.

AUGUST:

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The August MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing. Sunday, 8/28, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free)@ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

SEPTEMBER:

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 5/24–5/30

May 23, 2022

This week’s shopping highlights including Memorial Day weekend makers markets, flea markets, outdoor festivals and more.

Shop handmade goods by queer makers including Gently Knotted at this weekend's annual Queer Bazaar. *(Image: Gently Knotted)*

NEW THIS WEEK

TUESDAY, 5/24:

Market After Dark: NEFM @ Bauhaus
The Northeast Farmers Market is popping up at Bauhaus Brew Labs for this monthly night-market edition starting this month. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy a live DJ set and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Every fourth Tuesday through October, 6–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/ne_fm

WEDNESDAY, 5/25:

Avivo Mission+Mingle Fashion Show
Kick off summer style with this fashion event on the rooftop of the Walker Center Center presented by local nonprofit Avivo, which supports women working on recovery and career advancement in the Twin Cities. The fashion showcase features looks from boutiques MartinPatrick3 and Bumbershute along with local designer Ramadhan Designs, with hair and makeup by Aveda Institute students and Culture Salon, plus food and drinks from D'Amico. Wednesday 5pm VIP, 5:30 GA entry, 6pm show @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets $100–$200 @ avivomn.org

FRIDAY, 5/27–SUNDAY, 5/29:

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, 5/28:

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to East Lake Craft Brewery with a group of 23 makers including Sarah Yribar Studios, Petek Trading Co, Wild Witchery Co, Pip & Charley and Laughing Bat Candles. Saturday 1–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, facebook.com

Queer Bazaar: Sexy Spring Edition
With local queer artists, HIV/STD testing and community connections, this event features a makers market featuring local queer makers including organizers Gently Knotted and Cozë Clay, erotic art for sale, dance performances, healing body work and snacks. This indoor event is hosted by The Aliveness Project; masks required. Bring cash to tip performers and pay artists. Saturday noon–5pm @ Aliveness Project, 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @gentlyknotted

Foliage Fling Market & Plant Swap
Monstera Plant Co is back with its monthly makers market and plant swap. Hosted by Ombibulous and Boomin BBQ, find plants, vintage goods, art, prizes and food, with vendors including Dirt & Dionysus, Plantidote Designs, Wild Roots Collaborative, Fittonia Co, The Mindful Market and Monstera Plant Co. Saturday noon–5pm @ Monstera Plant Co, 949 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @monsteraplant.co

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Adam Gruetzmacher pottery, Chris Chookiatsirichai jewelry, Emily Madland Jewelry, Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Olsen Naturals body care, Radiate Activewear and Wild Sorrel Botanicals body care. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Leisure World Vintage Grand Opening
Known for selling casual vintage clothing for all genders with an emphasis on vintage tees at popup markets around the Twin Cities, Leisure World is opening its first brick-and-mortar location this weekend. For the grand opening, they’ll be joined by special-guest local makers TBA. Located right next door to fellow vintage shop Smile Back Vintage, the store is helping bring Uptown back on the map for local vintage shopping. Saturday noon–8pm @ 2457 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @leisure__world

A MANO Pop-up at Haus Theory
Local ceramicist Louisa Podlich of A MANO is heading to White Bear Lake vintage home shop, Haus Theory, for a one-day pop-up. Find her latest collection of colorful ceramic planters, confetti bowls, spoon rests, jewelry dishes and more. Saturday, time TBA @ Haus Theory, 2182 3rd St, White Bear Lake, @weshopamano

BaseCamp 2022: Summer Kickoff
Hosted by Minnesota makers Sanborn Canoe Co and Northern Glasses, BaseCamp kicks off summer with a day of celebrating all things handcrafted and the outdoors. Head down to Sanborn Canoe’s home base of Winona for a day of food and drink from small local businesses (Winona’s Island City Brewing and Emiliani Coffee), shopping from outdoorsy local artisan brands, and tours of the Sanborn Canoe shop. You can also spend some time in a Sanborn Canoe with free shuttle service to and from the river. Plus: campfires, live music throughout the day and a bean bag toss tournament and more. A portion of all sales are being invested into Friends of the Boundary Waters and Winona Outdoor Collaborative, two non-profits who share in Sanborn’s belief that experiencing the outdoors is a right that every person (present and future) deserves. Free. Saturday at 11am–5pm @ Sanborn Canoe Co, 4110 W 5th St, Winona, sanborncanoe.com

Curiosity Studio Block Party
Hosted at the new Curiosity Studio space, kick off summer with a day. of community. mural making, a wellness fair featuring local vendors, live music from local musicians and more. Curiosity Studio, which creates art kits and classes that let you play, reflect and connect with the world, created this event to amplify resources that exist within our community to help people find meaningful paths toward healing and wellness. Free event. Saturday 2–6pm @ corner of 36th & E Lake St, Minneapolis, https://curiositystudioclass.com/reconnect

The Black Market Events - Summer Series
The Black Market is a black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. Its annual Summer Event Series is a day full of great food, unique shopping from local, Black-owned businesses, and live entertainment. The series kicks off The Alpha Car Show. Learn more at their website. Saturday 4–8pm @ 200 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, theblackmarketevents.com

SATURDAY, 5/28 & SUNDAY, 5/29:

Arb May Markets
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back with its May market series. Peruse nature-inspired art, handmade pottery, jewelry, artisan food, spa-worthy bath and body products and more from 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). Make your reservations in advance of visiting the Arboretum. Saturday & Sunday from 10am–4pm each day @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu

SATURDAY, 5/28–MONDAY, 5/30:

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, wadenafleamarket.com

Shady Hollow Flea Market Kickoff
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. Saturday–Monday from 6:30am–3pm; open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com

SUNDAY, 5/29:

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

Urban Jungle Flea Market
Rescheduled from April, Urban Jungle’s Flea Market features over 50 vendors selling ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K-era vintage clothing in their back lot. Expect vintage with a streetwear vibe plus modern streetwear resale, sneakers, art, food and drink, and more from local resellers ands shops including Legacy, Daily Dose Retro, MN Street Vintage and Bro Bros Closet. Sunday 11am–6pm @ 1419 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, @urbanjunglemn

ENDING THIS WEEK

Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends Friday, 5/27 @ Goldstein Museum of Design, Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

NOW OPEN

Primitiva Collective
Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry, New Street Co and many more. Open weekly Thursday–Sunday. Now open @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective

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PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JUNE:

Energy Gear presents Retrograde
Pre-sale tickets are now available for local clothing label Energy Gear's summer event. It features runway collections from Energy Gear and additional designers, on-site art installations by local artists, live music, VIP rooftop tables and specialty cocktails. Wednesday, 6/1, at 4pm @ Graze Provisions + Libations, 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, shopenergygear.com. Tickets $85–$820 @ grazenorthloop.com

The Fitting Room 4-Year Anniversary Celebration
The store is celebrating its birthday in style with live models in the windows, bubbly, drawings for prizes, and most importantly, the newest collections by its roster of designers—many of which were recently seen on the EVOLVE runway during Fashion Week MN. Free. Saturday, 6/4, from noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

Vintage Night with the Saints
Formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest, Totally Rad Vintage Fest is partnering with the St. Paul Saints for a totally rad vintage shopping event. Shop 30 vintage vendors on CHS Field before and during their game with the Rochester Redwings, and enjoy snacks and brews. Early-bird tickets are available for first dibs. Tuesday, 6/7, from 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25, use password VINTAGE to get pre-sale tickets today @ totallyradvf.com/saints

JULY:

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen on 7/23. Additional details and location TBA.

AUGUST:

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The August MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing. Sunday, 8/28, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

SEPTEMBER:

Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets just went on sale, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 5/17–5/23

May 16, 2022

This week, Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season continues, annual open studio crawl, Art-A-Whirl, takes over Northeast Minneapolis, and more.

BONUS: If you made it out to the recent spring fashion shows as part of Fashion Week MN and beyond, you may have had your eye on a special piece on the runway by a local fashion designer. Explore my directory for where to find it, IRL and online.

Fashion makers co-op studio, Strey Collective, will be open all weekend of Art-A-Whirl. (image courtesy Strey Collective)

NEW THIS WEEK

TUESDAY, 5/17:

Style Society Shop Birthday Party
The Style Society shop is turning one. Celebrate with them and enjoy complimentary refreshments, treats, tarot readings, giveaways and 15% off storewide. Stop by for a chance to win a $100 gift card, a bouquet and more. Tuesday 6–8pm @ Style Society Shop, 453 7th St W, St Paul, stylesocietympls.com

WEDNESDAY, 5/18:

Sisterhood Boutique DIY Fashion Show
A night of cultural pride through fashion and art, this annual fashion show celebrates young women and non-binary folks of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and religions. Presented by West Bank resale shop, Sisterhood Boutique, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, the show will feature work by college students and students from Sisterhood’s after-school program. Wednesday from 6–8pm (show at 7pm) @ 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, www.sisterhoodmn.org

THURSDAY, 5/19:

Black Fashion Week MN: Black Girl Magic
This fashion show celebrates the beauty, power and energy of all Black and Brown women. Presented by Black Fashion Week MN, this signature event will feature Black woman designers from the Twin Cities including Aert Fashion, EtheReal, Lesley Helen and Kendoll Designs. Thursday 7–10:30pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$65 @ bfwmn.com

Tickets announced for Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets go on sale today, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org

THURSDAY, 5/19–SATURDAY, 5/21:

Jamie Joseph Jewelry Trunk Show & Max’s 16th Birthday Party
Located at Excelsior & Grand in St. Louis Park, Max’s Jewelry hosts a Jamie Joseph jewelry trunk show featuring a vast collection of the stunning rings Jamie is known for, plus earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Plus, on Saturday the store celebrates its 16th birthday with an in-store party. Bonus: The trunk show will continue online through 5/22. Thursday–Sunday @ Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, stylebymax.com

Hackwith Design House Open Studio Shopping
Come shop in-person at the Hackwith Design House studio during this in-studio event. The local sustainable fashion brand will have its latest releases, past-season items, Sustain Shop samples and more. Thursday–Saturday from noon–4pm daily @ Hackwith Studio, 2340 Charles Ave, St. Paul, hackwithdesignhouse.com

FRIDAY, 5/20:

Rosella Vintage x Legacy Pop-up
Vintage and pre-owned clothing store Legacy is joining forces with my brand, Rosella Vintage, for a special collaboration pop-up event hosted by Legacy. The pop-up includes an assortment of unique, high-quality vintage special occasion wear and statement pieces from Rosella specially curated to fit Legacy’s ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K-era vibe. These pieces are perfect for summer events like weddings, festivals, garden parties, fashion shows, galas, dinners and any special dress-up moment, available in sizes ranging from XS–XXL. The weekend-long pop-up kicks off with a preview party on Friday, when you can get first pick from the collection as well as enjoy small bites, bubbles and NA beverages and get styled by me and Legacy co-founder Ruby Stinson. The pop up will continue throughout the weekend on May 21 and 22 during regular store hours (11am–5pm both days). Friday 4–7pm @ Legacy, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Free RSVP @ eventbrite.com

Raise the Barr: Fashion + Football Tackling Poverty
Hosted by Raise the Barr co-founders, Anthony Barr and his mom, Lori Barr, this fashion show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker features guest model appearances from 4X Pro Bowl Linebacker, the fashion-forward Anthony Barr, and some of Raise the Barr’s scholarship recipients and their children. Plus: pop-up shopping and dancing after the show. Friday from 6:30–10pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey, Minneapolis. Tickets $125–$250 @ raisethebarr.org

Black Fashion Week MN: Black Man Magic
The finale event of this spring’s Fashion Week MN lineup, this show will highlight men’s fashions from local designers Coty Clothing Co, Renaissance and Earle Bannister. Friday 7–10pm @ Mercedes-Benz of St. Paul, 2780 Maplewood Dr, Maplewood. Tickets $40–$125 @ bfwmn.com

FRIDAY, 5/20–SUNDAY, 5/22:

