As the summer sun heats up, so does the summer fashion—and we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a beat. From edgy outdoor vintage markets to enlightening cultural runway shows we’ve rounded up the can’t-miss fashion events of the summer. Dawn your breezy linen best and get ready to shop the season away.
June 20: Goldfine Build-Your-Own Jewelry Bar at Serge + Jane
Engage your creative side at Edina’s Serge + Jane boutique this June by creating your own custom Goldfine jewelry pieces. Known for its eye-catching gold charms and customizable keepsake pieces, Goldfine is a locally founded brand that treasures the sentimentality of jewelry making and gifting. Build your own necklace, charm bracelet, or bag charm in good company as you shop Serge + Jane’s colorful summer offerings.
1-4 p.m., 4532 France Ave. S., Edina
June 21-22: Clare Vivier Trunk Show
St. Paul-raised Clare Vivier returns to her home state for an exclusive Clare V. trunk show at Paris Dining Club in Minneapolis. Hosted in partnership with Wayzata home goods shop Henri Home, the two-day event promises to bring an air of French elegance to the Twin Cities shopping scene.
June 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 414 N. Third Ave., Minneapolis
provided by Clare V.
June 28: Parc’s 17th Birthday
Savor sweet matcha sips and chef-prepared Futomaki bites as you celebrate Parc Shop’s sweet 17. The sustainability focused North Loop boutique will be joined by neighbors Treats Cereal Bar & Boba and Cafe Yoto for an exclusive night of shopping, sipping, giveaways, photo ops, and celebration. In true birthday bash fashion, shoppers will receive a free gift with any purchase made throughout the evening.
11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212 N. Second St., Minneapolis
June 28: 2025 Indigenous Fashion Show
From the Twin Cities metro to the lakes of northern Minnesota, Indigenous fashion has thrived across Minnesota for generations. Dedicate a night to appreciating the rich heritage and enduring cultural influence of our state’s Indigenous communities at the 2025 Indigenous Fashion Show. Held at the Minneapolis American Indian Center, the evening will feature Indigenous-inspired designs by talented independent designers across Minnesota—a vibrant runway display of traditional colors, patterns, and craftsmanship.
3-5 p.m., 530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
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June 29: Disco Death June Vintage market
Vinyl and vintage lovers unite at Uptown Disco Death Record’s monthly vintage markets in Uptown, an effortless convergence of retro sounds, technologies, and aesthetics. Sip on a craft iced coffee from Disco Death’s cafe as you browse summer vintage offerings from Twin Cities favorites, including Cat and the Cobra, Dawn of Time, Wasted Retail, Moonfire Vintage, and more. Don’t miss the shop’s July market on July 14, and August market (a special anniversary event) on Aug. 10.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., 721 W. 26th St., Minneapolis
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July 13: Minneapolis Vintage Market at Sociable Cider Werks
Like clockwork, the Twin Cities’ favorite monthly vintage event will return on July 13, this time as a lively outdoor market complete with DJ tunes, craft coffee beverages from the Get Down Coffee Co., and ice-cold cider sips from Sociable Cider Werks. Shoppers can attend for free, or score a $10 early bird ticket to get first dibs on peak summer offerings from 40-plus local vintage collectors—all in one dynamic space.
12-4 p.m.,
Photo by Darin Kamnetz
July 19: Jane Loves Paris
You won’t need a passport to immerse yourself in the luxurious street style of Paris this July. Just head to Edina boutique Serge + Jane, where a collaborative event dubbed Jane Loves Paris will be offering a selection of special vintage pieces curated from a recent trip to Paris. Serge + Jane will be joined by Northeast Minneapolis staple Olio Vintage and local wardrobe stylist Leslie Firkins to help shoppers hunt down the vintage Parisian treasures of their dreams—for the vintage lovers and vintage curious alike.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., 4532 France Ave. S., Minneapolis
July 24-27: 50th & France Crazy Days Sale
It’s called Crazy Days for a reason—this four-day, mad-dash shopping event in the heart of 50th & France offers district-wide discounts as high as 90% off. Rush to some of the neighborhood’s top boutiques, including June, Bumbershute, Studiiyo, Grethen House, Equation, Fashion Avenue, and more, to get first dibs on the best deals of summer (before someone else beats you to it). May the best shopper win.
Check retailer websites for store hours, France Ave S. & W. 50th St., Minneapolis
Aug. 9: Lovely’s Sewing & Art Collective Presents – A Youth & Teen Fashion Show
Support the next generation of fashion designers at Lovely Sewing & Arts Collective’s Youth & Teen Fashion Show, a runway showcasing the hand-sewn work of young creatives in North Minneapolis. Ticket proceeds will help support the continued mission of Lovely Sewing & Arts Collective, a nonprofit that provides underserved youth and teens with valuable trade skills that foster creativity and self-expression.
1-2 p.m., 530 N. Third St., Minneapolis
Aug. 16: Rosedale Center’s Back to School Fashion Show
This August, Rosedale Center is lending some inspiration to your annual back-to-school shopping spree, with its fourth 12 Under 12 Back to School Fashion Show—a runway show by kids and for kids. The unique fashion event is designed to give the future generation of fashion designers an exciting peak into the industry, pairing 12 young talents under the age of 12 with industry professionals. The mini-classroom of fashion, design, art, and photography will excite children to return to another year of learning—and of course, inspire with fresh back-to-school fashion trends, all found at Rosedale Center.
12-1 p.m., 1595 MN-36, Roseville
Aug. 21-Sept. 1: Minnesota State Fair (and its prime shopping opportunities) Returns
Fashion lovers know that there’s more to the Great Minnesota Get-Together than deep-fried-everything-on-a-stick. The two-week celebration of Minnesota culture is one of the best opportunities to shop unique finds from local artisans, designers, and makers. Wander through top shopping destinations like the International Bazaar, West End Market, and Creative Activities Annex to explore handmade trends and treasures, and follow along on minnesotamonthly.com for our Style Editor’s on-site Fair fashion coverage. Come for the Sweet Martha’s, stay for the style.
1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul
