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…
Lula at 20
Lula Vintage Wear has come of age, with refreshing flair. Owner Haley Bush—and serious vintage apparel expert, ask her anything—wanted to do something to celebrate her 20th year in business, so like anyone in the fashion world, she opted for a makeover. She went way beyond a fresh coat of paint….
H&M at Ridgedale
Where Nordstrom goes, others will follow. H&M is the first big announcement for Ridgedale Center since Nordstrom announced plans to build a store at the Minnetonka mall (opening in 2015). H&M’s Ridgedale store will open this fall, featuring 20,000 square feet of fast fashion for women, men, and children, including lingerie, plus sizes, maternity and sports apparel. This will be H&M’s fifth Twin…
Shopping on a Monday
The Shops at Target, Round Two
Four new “shops” make their Target debut on Sunday, Sept. 9. This is the second installment of a program that garnered a huge amount of buzz for the forward-thinking retailer last spring. The basic concept: now that everyone has copied Target’s successful formula of partnering with designers, move on the next thing, and partner with cool boutiques around the country—bringing their vibe to the…
New Shops at JCP
The stores are beginning—beginning—to resemble the hip commercials for JC Penney. JCP’s first “Shops” are now open at 700 stores nationwide, including 13 Minnesota locations. The first shops, aimed at back to school shoppers, are Levi’s, the Original Arizona Jean Co., and i jeans by Buffalo. It’s a mix of new product—Levi’s denim in 11 fits and 88 washes—fresh design and high tech touches,…
Dressed for the Opening Ceremony!
The Olympics are finally here, and I’ve got the fever. We rounded up Brit product picks (are there medals in shopping?) available here at home. But while a Burberry trench would be lovely to own, all I really need to cheer from my sofa for the next two weeks–and maybe jump a…
Another MN Brand You Should Know
We’ve celebrated, we’ve analyzed, we’ve enthusiastically gushed about our hometown heritage brands as they enjoy the ride from function to fashion. You know the story: tried and true Minnesota-based brands that come from humble roots and practical beginnings, quietly churning out quality product for decades until finally, the fashion industry starts talking…
H&M Opening at Calhoun Square
H&M announced today that it will open this fall at Calhoun Square. It’s just the shot of fast fashion the Uptown shopping mall needs to reinstate itself as an apparel shopping destination.
Uptown has become a magnet for contemporary home stores–Jonathan Adler, cb2 and Roam are the most recent arrivals. Meanwhile, Calhoun…
FGI Fashion Show
Fashion Group International’s Minneapolis/St.Paul chapter celebrated local shopping last week with a runway show at Hotel Sofitel featuring a mix of new and established boutiques including Bumbershute, Houndstooth, Motto, Statement, Nani Nalu and Allure Intimate Apparel.
Anyone interested in fashion and retail should check out FGI, which is working hard to revive its local chapter with events that educate…
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