Hold onto your geaux cups. It’s our Carnival-inspired guide to laissez les local gifts rouler.
1 Mignon Faget// Your Mardi Gras accessories mantra: more is more. Keep it rolling with a Float Blooms Party Wrap, a head wrap designed in collab with NOLA-based Fringe & Co. Perfect for parade routes, parties and all revelry beyond Mardi Gras season, the wrap translates the new Float Flower pieces of pendants, rings and pins into a wearable Carnival essential.
2 Maison Mariann // A pair of FLIRT-de-Lis Earrings will make every day a Mardi party for your lobes. Available in sterling silver and 14K gold, the fleur-de-lis symbol – associated with French royalty – especially Marie Antoinette – will make you feel as chic as a queen. Designed and made by master jewelers in Louisiana, the brand’s modern heirlooms celebrate life’s champagne moments.
3 Phoenix Shop // Fashionable festing at its finest, top your tresses with a Limited Edition Mardi Gras Mambo hat from Phoenix Shop. Sure to be your Mardi Gras day gallivanting crowning achievement, choose from lavender, ivory, taupe, nude or sage or inquire at info@psphoenixshop.com about further customizing.
4 Cosmic Collective // Mardi Gras – it’s not just for purple, green, and gold. Let Cosmic Collective elevate your parade fit to a new level with the Cleo hot pink blazer cape, trimmed with hot pink metallic fringe and adorned with a hand beaded appliqué on shoulders.
5 Sucré // You prefer your sweets to look like a celebration. All hail the festive and beautiful treats from Sucré. From the braided and buttery signature King Cake dusted with sparkles to elegant boxes of Mardi Gras macarons, there is no prettier way to partake. King Cakes are available in all locations in NOLA, ATL and HTX or via nationwide shipping. Photo: Camrin Interiano.
6 Ames Layne // Sequins are like wearing a party! Sparkle in a Mardi Gras confetti sequin vest that will dazzle while you’re sidewalk side. With kid’s sequin jackets available in sizes 4/6 and 8/10, your entire entourage can get in on the fun. Tidbits readers get a 20% discount online with code mardi20.
7 Conrad Rose // Looking for a perfect parade party hostess gift? A Carnival dream it will be with a delish King Cake candle made right here in NOLA using a slow, hand-poured technique. There’s even a petite travel-sized version that you can slip into your house guests’ suitcase as a special surprise.
8 KREWE // In celebration of cupid’s arrow pointing directly at Carnival, KREWE has launched this season’s Mardi Gras 2026 capsule collection Lovestruck! From the 60s inspired Faithful to the bold Temptress, both limited edition heart-shaped frames will have you seeing the world through affectionate eyes.
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