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. What began in 1996 as a small event spread across a handful of artist-dominated buildings has since expanded to become the biggest artist crawl in the United States. It’s also become a shopping destination for fans of Minnesota-made products. To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of the best pop-up sales and open studio events happening at this year’s weekend-long event. (Unless otherwise noted, all events take place during normal Art-A-Whirl hours, Friday from 5–10pm, Saturday from noon–8pm, and Sunday from noon–5pm in various locations in NE Minneapolis, get directories and fully list of events @ nemaa.org/art-a-whirl. For a curated directory focused on NE makers, visit my NE Makers Directory.
Studio highlights include:
⭐️ WAAM Industries Sample Sale: The maker will be bringing tons of its goods including collab fanny packs with Al's Tailoring, monochrome bags, milk crates and more, plus samples/seconds discounted 30–60% off. All weekend @ Northrup King #264, waamindustries.com
⭐️ Shop SGP’s Closet: Sarah Edwards’s marketing agency Some Great People is hosting a pop-up shopping event all weekend at their new offices at Waterbury Building. Shop the SGP team’s closets in a range of sizes, plus pop-ups from local fashion designers MX Apparel, Ramadhan Designs, Aert Fashion and Detalle. Friday & Saturday during AAW hours @ Waterbury Building #121, somegreatpeople.com
⭐️ ACG & ILO Studio: Fashion designer and painter Anna Chambers-Goldberg is hosting open hours and it’s one of your last chances to grab pieces from her spring collection, her last clothing collection before she goes on hiatus. Studio mate Lily Kavanaugh of ILO Jewelry will also be there all weekend with her latest collection. @ Northrup King #373, acgmpls.com, ilompls.com
⭐️ Celina Kane, Modehaus Bridal & AudreyRose Vintage: This is a great chance to shop Celina Kane’s latest hat and hair accessory collections. She and studio mate Modehaus Bridal will be joined by AudreyRose Vintage all weekend. All weekend @ Northrup King #225, celinakane.com, modehausbridal.com, audreyrosevintage.com
⭐️ Strey Collective: The collaborative fashion studio and retail space will have new spring collections available for sale from its makers, including Strey Designs (handbags and clothing), Danielle Everine, Joeleen Torvick, J.LUX Jewelry, Siena Soap Co, Artifacts of Joy, and vintage clothing sellers Lighthorse Studios and Eco Resale. All weekend @ Northrup King #179, @streycollective
⭐️ Schemespace Fashion Show: The sewing studio will model fashion designs from their community sewers in their backyard on Saturday from 7–9pm @ 3303 Central Ave NE, schemespace.com
⭐️ Green Threads Vintage Grand Opening: The vintage brand is hosting the grand opening for its new studio this weekend along with neighbors and fellow vintage brands Century Clash Studio and Nesting Temptress (both in studio #11), Stitch Kitten and Thread Finds on Saturday & Sunday from 10am–2pm both days @ Foundry on Stinson, 1101 Stinson Blvd, #100, www.shopgreenthreads.com
⭐️ Alison Wendy Bracelet Customization: Jewelry designer Alison Wendy is offering a bracelet making and stamping all weekend. To set up a time slot, email alisonwendydesigns@gmail.com. @ Northrup King #428, alisonwendy.com
⭐️ Excelsior Candle Co. Demos: The local candle maker is doing live candle pouring demos all day Sunday @ Northrup King #206, excelsiorcandleco.com
⭐️ Nokomis Knitting Co. Demos: The knitting brand is doing demos of its hand-crank circular sock knitting machine, originally used to make socks for WWI troops, all day Saturday @ Northrup King #240, nokomisknittingcompany.com
⭐️ Bitter North Workshop Punk Patches & Mending: The maker is offering punk patches and visible mending on your fave jacket, jeans and more on Saturday from 2–5pm @ Holland Arts East #9A, bitternorthworkshop.com
⭐️ Everthine Jewelry Permanent Jewelry: The local jewelry maker is debuting her new line of Permanent Jewelry, bracelets and necklaces that are welded close all weekend @ Casket Arts #202, everthinejewelry.com
⭐️ Larissa Loden Jewelry: The local designer will be open with an expanded assortment all weekend @ Northrup King #265, larissaloden.com
⭐️ Ashley Mary Art: The artist will be open in her new studio with new art on Friday and Saturday @ Northrup King #284, ashleymaryart.com

Art-A-Whirl: Mercury Mosaics Makers Market
Visit the local tile maker during Art-A-Whirl 2018 for a mixture of tile, fine art and craft inspiration. Tour their factory space, learn more about their process, play with tile and shop handmade goods from local artists and makers, plus enjoy live music on Saturday. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Mercury Mosaics, 1620 Central Ave NE #125/153, Minneapolis, mercurymosaics.com

Art-A-Whirl: Art & Craft at Pryes Brewing
Pryes Brewing is hosting an arts-and-crafts market all weekend as part of Art-A-Whirl featuring local artists and makers, plus live music, craft beer and wood-fired pizza from its pizza kitchen. Featured artists and makers include Kristin Paulson, Tim Chapman, Alexis Polen, Lauren Enninga and Julia Super. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Pryes Brewing, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, pryesbrewing.com

SATURDAY, 5/21:

Wright County Swappers Meet
The Wright County Swappers Meet is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven. Family-owned and -operated since 1970, the Swappers Market is said to be Minnesota's largest seasonal outdoor market. Every Saturday from 7am–1:30pm through October + holiday weekends @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, wrightcountyswappersmeet.com

Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Ink Orchard surface-designed goods, Sally Fritz Clothing and Vikse Designs jewelry. Saturdays 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Minneapolis Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2022
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand-selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You'll find items such as taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror- and Halloween-inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, and much more. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $10–$15 @ odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com

Art-A-Whirl: Vintage & Art Yard Fest
Iowa-based vintage seller, The Lucky Stranger, is making the trip up to Minneapolis for this third-annual yard sale. Head over for cheap digging piles of discounted vintage pieces from all eras as well as a couple racks of current market items, plus collage art, hand-dipped corn dogs, mimosas and live music. Saturday 9am–5pm @ 149 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, @theluckystranger

Art-A-Whirl at Moth Oddities
Celebrate Art-A-Whirl at Moth Oddities, when the vintage shop will welcome local artists Rare Press, upcycled nmore, and Petek Trading Co. The shop will also have tons of vintage goodies priced at $5 and $10 for sale, and MNice Cream’s ice cream truck will be parked outside. Saturday noon–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 2nd St. NE Minneapolis, facebook.com

Art-A-Whirl: Craft & Creators Art Market
Organized by local artists Alexis Politz and Anna Lucia in NE Minneapolis during Art-A-Whirl weekend, this market features a group of 19 top local artists and makers including Curly Haired Stitch, Sarah Yribar and Tence Magazine. Plus, enjoy locally distilled craft cocktails from Twin Spirits Distillery, tunes from DJ Buster Baxter, and live music. Free. Saturday 1–8pm @ Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, @alexispolitz

All Together Now! Art-A-Whirl Makers & Art Market
Shop for handmade goods from local makers and artists at this event hosted by the Eastside Food Co-op. Artists and makers include Chelsea Rudie Made, plus food and music. Saturday noon–6pm @ Eastside Food Co-op, 2551 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, @chelsearudiemade

Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the season debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a 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, Wisc, @ladyoutlawvintage

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to East Lake Craft Brewery with a group of 13 makers including Nordeast Cookie Co, Say It to My Face, Wild Witchery, Chingona Goods and Knitting Lizard Fibers. 1–5:30pm @ East Lake Craft Brewery, 920 E Lake St #123, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn

A Pop of Eyewear Fashion Show
This all-ages fashion show hosted by Richard Moody features the latest eyewear from Spectacle Shoppe and the cotton-and-linen designs of local fashion designs by local designer Jean Manrique. Saturday from 2–4pm @ Walrus, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, 5/21 & SUNDAY, 5/22:

Wadena Flea & Craft Market Opening Weekend
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

Stillwater Flea Market
Held the last weekend each month on the Washington County Fairgrounds, the outdoor Stillwater Flea Market features more than 150 crafters, vendors spanning antiques, household, furniture, garden art, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, arts and crafts, fresh produce and prepared foods, plus food trucks, music and more. This weekend’s is the first of the year, so don’t miss out. Saturday & Sunday 9am–3pm @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket

Arb May Markets
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back with its May market series. Peruse nature-inspired art, handmade pottery, jewelry, artisan food, spa-worthy bath and body products and more from 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). Make your reservations in advance of visiting the Arboretum. Saturday & Sunday plus additional dates through 5/29, 10am–4pm each day @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu

Art-A-Whirl: Juniper Lou Vintage & Makers Market
This vintage and makers market is back at Able Brewing for a two-day event featuring 55 local vendors. The lineup includes vintage favorites Glam Diggers Vintage, Harlow James, Salty, Tandem Vintage, Sunday Postage Vintage, Stay Gold Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, Kollektiv, Hausle Shop and my own Rosella Vintage (Saturday only), plus makers New Street Co, Bekah Worley, Rebekah Anne Clothing, There’s a Party in My Plants and Kari Lee Art. Plus, enjoy craft beer from Able Brewing and ice cream from Minnesota Nice Cream. Rain or shine. Saturday & Sunday noon–6pm each dy @ Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets

SUNDAY, 5/22:

Art-A-Whirl: Made by Hands Makers Market
Bauhaus Brew Labs will host its annual Made by Hands art and makers market, with artists and craftsmen selling everything from paintings, jewelry, woodworkings, sweets, knits, ceramics, and more. DJ Shane Kramer of Transmission Music will be spinning tunes all day and Animales BBQ will be patio-side to serve up delectable eats. Sunday noon–6pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, facebook.com

Primitiva Collective Grand Opening
Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry. Head to the new store to celebrate its grand opening. Sunday 11am–6pm @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective, Free RSVP to eventbrite.com

NOW OPEN

CONTINUING

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 floral arrangements delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial, launching just in time for Mother’s Day. They’ll choose the best, sustainably grown flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop to create their unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available. Subscriptions start at $194 and are delivered the third Wednesday of each month from May 18–October 19. Learn more and subscribe @ ediflorial.com

Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends 5/27 @ Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

JUNE:

The Fitting Room 4-Year Anniversary Celebration
The store is celebrating its birthday in style with live models in the windows, bubbly, drawings for prizes, and most importantly, the newest collections by its roster of designers—many of which were recently seen on the EVOLVE runway during Fashion Week MN. Free. Saturday, 6/4 from noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

Vintage Night with the Saints
Formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest, Totally Rad Vintage Fest is partnering with the St. Paul Saints for a totally rad vintage shopping event. Shop 30 vintage vendors on CHS Field before and during their game with the Rochester Redwings, and enjoy snacks and brews. Early-bird tickets are available for first dibs. Tuesday, 6/7, from 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25, use password VINTAGE to get pre-tickets today @ totallyradvf.com/saints

JULY:

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The July MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Sociable Cider Werks on 7/10. Additional details TBA.

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen on 7/23. Additional details and location TBA.

AUGUST:

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The August MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing on 8/28. Additional details TBA.

Legacy x Rosella Vintage host pop-up collaboration

May 16, 2022

Vintage and pre-owned clothing store LEGACY is joining forces with my brand, Rosella Vintage, for a special collaboration pop-up event hosted at LEGACY’s Uptown Minneapolis store this weekend, May 20–22. The pop-up kicks off with a preview party on Friday, May 20, from 4–7pm, when you can get first pick from the collection as well as enjoy small bites, bubbles and NA beverages and get styled by yours truly and LEGACY co-founder Ruby Stinson.

I founded Rosella Vintage in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, when I was inspired to share my love of vintage and sustainable fashion with others after over a decade of collecting vintage for myself. What sets Rosella apart from other vintage brands is my background as a fashion stylist, style editor and storyteller, as well as my early years in high-end retail as a visual merchandiser and personal shopper for Neiman Marcus.

The pop-up includes an assortment of unique, high-quality vintage special occasion wear and statement pieces from Rosella specially curated to fit LEGACY’s ‘90s and Y2K-era vibe. These pieces are perfect for summer events like weddings, festivals, garden parties, fashion shows, galas, dinners and any special dress-up moment, available in sizes ranging from XS–XXL. Jahna will also bring an assortment of elevated wardrobe staples and bold accessories, including vintage jewelry and scarves, as well as a few select pieces from her personal collection. The pop up will continue throughout the weekend on May 21 and 22 during regular store hours (11am–5pm both days).

To attend the FREE preview party, RSVPs are requested via Eventbrite.com.

About Rosella Vintage:

Rosella Vintage is a collection of vintage clothing and accessories by fashion writer, stylist, and longtime vintage collector Jahna Peloquin. Edited for today, sustainable for the future, Rosella sells an eclectic, feminine mix of pieces from the ‘20s to the Y2K era. Utilizing her editor’s eye and stylist instincts, Jahna carefully hand-selects each piece with an emphasis on style, quality and natural fabrics, such as wool, silk, cotton and linen, with items ranging from elevated wardrobe staples to statement pieces for special occasions in sizes ranging from XS–XXL. Rosella was founded in 2021 upon the need for greater inclusivity and sustainability within the fashion industry. Wearing vintage helps us move away from fast fashion by bringing unworn, well-made, timeless pieces back to life and back into rotation. You can find Rosella Vintage at popups and markets around the Twin Cities area, including the monthly Minneapolis Vintage Market, and online at rosellavintage.com.

About Legacy:

Legacy is a boutique in Uptown Minneapolis that offers curated thrift with a focus on vintage from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s. The little-sister store of Daune Stinson’s upscale resale store June, Legacy differentiates itself with its curation and approach to the traditional thrift environment, focusing on fit and style while maintaining accessible price points. The store’s mission is to empower people to shop secondhand by providing product knowledge and the elevated environment of a luxury boutique. Co-founder Ruby Stinson hand-selects vintage pieces that are quality-made with elevated silhouettes with an emphasis on leather goods, silk blouses, dresses, home and accessories in a broad range of sizes. Its expansive vintage denim selection includes 300+ pairs of denim ranging from junior sizes to 40+.

Legacy is located at 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. For more information, please visit shopthelegacy.com and rosellavintage.com, and follow @shoplegacystore and @rosella.vintage on Instagram.

