Must-see shopping in New Orleans

Dr Sophia Aomo Omoro has worn many hats in her life: runway model, surgeon, philanthropist and now proprietor of a high-end fashion boutique. All of the…

Self-taught outdoor artist Dr Bob is a fixture in Bywater, and you’re sure to recognize his signature work – the ‘Be Nice or Leave’ signs that appear in…

Sweet-smelling confections with a Southern accent are created in this neat little shop. A visit is guaranteed to put a big ol’ Dolly Parton smile on your…

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…

What's not to love about a pet shop specifically dedicated to costumes? Not just dogs – they've proudly dressed snakes, pigs, iguanas, rabbits and even…

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…

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is a fine regional arts-magnet school, and this gallery exhibits work by faculty, alumni students and visiting…

A magic store that's a cut above the average French Quarter spell shop, Crescent City Conjure is a place for believers, where the staff will let you know…

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,…

From the sidewalk, you might be inclined to pass this one by: it's full of guns, including flintlocks, colts, Winchester '73s and even a French musket or…

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…

There are many (many) hokey magic/voodoo/spell shops in the French Quarter, but Esoterica is one of our favorites. There's a sense of sincerity regarding…

Watch your head when you enter this gallery of low-hanging chandeliers. Moss is a Royal St institution in the local antiques trade – only the finest…

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…

Fleur de Paris proves that millinery stores not only exist, but can thrive – this is the largest one in the USA. Their custom hats are bouquets of plumage…

If you like to sketch while traveling, here’s a good place to go for a fresh supply of pencils, paint and pads. The selection is very high quality. There…

Besides boasting a punny name, Queork has a cool, sustainable gimmick: all of the bags, belts and accessories sold here are made from cork. The products…

The monthly arts market held here gathers some of the most creative individuals in Bywater and Marigny. There's usually street food on sale and activities…

Java House Imports does indeed have cool imports and statues from Java, as well as Balinese masks, Indonesian-style Buddhas, lacquer-work from Lombok, and…

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…