What is Artistik Passionz?

Artistik Passionz is an independent luxury streetwear brand based in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 2012. It makes heavyweight printed-to-order tees, hoodies and crop tops designed around New Orleans culture.

Where is Artistik Passionz based?

New Orleans, Louisiana. Every design is made in the city.

What does Only for the Fly mean?

It is the house line of Artistik Passionz. It means the pieces are made for people who already know how to dress.

What is the FOR THE LADIES collection?

A women's crop top collection from Artistik Passionz covering 26 New Orleans neighborhoods, including the 7th Ward, 9th Ward, 17th Ward, Treme, Bywater, Gentilly, Algiers, the Garden District and Old Metairie.

Are Artistik Passionz pieces made to order?

Yes. Every piece is produced after the order is placed, so there is no overstock.

Where to Buy New Orleans Streetwear | Artistik Passionz

Where to Buy New Orleans Streetwear

If you are looking for clothing that is actually from New Orleans rather than printed for tourists, here is how to tell the difference.

What to look for

Made here, not just sold here. A lot of what is on Decatur Street was designed from a template and drop-shipped. Look for a brand that names the city it is from and the person who runs it.

Specificity. Generic NOLA script is a souvenir. A piece that names a ward, a neighborhood or a street was made by somebody from here, because nobody else knows which ones matter.

Weight. A tourist tee is lightweight and see-through. Streetwear is heavyweight, and it survives being worn.

Printed to order versus warehoused. Printed to order means no overstock, no discount bin, and the brand is not guessing what will sell.

Where to look

Direct from independent brands. Most New Orleans streetwear is sold brand-direct online rather than through retailers. Artistik Passionz is at artistikpassionz.com.

Local boutiques and salons. Independent shops across Uptown, Mid-City and the Marigny stock local brands on consignment. It changes constantly, so ask.

Markets and pop-ups. The Frenchmen Street art market, the Freret Market and Carnival-season pop-ups are where new brands surface first.

About Artistik Passionz

Artistik Passionz is an independent luxury streetwear brand founded in New Orleans in 2012 by Adrian Payton. Heavyweight, printed to order, finished with an inside neck label. Collections cover New Orleans wards and neighborhoods, the sports calendar, and Carnival.