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 5/10–5/16

May 9, 2022

This week, Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season kicks off with a Prince-inspired fashion show, plus the first outdoor Minneapolis Vintage Market of the year, and makers and farmers markets galore.

Local designer Victor Farmah previews his look for this week’s Prince-inspired Design of the Times fashion show as part of Black Fashion Week MN. (Image via @frika_lib)

NEW THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY, 5/11:

Black Fashion Week MN presents Design of the Times Fashion Show
Natalie Morrow founded Black Fashion Week MN in 2018 to bring her vision of establishing a platform for people of color to display their fashion talents. This spring’s BFWMN will be bigger than ever with six events. It’s most noteworthy is the Design of the Times fashion show hosted at the legendary soundstage of Paisley Park—the first-ever fashion show to be held at The House That Prince Built. It will feature 10 local designers (including Monjaz Couture and Victor Farmah) and over 30 models showcasing collections inspired by—who else?—The Purple One. The night also includes a Q&A panel with special guest fashion designer Debbie McGuan and an after party for VIP ticket holders in the NPG Music Club. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID lab test and masks required. Wednesday at 7pm @ Paisley Park, 7801 Audobon Rd, Chanhassen. VIP sold out; GA tickets $50 @ bfwmn.com

THURSDAY, 5/12:

UVT MN Apparel Production Services Grand Opening
A few years ago after making a name in the Twin Cities fashion community, Vietnam-born fashion designer MiMi Nguyen made the move to LA, where she founded UVT LA—an apparel production house that created custom looks for celebs and small production for private-label apparel. Now, MiMi is back in Minneapolis to launch UVT MN apparel services, which will offer custom garments, patterns, samples, consultations, alterations and small production. It will be housed in the same venue as her production and management company, LPF Vision, as well as her label, and her new fashion label, Melevated Designs, which made its local debut at last weekend’s Coalesce show as part of Fashion Week MN’s spring season. Meet the designer and preview her collection during this free, open house event. Thursday 5–8pm @ UVT MN Studio, 736 E 41st St, Minneapolis, www.eventbrite.com

Provoke: Spring Apparel Student Fashion Show
Minneapolis Community & Technical College is back to an in-person format for its annual student fashion show. View senior collections from 14 graduating students from the college’s Apparel Technologies program. Fun fact: local fashion designer (and Project Runway alum) Samantha Rei, who graduated from the program, has served as a mentor for this year’s students. This year’s show takes place on the T Plaza outdoors and is free to attend. Thursday at 7pm @ Minneapolis Community & Technical College’s T Plaza outdoors, 1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, mcappareltechnologies.com

FRIDAY, 5/13:

High Desert Modern Vintage Clothing Swap
Local vintage brand, High Desert Modern Vintage, is hosting a free community clothing swap at its South Minneapolis studio. Bring your gently used clothing, accessories and shoes to swap—all sizes welcome! The brand will also have its well-edited assortment of vintage for sale and will be joined by vintage vendors Black Nvni and Harlow James, who will also have a plus-size rack of vintage for sale. There will also be snacks; BYOB for happy hour. Friday 3–7pm @ Ivy Arts Building, 2637 S 27th Ave, Minneapolis, @highdesertmodernvintage

Our Season to Bloom Fashion Show
Founded by U of MN students Emily Winzenz and Ella Beuning, Our Season to Bloom is a collaboration among models, makeup and hair stylists, photographers and local entrepreneurs culminating in a runway show. The event will feature special-occasion dresses from Midwest Gowns, a Minnesota-based dress rental and custom gown brand, plus pop-up shopping from local vendors, complimentary PRESS seltzer and gift bags for all ticket holders. Friday, 6:30pm doors, 7pm show @ Hyland Hills Chalet, 8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington. Tickets $50 @ sites.google.com/view/ourseasontobloo

Black Fashion Week MN: The Influence of Fashion Mixer & Fashion Show
Mix and mingle with members of the local fashion community at this party and fashion show featuring emerging Black-owned brands No Excuses and Mind Your Culture. Friday at 7pm @ Moxy Minneapolis Downtown, 247 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ bfwmn.com

FRIDAY, 5/13 & SATURDAY, 5/14:

Single Stone Jewelry Trunk Show & Designer Appearance
Max’s at The Shops at Excelsior & Grand will welcome Corina Madilian, co-founder and designer of Single Stone fine jewelry for a trunk show and custom design event this weekend. Corina will bring a vast array of the brand’s vintage-inspired everyday and wedding jewelry. Single Stone was founded by husband and wife duo Ari and Corina Madilian, who launched their brand after spending a decade sourcing vintage stones and restoring antique jewelry. Shoppers are encouraged to bring items from their jewelry box that Corina will work with to create bespoke designs destined to become new favorite pieces. Contact the shop to schedule an appointment. Friday & Saturday 10am–6pm @ Max's, 8236 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, stylebymax.com

FRIDAY, 5/13–SUNDAY, 5/15:

St. Paul Spring Arts Crawl: Lowertown Arts District
This open studio art fest long ago outgrew Lowertown and now sprawls throughout downtown St. Paul, stretching along Grand and University Avenues. This year, the event also spans across multiple weekends with a series of live events throughout the city, including open studios, dance, musical performances and interactive demonstrations. This weekend’s highlights take place in the Lowertown Arts District at locations including Lowertown Lofts Artist Coop, Northern Warehouse, Northwestern Building ,Tilsner Artist Lofts, 262 Studios, Union Depot, Urban Wok Pop-up Gallery, Creators Space, Argyle Zebra Gallery, and Lowertown Underground Artists. Hours vary by location. Check out the Art Crawl website for a full listing of artists and information. Lowertown St. Paul, stpaulartcollective.org

FRIDAY, 5/13–THURSDAY, 5/19:

ACG Spring Collection Available Online
Anna Chambers-Goldberg of ACG’s bright, bold and effusive spring fashion collection recently debuted on the Fashion Week MN runway. You’ll be able to find the local artist and designer collection on their website for a limited time beginning this Friday. After that, it will be removed from the website and whatever left will be available exclusively in person at Gallery 360 or her studio. Note: This will be your last chance to get a clothing creation by ACG, as the artist will be refocusing her practice on painting. Available 5/13–5/19 only @ acgmpls.com

SATURDAY, 5/14:

Mill City Farmers Market Outdoors
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 30 to 40 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Ink Orchard surface-designed goods, Sally Fritz Clothing and Vikse Designs jewelry. Saturdays 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Northeast Farmers Market Opening Day
This weekend marks opening day for the NE Farmers Market. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com

Hennepin County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale
Celebrate the beginning of a new gardening season with this annual sale featuring over 500 varieties and more than 10,000 plants, great for beginner gardeners and pros alike. There will also be a large assortment of pollinator-friendly plants, native plants, sun and shade perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs, plus over 4,000 seedlings grown by master gardeners. Saturday 9am–2pm @ Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, facebook.com

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The MVM heads outside for its first outdoor market of the year. Find dozens of Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot (including my own Rosella Vintage) in the covered, open-air venue, plus coffee, beer and food for sale. Plus, MVM photographer Darin Kamnetz will have a pop-up photo booth and DJ Buster Baxter will be on hand spinning tunes all day. Ticketed shopping reservations are required to control capacity. Saturday 11am–4pm ($10 from 11am–noon, free after noon) @ St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, mplsvintagemarket.com

HWMR Cultural Collision Limited-Edition T-Shirt Drop
Hot off the heels of its recent expansion and the opening of The Get Down Coffee shop, Northside fixture HWMR has launched its first limited-edition clothing drop of the year, FRESH by Houston White. Get first dibs on the collection at this launch event. Saturday 11am–3pm @ HWMR, 1500 44th Ave N, Minneapolis, facebook.com

WILD VNTG MRKT: Spring Fling
Kick off the summer season with Wild Things Antiques during the first edition of their monthly WILD VNTG MRKT. Head to their Fridley warehouse for a day of shopping with local vintage and home goods vendors 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

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Wabasha brewery with a group of local makers TBA; follow their Instagram account for updates. Saturday, time TBA @ Wabasha Brewing, 429 Wabasha St S, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

Black Business Is Beautiful: The Celebration of Mothers
This local market highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. Goods at. this special Mother’s Day edition of the market 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. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St, Minneapolis, theblackmarketmpls.com

North & Shore Grand Opening
Twin Ports has just welcomed a new shop specializing in local and Northwoods-inspired goods from over 100 local and independent makers. Located within the new Enger Lofts Hotel & Apts, North & Shore’s grand opening features live art and music, free food and drinks, kids' activities, and their mobile Makers Mercantile. Saturday 3–6pm @ Enger Lofts Duluth, 1832 W Superior St, Duluth, @northandshoremn

Black Fashion Week MN: Fashion on the Rooftop
Black Fashion Week’s Fashion on the Rooftop returns to the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery’s expansive rooftop patio for a spring fashion showcase featuring new lines from local designers, including NSOD Clothing, Scissors and Sass, and Anyse Fashion. Friday 3–6pm @ Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery, 1256 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$60 @ bfwmn.com

SATURDAY, 5/14 & SUNDAY, 5/15:

Arb May Markets
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back with its May market series. Peruse nature-inspired art, handmade pottery, jewelry, artisan food, spa-worthy bath and body products and more from 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). Make your reservations in advance of visiting the Arboretum. Saturday & Sunday plus additional dates through 5/29, 10am–4pm each day @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu

SUNDAY, 5/15:

Black Fashion Week MN: Closet of Grace Fashion Show
This fashion event proves that secondhand clothing can still make you look like a million bucks. It features looks from Closet of Grace, a thrift store located in Macedonia Church in south Minneapolis. Sunday 3–6pm @ Hotel Emery, 215 S 4th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ bfwmn.com

MONDAY, 5/16:

X-Files Night at AudreyRose Vintage
Head to AudreyRose Vintage for an X-Files–themed party just in time for Monday’s full moon. Dress up in your favorite X-Files-themed look and do some shopping while watching episodes from the series. Monday night @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/audreyrosevintage

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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 floral arrangements delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial, launching just in time for Mother’s Day. They’ll choose the best, sustainably grown flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop to create their unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available. Subscriptions start at $194 and are delivered the third Wednesday of each month from May 18–October 19. Learn more and subscribe @ ediflorial.com

Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends 5/27 @ Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

MAY:

Raise the Barr: Fashion + Football Tackling Poverty
Hosted by Raise the Barr co-founders, Anthony Barr and his mom, Lori Barr, this fashion show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker features guest model appearances from 4X Pro Bowl Linebacker, the fashion-forward Anthony Barr, and some of Raise the Barr’s scholarship recipients and their children. Plus: pop-up shopping and dancing after the show. Friday, 5/20, from 6:30–10pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey, Minneapolis. Tickets $125–$250 @ raisethebarr.org

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl

A Pop of Eyewear & Fashion Show
This fashion show hosted by Richard Moody features the latest eyewear from Spectacle Shoppe and the cotton and linen designs of local fashion designs by local designer Jean Manrique. Saturday , 5/21 from 2–4pm @ Walrus, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ eventbrite.com

JUNE:

The Fitting Room 4-Year Anniversary Celebration
The store is celebrating its birthday in style with live models in the windows, bubbly, drawings for prizes, and most importantly, the newest collections by its roster of designers—many of which were recently seen on the EVOLVE runway during Fashion Week MN. Free. Saturday, 6/4 from noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com

Vintage Night with the Saints
Formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest, Totally Rad Vintage Fest is partnering with the St. Paul Saints for a totally rad vintage shopping event. Shop 30 vintage vendors on CHS Field before and during their game with the Rochester Redwings, and enjoy snacks and brews. Early-bird tickets are available for first dibs. Tuesday, 6/7, from 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25, use password VINTAGE to get pre-tickets today @ totallyradvf.com/saints

AUGUST:

Where to Shop: Local Fashion Spring Collections

May 2, 2022

If you made it out to the recent spring fashion shows as part of Fashion Week MN and beyond, you may have had your eye on a special piece on the runway by a local fashion designer. Here’s where to find it, IRL and online. Pro tip: Keep this page bookmarked so you have it handy for all your summer event outfit needs.

