Must-see shopping in New Orleans

  • Yvonne La Fleur

    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…

  • Peaches Records & Tapes

    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…

  • Potsalot

    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…

  • Trashy Diva

    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…

  • Tubby & Coos

    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…

  • Ogden Museum Store

    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…

  • Funky Monkey

    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…

  • Simon of New Orleans

    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…

  • Aidan Gill for Men

    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…

  • French Library

    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…

  • Tchoup Industries

    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…

  • Thomas Mann Gallery I/O

    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…

  • Disko Obscura

    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,…

  • GoGo Jewelry

    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.

  • Uptown Costume and Dance Wear in New Orleans' Garden District.

    Uptown Costume & Dancewear

    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…

  • Berta’s & Mina’s Antiquities

    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…

  • Hazelnut

    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…

  • Garden District Bookshop

    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…

  • Pied Nu

    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,…

  • Dirty Coast

    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…

  • Meyer the Hatter

    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…

  • Anton Haardt Gallery

    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,…

  • RHINO

    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…

  • Cole Pratt Gallery

    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…

  • Home Malone

    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…

  • Stonefree

    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…

  • Keife & Co

    New Orleans

    This chic little gastronomic boutique is packed with fancy charcuterie, teas, caviar, condiments, wines, spirits and all the other ingredients of an…

  • Pelican Coast Clothing Co

    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…

  • Diaspora Boutique

    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…

  • Ariodante

    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.

  • Freret Street Market

    New Orleans

    This combined farmers, flea and art market offers a great mix of local culture.

  • C Collection

    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…

  • Magazine Antique Mall

    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…

  • Shops at Canal Place

    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…

  • Bloomin’ Deals

    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…

  • Crescent City Comics

    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…

  • Fleurty Girl

    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…

  • 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…

  • Feet First

    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…

  • Massey’s

    New Orleans

    Massey’s is a large, well-stocked local chain carrying an excellent selection of camping, hiking and general outdoors gear.