Mignon Faget to Open New Orleans Gallery on October 30
The local jeweler will relocate from its long-time Magazine Street home to a new space across the road.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Mignon Faget will move its jewelry gallery to 3806 Magazine St. in New Orleans on October 30, 2026. This move comes after the company spent 27 years operating at the nearby 3801 Magazine St. location.
Why it matters
The relocation was prompted by a lease dispute with the new owner of the 3801 Magazine St. property, Side 8 Ventures. The landlord declined to renew the lease in order to bring a national brand into the 5,000-square-foot space.
The original gallery site at 3801 Magazine St. spans 5,000 square feet and was acquired by Side 8 Ventures in September for $2.5 million. Mignon Faget had occupied this space for 27 years before waiving its right of first refusal to purchase the building.
The players
Mignon Faget
This is a long-standing New Orleans-based jewelry design company that has operated in the city for decades.
Side 8 Ventures
This is a real estate investment firm that purchased the building at 3801 Magazine St. in September 2026.
Sue Sartor
This is a clothing and lifestyle brand that previously occupied the space at 3806 Magazine St.
The details
The current gallery will close temporarily from October 26 to October 29 to facilitate the move into the space previously occupied by Sue Sartor. While the company intends to search for a new permanent site on Magazine Street, it will begin operating out of the temporary location on October 30.
Timeline
September 2026: Side 8 Ventures purchased the 3801 Magazine St. property.
October 26-29, 2026: The Mignon Faget gallery will close for the move.
October 30, 2026: Mignon Faget opens at 3806 Magazine St.
Market Landscape
This move highlights the ongoing commercial real estate transition on New Orleans' Magazine Street as property owners prioritize national brands over legacy local tenants. Mignon Faget now finds itself navigating a shifting retail environment while seeking a new long-term storefront.
Regular customers should note that the jewelry gallery will be completely closed for in-person shopping between October 26 and October 29. Starting October 30, all retail operations will shift to the new 3806 Magazine St. address.
The takeaway
When local retail spaces change ownership, businesses often face the reality of finding new locations to maintain their neighborhood presence. Shoppers can help support legacy brands through these transitions by verifying their temporary status and visiting the new storefronts once they reopen.
What happens next
Mignon Faget will hold an opening event at its new 3806 Magazine St. location on October 30, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail shifts, check the New Orleans Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Orleans CityBusiness.
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