Twin Cities weekend guide: "Paris Couture," Crypticon, fall fun
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Pieces from "Paris Couture." Photos: Audrey Kennedy/Axios
Calling all fashionistas: The Minneapolis Institute of Art's new exhibition is sure to inspire your fall wardrobe.
What's happening: Sunday marks the debut of "Paris Couture," a showcase of more than 80 works of haute couture from Paris fashion museum Palais Galliera.
- The exhibition spans nearly 150 years of fashion history and features designers like Christian Dior, Elsa Schiaparelli and Cristóbal Balenciaga.
What to expect: Luxurious, detailed pieces from nearly every decade since the late 1800s, including many that have not been displayed outside of their original debuts.
- "Couture is about much more than clothing — it's about ideas, craftsmanship, imagination, and the extraordinary possibilities of making something by hand for the human body," curator Max Bryant said.
Audrey's thought bubble: If you've ever enjoyed swiping through gorgeous (and outrageous) Met Gala outfits, you're going to love this one.
📍 Details: "Paris Couture" runs Oct. 4-Jan. 17, with a preview party on Saturday.
- Tickets are $20 for nonmembers; preview party access is $150.
More things to do…
🎬 Celebrate the Heights Theater's 100th birthday with a special screening of an iconic flick this weekend.
- The historic independent movie theater will show one film from each decade of its existence tonight through Oct. 8.
- Friday and Saturday's selections include "The Shining," "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "The Matrix." Dates and times vary. $16 per showing, $85 for a series pass.
😱 Get a head start on Halloween fun at Crypticon, the annual Twin Cities convention of all things horror.
- The three-day event in Minneapolis includes costume, tattoo and cosplay contests, the Cryptic Indie Film Fest, and celebrity guests. Friday-Sunday, times vary. Daily tickets are $35-$50 at the door.
🍁 Bring the family to 50th & France's annual fall festival on Saturday.
- Activities include free pumpkin painting, llama photo ops, arts and crafts, music, and deals on kids meals at nearby restaurants. Saturday, 10am-noon. Free.
🍅 How many Bloody Marys can you drink in two hours? Find out at the return of the Bloody Mary Festival in St. Paul, which features unlimited samples, local snacks, live music and a people's choice contest. Saturday, four time slots. General admission is $63.39+, VIP access is $82.54+.