Style + Shopping Feb. 11-24 || Almost 40 Events

Think Valentine’s (and Galentine’s), sales, the next generation of designers, and more
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Faribault Woolen Mill's Blue Haze throw
A merino wool throw from Faribault Woolen Mill Co.’s new collection, Alpine

Courtesy Faribault Woolen Mill Co.

Check out some of the many Twin Cities’ style and shopping events filling up February.

Galentine’s Day with Larissa Loden

Join jewelry-maker Larissa Loden at her Northrup King studio for an evening of rosé, Cookie Cart treats, gift card giveaways (for woman-owned businesses, of course), a preview of her spring/summer 2020 collection, and a 25% discount in store and online. February 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. @ 1500 Jackson St. NE, Suite 265, Minneapolis, facebook.com.

Some of the many Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day events in the Twin Cities include:

One More Galentine’s Day Event…

Join the Hewing Hotel for Galentine’s Day. On the main floor, browse Stephanie Lake Design‘s trunk show (described by the Hewing Hotel as “part-Hollywood-glam, part-Fleetwood-Mac”) and then head up to the rooftop soiree by Peroni. If you register ahead of time, you can get in on Thermaculture Thursday in the rooftop sauna. February 13 from 5-9 p.m. @ Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, hewinghotel.com.

Hmong Nouveau Fashion Show

It’s an all-night party celebrating fashion, music, food, and craftsmanship in the Hmong culture. Find out why you don’t want to show up late here. February 15 from 4 p.m. to midnight @ Union Depot, St. Paul, tickettailor.com.

UMN Apparel Design Senior Showcase

The theme of the 52nd annual apparel design fashion show is “amplified,” and the graduating designers are delving into plus-sizes, gender-neutral clothing, sustainability, and more. The 16 design seniors will be showcasing modest formalwear, street style, and more. February 15 from 5:30-8 p.m. @ Rapson Hall, University of Minnesota, 89 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, fashionshow.design.umn.edu.

Fashion for Furry Friends

These adorable puppies are going to steal your heart—especially since they’ll be wearing pet fashions. Support animals in need while enjoying refreshments, a silent auction, games, a photo booth, and more. February 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Unleashed Hounds and Hops, 200 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis, inspireandflourish.org.

Ready or Hot 2020

The annual event supporting Planned Parenthood is back! Featuring condom couture and other fashion modeled by the local community, this is a night of inclusive beauty and style. February 20 at 7 p.m. @ International Market Square, 275 Market St., Minneapolis, weareplannedparenthood.org.

CJC Kids’ One-Year Anniversary

This month marks the one-year anniversary of Carver Junk Co.’s store-within-a-store, CJC Kids. To celebrate, pop-ups by vendors including Hagen and Oats will be happening all weekend, and you can create a pom garland at a Take N’ Make bar. February 20-23 @ Carver Junk Co., 206 N Chestnut, Chaska, carverjunkcompany.com.

Indigo & Snow Sales + Classes

Inspired by Indigo & Snow’s collaborative exhibit, Foraged, are scarves dyed in sumac, buckthorn, and more. Pick one up—there are 40% sales on a multitude of products right now—or sign up for the Foraged Local Color Workshop on buckthorn (February  22). If you want to take advantage of the season, sign up for Annabella Sardelis’ Snow-Dyeing and Shibori Workshop (February 15). Various locations, indigoandsnow.com.

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