Look by Arianne Zager at Fashion Week MN’s Black & White Night *(Image: Dammel Photographic Works)*

FASHION WEEK MN SPRING 2022 SHOWS:

Find photo galleries for image references for each Fashion Week MN show at dammelphotographicworks.piexieset.com

Fashion Week MN: La Vie En Rose by Rose + Bull

The Red Eye: available at Time Bomb Vintage
Glam Diggers Vintage: available at their Prospect Park showroom (open on occasional weekends; follow their Instagram @glamdiggersvintage for location & hours) and at Minneapolis Vintage Market
Frock Queen: available at www.frockqueen.com
Showstopper Vintage: available at shopthrilling.com, www.showstoppervintage.com & follow their Instagram for upcoming popups @showstoppervintage
Lady L Vintage: available at ladylvintage.com
Rosella Vintage: available at rosellavintage.com & Minneapolis Vintage Market; follow their Instagram for upcoming popups @rosella.vintage
Celina Kane: available at https://celinakane.com & at their Northrup King studio during open studio events (follow @celinakane for open studio dates)
Nizhóní Jewelry: available at www.nizhonijewelrydesign.com

Fashion Week MN: Dirty Laundry Fashion Show

Bedroom Floor Longerae: DM for availability @bedroom.floor.longerae
AGE: available at a pop-up @ 2815 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis & online at pmwrave.com
s.c.r.a.p.s.: DM for availability @scrapsthebrand
Olim: DM for availability @olim.official
SHExclusive Jewelry by Susan Horowitz: available at shexclusivejewelry.minnesotashoppersmarket.com or DM for availability at @susan_o_horowitz
Style by Kari: DM for availability @stylebykari
Damon Productions: DM for availability @damon.productions

Fashion Week MN: Native Starlight

IamAnishinaabe by Delina White: DM for availability @anishinaabekweniin; select items available at www.iamanishinaabe.com
Osamuskwasis: DM for availability @osamuskwasis; select items available at osamuskwasis.com
Lauren Good Day: DM for availability @laurengoodday; select items available at aurengoodday.com

Fashion Week MN: PICNIC

Ramadhan Designs: DM for availability @ramadhan_designs & ramadhandesigns.com
Carrie Ann MN: DM for availability @carrieann_mn
Shae by Day: DM for availability at @shaebyday
Jen Beaupre Designs: available at jenbeaupredesigns.etsy.com
Play by Marly jewelry: DM for availability at https://instagram.com/playbymarly
Citizen-T Project: available at www.citizen-t.com
Karen Morris Millinery: available at The Fitting Room & www.kmhats.com
Goldfine Jewelry & Little G by Goldfine Jewelry: available at goldfine-jewelry.com & www.goldfine-jewelry.com/littleg
Honey P’s Boutique: available at www.honeypsboutique.com
May Baby Vintage: available by appointment at Atelier 4501, 4501 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis & at popups; find out where @maybabyvintage
Molly Pepper: available at Departments at Dayton’s, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis & www.molly-pepper.com
Jaxon Grey: available at Galleria, Edina; D.NOLO, 219 N 2nd St #110 & https://jaxongrey.com
Serge + Jane: available in store at 4532 France Ave S, Edina & www.sergeandjane.com

Fashion Week MN: Into the Studio

All featured collections from the following brands are available at Strey Collective studio at the Northrup King Building (#179, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis), open five days a week. Visit @streycollective for hours.
Danielle Everine clothing & scarves: scarves also available online at danielleeverine.com
Strey Designs clothing & leather accessories: also available online at streydesigns.com
Joeleen Torvick clothing: also available online at joeleentorvick.com
Mar N Apparel swimwear: DM for custom options @marnapparel
Errin Sorlie clothing: DM for custom options @errin.sorlie
Eco Resale: available at Strey Collective through May; follow @eco.resale for popup info

Fashion Week MN: Luxe Streetwear

Qe’Bella Couture: DM for availability @qebella_couture or visit qebellacouture.com
Pé•näsh': DM for availability & custom options @penash_
D-E-S-I-G-N: available at d-e-s-i-g-n.co
Wet by Bre: available at www.wetbybre.com
Vonna Del: DM for availability & custom options @vonnadel

FASHION WEEK MN: BLACK & WHITE NIGHT

Arianne Zager: Her Instagram shop @ariannezager is almost up for custom options; DM for inquiries
Nashipai Jewelry: The brand’s beaded earrings & & cuffs were shown with Arianne Zager’s collection. Available soon at www.mynashipai.com
Nancy May Kuledge: DM for custom options @nancykuledge
Deborah Block/Hill of Beauty by Design: DM @beautybydesignmn for custom options or visit beautybydesignmn.com
Monjaz Couture: DM for custom options @monjazcoutureinc
Coty Clothing Co: DM for custom options @cotyclothingco or visit cotyclothingco.com
Nikita Curtis: DM for availability & custom options @od_nikitacurtis

FASHION WEEK MN: COALESCE

Sonu Lane: DM for availability at @sonuulanee
Joci Designs: DM for availability at @jociidesigns
Femme Retale: DM for availability at @femme_retale
M.Heurh Designs: DM for availability at @m.heurh_designs
Moosa Clothing: DM for availability at @moosa_clothing
Debbie X & Co: DM for availability at @designsbydebbiex
Allison Pham: DM for availability at @allison.pham
Elevated Designs by MiMi Nguyen: DM for availability at @melevated_only and shop online at depop.com/melevated
Trin Collective: DM for availability at @trincollective

Fashion Week MN: EVOLVE

Head to local boutique The Fitting Room (318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com) to find many of these collections.

Clothing Designers:
76 Skyvue Swim: Available online at www.76skyvue.com; will also have an upcoming trunk show at The Fitting Room (date TBA)
ACG by Anna Chambers-Goldberg: Available during a trunk show at Gallery 360 on Saturday, 5/7 from noon–3pm (3011 W 50t St, Minneapolis, gallery360mpls.com) and online from 5/13–5/19 at acgmpls.com; following these dates, DM @acg_mpls for availability
Alma Mia: available at The Fitting Room
Anyse Fashion: Shop online anysefashion.etsy.com; DM for custom options at @anysefashion
Foat Design: available at The Fitting Room & www.foatdesign.com
Scott J Lehmann: available at The Fitting Room & www.scottjlehmann.com
1004 Designs: available at The Fitting Room & www.1004designs.com
Joeleen Torvick: Available at The Fitting Room & www.joeleentorvick.com
Tila and the Textiles: Available at The Fitting Room; she will also have a trunk show at Gallery 360 on Saturday, 5/7 from noon–3pm (3011 W 50t St, Minneapolis, gallery360mpls.com)
Strey Designs: clothing line available online at streydesigns.com and in store at Strey Collective
Tonya M Yarwood Designs: available at The Fitting Room
Van Quigg: Available online at www.vanquigg.com

Accessories Designers:
Strey Designs: leather bags & malas available at The Fitting Room: clothing line & accessories also available online at streydesigns.com and in store at Strey Collective
Karen Morris Millinery: available at The Fitting Room; also available at www.kmhats.com
Vikse Jewelry: available at The Fitting Room; also available at viksedesigns.com
PP Taller Jewelry: available at The Fitting Room
Gina Mount Jewelry: available at The Fitting Room; also available at ginamount.com
3Jäg Design jewelry: available at The Fitting Room
Amy Sabatier Designs jewelry: available at The Fitting Room; also available at amysabatierdesigns.com
Dottir Jewelry: available at The Fitting Room; also available at www.dottirshop.com
J.Lux Jewelry: available at The Fitting Room; also available at www.jlux.co
Arianne Zager jewelry: available at The Fitting Room; also available in store at FLUX Studio
Lindsey Ries Studio jewelry: available at The Fitting Room

A look from House of KLynn’s Spring 2022 collection at the Bold Beautiful Couture runway show (Image via houseofklynn.com)

MORE SPRING 2022 SHOWS:

Bold Beautiful Couture feat. House of KLynn

Following a successful run of monthly markets showcasing goods from local, Black-owned businesses, The Black Markets launched The Black Market Events with a spring fashion show featuring fashions by local Black-owned label House of KLynn. The brand is led by local couturier Kathryn Rogers, who has created couture clothing and accessories for feature films such as Hidden Figures, Passengers and Bessie, and has tailored for the likes of Zac Posen. The collection features a glittering mix of red carpet–worthy gowns, suits and jumpsuits, and jaw-dropping, operatic coats in gorgeous textiles. Shop the full collection online @ houseofklynn.com

Nubi Ultimate Runway feat. Nubi Collections

Local designer Nyamal BothDol recently showcased her spring collection for her label, Nubi Collections, in a solo runway show. A U.S. immigrant, Nyamal dreamed of becoming a fashion designer from a young age and in high school, she would rework her clothing to express herself. Her label was created to celebrate designers that blend contemporary fashions with ancient Nubian designs and Ankara patterns. The new collection is inspired by the historical fashion of the Nubian/Kush Empire. The collection is not yet available online, but you can submit a request @ nubicollections.com

living colour fashion show

This fashion show highlighted bold, colorful spring collections from a trio of local, Black-owned fashion brands: Everyday Ejiji (vintage clothing and accessories), Black Nvni (vintage and designer clothing and accessories) and Projekt Von Anna (handmade jewelry). Shop Everyday Ejiji’s collection at her showroom Atelier 4501 (open for private shopping appointments) and, beginning this Saturday, 5/7, online at everydayejiji.com i. Shop Black Nvni’s collection via her recent Instagram Story Sale via @blacknvni. Shop Projekt von Anna’s latest collection via @projektvonanna and online @ projektvonanna.com

EID FASHION SHOW

Rosedale Center recently hosted a fashion show celebrating Eid festivities during Ramadan featuring local Muslim designers Aert Fashion and Henna & Hijabs along with a pop-up from fashion designer favorite, Ramadhan Designs. Shop each brands’ latest collections online @ aert.fashion, ramadhandesigns.com, and hennaandhijabs.com.

More spring collections by local brands:

Celina Kane Bridal
Local milliner Celina Kane has expanded her brand with a new bridal line. Celina Kane Bridal debuts its first collection of veils, hats, headbands, tiaras, headpieces and accessories for brides, bridal parties, mother of the bride, wedding guests and all the festivities the accompany a wedding. Some of the pieces are riffs off of Kane’s headwear favorites, such as the Turbanette, and others are elegant, couture-quality new creations. Find it online and in person during open studio events at her Northrup King Building studio. Now available @ celinakane.com

The White Room Launches Exclusive Customizable Collection by Caroline Hayden
Since first launching her bridal line, Minnesota-based fashion designer Caroline Hayden has specialized in working one-on-one to create custom options for brides looking for something a little less off-the-rack. Now, she has collaborated with local high-end bridal shop, The White Room, on an exclusive capsule collection tailored to their brand and clientele. The new line reenvisions Hayden’s signature luxe, elegant style in separates that can be mixed and matched for a custom look, and additional custom options will also be available. The collection will be a permanent fixture at the shop. Now available @ The White Room showroom, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Unit 220, Minneapolis, thewhiteroommpls.com or find more from the designer @ carolinehayden.com

Larissa Loden Spring Collection Drop
The local jewelry brand has dropped its big spring collection on its web shop. The collection ranges from bold to delicate pieces incorporating pearlescent beads, edgy chain links and irreverent statements. You can also shop it IRL at their NE Minneapolis studio. Thursday–Saturday from noon–5pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE #265, Minneapolis @ larissaloden.com

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 5/3–5/9

May 2, 2022

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with the moms in your life and (finally) some nice spring weather with a wide range of happenings this weekend, including Kentucky Derby parties, the 100 Mile Garage Sale, makers markets and the return of the I Am Fabulous fashion show. BONUS: I’ve created a separate post with links and details on where to shop the spring collections by local designers Fashion Week MN’s spring shows plus other recent fashion shows in the Twin Cities.

The I Am Fabulous fashion show returns this weekend showcasing 65+ style. (Image: Saeteesh, courtesy Some Great People)

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 floral arrangementts delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial, launching just in time for Mother’s Day. They’ll choose the best, sustainably grown flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop to create their unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available. Subscriptions start at $194 and are delivered the third Wednesday of each month from May 18–October 19. Learn more and subscribe @ ediflorial.com

THURSDAY, 5/5–SUNDAY, 5/8:

100 Mile Garage Sale + Limbo Records & Rarities Garage Sale
The famous 100 Mile Garage Sale returns to the Lake Pepin and Great River Road area in Minnesota and Wisconsin area this weekend, with tons of sales along historic towns along the Mississippi River. As part of the sale, vintage shop Limbo Records & Rarities in Maiden Rock, Wisc., will be set up indoors and out in the parking lot of their new building with tons of $1 and $5 items, mainly old fabrics and garments and in need of repairs. There will also be the shop’s usual eclectic assortment of ready-to-wear spring and summer men's and women's vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, original art, antiques, records and other music-related ephemera. Thursday–Sunday running from Winona to Hastings across to Prescott, Wisc., 100milegaragesale.org. Limbo Records & Rarities is located @ W3512 Hwy 35, Maiden Rock, Wisc. Hours: Thursday–Sunday 9am–5pm

FRIDAY, 5/6–SUNDAY, 5/8:

Annual Friends School Plant Sale
Each year on Mother’s Day weekend in May, Friends School of Minnesota puts on the biggest fundraising plant sale in Minnesota. This year, over 2,000 varieties of plants will be featured in the sale, including perennials, climbing plants, native wildflowers, vegetables, roses, and trees and shrubs for sale. You can also shop a catalog of offerings at their website. Proof of vaccination or a negative test is required for everyone ages 5+ and masks are required by everyone over the age of 2 inside and outdoors. Friday 9am–8pm, Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday 10am–2pm @ State Fair Grandstand parking lot, 1265 Snelling Ave, Falcon Heights, friendsschoolplantsale.com

30th Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour
The annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour has been hosted by the Minnesota Potters of the Upper St. Croix River every year for the past 30 years. This year, they’re back after going virtual the past two years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Eight host potters (including Matthew Krousey, Guillermo Cuellar and Linda Christianson) plus over 60 invited potters from around the country (including personal local favorites Ginny Sims and Liz Pechacek) will come together to offer a massive selection of one-of-a-kind ceramics for sale. Can’t make it to the sale in person? On Thursday, an online directory of select items from participating potters will be posted on the Minnesota Potters website, available Thursday only from 10am–10pm. Friday & Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ www.minnesotapotters.com

