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It’s time to talk shop. Whether you have a dozen trendy gal pals, hipster cousins, or tradition-loving in-laws, these city-specific guides to the Best Holiday Shopping will solve all your gift-giving dilemmas.
Best Holiday Shopping in....
Best Holiday Shopping
New Orleans
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Ask a dozen New Orleanians what they want for the holidays, and you’re likely to hear the same response: They want something local. From the Marigny to Magazine Street, the Crescent City is filled with boutiques and shops that can’t be found anywhere else. For the cool customers on your shopping list, stop by RHINO Contemporary Crafts (rhinocrafts.com), an artist co-op with one-of-a-kind crafts and jewelry. The Aidan Gill barbershops (aidangillformen.com) sell all the necessary items for the well-groomed man, from cufflinks to cologne. The perfect gift for a connoisseur of spirits can be found at La Maison d’Absinthe (lamaisondabsinthe.com), which stocks the spoons, glasses, and fountains needed to drink the “Green Fairy.” Add a cutting-edge painting to an art lover’s collection at the Arthur Roger Gallery (arthurrogergallery.com) or pick up one of George Rodrigue’s iconic blue dogs at the Rodrigue Studio (georgerodrigue.com).
Hip
Your hip friends will appreciate a piece of funky folk art from Dr. Bob’s Studio (drbobart.net). Or why not surprise someone with a vintage lamp from Neophobia (neophobia-nola.com), which specializes in mid-century design. Find funky beats at the Louisiana Music Factory (louisianamusicfactory.com), where the knowledgeable staff can track down a CD of any local group. Send a friend a message with a T-shirt from Dirty Coast Press (dirtycoast.com). Or get something frilly for someone special at House of Lounge (houseoflounge.com), an elegant lingerie shop with a retro flair.
Classic
Both men and women with classic taste will appreciate a hat from Meyer the Hatter (meyerthehatter.com). The preppy set enjoys polo shirts from Perlis Clothing (perlis.com), which feature a crawfish instead of a horse and rider. Even the person who has everything would be thrilled with one of the elegant (and expensive) antiques from M.S. Rau Antiques (rauantiques.com). The popular local jeweler Mignon Faget (mignonfaget.com) finds her inspiration in the city’s flowers and architecture. For a truly unique gift, head to Hové (hoveparfumeur.com) for one of their custom-made scents.
