[This interview first appeared in Issue 9 of The Fluevog Post (Fall/Winter 2017)] TanAya Richards, Fluevog New Orleans Manager
Years with Fluevog: 2
Where are you from?
I grew up in Binghamton, NY and in 2003, moved to San Francisco to go to The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. I ended up living in the Bay Area for 7 years before moving to Austin. I ve been in NOLA for 3 years now!
What were your first pair of Fluevogs?
My first pair were the Blake boots and I love them so much I already have a second pair. I wear them with everything from jeans to dresses and yes, I still rock them when it s 90 degrees and humid!
Describe New Orleans in a nutshell
New Orleans is like nowhere else in the US! It s culturally diverse, laid back, eclectic and charming. (Watch out for the pavement ants!)
NOLA favorites for:
Sightseeing: The French Quarter (of course), City Park and Magazine St. I also love the NOLA social ride. It happens every Thursday and is basically a big mobile party on bikes!
Food: LA Thai and El Gato Negro (best tacos ever!)
Relaxing: Kayaking on the bayou is my favorite Sunday activity. Don t worry about gators! If they re in there, they haven t bothered me at all. I have yet to see one.
Favorite part of working for Fluevog?
The people! My team and everyone I ve been fortunate enough to meet from the rest of the company are exceptional. This is the best job I ve ever had in a long career of retail!
