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Shopping tips

Shopping tips

As a local we’ve all talked ourselves out of going to the French Quarter on more than one occasion. This is a shame really, especially during the spring when the weather is so nice that it should be a crime not to take advantage of strolling around outdoors before the sticky summer months. So soak up some sun and culture now in one of the best tourist destinations in the country and rediscover why so many visitors flock to the French Quarter from a local’s perspective: your own.

If you are looking for upscale shopping, there’s no better place to go than The Shops at Canal Place. The biggest and best addition to this mall is the 9,000-square-foot Anthropologie that opened last summer in the old Pottery Barn location. The New Orleans store is special in that it stocks local designers’ ware and employed the help of several local artists to provide the ambiance in the form or art installations, including an ode to the Mississippi River mural from artist Rebecca Rebouche.

Tired from trying on clothes? In a shopping slump? There is also a food court and a Starbucks to help perk you up. With a newly remodeled upscale movie theater, Southern Repertory theater, a Paris Parker Spa and a validated parking garage, this makes for the ultimate mall Suit shopping experience in Orleans Parish. Oh yes, did I mention the rest of the great shops? Saks Fifth Avenue, Jean Therapy, BCBG, Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic and Francesca’s are just some of the stores that you can browse here.

Men’s stores can be a bit more challenging to find, but not impossible. The venerable Rubensteins is the granddaddy of dandy downtown shopping. Having served the New Orleans’ gentleman since 1924, this St. Charles Avenue mainstay is the end-all-be-all in men’s luxury brands. Brioni, Ralph Lauren, Robert Graham and Ermenegildo Zegna are a just a sample of the fine brands you will discover in addition to Rubensteins Stylish suits, cologne and ties. Make sure to check out the memorabilia on the walls while you are shopping for a little NOLA retail history lesson while you’re here. If you’re into sportier street wear there are still a slew of options including hip-hop heavy re:fresh, the popular Urban Outfitters chain and Gnome, a hip small Decatur Street corner shop that packs a lot style into one tiny space.Shopping in the French Quarter can be just as fruitful as going to the mall and way more fun. Just think of it as a large outdoor shopping center with plenty of variety. Set yourself up for the utmost enjoyment by wearing comfortable shoes, dress appropriately for the season and a slathering of sunscreen wouldn’t hurt. Coming up with a solid shopping strategy is a good way to avoid parking frustrations and get the most out of your leisurely day. A better solution to four wheels is taking a quick bike ride downtown or enjoy a relaxing ride on the streetcar. Have to drive? Go midweek during the day; there’s a surprisingly luxuriant amount of parking spaces. So no matter what your taste or budget, make downtown your destination.

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