New Orleans
They don’t make them like this anymore – neither the clothes, millinery, lingerie nor Yvonne herself, a businesswoman who has outfitted generations of…
Must-see shopping in New Orleans
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New Orleans
Peaches has been around since 1975, doing the holy work of promoting, cataloging and marketing the best in local New Orleans music. Once in the French…
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New Orleans
Owners Alex and Cindy Williams, who have made and sold pottery from their Magazine St shop since 1993, call their exquisite creations functional art…
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New Orleans
It isn’t really as scandalous as the name suggests, except by Victorian standards. Diva’s specialty is sassy 1940s- and '50s-style cinched, hourglass…
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New Orleans
Haven't found the droids you were looking for? Then stop by this self-proclaimed 'geeky' bookstore where books and movies loved by nerds take the…
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New Orleans
The Ogden boasts a very fine museum store, stuffed with prints, crafts and books that explore the theme of regional art. Start with graphite pencils, move…
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New Orleans
You’ll find wigs in every color at Funky Monkey, which sells vintage attire for club-hopping men and women. This fun-house of frippery is also a good spot…
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New Orleans
Local artist Simon Hardeveld has made a name for himself by painting groovy signs that hang like artwork in restaurants all over New Orleans. You’ll…
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New Orleans
Shave and a haircut: 40 bits. Or $40. Apiece. But who’s counting at this suave barbershop, where smartly dressed Prohibition–era mobsters would surely…
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New Orleans
This place is so cute – or should that be mignon? Or joli? We haven't taken French in a few years, but we could brush up here – the largest French…
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New Orleans
A nice bag may turn heads, but it'll drop jaws when your friends notice the canvas siding, vintage metal clasps, or exterior made from a repurposed rice…
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New Orleans
A giant crawfish, a robot made of wood, jewelry, baskets and candle holders: if you need a funky but finely designed gift, pop in here. The ‘I/O’ in the…
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New Orleans
You'd think it was hard enough to be a record shop in this day and age, but along comes Disko Obscura, a record shop specializing in underground disco,…
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New Orleans
If you’re looking for stylish, one-of-a-kind jewelry – rings, necklaces and cuffs – with a bit of sass, GoGo is a good place to start.
New Orleans
A one-stop emergency shop for anyone caught completely unprepared for Mardi Gras, Halloween or any other occasion that calls for a disguise. It’s an…
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New Orleans
This painting-cluttered gallery specializes in regional folk art, especially the works of the late Nilo Lanzas, whose daughter operates the shop. Lanzas…
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New Orleans
Actor Bryan Batt of Mad Men fame (he played art director Salvatore Romano) co-owns this elegant, pleasantly eclectic gift and homewares shop. In addition…
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New Orleans
Want a book about New Orleans history or a coffee-table tome about Mardi Gras? Then stop by this well-stocked indie bookstore inside the Rink mini-mall…
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New Orleans
If you need a hand-poured candle that lasts 60 hours, try one of the sweet-smelling Diptyques on sale here. As you soak up that vanilla-scented goodness,…
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New Orleans
You’re not a cool new New Orleanian if you haven’t picked up one of the clever T-shirts or bumper stickers (eg 'make wetlands, not war'), all related to…
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New Orleans
This cluttered shop a half-block from Canal St has a truly astounding inventory of world-class hats. Biltmore, Dobbs and Stetson are just a few of the…
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New Orleans
The bold, expressive work of outsider and folk art (produced by those with no formal arts education) is an aesthetic that seems to particularly fit funky,…
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New Orleans
This cool gallery is run by a nonprofit that gathers some of the city's most talented artists and craftspeople. The artists participate in arts education…
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New Orleans
This fine-art gallery showcases the work of 42 contemporary Gulf Coast and Southern artists. The works here include Susan Downing-White’s Gulf Coast…
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New Orleans
You won't find Macaulay Culkin or improvised booby traps here, but this lovely shop is packed with bath bombs, New Orleans-ish home decor and local…
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New Orleans
This hip little boutique feels plucked out of Magazine St – or Brooklyn for that matter. Fun spangly dresses and styles that comfortably juke between…
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New Orleans
This chic little gastronomic boutique is packed with fancy charcuterie, teas, caviar, condiments, wines, spirits and all the other ingredients of an…
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New Orleans
Dapper dudes and Tulane students get their preppy on at this small and friendly shop. It's packed tight with colorful ties and sports shirts, plus some…
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New Orleans
Sells clothing, jewelry and crafts from across the African diaspora. Some of the prints are stunning, and the shop also has books by small print…
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New Orleans
This small but well-stocked gallery sells jewelry, glass works, ceramics and fine art by local and regional artists. It's a fun place to browse.
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New Orleans
This combined farmers, flea and art market offers a great mix of local culture.
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New Orleans
This boutique, preening fashionably inside a converted house, does its best to keep the female population of Tulane University (and the women of Riverbend…
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New Orleans
Scary baby dolls, hats, chandeliers, old soda-brand memorabilia: inside this overstuffed emporium, rummagers are likely to score items of interest in the…
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New Orleans
No, you didn’t come to New Orleans to shop at Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, J Crew or Saks Fifth Avenue, but if someone spills a hurricane over your last…
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New Orleans
This Junior League–run thrift store isn’t exactly Bloomingdale's, but some of the donations may have originated there. The women’s collection is extensive…
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New Orleans
The helpful, on-the-ball staff members are what make Crescent City Comics shine. The store is compact but well stocked, with sections dedicated to…
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New Orleans
Fleurty Girl celebrates New Orleans and the city’s unofficial symbol – the fleur-de-lis – with a feminine, cheeky style. T-shirts sporting local and…
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Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
New Orleans
Got your walking shoes? This outlet mall is half a mile long, stretching from Poydras to Julia St along the river. Retailers include Coach, Crocs, Forever…
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New Orleans
Feet First has been selling shoes to New Orleans' fashionistas for more than 30 years. Pop into this bright store for sandals, boots and heels as well as…
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New Orleans
Massey’s is a large, well-stocked local chain carrying an excellent selection of camping, hiking and general outdoors gear.
