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From intimate gatherings to large runway shows, September is packed with beautiful events that highlight local artists, businesses, and venues.
Two fashion weeks are on the list this month. Fashion Week MN (FWMN) kicks off Sunday. A few days later on September 23rd, Black Fashion Week MN (BFWMN) begins.
Sarah Edwards, CEO and co-founder of FWMN, said the events are about more than just the wear.
“At the end of the day, it’s about people and relationships and stories,” she said. “And fashion is the last thread that brings us all together.”
Edwards added that the biennial fall session will include a strong academic component, panel events on sustainability, fashion technology and more.
During Black Fashion Week MN, look for events that highlight local movers and shakers of style, as well as other members of the creative community.
“For us this round, it’s about culture. When we say culture, we’re working with the community,” said Natalie Morrow, founder of BFWMN. “It’s really about supporting and highlighting black-owned businesses. We’re connecting and connecting with them and really spreading the love.”
Black Fashion Week MN events range from a minimal fashion show in a restaurant to a salon to the airport. The finale at the new Four Seasons Hotel showcases black-owned businesses and wedding dress inspiration for brides and grooms and their guests.
“We’re having a wedding cake that will be cut and have champagne and a DJ,” Morrow said. “So it’s going to be a fashion show/fake wedding.”
If you want to see what style is in the Twin Cities, check out these fashionable events:
Fashion Week MN
Catwalk: Vintage Fashion Show: Rose + Bull presents a second hand fashion show with 80’s inspired styles. Guests will have the opportunity to shop from select businesses before and after the show. (2 p.m. Sept. 18. $40-$50. Machine Shop, 300 SE. 2nd St., Mpls.)
into the studio; Local designers Danielle Everin, Echo Sales, Way The Label, Last Styles, Joshua McGarvey, Les Sole, Leo Shoes and Trifted Crypto showcase sustainable fashion. (5 p.m. Sept. 18. $30. Vandalia Tower, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul)
Coalition: 1922. Coalesce Collective MN, an AAPI organization, presents a runway show featuring designs by Cindy Leewood, Sure Sompamitwong, Mimi Nguyen, Isabelle Atkinson and more. (7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. $55-$70. Swedish Institute of America, 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls.)
Future fashion A panel discussion on fashion sustainability, inclusion and technology. (5 p.m. Sept. 20. $25. Rand Tower Hotel, 527 Marquette Av. S., Mpls.)
Lux streetwear: BIPOC designers will take center stage at this event that showcases apparel, jewelry and more. Featured designers include Qe’Bella Couture, Corazon Clothing, VinoVassa, Michelle Dolan Design Fashion by Dufault, Coco Nashay and Legendary by Elan Gray Design and Susan Horowitz with jewelry design. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. $80. The Trail, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy., Mpls.)
Integration: The Energy Gear and Ramadan Designs Showcase combines streetwear and apparel from Venchi, Jacqueline Butterfly Designs, Petals for a Purpose and more. The event will include a pop-up market and cocktails. (Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. $50. Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis, 8905 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley)
Golden Hour: Legacy X Les Sol offers a shopping experience that highlights durable and classic designs. Guests can shop and view fashion presentations throughout the store. Store hours 11 am – 7 pm, fashion presentation 2 pm Sept. 24. Free, registration requested. Legacy, 1610 W. Lake St., Amples.).
Improve. A show dedicated to dress and wear by Alma Mia, Danielle Everin, Foot Design, Ariane Zager, Dottir Jewelry, Karen Morris Millinery and more. (1:15 p.m. Sept. 24. $40-$100. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, 400 Central Av. SE., Mpls.)
Tickets for all Fashion Week MN events are available at https://www.fashionweekmn.com/fall-2022-tickets.
Black Fashion Week in Minnesota
Carl Kahn’s Filter: Hip-hop fashion label designer and founder Carl Kaney hosted a screening in Minneapolis 20 years ago with fashion’s special guests. (September 23. 4 p.m. $15-$30. W Minneapolis – Foshay, 821 Market Ave. S., Amples.)
BFWMN and Lutunji’s Palate Present Brunch and Fashion: Brunch, music and a mini-fashion show will be held at this bakery and cafe. (11 a.m. Sept. 24. $30. Lutungi’s Palate, 1400 Park Ave. S., Amples.)
Black girl magic fashion show Fashion and fall clothing from local boutiques. (3 p.m. Sept. 25. $25-$50. AxeBridge Wine Co., 411 Washington Av. N., Mpls.)
Budgeto Pop Up Fashion Show: Designs by JLX by JAL. (September 26 at 6 p.m. $25. Beyoutiful Salon, 4305 Bryant Av. S., Mpls.)
Street Wear Culture: Fashions by J. Prime, Joshua Reed and Pennash. (September 29 6 p.m. $20-$50. Ties Lounge and Rooftop, 921 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.)
Melanin Wedding Fashion Show: Runway show and reception featuring Sonelle Couture Renaissance Wear and Lanoir Bridal. ($35-$75. 1 p.m. Sept. 30. Four Seasons hotel, 245 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.)
Tickets for all Black Fashion Week MN tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Melissa Walker contributed to this report.
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