From intimate gatherings to grand parades, September is shaping up to be packed with stylish events highlighting local artists, businesses and venues.
Two fashion weeks are on this month’s list. MN Fashion Week (FWMN) begins on Sunday. A few days later, on September 23, Black Fashion Week MN (BFWMN) begins.
FWMN Executive Director and Co-Founder Sarah Edwards said the events are about more than what to wear.
“At the end of the day, it’s about people and connections and stories,” he said. “And fashion turns out to be the final common thread that unites us all.”
Edwards added that the fall installment of the biannual event will include a strong educational component, with panels on sustainability, technology in fashion and more.
At MN Black Fashion Week, look for events that highlight local tastemakers and stylers, as well as other members of the creative community.
“For us, this round is about culture for culture. When we say culture, it’s really about working with the community,” said BFWMN founder Natalie Morrow. “It’s really about supporting and highlighting Black-owned businesses. We’re partnering and connecting with them and really spreading the love.”
Black Fashion Week MN events range from a mini-fashion show at a restaurant to a salon and runway shows. A finish at the new Four Seasons hotel will highlight African American-owned businesses and wedding apparel inspiration for brides and grooms, as well as their guests.
“We’re putting together a wedding cake that will be cut and will have champagne and a DJ,” Morrow said. “So it’s going to be a fashion show/fake wedding reception.”
If you want to see what’s hot in the Twin Cities, check out these hot events:
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Catwalk: a vintage fashion show: Rose + Bull presents a second-hand fashion show featuring styles inspired by the ’80s. Guests will have the opportunity to shop at featured businesses before and after the show. (2 p.m. Sept. 18. $40-$50. The Machine Shop, 300 SE. 2nd St., Mpls.)
In the study: Local designers Danielle Everine, Eco Resale, Way the Label, Lastyles, Joshua Mcgarvey, Les Sol, Leo Footwear and Thrifted Crypto present sustainable fashion with a look at the design process. (5 p.m. Sept. 18. $30. Vandalia Tower, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul)
Merge: 1922: Coalesce Collective MN, an organization of AAPI, presents a runway show featuring designs by Cindy Leewood, Suree Sompamitwong, Mimi Nguyen, Isabel Atkinson and more. (7:30 pm Sept. 19. $55-$70. American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls.)
Future of fashion: A panel discussion on the sustainability of fashion, inclusion and technology. (5 p.m. Sept. 20. $25. Rand Tower Hotel, 527 Marquette Av. S., Mpls.)
Luxury streetwear: BIPOC designers take center stage at this event, showcasing clothing, jewelry and more. Featured designers include Qe’Bella Couture, Corazon Clothing, VinoVassa, Michelle Dolan Design Fashion by Dufault, Coco Nashay and Lgendary with jewelry designs by Elan Gray Design and Susan Horowitz. (5 p.m. Sept. 21. $40-$80. The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy., Mpls.)
Fusion: The Energy Gear and Ramadhan Designs show will combine streetwear and couture with looks from Venci, Jacqueline Butterfly Designs, Petals for Purpose and more. The event includes a pop-up market and cocktails. (7 p.m. Sept. 22. $50. Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis, 8905 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley)
golden hour: Legacy X Les Sol presents a shopping experience that highlights vintage and sustainable designs. Guests can shop throughout the store and view a fashion display. Store hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m., fashion show 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Free, registration required. Legacy, 1610 W. Lake St., Mpls.)
Evolve: A ready-to-wear and haute couture show from Alma Mia, Danielle Everine, Foat Design, Arianne Zager, Dottir Jewelry, Karen Morris Millinery and more. (7:15 p.m. Sept. 24. $40-$100. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, 400 Central Av. SE., Mpls.)
Tickets for all of MN Fashion Week are available at https://www.fashionweekmn.com/fall-2022-tickets.
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Karl Kani screening: A screening with special guests of the fashion show that designer and founder of hip-hop fashion brand Karl Kani held in Minneapolis 20 years ago. (4 p.m. Sept. 23. $15-$30. W Minneapolis — The Foshay, 821 Marquette Av. S., Mpls.)
BFWMN and Lutunji’s Palate present brunch and fashion: Brunch, music and a mini fashion show will take place at this bakery and cafe. (11 a.m. Sept. 24. $30. Lutunji’s Palate, 1400 Park Av. S., Mpls.)
Black Girl Magic Fashion Show: Fall fashion and clothing from local boutiques. (3 p.m. Sept. 25. $25-$50. AxeBridge Wine Co., 411 Washington Av. N., Mpls.)
Boujhetto pop-up fashion show: JLX Designs by Jael. (6 p.m. Sept. 26. $25. Be Beyoutiful Salon, 4305 Bryant Av. S., Mpls.)
streetwear culture: Fashions by Jay Prime, Joshua Reid and Penash. (6 pm, Sept. 29. $20-$50. Ties Lounge and Rooftop, 921 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.)
Melanin Wedding Fashion Show: Runway show and reception with Sonelle Couture Renaissance Clothing and Lanoire Bridal. ($35-$75. 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Four Seasons Hotel, 245 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.)
Tickets for all Black Fashion Week MN are available at eventbrite.com.
Melissa Walker contributed to this report.
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