SATURDAY, 5/7:

Mill City Farmers Market Outdoor Season Opener
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 30 to 40 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Autumn Higgins Ceramics, Larissa Loden jewelry and Olsen Naturals body care. Saturdays 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Mother's Day Bouquet Bar & Boutique
Celebrate women this Mother's Day weekend with gift shopping from local, female-owned brands, Joy Unspeakable Flowers, Rae & Jane Boutique and Mixly. Enjoy a cocktail while shopping Rae & Jane's new spring arrivals and building your own fresh spring bouquet. Walk-ins are welcome for shopping and cocktails a ticket is required to build your own bouquet. The cost of the ticket will go towards your bouquet bar purchase. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Helix Apartments, 7450 MN Hwy 7, St. Louis Park. Bouquet ticket $15 @ eventbrite.com

Larissa Loden Retail Store Grand Opening
Local jewelry designer Larissa Loden debuts the new brick-and-mortar store in St. Paul’s Merriam Park for her namesake brand this weekend. The shop is part of the 12,000-square-foot building that the designer purchased, which also houses a production and fulfillment facility for the brand. Come see the space, which has been gorgeously designed in partnership with with Betsy Vohs of Studio BV, and shop her new spring collection, with styles ranging from edgy, ‘70s-inspired designs to delicate, cosmic pieces incorporating pearlescent beads, delicate chain links and real gemstones. Saturday at 11am–7pm @ 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, larissaloden.com

Nesting Tempress & Century Clash Studio Pop-up Sale
Find all things retro and vintage for the home at this pop-up hosted at the new showroom shop from local vintage dealers Nesting Temptress and Century Clash Studio. The fresh assortment includes furniture, housewares, decor and knick knacks. Look for more sales to come at this occasionally-open space. Saturday 11am–6pm @ Foundry on Stinson, 1101 Stinson Blvd, lower level, Suite 11, Minneapolis, @nesting_temptress

I ❤️ Indie Markets presents NE Neighborhood Makers Market & Bar Hop
A makers market and bar crawl in one, this event presented by Wisconsin-based makers market concept, I ❤️ Indie Markets, returns to Northeast Minneapolis for a multi-venue event. Shop 50+ local makers and vintage sellers spread throughout all four locations with a craft brew, hard cider or craft cocktail in hand. (You can find my vintage brand, Rosella Vintage, outdoors at the Able Brewing parking lot.) Saturday noon–5pm @ Indeed Brewing Co, Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 612 Brew & Tattersall Distilling, NE Minneapolis, iheartindiemarkets.com

Gallery 360 Spring Clothing Trunk Show
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a trunk show featuring new spring collections from two local fashion designers who recently showed at the Fashion Week MN: EVOLVE fashion show: Anna Chambers-Goldberg of ACG and Amber Frigaard of Tila & the Textiles. It will be your first chance to shop ACG’s new spring line that was recently debuted on the runway of Fashion Week MN’s EVOLVE fashion show. This will be your last chance to get a clothing creation by ACG as the artist will be refocusing her practice on painting. Following the trunk show, you’ll be able to find ACG’s collection on their website for a limited time (5/13–5/19). After that, it will be removed from the website and whatever left will be available exclusively in person at Gallery 360 or her studio. Saturday noon-3pm @ Gallery 360, 3011 W 50t St, Minneapolis, gallery360mpls.com

I Am Fabulous
I Am Fabulous is a day of beauty and fashion highlighting women 65+ to celebrate beauty and style at every age. The day is all about senior female empowerment and being inspired to think differently about what it means to be beautiful. The afternoon features a fashion show, pop-ups and more. Seating for the event is sold out, but you’ll still be able to join via standing room for the join. Saturday 1–2pm @ Ridgedale Center, Center Court, 12401 W Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, eventbrite.com

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market returns to Latinx-owned brewery, La Doña Cervecería, with 11 makers including Chingona Goods, Manthra Studio, Wild Witchery Co and Casa de Juana Candles. Saturday noon–6pm @ La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn

Canterbury Downs’ Derby Fashion Show
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Canterbury Downs with a Derby–inspired luxury fashion show presented by Grant Whittaker Creative with looks from local jewelry designer Mya Lambrecht and boutiques Dugo, Bluebird, Grethen House, Bumbershute, Serge and Jane, MartinPatrick3 and more. The afternoon also includes mint juleps, a live auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a pre-show cocktail hour, a pop-up shop featuring local vendors, and of course, a live screening of the Kentucky Derby. Don’t forget to wear your Derby best, including a statement-making hat. 5/7 from 2–6pm doors, 4pm show @ Canterbury Park Event Center, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee. Tickets $40–$150 ($5–$10 for viewing party only) @ www.canterburypark.com

5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Hosted by Westin Edina Galleria
Social networking group, First Thursday Happy Hour, is back with its annual party to celebrate the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. Put on your best big hat, dress or seersucker suit and enjoy Mint Juleps, a photo booth, live music, mini horses, roses, cigars and a live screening of the Derby. Bonus: Over $500 in prizes will be given out for Best Dressed attendees by judges including Richard Moody and Sara Rogers. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Westin Edina, 320 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $25–$35 @ firstthursdaymn.com

St. Kate’s Katwalk 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the St. Kate’s Katwalk student fashion show is back. Among the graduating seniors showcasing their work is local designer Carrie Ann Zirbes, who was recently featured in Fashion Week MN. Saturday, 5/7 at 7pm @ Frey Theater on St. Kate’s campus, 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul. Tickets $10–$25 @ www.etix.com

SATURDAY, 5/7 & SUNDAY, 5/8:

54th Annual Arboretum Spring Plant Sale
One of Minnesota’s largest plant sale pops up at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this weekend. Choose from more than 1,000 hard-to-find varieties and an expanded selection of shade perennials and grasses, new vegetable varieties, and native Minnesota plant species, with tips from expert gardeners. Saturday & Sunday from 8am–3pm @ Farm at the Arb, 3210 W 82nd St, Chaska, arboretum.umn.edu

Glam Diggers Vintage & Stay Gold Vintage Open Studios
Head to the Art & Architecture building in Prospect Park for in-studio vintage shopping. Glam Diggers Vintage studio will be open both days, and Stay Gold Vintage’s new studio will be open on Saturday only from 10–5pm with its expertly curated selection of vintage housewares and clothing. Saturday & Sunday 10am–6pm @ 3301 Prospect Terrace, 3rd floor, Minneapolis, instagram.com/glamdiggersvintage

We the Starborne presents Crystal + Altar Swap
Stop by the shop with your deck to participate in the swap and find your new sacred tools. If you have a crystal or altar item to swap, the ticket is free. If you don’t, there is a limited number of paid-entry tickets for $10–$20. Follow the link for tickets and more details. Saturday & Sunday from noon–3pm @ 593 Hamline Ave, St Paul, wethestarborne.com

SUNDAY, 5/8:

Old St. Anthony Mother’s Day Market
Minneapolis Craft Market is heading back to the historic Machine Shop in the heart of the St. Anthony neighborhood of Minneapolis for its first market of the year—just in time for Mother’s Day. Bring the mom in your life and shop two full floors of handmade goods from nearly 50 local makers throughout the day. Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative lab test result, masks and ticketed shopping reservations are required to control capacity. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Reserve your free shopping pass @ mplscraftmarket.com

Pryes Mother’s Day Market
Take your mom out on a shopping date with Minneapolis Craft Market’s pop-up at Pryes Brewing’s riverside taproom just north of downtown Minneapolis. Find handmade goods from local makers and enjoy craft beer along with brick-oven pizza’s from Pryes’ kitchen. Free; no ticket required for entry. Sunday noon–5pm @ Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, eventbrite.com

ON VIEW

Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends 5/27 @ Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

MAY:

Black Fashion Week MN: Spring 2022
Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season will take place 5/11–5/20. It kicks off with a “Design of the Times” fashion show at Paisley Park on 5/11. Get tickets at bfwmn.com and follow @blackfashionweekmn for updates.

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The MVM heads outside for its first outdoor market of the year on 5/14 along with 40 or so vintage sellers; tickets are now available. Saturday, 5/14 from 11am–4pm @ St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, mplsvintagemarket.com

Sisterhood Boutique DIY Fashion Show
A night of cultural pride through fashion and art, this annual fashion show presented celebrates young women and non-binary folks of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and religions. 5/18 from 6–8pm (show at 7pm) @ 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, www.sisterhoodmn.org

Raise the Barr: Fashion + Football Tackling Poverty
Hosted by Raise the Barr co-founders, Anthony Barr and his mom, Lori Barr, this fashion show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker features guest model appearances from 4X Pro Bowl Linebacker, the fashion-forward Anthony Barr, and some of Raise the Barr’s scholarship recipients and their children. Plus: pop-up shopping and dancing after the show. Friday, 5/20, from 6:30–10pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey, Minneapolis. Tickets $125–$250 @ raisethebarr.org

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl

Twin Cities Style & Shopping 4/26–5/2

April 25, 2022

This week, Fashion Week MN continues along with even more local fashion and shopping events. Get tickets and details for remaining events at fashionweekmn.com. While some shows are already sold out, you can view a live cast of each event; get details via the @fashionweekmn Instagram account.

Local designer M. Heurh shows her latest collection as part of “Coalesce,'“ a fashion show celebrating AAPI creatives, as part of Fashion Week MN'. (Photo: Peter Phung)

NEW THIS WEEK

Bunny Days at Grethen House
The designer retailer’s annual Bunny Days event is back. How it works: Get a scratch-off card at either location and bring your items up to the register. Then scratch off your card to find out whether your discount is 20%, 30%, 40% or 50% off. Online, you can take 20% off any purchase, and you can get the deal multiple times online until the promotion ends. Ends Sunday @ Grethen House North Loop (212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis) and 50th & France (4930 France Ave S, Edina), grethenhouse.com

TUESDAY, 4/26:

Fashion Week MN: Picnic: A Floral Fashion Frenzy (SOLD OUT)
Floral workshop brand Sip & Bloom hosts an immersive fashion show featuring the creations of some of Minnesota’s top fashion and accessory designers. Styled by Amy Seeman, the show features designs from Ramadhan Designs, Karen Morris Millinery, Goldfine Jewelry and its kid sister line Little G’s Jewelry, Play by Marly, Carrie Ann MN, Jen Beaupre Designs and Citizen T, plus local shops Serge & Jane, Jaxon Grey, Molly Pepper, Bean + Ro, Honey P’s Boutique and May Baby Vintage. Guests will experience a range of floral and fashion experiences in a curated futurist picnic environment. Tuesday at 6pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com

WEDNESDAY, 4/27:

Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s Virtual Curator Talk
Join Goldstein Museum of Design co-curators Dr. Jean McElvain and Colleen Pokorny for a virtual program highlighting the objects and ideas in GMD’s newest exhibition Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s. Explore the diversity of design in the 1980s and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring an exhibition to life. Bring your questions and wear your favorite 1980s attire. Wednesday @ 11:30am online via Zoom. Free registration @ events.tc.umn.edu

Fashion Week MN: Into the Studio (SOLD OUT)
Head to the Strey Collective studio in the Northrup King Building as the local fashion designers from the collective unveil their new spring collections. The designers will share their inspirations and the design process behind their collections as well as discuss how sustainability plays into their work as the collection are presented on live models, which will be available for purchase during and following the event. Designers include Danielle Everine, Joeleen Torvick, Mar N Apparel, Errin Sorlie and the debut of Strey Designs’s first clothing collection, along with vintage collections from the shop’s Strey Secondhand vendors as styled by Eco Resale. Wednesday 4–7pm @ Strey Collective at Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #179, Minneapolis. Tickets $12 @ fashionweekmn.com & learn more about the designers @intothestudio_

Fashion Week MN: Luxe Streetwear
This fashion show produced by Qe’Bella Couture’s Keiona Cook defines “luxe streetwear’ as “the timeless avant-garde mixed with delicate and classic silhouettes.” The show features spring collections from seven local fashion designers, adorned with jewelry by local lines BoldSoulDesign and Intentional Mantra. Apparel designers include Qe'Bella Couture, Pénäsh’s customized streetwear, WetByBre’s luxury swimwear, Eva La Cuz’s custom special occasion dresses for girls, Vonna Del ready-to-wear, SENTI Designs’ West African menswear, and D-E-S-I-G-N athleisure. Wednesday 7–11pm @ The Whim, 655 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $30 GA only (VIP sold out) @ fashionweekmn.com

WEDNESDAY, 4/27–SUNDAY, 5/1:

Art in Bloom at Mia Exhibition
One of the Twin Cities’ rites of spring is the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Art in Bloom event, in which classical works of art have served as the inspiration for floral arrangements for more than 30 years. After two years virtual, the event returns to an in-person format with imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists with flowers from Bachman’s. The floral festival is on view all weekend, and you can also enjoy a lecture or demonstration or free docent tours (available both in-person and virtual). It kicks off with a sold-out preview party featuring a fashion show with looks from Galleria, produced and styled by Grant Whittaker. On view Wednesday–Sunday @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Info @ artsmia.org

