b. (a resale shop) is located at: 5456 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis 55419

Weekend Must ~ 38th Annual May Day Parade ~ Sunday 1pm

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:21:25 +0000

the most beautiful, inspiring, colorful, & hopeful event that hits the Southside is the annual May Day Parade. Find your seat anywhere on Bloomington Avenue, and enjoy the amazing floats, puppets, & music made by artists and the community!

(photos from previous years)

Saturday Night ~ OSO Presents “Art Projects” EP Release Show/Interactive Art Party

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:02:25 +0000

Join OSO in the continuous, conscious campaign for goodness, positivity, and consideration for all things through art.

On Saturday, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis, OSO will release her EP Art Projects through an interactive art show that …includes a range of local musicians, fashion designers, painters, models and OSO much more.

OSO will be joined by all things local including a live band featuring dVRG from Heiruspecs, Mayda, Dano de la Mano, Luis Ortega from Malamanya and more, along with openers MC Longshot and electronic band Wiping Out Thousands. Distinctive to this show will be a live design competition, interactive art display and local fashion from Project Runway contestant Danielle Everine, b. (a resale shop) and more.

OSO (bear in Spanish) is a childhood nickname of Tearra Rosario that has now come to represent a culmination of artists – two separate, infinite symbols (O), connected by another (S), that creates a connected whole. OSO is an intersection of Minnesota fashion and soulful R&B, electronic, hip-hop music featuring the native Minnesotan and Saint Paul resident. Tearra’s work and forms of expression have been shaped and inspired by many different genres of art and artists. Shows and events featuring OSO are the sum of a diverse group of artists from different disciplines who collectively present art that speaks to its audience in a plethora of ways. Art and collaboration have become so imperative to Tearra’s life and work that she named her eight song EP Art Projects and will release under her moniker, OSO! RSVP here

It’s a Man’s World Fashion Event – Saturday May 5th

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:28:21 +0000

We are so excited to be working with Secrets Fashion Agency on this stylin event for the fellas! We heart Men’s fashion, and can’t wait to see all of the upcoming trends featured by a hot group of local and national shops & designers.

Event Info:

It’s a Man’s World Fashion Event

May 5th, 2012 | Loring Park Forum | 1625 Hennepin Ave. | Minneapolis, MN | 8pm-11pm

It’s a Man’s World peers into the lifestyle of the confident gallant man with crisp footwear and classic ensembles. Get a glimpse of the national design…ers, local retailers and restaurants at the Loring Park Forum from 8-11pm on May 5th, 2012.

The event will cultivate menswear fashion in the Twin cities through revealing the rich culture of advanced menswear clothing and accessories for men whom appreciate the classic styles with a modern old world of menswear.

It’s a Man’s World will feature authentic artists and businesses focused on building a community of advanced clothing and accessories with a strong emphasis in cultivating menswear fashion.

T i c k e t s:
Advance General Admission $15 | At Door General Admission $20
Advance VIP $30 | At Door VIP upon availability $40
Purchase Tickets Online at,
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/243703

VIP Guests will receive runway seating, sampling from local Twin Cities Restaurants, Early entrance, vendor access to participating guests, complimentary services from The Grooming House, and a Special Gift from the production team.

Ken Hannigan of Anthem Heart will be spinning music throughout the evening.

L o c a l G u e s t s:
(b. a resale shop)
Collection
Elsworth
Familia Skateshop
Freedom From Doubt
Grow Anthology
Studiiyo23
Superdry
William Park

N a t i o n a l G u e s t s:
Madgods
Nih-kai
Ninh Nguyen
Sweet 1985

RSVP on FB here
more info here

Fundraiser for Easy Bean Farm – Sunday 3-8

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:43:33 +0000

Swing by the Nomad Sunday afternoon & support locally grown food by attending the fundraiser for the Easy Bean Farm (CSA).

Field of Medicine will be rocking the stage, and locally crafted goods will be available for purchase!!

$10 per person at the door, $30 per family. FB event info here.

Sunday 4.22 ~ Celebrate Earth Day @ b.

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:37:45 +0000

after you’re all done planting trees, and picking up your local park (or neighborhood), come browse the racks of gently used clothing! Spend over $25 and receive a free bright yellow b. bag!!!

pssst…. b. won Best Used Clothing Store in this year’s City Pages poll!!!

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:51:32 +0000

can’t get no better… citypages link

this Saturday ~ Envision Artopia 2012

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:31:19 +0000

get your fancy on.

http://www.envisionmpls.com/

this weekend

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:55:30 +0000

closing at 6pm on Saturday

closed on Sunday

(peace)

BGF Brand Launch

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:03:00 +0000

We absolutely adore Ms. Joan Erakit of the infamous Brown Girl Files, & are so glad she is out running the streets in MPLS.

She recently launched Brown Girl Files the Brand, and we can’t wait to see the magic this fancy lady and her crew work on our city.

Peep more info from Ms. Joan below:

BGF is a lifestyle brand that I started in February to move towards the next level, after writing a blog for three years. I truly believe in growing and, wanted a place to nurture my love for commerce and fashion. At BGF, we believe in simplicity and minimalism — everything we do is with an aesthetic that is simple, yet classic. The bare essentials of good design, well written text, fabulous parties, and unique style is what we’re interested in. With BGF, we have three facets: TheBlog, TheParties and ThePublication. TheBlog is updated weekly, with art summaries, collection reviews, and daily antidotes into a life of style. TheParties focus around LastNightFamous, a dance party that incorporates talented DJs and fashion photographers. ThePublication is a seasonal magazine about art and fashion. We stay pretty busy!

the blog & the brand

can’t get no better.

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:50:32 +0000

the work week is slowly coming to end.. and Saturday night is filled with enough events to help you unwind.. so choose 1 (or 2) and get your ass to the dance floor.

Toki Wright’s Faders Release Party @ The Fine Line with special guests Mayda, Oso, Franz Diego, & Audio Perm. (fb event)

We Shall Wag @ The Nomad with Crunchy Kids, Greg Grease, The Chalice, Spyder Baybie & 2% Muck. Hosted by I.L.I.C.I.T. (fb event)

Another Saturday night @ The Kitty Cat Klub with DJs Bach & So Gold spinning r&b. This is put on by The Brown Girl Files, so you might want to step up your fashion game before steppin out the house. (fb event)