MAYβS BLOG
Musings, tips, chats, and inspiration from the vintage lovers at Mayβs Place
#MAYSGIVESBACK: Beyond Housing
When you shop with us in the month of August, a portion of your purchase will benefit Beyond Housing, a nonprofit that focuses on rebuilding communities in need right here in St. Louis.
Brick City Thrift and Lucky Stranger Pop-up at Mayβs place July 24!
Brick City Thrift is launching at Mayβs! Donβt miss this collection of one-of-a-kind hand-made garments. Plus, we welcome The Lucky Stranger from Mason City, Iowa! More details insideβ¦
SWADE X Mayβs Place Med Card Sign-up Event July 17!
On Friday, July 17 we are hosting a medical marijuana card sign-up event at the shop hosted by our neighbors at SWADE dispensary! Donβt miss it.
#MAYSGIVESBACK: The Last Prisoner Project
This month we are not only donating to the Last Prisoner Project, but we are also doing a medical marijuana card signup event through our new neighbor on the Grove, SWADE dispensary. Check out deets inside!
#MaysMuse Kamal Lado on Gender Expression and Fashion
Kamal is a performer, a fashion icon, and a Mayβs Place regular customer. We love their way of expressing gender through style and through their art, so we consider them one of our Mayβs Muses.
Support St. Louisβ Black Community Through These Five Organizations
Juneteenth celebrates the day all who were enslaved in America were finally freed. Weβve come so far since then, but we still have so far to go in the fight for social justice and equality. Our city has been through so much, and is still struggling. We as people of STL can be the change, however, by putting our money where our intentions are and supporting these organizations.
Tiffany J Sutton: Photographer, Black Artist
Tiffany Sutton is a real inspiration to us at Mayβs. We recently collaborated with her in our studio where she took photos of models in some of our favorite vintage from the collection. Learn more about Tiffany and check out what we made!
#MAYSGIVEBACK: Metro Trans Umbrella Group
The Metro Trans Umbrella Group is a St. Louis organization that aims to bring the Trans Community together in the city. They do this through community events, education, and a lot more. We are supporting them in celebration of Pride month, and we encourage you to do the same!
#MAYSPLACEINSPO: Hawaiian Shirts
We love Hawaiian print over here at Mayβs Place because of its versatile qualities and bright colors. Itβs perfect for summer. Check out the vibe.
Mayβs Night Market is BACK and Bigger than Ever!
Itβs back, yaβll. After a long year, we are moving this event to the City Foundry to shop, eat, drink, party local. Get your First Dibs tickets to get First Dips on the best stuff at the party!
Meet Jessica - Our Summer Intern!
We are so excited to have our first ever intern this summer! Sheβs a fashion student at Katieβs Alma Mater - Fontbonne University here in STL. She wants to know everything there is to know about sustainable fashion and what we do at Mayβs Place, and you can get to know her!
Four Free or Low Cost Mental Health Resources In St. Louis
Itβs mental health awareness month, and we realize that mental health help can be tricky to access for some. Luckily, St. Louis has a few free or low cost resources available 24/7.