New Orleans is full of local boutiques and shops to explore. Many local shops in the city sell New Orleans themed gifts and apparel as a sign of the pride people have in their city. We have gathered 10 of the best places to shop local and get these New Orleans gifts.
It is always important to support local businesses but especially with National Small Business Saturday coming up on November 25. We have gathered a list of 10 of the best places to shop to support local businesses in New Orleans while picking up some cute New Orleans items.
Ten Best Places to Shop for Local Gifts on National Small Business Saturday
1. Fleurty Girl
Multiple Locations
fleurtygirl.net
Fleurty Girl has everything you need to represent New Orleans from T-shirts and socks to jewelry and decor. Shop for candles, embroidered towels, home accessories, and more.
Fleurty Girl is known for their special sequin jackets. Choose from Mardi Gras and Saints colored jackets covered in shiny sequins. Fleurty Girl is also great for seasonal decor. Pick up decorations for Mardi Gras, holidays, and football season all with a fun New Orleans twist in person or online.
2. Dirty Coast
Multiple Locations
dirtycoast.com
Dirty Coast first opened in 2004, looking to elevate the style of local apparel. Clearly they were very successful seeing as they are still open and thriving. Dirty Coast has an abundance of New Orleans themed items to choose from so you can show your NOLA pride.
They are known for their shirts with amusing word plays on New Orleans culture and iconic characters. You can find hats, candles, and home goods here, all with New Orleans centric themes such as seafood and jazz. You can also decorate your Christmas tree this year with New Orleans themed ornaments from Dirty Coast.
3. Jean Therapy
Multiple Locations
jeantherapy.com
Jean Therapy is a local store in New Orleans that is well known their comfy gameday clothes. They have gameday attire for you to support your favorite teams including the Saints, Pelicans, and even LSU and Tulane attire.
Apparel isn't all they have to offer though. The store also has bags, jewelry, sunglasses, socks, and hats to represent your favorite New Orleans symbols and characters. Jean Therapy has the whole family covered from adults to kids so everyone can rock their New Orleans style.
4. The Collective Shop
3512 Magazine St.
statementgoods.com
The Collective Shop has everything you can imagine, but with a New Orleans style. Gifts include stickers, apparel, accessories, candles, kitchen accessories, and more. The store even has books about New Orleans culture and food, including a recipe book from local restaurant Turkey and the Wolf.
The Collective Shop also has a seasonal holiday shop for gifts and decorations for the holiday season. The holiday shop features New Orleans themed ornaments, cards, and candles. Stop by The Collective Shop and pick out your favorite New Orleans gifts.
5. X's and O's Gift Boutique
817 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner
xsandosgiftboutique.com | (504) 287-4029
X's and O's is a boutique store in Kenner, just a little ways outside of New Orleans. X's and O's is full of unique items featuring locally designed gifts. Some of these unique gifts include crushed oyster crosses, oyster serving platters, and Saints and LSU earrings.
Can't make it to Kenner? It's not a problem with X's and O's online shop. Shop for yourself or for your loved ones. This way, you can have it shipped directly to your house or straight to your loved one's house.
6. Nola and Co.
500 Port of New Orleans Pl.
facebook.com/nolaandcompany | (504) 309-0133
Nola and Co. is a local store that is in the Riverwalk Outlets in New Orleans. The Riverwalk is known for having a mix of commercial stores and local vendors, including Nola and Co. If you are looking for shiny, blingy New Orleans-themed attire and accessories, Nola and Co. is the place to go.
Here you will find shiny and stoned purses, boots, sneakers, jewelry, hair accessories, and much more. Nola and Co. will have you shining bright and standing out at Saints games as you wear their unique shirts and dresses. You can visit in person or call the store to have them ship your purchase to you.
7. NOLA Tropical Winery
500 Port of New Orleans Pl.
nolatropicalwinery.com | (504) 561-6010
Another local store inside the Riverwalk Outlets is NOLA Tropical Winery. But NOLA Tropical Wines doesn't sell just any wines. They sell fruit wines made from berries, citrus, and tropical fruits. The internationally award winning wines are designed to give drinkers a refreshing wine without the bitterness of some wines.
NOLA Tropical Winery also sells wine smoothie mixes with flavors like pinot colada and mango madness. There's even a NOLA Hurricane wine smoothie mix available. You can also pick up wine accessories designed by local New Orleans artists.
8. NOLA Mix Records
1522 Magazine St.
nolamix.com | (504) 345-2138
NOLA Mix Records is a record store that has a large catalog of local New Orleans musicians' records. Find your favorite local artist's record or discover new artists to love. They have a wide variety of local artists based on genre and popularity.
You can also find New Orleans themed mugs, apparel, tote bags, and slip mats for your record player. There is even a beignet flavored air freshener for your car. Support a local New Orleans artist and store when you shop at NOLA Mix Records.
9. Southern Paws
633 Toulouse St.
shopsouthernpaws.com | (504) 510-5324
Don't forget to pick out a New Orleans-themed gift for your pet. Shop online or in person for your pet's new toy, leash, treats, apparel, and more. Get them their very own Saints jersey to wear to the tailgate party or a Mardi Gras bow tie to show off at the parades.
You can also get New Orleans style toys for your pets such as alligator and po-boy chew toys or a streetcar plush toy with a rope. Southern Paws has everything you need to dress up your dog or cat in New Orleans gear and eat treats with NOLA designs.
10. Black and Gold Sports Shop
2106 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie
blackandgoldsports.com | (504) 834-1974
Black and Gold Sports Shop has everything you need to be ready for game day. This store has something for everyone from adult and child clothing and accessories to Saints gear for your pets.
Black and Gold Sports Shop has T-shirts, jerseys, hats, ties, and home accessories like flags and drinkware. Stop by the Black and Gold Sports Shop to get everything Saints themed you can think of and be ready to cheer on your favorite team.
Support Local Shops on National Small Business Saturday
Shopping local is more important than ever, so don't forget to mark November 25 on your calendar as National Small Business Saturday. Treat yourself to something nice or buy a gift for a loved one while you support local small businesses.
New Orleans thrives on local businesses and the communities that build them up. Be a part of that number when you shop at these local stores on National Small Business Saturday.
