Henri Bendel, the legendary New York fashion retailer, will open an accessories store at Mall of America, spokeswoman Bridget Jewell said on Tuesday. Bendels has downsized considerably since its glory days–eliminating apparel to focus on handbags, jewelry and gifts. But the brand still has a luxury cache that adds punch to MOA’s south corridor, down the lane from Burberry and Hugo Boss. Bendels will…
Parmida Home at West End
I’ve never understood the appeal of fake food. A wax likeness of a chocolate cake is just a big tease, not to mention a magnet for dust. And this is what I found myself pondering as I walked through Parmida Home, now open at Shops at West End in St. Louis Park. It’s a…
The Next Shops at Target
On the heels of the Shops at Target launch this week, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced its second wave of Shops to debut Sept. 9. Target will again partner with respected independent stores from around the country: New York boutiques Kirna Zabete for women and Odin for men; San Francisco gift boutique The Curiosity Shoppe and Boston’s PATCH NYC, known for…
A New Motto
The former Intoto building at 31st and Hennepin is about to become a fashion destination once again. The space is scheduled to reopen in early June as Motto—a lifestyle boutique offering apparel for women and men, home furnishings, gifts and apothecary. A third floor atelier will be used for interior design and wardrobe consultation—capitalizing on the expertise…
Macy’s Glamorama British Invasion
Macy’s today announced the theme for Glamorama 2012: British Invasion: The Music Then. The Fashion Now. The annual fashion extravaganza, a benefit for Children’s Cancer Research Fund in the Twin Cities, will take place Aug. 3 at the Orpheum Theatre.
The show, which is a preview of designer fall fashion with elaborate musical and dance numbers, will pay homage to British pop icons from the…
Another Blowdry Bar
The Twin Cities is becoming very adept at building blowdry bars. So far, none of them have actually opened. Still, another is in the works: Blowdry! Blowdry Bar is now under construction at 1203 Lagoon Ave. in Uptown, and is scheduled to fire up the blow driers in June. The owners are Charlie Brackney…
Shopping Target’s Shops
Sigh.
After months of build up, a star-studded New York party and tons of hype—including some generated right here—the Shops at Target launched Sunday. I went. I saw some overhead signs. I searched around for The Webster clothes, and Privet House home goods. But before I could find the Cos Bar soaps, I remembered we needed toothpaste. I bought that, some groceries, and…
Say Cheese
I just have to think I would take better pictures with this super fly Pentax K-01 digital camera, designed by acclaimed contemporary designer Marc Newson. Of course it is available at the Walker Art Center shop.It features the world’s slimmest interchangeable lens and a whole bunch of other really…
Weekend With Nate
I had so much fun catching up with my old friend Nate Berkus this weekend. Last night, he was honored by the Talmud Torah of Minneapolis as benefit alumnus. He spoke about his Jewish roots and how Talmud Torah (when we weren’t skipping class) inspired him to learn about other cultures and countries,…
Target Talks Shops
Target stores open at 8 a.m. Sunday with the launch of Shops at Target, and while spokesman Joshua Thomas stops short of predicting a Missoni-like blowout, he advises going early to get the items you really want (especially from The Webster’s fashion collection for women, men and children). The Shops will have a…