THURSDAY, 4/28:

Fashion Week MN: Cocktails & Conversations with the Designers
North Loop retail destination MartinPatrick3 hosts five national designers from its roster of brand partners for an evening of cocktails and conversation. Learn about what inspires each of them on a day-to-day basis in creating their collections and what makes up their brand's fashion ethos. The brand lineup includes Monadic, Matias, Melke, Esquivel and Worth & Worth. Guests are encouraged to dress to express their personal style. Free, no registration required. Thursday at 4pm @ MartinPatrick3, 212 N 3rd Ave #106, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com

THURSDAY, 4/28–SUNDAY, 5/1:

Hunt & Gather Pavement Party + Sale
Head to vintage and oddities goldmine, Hunt & Gather, for their annual Pavement Party and sale. The weekend kicks off with a Pavement Party on Thursday night inside and outdoors with snacks, sips, and 20% off storewide, including vintage decor, signs, clothing, statuary, outdoor and garden items, plants and more. The sale continues all weekend. Party Thursday 5–9pm, sale continues Friday & Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ Hunt & Gather, 4944 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, huntandgatherantiques.com

FRIDAY, 4/29:

Fashion Week MN: The Black and White Nite: A Gala
The Black and White Night is a black-tie event produced by local designer Arianna Zager to raise awareness for Sierra Leone, West Africa. Rather than focusing on the tragic and impoverished aspects ofSierra Leone, the event celebrates the talent and brilliance of the country, and what can be done to assist the area’s raw talent and dedication. The evening’s highlight is sure to be a runway fashion show featuring designs by local designers Nancy May Kuledge of Bittersweet Designs, Coty Clothing Co, Deborah Block/Hill of Beauty by Design, Mariah Mac Designs, Nikita Curtis, Maggie Dayton, and a grand finale collection by Arianne Zager. Funds raised will help fund a soccer complex in Sierra Leone. Friday from 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 GA (VIP sold out) @ fashionweekmn.com

Moody’s Mad Hatter Spring Ball
Models will walk in artist-designed, upcycled denim jackets and bucket hats in this fashion show produced by Richard Moody of IamMoody. Hosted by Northside art gallery, WALRUS, the jackets and hats will also be available for sale after the show along with art by the artists. Plus: drinks, art and more. 4/29 from 7–9pm @ Walrus, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Free registration @ eventbrite.com

FRIDAY, 4/29–SUNDAY, 5/1:

St. Paul Spring Art Crawl: West 7th Arts District
This open studio art fest long ago outgrew Lowertown and now sprawls throughout downtown St. Paul, stretching along Grand and University Avenues. This year, the event also spans across multiple weekends with a series of live events throughout the city, including open studios, dance, musical performances and interactive demonstrations. This weekend’s highlights take place along the West 7th Arts District at Friedli Arts Gallery, Keg and Case Market and Schmidt Artist Lofts. Hours vary by location. Check out the Art Crawl website for a full listing of artists and information. St. Paul, stpaulartcollective.org

SATURDAY, 4/30:

Golden Rule's 7th Birthday
Come celebrate seven years of maker-oriented gift shop, Golden Rule Gallery, with its first in-person party since the pandemic begin. It will feature cocktails from Steady Pour, new art, music and gifts with purchase. Saturday 10am–5pm @ The Golden Rule, 350 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com

Hovden Wear Popup at Ingebretsen’s
Local brand Hovden Wear “creates clothing for today's lifestyle,” inspired by traditional Scandinavian work clothes. Their best seller is called a “busserull,” a Scandinavian work shirt that was common more than a century ago. Handmade by craftsmen in Europe and the U.S., their high-quality garments use 100% natural fabrics and sustainable production methods. The brand is popping up at Scandinavian gift shop Ingebretsen’s for their spring sale week. Saturday 10:30am–3pm @ Ingebretsen’s, 1601 Lake St E, Minneapolis. Shop online @ hovdenwear.com

Monstera Plant Co presents The Foliage Fling & Plant Swap
Local plant shop Monstera Plant Co is hosting its first Foliage Fling Market and Plant Swap. In addition to houseplants for sale and the plant swap, this free event will also feature tons of local vendors selling homemade and vintage goods. Plant Swap ticket registration is required due to a limited space; you can bring plants or cuttings to trade. Saturday noon–5pm, plant swap at noon @ Ombibulous MN, 949 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis. Free to attend market or $6 plant swap registration @ monsteraplant.co

Market Collective MN: Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market returns to Bad Weather brewery with 13 makers including Chingona Goods, Earth Element Crystals, Denim Revival Co, Northern Radish, Harlow James, The Dirty Teacup and Say It To My Face (formerly Niara's Handcrafts). Saturday 2–6pm @ Wabasha Brewing Co, 429 Wabasha St S, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

Fashion Week MN: Coalesce: A Curated Show Celebrating AAPI Creatives (SOLD OUT)
Coalesce is a collaboration of local AAPI fashion designers, wardrobe, hair and makeup artists celebrating and exploring how their cultures have influenced their work and creativity. Each look will be curated to showcase not only the incredible designers’ creations, but also the talented AAPI artists within the local beauty industry. The show will also feature art, food and drink for an experience that represents and celebrates Minnesota’s incredible AAPI creatives. Saturday at 2pm @ Allianz Field, 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, fashionweekmn.com

Fashion Week MN: EVOLVE (SOLD OUT)
EVOLVE is back to close out the spring season of Fashion Week N with a runway and popup shopping event featuring all local clothing and accessories designers. This season's designers are showcasing a mix of ready-to-wear, swimwear and couture that will be immediately available for purchase right after the show. The spring lineup includes 1004 Designs, 76 Skyvue Swim, ACG, Alma Mia, Foat Design, Scott J Lehmann, Joeleen Torvick, Tila and The Textiles, Van Quigg, Strey Designs Apparel, Tonya M Yarwood Designs and Anyse Fashion. Saturday 6:30pm–10pm @ Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, 400 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com

SATURDAY, 4/30 & SUNDAY, 5/1:

Arb May Markets
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back with its May market series. Peruse nature-inspired art, handmade pottery, jewelry, artisan food, spa-worthy bath and body products and more from 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). Make your reservations in advance of visiting the Arboretum. Saturday & Sunday plus additional dates through 5/29, 10am–4pm each day @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu

SUNDAY, 5/1:

Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Appetite at the APT transforms itself into a lush vibrant garden party with high-tea brunch and tea along with live models in a Mad Hatter–themed fashion showcase by producer Richard Moody. High-tea attire and hats encouraged. 5/1 from 11am-4:30pm @ The APT Event Space, 511 Central Ave NE #5, Minneapolis, www.eventbrite.com

ON VIEW

Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends 5/27 @ Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

MAY:

I Am Fabulous
I Am Fabulous is a day of beauty and fashion highlighting women 65+ to celebrate beauty and style at every age. The day is all about senior female empowerment and being inspired to think differently about what it means to be beautiful. The afternoon features a fashion show, pop-ups and more. Saturday 1–2pm @ Ridgedale Center, Center Court, 12401 W Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka. Free registration @ eventbrite.com

Canterbury Downs Derby Fashion Show
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Canterbury Downs with a Derby–inspired luxury fashion show presented by Grant Whittaker Creative with looks from local and national brands. The afternoon also includes mint juleps, a live auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a live screening of the Kentucky Derby. Saturday, 5/7 from 2–6pm, 4pm show @ Canterbury Park Event Center, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee. Tickets $40–$150 @ www.canterburypark.com

First Thursday’s Kentucky Derby Party
Social networking group, First Thursday Happy Hour, hosts this annual party to celebrate the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. Put on your best big hat, dress or seersucker suit and enjoy Mint Juleps, a photo booth, live music, mini horses, roses, cigars and a live screening of the Derby. Bonus: Over $500 in prizes will be given out for Best Dressed attendees by judges including Richard Moody and Sara Rogers. Saturday, 5/7 from 2–6:30pm @ Westin Edina, 320 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $25–$35 @ firstthursdaymn.com

Raise the Barr: Fashion + Football Tackling Poverty
Hosted by Raise the Barr co-founders, Anthony Barr and his mom, Lori Barr, this fashion show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker features guest model appearances from 4X Pro Bowl Linebacker, the fashion-forward Anthony Barr, and some of Raise the Barr’s scholarship recipients and their children. Plus: pop-up shopping and dancing after the show. Friday, 5/20, from 6:30–10pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey, Minneapolis. Tickets $125–$250 @ raisethebarr.org

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl

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Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 4/19–4/25

April 18, 2022

This week, local fashion kicks it into high gear as Fashion Week MN’s spring season kicks off alongside several other fashion shows. Plus, celebrate Earth Month with sustainability-focused events and more. Don’t forget to grab your tickets now—some shows are sold out, but others have plenty of tickets left. Get tickets and details at fashionweekmn.com. Find additional show ticket links below.

Three Black-owned fashion brands are showcased in this weekend’s Living Colour fashion show. (Photo: Amber Griffin. Model Briana Spraggins. Wardrobe: Everyday Ejiji. Floral: Ergo Floral. Location: Mr. Paul’s Supper Club)

NEW THIS WEEK

Wrapture Artist-Designed Wrapping Paper: Spring Collection
Local illustrator and designer Chris Larson is back with a new edition of his quarterly release of wrapping paper for his brand, Wrapture. Each edition includes eight of Larson’s original designs on double-sided newsprint sheets—100% recyclable and sourced from responsibly managed forests. Use it to wrap your gifts, or save it for your gallery wall. You can also subscribe to get each new seasonal edition of Wrapture every quarter at at 15% discount. ($12 à la carte or $10 every three months for the subscription + shipping.) Shop now @ wrapture.co

TUESDAY, 4/19:

Mending 101: Virtual
Curiosity Studio is offering a special virtual edition of their mending class so you can join safely from anywhere. Find the meditative power of hand sewing, learn history of the craft and lessen your consumption by repairing your own clothes in this class led by Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet. Skills learned: five basic stitching and patching methods to repair your garments. Previous sewing skills not required. Class fee includes mending kit with all supplies needed. Tuesday from 6–8pm, $70 @ curiositystudioclass.com

THURSDAY, 4/21:

NUBI Ultimate Runway Fashion Show
Local designer Nyamal BothDol is showcasing her spring collection for her label, Nubi Collections, this week in a solo runway show. A U.S. immigrant, Nyamal dreamed of becoming a fashion designer from a young age and in high school, she would rework her clothing to express herself. Her label was created to celebrate designers that blend contemporary fashions with ancient Nubian designs and Ankara patterns. Produced by Richard Moody, this year's runway theme is the historical fashion of the Nubian/Kush Empire, and proceeds benefit Kenyan refugee camp, Kakuma Camp. Thursday from 6:30–10:30pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$50 @ eventbrite.com

FRIDAY, 4/22:

Earth Day Pop-up Gallery
Shop locally made jewelry by Susan Horowitz's SHExclusive, plus sculptures and fiber art from other local makers and artists at this Earth Day pop-up gallery for one day only. Friday 11am–5pm @ 2756 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, @susan_o_horowitz

Earth Day Recycling Tour
Join local environmental group, Native Sustainability for an Earth Day afternoon. You'll tour the Eureka Recycling facility to get a glimpse into the recycling process, then head to Bauhaus Brew Labs for an optional, casual sustainability happy hour chat. There are only 10 spots available, so sign up now. Friday 2–3:30pm @ Eureka Recycling, 2828 Kennedy St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $15 @ eventbrite.com

IIDA Northland presents Awake: Fashion + Fusion Fashion Show
Back after a COVID-induced hiatus, the annual event challenges local interior designers and architects to create looks from home interior materials in a very Project Runway–inspired twist. This year’s theme is focused on the new: a new spring season, new growth and new opportunities. Friday, doors at 7pm, show at 8:30pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$85 @ www.iida-northland.org

SATURDAY, 4/23:

Wright County Swappers Meet
The first flea market of the season kicks off this weekend. The Wright County Swappers Meet is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven. Family-owned and -operated since 1970, the Swappers Market is said to be Minnesota's largest seasonal outdoor market. Every Saturday from 7am–1:30pm through October + holiday weekends @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, wrightcountyswappersmeet.com

Twin Cities Vintage Fest
The Twin Cities Vintage Fest is back with ‘80s and ’90s vintage from over 100 vendors selling vintage clothing plus toys, video games, home goods, memorabilia and more. The event also includes food and drink, throwback tunes from a live DJ, nostalgic photo ops, and classic arcade games. Get first dibs with an Early Bird ticket with 8:30am entry. GA admission begins at 10am. Note: This is a limited capacity event with COVID safety policies set in place by the venue; due to capacity restraints, pre-purchasing tickets is the only way to guarantee entry. Saturday 8:30am–5pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1302 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $5–$25 @ tcvintagefest.com

Minneapolis Craft Market: Plant Popup & Swap
Head to Wagners Garden Center for a plant popup and plant swap presented by Minneapolis Craft Market. Get first pick from the greenhouse’s new houseplants and tropicals, plus shop all things plant-themed by local makers, from pots and plant stands to plant illustrations and prints, garden decor and more. Plus, take part in a plant cutting swap (bring a cutting, take a cutting), create a macrame cactus, participate in a plant care workshop and create a spring container. Masks are optional. Ticketed shopping pass required to control capacity. Saturday 10am–3pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis. Free registration (some workshops cost extra $$) @ mplscraftmarket.com

