Where Hollywood costume designers, thrift store owners, and other cool folks shop.
With a history that stretches more than three centuries and a culture that ’s steeped in costumes , New Orleans is a thrifer ’s delight . Thanks toMardi Grasand a number of other festival that require dress up , it ’s not rare for New Orleaneans to have a consecrated costume closet in their homes — and y’ all have to get those outfits somewhere , hence the growing number of secondhand entrepot in the city .
From buy bins to high - end consignment shop class and everything in between , New Orleans has parsimoniousness stores that will cover every budget and especial interest . So we solicit expert including local shop owners like Jasmine Holzenthal and Jeff “ Guitar ” Nelson ; Denise Wingate , the costume designer for the televisionDaisy Jones and The Six ; and more to dish up on their favorite shops to assemble this list of the good parsimoniousness entrepot in New Orleans .
Funky Monkey
UptownWhen shooting the hit TV seriesDaisy Jones and The Sixon location in New Orleans , Wingate could be plant searching the rack at Funky Monkey . Since 1997 , this Magazine Street shop has curated contemporary trends and vintage items — and now a solicitation of clothing and accessories for men and woman that will make all your rock music ‘ n roll fantasies come up to life story .
90s Kid Closet
UptownThe name really says it all for ninety Kid Closet . If you ’re like a short ton of others and want to revisit the decade of the 1990s , this place is for you . Have a attack in this time warp with nostalgic pieces that will keep you feeling youthful , plus jerseys for sport fans and kicks for sneakerheads , too .
Asherah’s Closet
UptownAsherah ’s Closet is a quaint and cozy shop with nostalgic pieces from yesteryear , source from old shoal women ’s shop in The South . The shop class started as a way to showcase the owner ’s jewelry business sector but has expanded to a full - weighing machine used article of clothing computer storage with human being ’s and fair sex ’s items . From an flowery golden 1950s rap in a upset box to intricate jewellery that ’s a bit more modern , Asherah ’s Closet has it all .
Bridge House
Multiple locationsBridge House is a community workshop with two arm — one in Central City and one in Metairie . It ’s another large exfoliation stock that incorporate everything imaginable and is idealistic for days when you need to dig through the stacks to discover a hoarded wealth or two . payoff support programs for those in recovery for essence use at Bridge House and Grace House .
Century Girl
UptownWith a bright pink facade and voracious vintage shopper evanesce through , you ca n’t miss Century Girl . The high - final stage vintage shop has offer from Prada , Versace , Chanel , and other interior designer make , plus curated art object and even a full bridal section . This is one of Wingate ’s faves for all the “ beautiful things ” line her personal closet .
The Encore Shop
UptownEncore has a slick selection of wearing apparel and add-on with high-pitched end brands such as Tory Burch and Missoni . The store opened in 1966 and carries mainly women ’s clothing . Sales benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic ’s orchestra , result in an norm of $ 75 honey oil in donations each year .
Glue Clothing Exchange
UptownGlue is the inspiration of Jeff “ Guitar ” Nelson , a musician in The Big Kahuna Band and Orchid Room . After come from Pennsylvania down South to toy the blues , he open this memory board in December of 2006 and it ’s been an Uptown keystone ever since . Besides vintage clothing , the shop also carry vintage guitar and ampere , so you’re able to make music and look stylish while doing so .
High Vintage
UptownLocated in the Riverbend expanse , High Vintage bear clothing and accessories from the 1970s - Y2 K pick out by founding father Jasmine Holzenthal . She came back to New Orleans during the pandemic after a stint in Brooklyn and brought her good taste and trend with her . The workshop bid secret shopping sessions that can be schedule by direct messaging the shop’sInstagram accountat least 24 hours before visiting . High Vintage offers a mix of price points with some designer piece mixed in . On the weekend , you may find the shop at popups and market place around the city .
Outlet Deals NOLA
St. BernardOutlet mickle NOLA is a wonderland featuring 25,000 straight feet of discounted finds . Each Friday , the shop class puts out unexampled point on a discount table and everything — from clothing and knockout items to electronics and toys — is $ 10 or less . As the week goes on , the storewide toll item decreases by $ 2 every day .
Red, White, and Blue
Multiple locationsYou can have replicate the fun at two Red White and Blue locations , one near Uptown in the Jefferson area and one on the Westbank ( across the Mississippi River by bridge deck ) . The workshop is hard cash only and locals blaspheme by it for the vast pick of secondhand things for you and your household .
Sister Hearts Thrift
St. BernardSister Hearts Thrift is just over the parish furrow near Holy Cross and the Lower Ninth Ward , a hop skip and a leap from the Bywater and Marigny vicinity . They have a rockin ’ sale each week called Queer Monday , which run from 5 to 7 post-mortem examination . During the sale , all wearing apparel are half off and everything else is 25 % off .
Slow Down
UptownBesides having an amazing selection of clothing , Slow Down has a singular lineament that fix it apart from other store in the area . A “ Little Free Closet ” is out on show every Thursday , bid the same “ take something , go out something ” thought made popular by theLittle Free Library . inwardly , the shop class offer vintage piece and new , ethically made clothing .
Swamp Rags
French QuarterSwamp Rags is a Gallic Quarter linchpin . Whether you ’re in the market for a sweet vintage find or nostalgic thread , Swamp Rags has you cover . And in addition to their throwback pieces , the shop also impress their own swaggy t - shirts on site .
Swap Boutique
UptownSwap Boutique is a interior decorator committal store that has two Uptown locations . It was founded by Ben Kutell who splits his fourth dimension between New Orleans and Miami . trade offers mellow ending designer brands such as Chanel , Gucci , Louboutin , Diane von Furstenberg , and more , but it also carries a smaller assortment of casual brands alongside the sumptuousness offerings .
Thrift City USA
WestbankThrift City is on the Westbank and full of slap-up finds for gem Orion out there . It has a large array of wearable , rest home decor , and furniture , so there ’s something for everyone . Every third Thursday of the month , the shop offers half off every item in the shop make it more than worth the trip across the span .
Photo courtesy of 90’s Kid Closet
Photo courtesy of Century Girl
Photo courtesy of The Encore Shop
Photo courtesy of Glue
Photo courtesy of High Vintage
Photo courtesy of Swamp Rags
