COPPED brings exclusive streetwear to New Orleans

Written By Alicia Vial

Now open in Canal Place above Louis Vuitton

NEW ORLEANS — Canal Place, a premier luxury shopping destination, welcomes COPPED, its newest tenant specializing in exclusive and hard-to-find streetwear and sneakers.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development District officially opened the doors to COPPED's third location yesterday morning. Already established in Florida and Puerto Rico, COPPED brings its unique curation of coveted items to New Orleans.

Curated Exclusivity for the Discerning Streetwear Collector

COPPED caters to streetwear enthusiasts seeking the most sought-after items. Whether it's iconic collaborations like those with Travis Scott or top-tier brands like Denim Tears, Hellstar, Jordan, Bape and more, COPPED offers a dynamic and constantly updated selection within its 2,200 square foot store.

"When deciding on our third location, New Orleans stood out," said James Giftos, co-owner of COPPED. "Canal Place, with its focus on luxury and curated experiences, aligns perfectly with our brand ethos."

Elevating the Canal Place Experience

Canal Place, known for offering upscale shopping since 1984, continues to evolve with the addition of COPPED. This new tenant joins a thriving community of more than 50 high-end retailers, many of which hold exclusive or limited-availability brands within the United States.

“Streetwear is a rapidly growing force in fashion and we're thrilled to welcome COPPED and their curated offerings to Canal Place,” said Matt Brown, General Manager at Canal Place. "This addition aligns with our recent expansion, including Tag Heuer, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Indigo Boutique, and Brasa South American Steakhouse. COPPED reflects the enduring strength of Canal Place as a destination for discerning shoppers."

Located on Level Two directly above Louis Vuitton, COPPED promises a unique shopping experience for streetwear enthusiasts in New Orleans. For a complete list of stores at Canal Place, visit canalplacestyle.com.

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About Canal Place: Situated on the edge of the historic French Quarter, Canal Place is home to many notable, exclusive designer boutiques and a 9-screen movie theater.  An on-site, four-star hotel, The Westin Canal Place, and a convenient covered parking facility add to Canal Place’s unique offerings. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, this world-class shopping center boasts a superb mix of stores including Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, MCM, Golden Goose Tiffany & Co, Brooks Brothers, lululemon athletica and Anthropologie. For more information, visit www.canalplacestyle.com. Connect with Canal Place on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Thread and Instagram (@canalplacestyle).

About O’Connor Capital Partners:
Founded in 1983, O’Connor Capital Partners www.oconnorcp.com is an institutional real estate investment, management, and development firm based in New York City and run by President and CEO, William Q. O’Connor. The firm pursues acquisitions, developments and conversions on behalf of its institutional funds, separate accounts, and own account. O’Connor primarily targets retail and residential opportunities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Since inception, O’Connor has acquired or developed over $30 billion of property, including over 55 million square feet of retail space and over 30,000 residential units globally.

Alicia Vial

Alicia Vial is a New Orleans native with more than a decade of experience elevating client stories and leading crisis response. As the senior director of strategy, Alicia acts as a leader within the Gambel Communications team ensuring each agency team member is positioned to deliver strategic public relations services that meet the highest standards of the industry. In addition to supporting the agency’s long-term business growth and development, she coordinates day-to-day account services and oversees strategic direction while staying abreast of best practices and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.

Before joining Gambel Communications, Alicia served as the communications director for the Louisiana SPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Louisiana that impacts more than 74,000 animals per year. During her nearly eight-year tenure, Alicia oversaw numerous crises, served on national communication taskforces, oversaw all aspects of internal and external relations and worked alongside the development department to raise critical funding. Prior to that, she worked in the fast-paced New Orleans hospitality industry focusing on digital public relations for multiple hotels.

Alicia is a member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL), Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), a board member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Orleans Chapter and a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. An accredited public relations practitioner (APR), Alicia is also certified in crisis communications, organizational leadership, content marketing and social media.

A well respected and trusted public relations practitioner, Alicia has been recognized by SPRF as a ‘Senior Practitioner of the Year’. Dubbed early on in her career as one to watch, she also received the ‘Rising Star’ award by PRAL and was profiled in St. Charles Avenue Magazine as part of their Young Bloods series. Most recently, she was recognized at PRSA’s annual Fleurish Awards and received four Awards of Excellence for her work along with the ‘Plate Spinner’ award for her efforts on the board of directors for the chapter.

An LSU graduate, Alicia received a bachelor's degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and minors in business administration and leadership development. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on public relations topics, most recently presenting at the Jefferson Economic Development Commission and SPRF annual conference.

When Alicia is not at work, you can find her at the ballpark with her three boys or cheering on the Tigers in Death Valley.

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