Prime and Polish. Jonathan Adler meets Anthropologie at Jessica Moriarty’s cool new home store in South Minneapolis. Find contemporary accessories—lots of color and bold pattern—mixed with more earthy planters and some refinished furnishings. She also carries prints and cards from local artists. My only complaint: I want more, and it’s on the way: rugs, lamps, more accessories will be in store soon. 612 W. 54th St.,…
Preview: Banana Republic Milly Collection
Who is ready for some summer? Let’s not worry about the forecast, nor the calendar, nor the work that doesn’t disappear just because school’s out (sigh). Next…
The Donuts Beckoned to b.
After three years in Tangletown, b. resale is moving to Eat Street, next door to the hot hipster indulgence, Glam Doll Donuts. The new space, which opens June 1, is twice the size of b.’s original location, and will feature an expanded men’s section, dedicated space for local designers, more fitting rooms, and off-street parking. But mostly, owner Allison Bross-White is eager to…
Meet My Boyfriend
Look, I get it—we all need a chance to play the field. To experience the rush of slipping inside a $200 pair of jeans. To know the inevitable letdown. To feel the thrill of a bargain buy that hugs in all the right places. For a while.
But when it’s time to settle down, consider the original. I was done playing games when I stepped…
On the Road with Flaunt Accessories
Fashion trucks face a long road to catch up to food trucks, but they are picking up speed. The latest in the 
Twin Cities is Flaunt Accessories, a trunk show business that is hitting the road this summer in a sea green…
The JCP We Were Promised
A funny thing happened while we were watching JCPenney’s stock plummet. The stores finally started catching up to the hype that recently banished CEO Ron Johnson initiated a year too early. He promised designer brands, mini shops, and in-store excitement. So we went there, and found the same, tired stores filled with the same, ho-hum merchandise—only, it was no longer on sale. No…
Coming Soon: The Victoria’s Secret Alternative
The owner of La Bratique is opening a second bra boutique at 50th & France—this one, aimed at teens. Braboleta will open in July. Expect bright colors and fun prints from brands such as Betsey Johnson and Josie, but the setting and attitude will be less provocative than certain mall stores, and with…
The Week in Shopping News
Lots of retail headlines this week. Here are the highlights:
New outlet mall in Eagan: Plans are taking shape for a new outlet center in Eagan. Off 5th, the Saks Fifth Avenue outlet that also has a downtown Minneapolis store, has signed on, along with Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory. The center, opening next year, will feature 100 shops in all. Located at Highways…
Glamorama 2013 Lineup
Nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow will headline Macy’s 2013 Glamorama on Aug. 2 a the State Theatre, the retailer announced today. The theme for this year’s annual fashion fundraiser—still a hot summer ticket after 29 years—is “Fashion in a New LIght.” The show will also feature a performance by Cirque du Soleil, and a…
Mother’s Day Deals
If you’re still scrambling for the perfect gift for mom, these offers might make it easier:
Wow Bar: Buy three blowouts and get one free. Offer valid through May 12.
Grethen House: 20 to 30 percent off most merchandise on Saturday during the Mother’s Day Sale
Brightwater Clothing & Gear: Everything for moms is 20 percent off at this high-style outdoors inspired…
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