I just found out about B-Native, an online boutique dedicated to unique products that bring the spirit of New Orleans alive. Everything is handpicked for quality and made here in New Orleans or by displaced New Orleanians.
I think it’s still pretty new, but it looks like they’re always adding new products and artists. There’s already a pretty great selection though….everything from Times Picayune columnist Chris Rose’s book to really beautiful NOLA-inspired paper products to the locally ubiquitious t-shirt brand Dirty Coast.
Speaking of Dirty Coast, I’ve actually been meaning to mention them for awhile now. They’ve been set up at Festivus for the past two weeks, but if you live in New Orleans, you’ve probably seen their shirts all over during the past year. (I believe even celebs such as Brad Pitt and Jimmy Fallon have been spotted in Dirty Coast apparel.)
The guys who run Dirty Coast, Patrick and Blake, are really great. Some of the shirts are their own designs, but they also feature designs by other local artists, 
including my friend (the amazingly talented artist) Vance Kelly. He actually designed one of my favorite Dirty Coast shirts, the Venice-inspired tee seen here.
There are way too many awesome designs here to choose from. Fortunately though, with prices ranging between $12 and $25, you can easily pick a few up for yourself and plus some to give to friends.
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My favorite is the New Orleans: Do It Yourself. Love the green color and the font they used.
That one seems to be one of the most popular…I’ve seen a lot of people wearing it around town lately!
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Thanks for the submission! (Dirty Coast is one of my personal favorites.)