About

Recluse Rags is a New-Orleans based apparel and lifestyle
brand founded in 2023. We’re here for the fun of it. Quite simply, the fun of
finding an idea and turning it into something real. We focus on designing
casual clothing that celebrates well-spent downtime and that unapologetic, “I
do what I want” spirit that we call Jaunty Man energy.

Are we experts at this? Absolutely not (yet), but we know
what we like, and we’re quite particular about only offering products that we think
are worth owning. We care deeply about quality, fair pricing, and delivering
products that exceed expectations.

We love to live casually, and cherish every occasion spent
with family and a few close friends…along with a very healthy dose of alone
time for doing our own thing as well (obviously). For us, Recluse Rags serves
as a nice reminder that being a bit of a homebody, even if only part-time, can be
enormously fulfilling for a well-balanced life. And besides that, we just really
like our little Jaunty Man, especially when he’s doing his little jaunty moves.

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 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 homebodies, so cozy clothes just make sense most of the time.

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 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 clothing brand, and all of our products are currently made-to-order. We don't mind though, because this allows us to avoid over-production (which has become 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 the 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 than many people have become accustomed to, but we hope you'll find the benefits to be worth the wait.