We're just going on vibes

We're a seriously small brand, proud to call New Orleans home. Recluse Rags has been an exciting exercise in creativity for us, and an opportunity to break out of the typical cycle a lot of people often find themselves in.

Like many people, we're prone to second-guessing our decisions, often hesitating due to being just a little too unsure. There's room for that in life, to be sure (and plenty of people need to second-guess themselves a little more), but when we created Recluse Rags, it came from a powerful burst in positive self-expression, a sense of confidence that stirred up while we were lost in thought at home one evening.

It was a good feeling, and one that we hope can inspire good people like you to do great things, both big and small.

A Recluse does their own thing, and the Jaunty Man represents that "I do what I want" energy. Literally just look at him; he's definitely doing his own little thing.

Every time we see the Jaunty Man doing that silly walk, or tell each other to "Stay 'luse," we're reminded to live like a Recluse, and it helps re-ground us to keep going our own way. We hope it does the same for you.

Bearded man walking with child down a street during Mardi Gras while wearing Jaunty Secondline Leader t-shirt.

Our Brand

Stay 'luse | Stay Jaunty

We're a casual lifestyle brand for Recluses like us. We lean towards a desire for comfort and versatility, because we're practical folks and it's what we want. And also because, personally, we're a bit homebody-ish, so cozy clothes just make sense.

The Jaunty Man is our signature, and sums up so much of the "I do what I want" energy we love. He represents the ideal of each and every one of us, the vibe of going about an otherwise ordinary - or even stress-inducing - day with a song in our head and a spring in our step. He's independent, a bit silly, and boldy doing his own thing.

Highly contrast image of blue embroidered Jaunty Man on premium charcoal t-shirt.

Our Products

Designed and Printed in the USA

Every Online Purchase Made-to-Order

We work hard to create designs that we love and are very proud of. That said, we are still very much a small, indie clothing brand. For this reason, all of our products are currently made-to-order. We don't mind though, because this allows us to offer a wide variety of product options, without risking over-producing anything. The options are great for you, and the reduced waste is great for the planet (seriously, over-production of cheaply made clothing is out of control)! Who doesn't love a win-win scenario?

Of course, made-to-order manufacturing can sometimes take a few days longer to get your items delivered than many people have become accustomed to, but we hope you'll find the benefits to be worth the wait. Give us a chance to show you how a little bit of that old-school anticipation, eagerly waiting for your purchase to arrive, can actually be oddly exciting!

Tranquil pond with trees lining edge and ducks in foreground near grasses.

Our Future

Oh, you're still reading?

TBD on the future, my guy. Like we already said, we're going on vibes here and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

But please, if you've read this far, give us a vote of confidence by following us on our socials (link at the bottom of this page)! You will not be surprised to learn that we post whenever we feel like it and not according to what the algorithm wants, so we need your help.

Stay 'luse.