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New Orleans

Designer shopping in New Orleans

  1. A

    New Orleans Fashion Collaborative

    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…

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  2. B

    Il Negozio

    You might be fed up with closet-sized boutiques with a selection of three dresses all in size zero, but you needn't avoid this stylish store. It's a large old house, converted into a large store, with a lush garden out front. The merchandise includes an assortment of dresses, skirts, pants and blouses by European and American designers.

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