Opening October 7 · By appointment
The Founders’ Edit at the Lumber Exchange
A two-month pop-up in Minneapolis’s first skyscraper, opening with the Neems Jeans Founders Weekend, the launch of Arava, and a Midnight Oil trunk show with its founder.
This fall I’m opening a second door, downtown. Starting Wednesday, October 7, I’ll be taking appointments at the historic Lumber Exchange Building at 10 South 5th Street, Suite 120, alongside Sarah Ramsay and some of the founders whose clothing I trust most.
The Lumber Exchange was built in 1885 and is Minneapolis’s first skyscraper. It’s a fitting home for clothing made to last, and it sits right on the Skyway as downtown rebuilds around it.
Meet the founders, in October only
Neems Jeans Founders Weekend
Oct 7–10 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Meet the founders, Dani and Andre, and get fitted for your custom jeans. Enjoy an exclusive discount and a free gift with purchase. Wear the shoes you’ll wear with your jeans.
Arava
Launching opening week
Sarah Ramsay debuts Arava: color analysis and capsule wardrobes built around you.
Midnight Oil
Oct 21–22
A two-day trunk show with founder Rachel Laforte, featuring her semi-custom womenswear.
J.Hilburn Custom
Throughout the pop-up
Custom suits and shirts measured by me, with faux fur outerwear and gold jewelry from guest vendors.
Neems Jeans Founders Weekend, October 7–10: get fitted for your custom jeans by the founders. Follow @neemsjeans.
How it works
Every visit is a private, one-hour appointment. You’ll have time to see two or three brands, get measured, and ask all the questions you want. Nothing is rushed, and you’re welcome to bring a friend.
Where: Lumber Exchange Building, 10 South 5th Street, Suite 120, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (on the Skyway)
Open: Wednesday–Saturday, October 7–November 28, by appointment
My October appointments: Thursdays, Fridays and select Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Prior Lake: my studio at 16228 Main Ave SE, Suite 110 stays open. Call to book a studio visit.
I’ve spent 44 years fitting clothes to people, and I’ve never been more excited to put these founders in a room with my clients. I hope to see you downtown.
— Denise McBride, Custom Clothier & Tailor