Style, Self-Care & Creative Finds

Reckless Swagger is a Minnesota-based fashion brand that blends bold design with social impact. Their downtown Saint Paul presence highlights inclusive, expressive apparel that reflects individuality and confidence.

Soapy Toads offers handcrafted soaps and bath products made with care and creativity. This local maker focuses on quality ingredients and small-batch production, making it a favorite for self-care shoppers.

Subtext Bookstore is downtown’s independent bookstore since 2015. From classics, to new bestsellers, to rare books, this is your shop to find inspiring texts. They often have events as well where you can meet your favorite authors, so be sure to stop by often!

One can truly find absolutely anything for the distinguished men in your life at this unique shop. Heimie's has become a cornerstone of classic menswear, celebrated for its dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and personalized service. With bespoke tailoring services, handpicked fabrics from Montreal and Italy, and an array of accessories including handmade leather goods and fine cigars, Heimie's offers a comprehensive sartorial experience unlike any other.

ATELIER957 is a women's fashion boutique offering hand picked clothing and accessories from small design houses around the world. Their curated collections are meticulously chosen so that women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and personalities can feel comfortable and confident.

A partnership between two sisters, ATELIER957 evolved from locally renowned tailor shop Perfect Fit By Marina into a destination for lovers of unique and timeless fashion. Owners Marina and Liliya, originally from Kiev, Ukraine, and now dedicated members of Minnesota’s Twin Cities fashion community, have put their heart and soul into their passion for individuality, self-expression, and of course, dressing well

Ramadhan “Rammy” Mohamed, named Mpls St Paul Magazine's Designer to Watch, developed her love for fashion at a young age. While she always considered design a potential career, her family had other plans for her.

Mohamed, an Oromo refugee from East Africa, attended the University of Minnesota, where she received her degree in business. Unable to ignore the creative void she felt, two years later, she decided to follow her dream of becoming a designer. Her pieces have walked incredible runways across the Twin Cities and has won every fashion award she has sought. 

Located in the Town Square Skyway, lucky locals can make an appointment to shop existing pieces or dream up something custom. 

Nothing says self-care like chocolate! These fine, handmade truffles are crafted with the highest quality chocolate. Pair it with your favorite coffee or tea, then hit the Minnesota Museum of American Art below the shop! 

This shop has it all! Located inside Union Depot, you can find model airplanes, locally-sourced self-care products, Minnesota pride t-shirts and hats and just about any gift for any person in your life.