New Orleans Fashion Collaborative

Lonely Planet review

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many local and independent clothing designers banded together and formed this collective and began staging a weekly fashion bazaar at the Maple Leaf Bar in the Riverbend. Many of the vendors here sell their goods in shops around town, particularly on Magazine St, but this big stylish event brings it all together, with a wide selection of women's and men's apparel.

The sensibilities run the gamut from hip to casual, way-in to way-out, with lots of groovy retro styles woven into the fabric. Costumes, hats, shoes and jewelry are also sold. The low overhead means better deals for shoppers, and it's an excellent opportunity to assemble your party duds for later in the evening.