St. Paul Retro Loop See & Be Seen Spring Shindig!

St. Paul Retro Loop See & Be Seen Spring Shindig!

May 2  11:00-6:00   May 3  11:00-4:00

 

Get dressed up in your best vintage and take a 3 mile journey through the 1950’s-1980’s on the St. Paul Retro Loop.  Spend the weekend enjoying discounts of up to 50% off select merchandise while participating in a roaming fashion show.  Visit each store dressed in your best vintage - be sure to make an impression, because you could win $100 in gift certificates to the St. Paul Retro Loop stores.  The winner will also claim the title of “Best Dressed of the Spring Shindig 2009”, and their photo will be featured on the St. Paul Retro Loop website.

 

The 5 stores that make up the “Retro Loop” are

 

Up Six- 157 Snelling Ave 651.917.0470

Lula- 1587 Selby Ave. 651.644.4110

Swank- 1910 University Ave. 651.646.5777

Classic Retro @ Pete’s-  2145 University Ave. 651.224.5235

Succotash- 781 Raymond Ave. 651.603.8787

 

*For more information and maps please visit www.stpaulretroloop.com

Rumor has it...

Up Six Vintage is having it's 8th annual Winter Clearance Sale.  Vintage clothing and accessories on sale 30% off.  Selected furnishings and housewares on sale for up to 50%off.  

Sale runs March 10-March 15 2009.  

Some sweet finds spotted recently-

• Lula- It looks like spring has sprung at Lula!   Stop in for fresh new spring and summer vintage wear for men and women.
• Classic Retro @ Petes- we spotted an amazing George Nelson Hi-Fi cabinet.
• Swank- we admired a 'swank' 1950's sofa complete with the original bubble gum pink fabric.

RECENTLY SPOTTED WHILE DOING THE "LOOP"

While doing "the Loop" some pretty amazing mid-century treasures were spotted-

UP SIX VINTAGE-  Beautiful set of 4 Eames DCM chairs by Herman Miller,  pristine condition early set with foil labels.

SUCCOTASH-  Rare 1950's Jens Risom sofa by Knoll International with bright orange upholstery. 

Recently spotted while shopping "the Loop"

While shopping the St. Paul Retro Loop recently some hidden gems were discovered-

• Classic Retro @ Pete's- has 2 beautiful Warren Platner chairs with matching coffee table- they also have a stunning array of art glass
• Lula- has large collection of vintage wool buffalo plaid coats and jackets as well as an impressive collection of holiday party dresses
• Succotash- has an amazing Eames Compact Sofa and a mint cherry red conical fireplace- perfect for the holidays
• Swank- has a great Heywood Wakefield sideboard and a large collection of mid century dish sets
• Up Six- has a classic Paul McCobb Planner Group set complete with dinette, desk with chair and a long bench- they also have a fun collection of costume jewelry

Remember:
The stock is ever changing at the 5 stores of "the Loop" so-
shop "the Loop" now and shop it often!

Do the Loop November 22-23!

Announcing the St. Paul Retro Loop's  inaugural  Green Holiday Event!

You can feel good about your gifts this holiday season because they will be chosen from the 100% recycled merchandise carefully assembled b y the local owners of the Loop's stores.  Imagine discovering pottery, art glass, furniture, and vintage clothing from around the globe-- much of it even created in the good ol' USA!

Leave the landfill fillers to the big box stores and discover your own future keepsakes at-

Classic Retro

Lula

Succotash

Swank

Up Six Vintage

Do the Loop the weekend of November 22-23!

100% Recycled!       100%  Locally Owned!       76% Fun!