FOUNDER'S NOTE

Hey Everyone, Dave here, founder of Recluse Rags. When I first set out on this venture back in 2023, I'm not sure I really knew what I was looking to do. Actually that's not true. I'm 100% certain I had no idea what to do or how to even do it. All I really knew was that I wanted to let a part of myself that I believed in, but that wasn't fully developed yet, out into the world.

Cue the Jaunty Man. In a sense it's an idealized self-portrait, but not one uniquely mine. Nonchalant, carefree, abundantly confident, and just plain fun, the Jaunty Man is the essence of what so many people wish they could be, every day and everywhere. What stops us, however, are the pressures and judgments of the world itself. We all want to be accepted, so we make little adjustments, hiding pieces of ourselves from the general population and making choices that help us blend in, just in case someone doesn't like that particular part of our personality.

And that brings us to the name. Traditionally, a recluse is one who chooses to exist far from society, in solitude. Downtime is great, and breaks are healthy, but the Jaunty Man isn't a recluse because he represents permanently hiding from the world. Instead, and even better, the Jaunty Man is our Recluse because he represents rising above needing the world's approval in the first place. No need for permanent solitude when you have that kind of energy.

So be yourself, Stay 'luse, and I'll keep striving to do the same.

- Dave

Man smiling while 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 small lifestyle brand for the one's striving to be themselves in every situation, whether successful yet or not.

The Jaunty Man is our signature, and sums up the "I do what I want" energy we love. Free from needing the world's approval, he represents the ideal of each and every one of us, the vibe of going about an otherwise ordinary day with a song in our head and a spring in our step. He's independent, a bit silly, and boldly doing his own thing.

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

Our Products

Designed in the USA | Rooted in New Orleans⚜️

Every Online Purchase Made-to-Order

First, think casual, comfortable, and versatile, because we're practical folks. We choose fits that fit 80% of your off-the-clock needs (buy your suits elsewhere).

We work hard to create designs that just work, some subtle, some less so, and all of our products are currently made-to-order. This allows us to avoid over-production (quite an ecological issue in recent history) while still offering a wide variety of product options. The options are great for you, and the reduced waste is great for our planet (seriously, we can't stress this enough)! Who doesn't love a win-win scenario?

Of course, made-to-order manufacturing can take a few days longer to get your items delivered, but we hope you'll find the benefits to be worth the wait.