Mill City Farmers Winter Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Mill City Museum lobby for the season on select Saturdays through April. Each event features 30 to 40 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Crankosaurus Press screen-printed textile goods, Crookedwood wooden kitchen utensils and Fair Anita’s fair-trade jewelry and accessories. Face masks encouraged. Saturday 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Earth Day Clothing Swap
In honor of Earth Day, LiveTV Events invites you to finish your spring cleaning by bringing your old, gently used clothes to this free, local clothing swap. One of the most obvious benefits of swapping your clothes is to the environment—clothing swaps promote slow fashion vs. fast fashion and are an environmentally friendly reuse strategy that helps reduce our environmental footprint while supporting a circular economy. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Creator's Space - Flow Studio, 218 7th St E, St. Paul, eventbrite.com

Eid Fashion Show
Head to Rosedale Center for a fashion show celebrating the upcoming Eid festivities during Ramadan. Presented by Some Great People, it features looks from local Muslim designers Aert Fashion and Henna & Hijabs along with curated looks from Rosedale stores. Local fashion designer favorite, Ramadhan Designs, will also be there with a pop-up selling her latest creations. Note: Registration for the fashion show is full, but you can still view the show via standing-room only. Saturday noon–2pm @ Rosedale Center, 1595 Hwy 36, Roseville, eventbrite.com

Golden Closet Sale
Golden Magazine, a fashion publication put out by University of Minnesota students, is hosting a closet sale event. Come shop the closets of the magazine’s stylish staff as well as their exclusive collaboration with local upcycled streetwear brand, F3ck Fast Fashion. Saturday noon–4pm @ FloCo Fusion Apartments, 1000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, @goldenmagumn

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market returns to Bad Weather brewery with 20 makers including Chingona Goods, Manthra Studio, Wild Hen Jewelry, Casa de Juana Candles, and Say It To My Face (formerly Niara's Handcrafts). Saturday 2–6pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn

Living Colour Spring Fashion Show
This fashion show features bold, colorful spring collections from a trio of local, Black-owned fashion brands: Everyday Ejiji (vintage clothing and accessories), Black Nvni (vintage and designer clothing and accessories) and Projekt Von Anna (handmade jewelry). After the show, stick around to shop the runway looks and more from all three brands. Saturday 5–9pm, 6pm show @ Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $66–$77 (general admission only) @ eventbrite.com

Tenth Muse Spring Pop-up
Celebrate spring at this pop-up presented by Tenth Muse Botanical Fragrance, a local perfume maker that has curated seven perfumes that will launch during this event. Each fragrance has been paired with a corresponding art experience to celebrate the journey into spring. Additional vendors include Alison Wendy Design Jewelry, Ida Graves Distillery, Northeast Tea House, and Almarosa Floral Designs, plus tarot readings and an Incense Blending Bar. Saturday 5–9pm @ Steady Pour, 2125 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com

BEGINNING SATURDAY, 4/23:

Bunny Days at Grethen House
The designer retailer’s annual Bunny Days event is back. How it works: Get a scratch-off card at either location and bring your items up to the register. Then scratch off your card to find out whether your discount is 20%, 30%, 40% or 50% off. Online, you can take 20% off any purchase beginning Saturday in store or Sunday online. Bonus: You can shop multiple times online until the promotion ends. Starts Saturday in store & Sunday online; ends 5/1 @ Grethen House North Loop (212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis) and 50th & France (4930 France Ave S, Edina), grethenhouse.com

SATURDAY, 4/23 & SUNDAY, 4/24:

Antique Spectacular Spring Antique Show
One of the largest antique shows in the Twin Cities is back with its spring antique show. The event includes more than 100 vendors sellers vintage and antique furniture, collectibles, pottery, rugs, glassware, toys, advertising, jewelry and more. Dealers will be in the Grandstand and out on the old track behind the Grandstands at the fairgrounds. Saturday 8am–5pm & Sunday 10am–3pm @ Minnesota State Fair Coliseum, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul. Tickets $8 or $7 with online coupon @ mnantiqueshows.com

Now open: Planty Queens’ New Location
Local houseplant shop Planty Queens has just opened its new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis. Open every Saturday and Sunday, you can find their affordable, adorable plants restocked every weekend. The shop also offers plant knowledge and carries handmade goods from local makers, including handmade clay pots for your new plants, plant food and colorful jewelry from Flourishing Femme Goods. Open Saturdays & Sundays 10am–5pm @ 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com

SUNDAY, 4/24:

Urban Jungle Flea Market
Urban Jungle’s Flea Market is back for its second edition with over 50 vendors selling ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K-era vintage clothing in their back lot. Expect vintage with a streetwear vibe plus modern streetwear resale, sneakers, art, food and drink, and more from local resellers ands shops including Legacy, Daily Dose Retro, MN Street Vintage and Bro Bros Closet. Sunday 11am–6pm @ 1419 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, @urbanjunglemn

Spring Makers Pop-up Shop
Local floral studio Louna Studios is hosting an afternoon of shopping with florals, handmade pottery, custom clothing, handmade jewelry and vintage goods from a group of 11 small local businesses. Highlights include Lovely Little Uglies’ handmade polymer clay jewelry (I’m obsessed with their chicken-and-cowboy-boots designs), handmade pottery by Happy Monday, and handmade resin and concrete homeware by Handmade by Tia. You can preorder floral arrangements from Louna Studios before the event on their website. Sunday 11am–3pm @ 1729 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, lounastudios.com

Minneapolis Craft Market: April Arctic Market
Minneapolis Craft Market returns to Lakes & Legends Brewery for their final Arctic Market of the season with a fresh mix of local makers. Plus, enjoy tunes from DJ Buster Baxter and Lakes & Legends’ latest craft brews. COVID-19 vaccination proof or negative lab test, ticketed reservations and face masks are required when not eating or drinking. Sunday, 3/27 from noon–5pm @ Lakes & Legends, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

Fashion Week MN: La Vie En Rose (SOLD OUT)
Vintage producer/stylist duo Rose + Bull are back at Fashion Week MN with an all-new theme centered around vintage, sustainability, inclusivity and seeing “life through rose-colored glasses.” The show features vintage fashions from The Red Eye, Glam Diggers Vintage, Frock Queen, Showstopper Vintage, Lady L Vintage, and my own Rosella Vintage, accessorized with couture hats by local milliner Celina Kane and maker Nizhoni Jewelry. After the show, you can shop the looks from the runway and more from each vendor. The event is sold out, but the show is free to stream; get info at the link. Saturday 12:30–3pm, 2pm show @ The Hutton House, 10715 South Shore Dr, Medicine Lake, fashionweekmn.com

Fashion Week MN: Dirty Laundry Fashion Show & Dance Party
The Hook & Ladder Theater and local fashion label Bedroom Floor Longeraepresent this fashion event showcasing local designers. Watch as designs from Bedroom Floor Longerae, AGE, s.c.r.a.p.s., Olim, SHExclusive Jewelry, Style by Kari and Damon Productions are brought to life on the runway and through dance. It will be followed by a dance party and pop-up shopping from the featured designers. Sunday 6–10pm, show at 7:15pm @ Hook & Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $30–$35 (general admission only) @ fashionweekmn.com

MONDAY, 4/25:

Fashion Week MN: Native Starlight
Delina White, an Ojibwe fashion designer from Leech Lake, follows up her Fashion Week MN debut last fall with this fashion showcase. It will feature designs from her IamAnishinaabe line as well as original Native designs by Osamuskwasis from the Great Mountains of the Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada, and Lauren Good Day from the Great Plains of the Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara Nation, Ft. Berthold, North Dakota. The evening will be filled with connections, depictions and references to the celestial beings in the utmost respectful manner, remembering and honoring their relatives who appear to them in the night's sky in the form of a star. Plus: live music from blues/rock band Corey Medina & Brothers, a pop-up marketplace featuring Native artisans, and a full-service bar. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine or negative lab test required; masks required. Monday 5pm–10pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets $50 (general admission only) @ fashionweekmn.com

ON VIEW

Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends 5/27 @ Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

APRIL:

Fashion Week MN: SHINE: Spring 2022
Fashion Week MN”s spring season, SHINE: Spring 2022, will take place 4/24–4/30. The full lineup has just been announced, and it features 10 events including a vintage fashion show and a fashion show celebrating local AAPI designers creatives. Follow @fashionweekmn.com for updates and get tickets at fashionweekmn.com

Art in Bloom Preview Party & Fashion Show
The annual Art in Bloom preview party and dinner features a fashion show with looks from Galleria, produced and styled by Grant Whittaker. Wednesday, 4/27 @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets @ artsmia.org

Mad Hatter Ball
Models will walk in artist-designed, upcycled denim jackets and bucket hats in this fashion show produced by Richard Moody of IamMoody. Hosted by Northside art gallery, WALRUS, the jackets and hats will also be available for sale after the show along with art by the artists. Plus: drinks, art and more. 4/29 from 7–9pm @ Walrus, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Free registration @ eventbrite.com

MAY:

Mad Hatter High Tea
Appetite at the APT transforms itself into a lush vibrant garden party with high-tea brunch and tea along with live models in a Mad Hatter–themed fashion showcase by producer Richard Moody. High-tea attire and hats encouraged. 5/1 from 11am-4:30pm @ The APT Event Space, 511 Central Ave NE #5, Minneapolis, www.eventbrite.com

I Am Fabulous
I Am Fabulous is a day of beauty and fashion highlighting women 65+ to celebrate beauty and style at every age. The day is all about senior female empowerment and being inspired to think differently about what it means to be beautiful. The afternoon features a fashion show, pop-ups and more. Saturday 1–2pm @ Ridgedale Center, Center Court, 12401 W Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka. Free registration @ eventbrite.com

First Thursday’s Kentucky Derby Party
Social networking group, First Thursday Happy Hour, hosts this annual party to celebrate the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. Put on your best big hat, dress or seersucker suit and enjoy Mint Juleps, a photo booth, live music, mini horses, roses, cigars and a live screening of the Derby. Bonus: Over $500 in prizes will be given out for Best Dressed attendees by judges including Richard Moody and Sara Rogers. Saturday, 5/7 from 2–6:30pm @ Westin Edina. Sign up to get notified when tickets go on sale @ firstthursdaymn.com

Raise the Barr: Fashion + Football Tackling Poverty
Hosted by Raise the Barr co-founders, Anthony Barr and his mom, Lori Barr, this fashion show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker features guest model appearances from 4X Pro Bowl Linebacker, the fashion-forward Anthony Barr, and some of Raise the Barr’s scholarship recipients and their children. Plus: pop-up shopping and dancing after the show. Friday, 5/20, from 6:30–10pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey, Minneapolis. Tickets $125–$250 @ raisethebarr.org

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl

NEW IN LOCAL RETAIL

Bearded Mermaid
After nearly a decade at its storefront on St. Paul’s West 7th Street, the Bearded Mermaid has moved its digs about 40 miles south to Northfield. The vintage shop became known for its unique twist on vintage—one part antique roadshow, one part treasure hunt, one part art gallery. The new store will stock a lot of favorites, like vintage wool sweaters, winter coats and sweatshirts. Weekly hours: Friday & Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 309 Division St, Northfield, @shopbeardedmermaid

Bro Bros Closet
The vintage and contemporary streetwear store has reopened in a new location in South Minneapolis this weekend with all-new inventory. Now open Saturdays & Sundays @ 118 E 26th St, Minneapolis, @brobroscloset

The White Room Launches Exclusive Customizable Collection by Caroline Hayden
Since first launching her bridal line in Minnesota-based fashion designer Caroline Hayden has specialized in working one-on-one to create custom options for brides looking for something a little less off-the-rack. Now, she has collaborated with local high-end bridal shop, The White Room, on an exclusive capsule collection tailored to their brand and clientele. The new line reenvisions Hayden’s signature luxe, elegant style in a series of pieces that can be mixed and matched for a custom look, and additional custom options will also be available. The collection will be a permanent fixture at the shop, marrying together a timeless look, versatility, and a more environmentally conscious, less wasteful mindset—these pieces are made to be reworn and restyled for years to come after the wedding. Shop now @ The White Room showroom, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Unit 220, Minneapolis, thewhiteroommpls.com or find more from the designer @ carolinehayden.com

Celina Kane Bridal
Local milliner Celina Kane has expanded her brand with a new bridal line. Celina Kane Bridal debuts its first collection of veils, hats, headbands, tiaras, headpieces and accessories for brides, bridal parties, mother of the bride, wedding guests and all the festivities the accompany a wedding. Some of the pieces are riffs off of Kane’s non-bridal headwear favorites, such as the Turbanette, and others are elegant, couture-quality new creations, like a headband covered in white marabous feathers and a stunning, cathedral-length veil trimmed with ostrich feathers. Look for the collection to arrive online Friday and shop it in person during open studio events at her Northrup King Building studio. Now available @ celinakane.com

