857 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-293-9275
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Checks accepted: No
Gift certificates: Yes
Gift receipts: No
Return policy: Unworn merchandise with receipt and original tags can be returned within 15 days for store credit.
Price range: Average item $60; $20 to $150 range
Size range: Average sizes, many of which run large
Carry organic materials: Yes
Partner perch: No
Brands of note: Tribal, Nomadic Traders, Willow
Shop here for: Comfy togs for the older set, cardigans with big buttons, ethnic jewelry and scarves, earth tones and neutrals galore
A shop whose main suppliers are fair trade organizations staffed by women in developing countries, Trade Winds International caters mainly to the classy older broad who has long tired of stilettos, but still wants to look pulled-together in her comfy clothes. Elastic-waist pants and skirts, boxy sweaters, and long blazers in earthy colors are the mainstay. But several cute cropped jackets in brilliant brights stand out, and gorgeous tribal jewelry from Uganda and woven scarves from South America appeal across generations.