Krewe of Muses

In 2006 to honor the victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Muses had an empty float at the tail end of their parade, evoking the riderless horse that follows the caisson carrying the casket in a funeral procession.

From soap to earbuds, socks to water bottles, luggage tags to pens and notebooks, bandanas to scarves, Muses is a leader in throws that are functional and exciting for the crowds.

In recent years, in response to city-wide efforts to keep storm drains clean and reduce environmental impact, Muses has scaled down the amount of single-use plastic in their manufactured throws, focusing on quality and durability.

They have drastically reduced the amount of traditional beads, and - like their logo polystone medallions - have found new ways to make certain items easier to repurpose, such as adding a "lobster claw" clasp or magnet.

Each member decorates her own thrifted and gifted shoes year-round, incorporating glitter, paint, decoupage, and myriad baubles and trims, to create beautiful works of art.