Minnesota Fashion Week 2016 at W Minneapolis
September 13-18: Up Six Vintage 15th Anniversary Sale: Up Six Vintage is turning 15 and celebrating with a sale. Stop in for 20% off furnishings, housewares and jewelry, 30% off clothing and accessories, and the return of $10 racks. (Tues.-Sat., 12-6 p.m., Sun., 12-4 p.m., Up Six Vintage, 189 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, facebook.com)
Beginning September 14: Mona Williams Closing Sale: The high-end designer clothing shop is closing its Northeast location, and holding a major sale. Get 75% off everything in the store for another two weeks, including brands such as Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Burberry and more. Learn more about the store’s closing on our TC Style blog. (18 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, monawilliams.com)
September 15: Tea + Textiles: Along the Ikat Trail: Learn about the importance of the ikat weave in various cultures while enjoying a warm cup of chai hosted by Khazana Arts and Textiles. Bring your own pieces of ikat weave with you to share and discuss with the group. (7-9 p.m., Khazana, 2225 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
September 15: Fashioning a Future: T Lee Custom Designer Jewelry, and Key North Boutique are collaborating to put on a fashion show fundraiser to help children in Pokara, Nepal purchase school supplies. Style expert Grant Whitaker will emcee as Key North’s organic and fair-trade fashions come down the runway alongside T Lee’s newest collection of woven fine jewelry. (5-9 p.m., Key North Boutique, 515 First Ave. NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com)
September 15: Roe Wolfe Fifth Anniversary: Roe Wolfe is celebrating its fifth anniversary with free gifts and giveaways in store. Stop in to wish them a happy birthday and browse their current collection of apparel, home goods and holistic beauty and apothecary products. (10 a.m.- 7 p.m., 121 N. First St., Minneapolis, roewolfe.com)
September 15: Fashion Week MN presents Minnstafashion: Kick off Fashion Week MN in style with a night of shopping, live music, and cocktails. Show off your personal style and share your experience in the fashion community for a chance to win fabulous prizes at this free event. (7-9 p.m., W Minneapolis, 821 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com)
September 15-16: Vivid Interior Sample Sale: Vivid Interior is making room for new products with a two day sample sale. Take up to 80% off luxury home furnishings, accent pieces, and artwork. (9-7 p.m., Vivid Home, 226 Cedar Lake Rd. S., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
September 16: Modenschau Fashion Show: Take a day trip to New Ulm for an evening of fashion, music, food, and entertainment put on by local merchants and stylists. Featured collections range from contemporary to vintage inspired designs for men and women. Tickets can be purchased for this Fashion Week MN event at any participating boutique or the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce. (6:30 p.m., New Ulm Event Center, 301 20th St. S., New Ulm, fashionweekmn.com)
September 16-17: ASID MN Annual Sample Sale: The American Society of Interior Designers Minnesota Chapter is hosting a sample sale at International Market Square. Take 50-80% off luxury furnishings with free admission and parking. Credit only, no cash or checks accepted. (9 a.m.-7 p.m., International Market Square, 275 Market St., Minneapolis, asidmn.org)
September 17: Macy’s presents Fashion’s Front Row: Macy’s is bringing fashion week to Southdale with an in-store celebration featuring Minnesota native designers and sisters Coco and Breezy, whose designs have been included in Glamour, InStyle, and Cosmopolitan. Join the sisters and many other designers and bloggers as they reveal their favorite looks for fall. (2 p.m., Macy’s Southdale, 100 Southdale Center, Edina, macys.com)
September 17: Minne-Mile Night Market at Minnehaha Mile: This semi-annual event showcases local businesses, food, and over 120 artists exhibiting in 60 locations around the neighborhood. The market features food and drink vendors from Linden Hills Farmers Market, artists and vintage stalls curated by Minneapolis Craft Mart, and family-friendly activities. (5-10 p.m., Adams Triangle, 4051 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis, facebook.com)
September 17: Reali Runway V2 Fashion Show: Royal Krew Company, Ally Girls, and House of Nguyen Designs present an evening of fashion and music with an urban twist. Four local designers will feature their newest collections alongside six runway artists as a part of Fashion Week MN. (6-9 p.m., The Exchange Minneapolis, 10 S. Fifth St. Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com)
September 17-18: Mia’s 23rd Annual Minneapolis Print and Drawing Fair: Offering original works of art on paper, 13 leading dealers from around the United States and Europe will display their work for sale. The event encourages art collecting in the Twin Cities as well as raising funds for educational programs. Admission to the fair is free. (11 a.m.-5 p.m., Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Av. S., Minneapolis, artsmia.org)
September 18: NEAL Jewelry Sample Sale: Designer Lauren Neal is making room for her newest collection by hosting a sample sale of overstocks, discontinued pieces, and heavily discounted jewelry. Take home her modern, minimalist designs for less. (12-4 p.m., NEAL Studio at Thorp building, 1618 Central Ave. NE #215, Minneapolis, instagram.com)
September 18: I AM Inspired at Intelligent Nutrients: This Fashion Week MN event focuses on the value of inspiration by incorporating many art forms and a variety of looks from local boutiques, including Bluebird Boutique, Hazel and Rose, Roe Wolfe, and others. Live harp music will accompany mini documentaries highlighting each of the participating boutiques. Be sure to get there early for cocktail hour and a gift bag filled with beautiful goodies from local and national brands. (5-8 p.m., Intelligent Nutrients, 983 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com)