Daily Dose Retro
Local vintage seller Daily Dose Retro has set up shop in the former Bearded Mermaid storefront, debuting to the public this weekend with a grand opening event. Daily Dose sells vintage and reworked vintage masc clothing, and has a mission to spread awareness around consuming less fast fashion. Hours: Friday & Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 953 7th St W, St Paul, @dailydoseretro

Departments at Dayton's: Spring Market
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesses, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Now open @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com

Greenhouse Salon & Shop
Last week, the Bryn Mawr neighborhood welcomed a new storefront: Greenhouse, a salon and shop. Greenhouse specializes in organic hair care and also sells house plants, plant care, vintage home decor and accessories, and handmade goods by local makers. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 408 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, greenhousebrynmawr.com

Henri Home
Modern coastal vibes come to Wayzata with the opening of Henri Home, a new retail store from St. Paul interior design studio, Henri Interiors. The shop carries a curated assortment of artisan-made pottery, decor, furniture and more from brands around the world with a modern, earthy, organic feel, plus local artists and makers including Pinedo Studio, Carson Kowar, Ashtyn Sibinski and Pro Concrete Countertops. Now open @ 879 N Lake St, Wayzata, @myhenrihome

Larissa Loden Spring Collection Drop
The local jewelry brand is dropping its big spring collection on its web shop. The collection ranges from bold to delicate pieces incorporating pearlesque beads, edgy chain links and irreverent statements. Saturday at 10am @ larissaloden.com

MidModMen+friends
After suffering a damaging fire last fall, longtime Mid Century Modern vintage home store, MidModMen+friends, finally reopens this weekend. The enhanced space will include never-before-seen inventory, including restored Mid Century Modern furniture pieces and new, MCM-inspired items made by a local furniture maker. They’ve also added more original artwork, studio pottery and lighting by local and regional artists, and vintage art glass. Friday & Saturday from 11am–5pm, Sunday from 11am–4pm. @ MidModMen+friends, 2401 University Ave W, St Paul, midmodmen.com

The Mustache Cat
The Mustache Cat carries a mix of vintage and new items handmade by local makers or created by small, woman-owned businesses, like resin trays and coasters by local maker New Street Co. They're also introducing a novel return policy for their vintage items: return any vintage decor item purchased from the shop under $100 in similar condition for a discount on a new-to-you item. Now open @ 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul, www.themustachecat.com

SENTi
After launching From Grasse With Love, a brand of imported French luxury fragrances, candles and skin care, entrepreneur Jen Knoch has expanded to introduce an IRL, multi-sensory retail experience to “elevate the sensory rituals of your daily life.” Located in the new Nolan Mains mixed-use development at 50th and France, SENTi sells the same collection of French crafted goods she became known for with From Grasse With Love along with other fragrances sourced from around the world, plus teas, slippers, silk eye masks and lavender sachets, tabletop items and a selection of vintage French and Italian vinyl. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3922 W. 50th St., Edina, shopsenti.com. Visit @shop_senti for this week’s hours.

SHOP-LOCAL DIRECTORIES:

Springboard for the Arts: Ready Made
Minnesota is getting a new way to shop and support local artists and makers across the state year-round with Springboard for the Arts’ launch of Ready Made. Ready Made is a new extension of Springboard’s website, which allows people to easily discover handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists and makers across Minnesota who have worked with the St. Paul–based not-for-profit arts service organization in some capacity. They’ll be adding new makers regularly to create a year-round platform for artists. Shop now @ springboardforthearts.org/ready-made

Urban Rooster Shop
Find handcrafted gifts from a dozen Minnesota brands on one website all season long with Urban Rooster, an online shop founded last year by two former Target execs who want to help small local retailers market their goods. The new holiday assortment includes jewelry, leather handbags, kids’ toys, home goods, specialty food gifts and more from brands and retailers such as MEND Jewelry, Legacy Toys, Strange & Co, Maddy & Maize, Kisa Boutique and Arway Bags. Shop now @ urbanroostershop.com

The List Virtual Makers’ Marketplace
The List is a Minnesota-based online maker hub. The marketplace aims to be a one-stop shop for high-quality artisans, makers and other small businesses, just in time for holiday gift-giving season. Find a mix of fashion, home goods and skin care by 40 top local makers, including Strey Designs, Adam Turman, Essence One, FOAT Design, Hackwith Design House, ILO Design, J.Lux Jewelry, Joeleen Torvick, Julia Elise Skincare, Tiny Loud and Minny & Paul. Shop now @ www.findmeonthelist.com

Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace
You can now shop Minneapolis Craft Market’s roster of local makers online, 24/7, with their online marketplace. Shop now @ mplscraftmarket.com

Threaded
Threaded is a community dedicated to retail businesses leading a more sustainable future for fashion, with a directory spotlighting sustainable businesses in Minnesota. Explore now at www.wearethreaded.co

Explore my Vintage Directory featuring local brick-and-mortar shops in the Twin Cities, plus online sellers.

Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 4/12–4/18

April 11, 2022

Celebrate Earth Month by shopping handmade goods from local makers. See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including Moth Oddities’ hand-dyed coveralls pop-up with Sunday Postage Vintage, Larissa Loden’s spring jewelry collection drop, a pop-up from local footwear brand Marion Parke, and more.

Plus, don’t forget to grab your tickets to Fashion Week MN’s spring season. Some shows are sold out, but others have plenty of tickets left. Get tickets and details at fashionweekmn.com.

Local designer Caroline Hayden has just launched a new exclusive, customizable bridal collection at The White Room. (Image courtesy the designer)

NEW THIS WEEK

The White Room Launches Exclusive Customizable Collection by Caroline Hayden
Since first launching her bridal line, Minnesota-based fashion designer Caroline Hayden has specialized in working one-on-one to create custom options for brides looking for something a little less off-the-rack. Now, she has collaborated with local high-end bridal shop, The White Room, on an exclusive capsule collection tailored to their brand and clientele. The new line reenvisions Hayden’s signature luxe, elegant style in a series of two bodysuits, a wool suit jacket, a pair of wool suit pants, a silk wrap skirt and two styles of palazzo pants that can be mixed and matched for a custom look, and additional custom options will also be available. The collection will be a permanent fixture at the shop, marrying together a timeless look, versatility, and a more environmentally conscious, less wasteful mindset—these pieces are made to be reworn and restyled for years to come after the wedding. Shop now @ The White Room showroom, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Unit 220, Minneapolis, thewhiteroommpls.com or find more from the designer @ carolinehayden.com

Marion Parke Pop-up at MartinPatrick3
Locally owned footwear brand Marion Parke is popping up at North Loop high-end retailer MartinPatrick3 for an 11-day event. Marion Parke was founded by its namesake, a former foot and ankle surgeon, to create modern shoes that blend luxury craftsmanship, high style, and top-of-the-line fit, comfort and performance, informed by Parke’s knowledge and experience. Find the new spring/summer shoe collection from the brand, featuring fresh pastel shades, neutral tones and woven details. Ends 4/16 @ MartinPatrick3, 212 N 3rd Ave #106, Minneapolis, or shop online @ marionparke.com

WEDNESDAY, 4/13:

Dripping in Jewels at AudreyRose Vintage
Head to AudreyRose Vintage for a jewelry extravaganza. Every horizontal surface will be filled with jewels on the cheap—overflow from the past year of the sho9p’s bulk jewelry buys. (Think garage-sale prices.) Resellers welcome. Champagne will be served. Wednesday 6–9pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $5 @ eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, 4/16:

Neighborhood Roots Winter Market
The Neighborhood Roots Winter Market season kicks off this weekend in the Fulton Farmers Market site. The outdoor market features vendors from Kingfield, Fulton and Nokomis Farmers Markets, with this week's vendors including Bogart’s Doughnut Co, Num Nuts, LoveTree Farmstead Cheese, and Icebox Handcrafted Pie Crust. Saturday 11am–1pm @ Fulton Farmers Market, 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, neighborhoodrootsmn.org

Sunday Postage Vintage Hand-Dyed Coveralls
Sunday Postage Vintage is bringing a special collection of hand-dyed coveralls pop-up at Moth Oddities for one day only. These coveralls are originally from the MARS candy factory. They come in sizes small-XXXL, and long sleeve and short sleeve options are available. Hand-dyed in fresh spring colors like moss, blush and apricot. If you’ve already placed your preorder, you can head over to pick up during the event. If not, come early and try on pairs available to purchase, while supplies last. Plus, Moth Oddities will be offering 20% off all vintage in their shop for their Instagram followers during the event. Preview the collection @ sundaypostagevintage.square.site. Saturday noon–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com

Tiny Loud Co Pop-up at Tandem Vintage
Local maker Tiny Loud Co is bringing her unique, modern yet whimsical creations to Tandem Vintage for a pop-up. Come sip some bubbles and shop handmade ceramic pots, jewelry, incense burners and more at hot prices as she prepares to move to Seattle. (Sad face!). Be sure to sign up to her newsletter to hear about upcoming sales and events from the maker at tinyloud.co/newsletter. Saturday noon–3pm @ Tandem Vintage, 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @tandemvintage

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market returns to Bad Weather brewery with 11 makers including Chingona Goods, Sarah Yribar Studios, Casa de Juana Candles and Ashley Hay Design. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

Darning 101
Heal all of those holes with darning and lessen your consumption by repairing your clothes during this two-hour class. Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet will teach you how to repair the knit garments in your life with two methods of darning at Curiosity Studio’s new location. Previous sewing skills not required. Classes are small so sign up quick; all necessary materials are provided. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative lab test within 48 hours of class required; KN95 masks will be provided. Saturday 6–8pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3606 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $75 @ curiositystudioclass.com

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

APRIL:

NUBI Ultimate Runway Fashion Show
Tickets have just been announced for NUBI Ultimate Runway, an annual fashion show featuring the designs of local label Nubi Collections by BothDol, founded by Ethiopian-turned-Minnesota designer EliNyamal Both. Produced by Richard Moody, this year's runway theme is the historical fashion of the Nubian/Kush Empire, and proceeds benefit Kenyan refugee camp, Kakuma Camp. Thursday, 4/21 from 6:30–10:30pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$50 @ eventbrite.com

Earth Day Recycling Tour
Join local environmental group, Native Sustainability for an Earth Day afternoon. You'll tour the Eureka Recycling facility to get a glimpse into the recycling process, then head to Bauhaus Brew Labs for an optional, casual sustainability happy hour chat. There are only 10 spots available, so sign up now. Friday, 4/22 from 2–3:30pm @ Eureka Recycling 2828 Kennedy St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $15 @ eventbrite.com

IIDA Northland presents Awake: Fashion + Fusion Fashion Show
Back after a COVID-induced hiatus, the annual event challenges local interior designers and architects to create looks from home interior materials in a very Project Runway–inspired twist. This year’s theme is focused on the new: a new spring season, new growth and new opportunities. Friday, 4/22, doors at 7pm, show at 8:30pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$85 @ www.iida-northland.org

Living Colour Spring Fashion Show
This fashion show features spring collections from a trio of local, Black-owned fashion brands: Everyday Ejiji (vintage clothing and accessories), Black Nvni (vintage and designer clothing and accessories) and Projekt Von Anna (handmade jewelry). Saturday, 4/23 @ Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $66–$555 @ eventbrite.com

Art in Bloom Preview Party & Fashion Show
The annual Art in Bloom preview party features a fashion show with looks from Galleria, produced and styled by Grant Whittaker. Wednesday, 4/27 @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets @ artsmia.org

Mad Hatter Ball
Models will walk in upcycled denim jackets in this fashion show produced by Richard Moody of IamMoody and hosted by Northside art gallery, Walrus. The jackets will also be available for sale after the show. Plus: drinks, art and more. 4/29 from 7–9pm @ Walrus, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets coming soon.

MAY:

Derby Fashion Show
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Canterbury Downs with a Derby–inspired luxury fashion show presented by Grant Whittaker Creative with looks from local and national brands. The afternoon also includes mint juleps, a live auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a live screening of the Kentucky Derby. 5/7 from 2–6pm doors, 4pm show @ Canterbury Park Event Center, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee. Tickets $40–$150 @ www.canterburypark.com

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl

NEW IN RETAIL

Celina Kane Bridal
Local milliner Celina Kane has expanded her brand with a new bridal line. Celina Kane Bridal debuts its first collection of veils, hats, headbands, tiaras, headpieces and accessories for brides, bridal parties, mother of the bride, wedding guests and all the festivities the accompany a wedding. Some of the pieces are riffs off of Kane’s non-bridal headwear favorites, such as the Turbanette, and others are elegant, couture-quality new creations, like a headband covered in white marabous feathers and a stunning, cathedral-length veil trimmed with ostrich feathers. Look for the collection to arrive online Friday and shop it in person during open studio events at her Northrup King Building studio. Now available @ celinakane.com

Departments at Dayton's: Spring Market
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesses, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Now open @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com

SHOP-LOCAL DIRECTORIES:

Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace
You can now shop Minneapolis Craft Market’s roster of local makers online, 24/7, with their online marketplace. Shop now @ mplscraftmarket.com

Explore my Vintage Directory featuring local brick-and-mortar shops in the Twin Cities, plus online sellers.

See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including the return of the Departments at Dayton’s, vintage markets, makers markets and more.