Neighborhood Overview Hollygrove, located in the northwestern part of New Orleans, exemplifies the quiet resilience that defines many of the city's residential neighborhoods. Bounded by Palmetto St...
Neighborhood Overview Tremé (pronounced "truh-MAY"), often described as America's oldest African American neighborhood, lies just north of the French Quarter in New Orleans. This culturally signifi...
Gentilly, one of New Orleans' most diverse neighborhoods, stretches across approximately five square miles bounded by Lake Pontchartrain to the north, the Industrial Canal to the east, the Fairgrou...
The most prolific of all the designers we have had the luck to work with over the years. Burton Hals from Lafayette and was for a time a full-time designer for Dirty Coast and our other company, ...
Hired in 2013, Chris soon became a frequent creative contributor for new product designs and then in 2015 he stepped up as General Manager. He is now living in Los Angeles with his wife Kylie and...
One of our earliest supporters and friends, Zack Smith has been a photographer and creative collaborator for us over the years. He calls Chalmette home with his family. Interview by Price and Blake...
Mandy Barton was one of Dirty Coast’s early multi-tool team members — a writer, shop manager, and creative spark rolled into one. Starting at the tiny Magazine Street “cave,” she helped shape the ...
Every company has a “first” — the person who isn’t a founder but steps in when an idea needs to turn into a real operation. For Dirty Coast, that person was Michael Lamanola. She was there when the...
Our full time screen printer since 2008, Michael’s business Purple Monkey has grown along side ours. He has helped us with not just Dirty Coast products but also the production of many items for ...
A designer and musician, Scott crossed paths with Blake sometime in the late 2000s—the origin story still TBD. Good thing they did: his analog, rough-textured touch turned scrappy ideas into clas...
Avery was one of the earlier illustrators who could handle very ornate and detailed concepts. Whatever we sent his way, he knocked out the park. A talented artist who now resides in Ann Arbor, Mi...
A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Top 20 Most Missed Old New Orleans Businesses and Landmarks
New Orleans, with its rich history and vibrant culture, has experienced significant changes over the years. Many beloved businesses and landmarks have disappeared, either due to natural disaster...
