NEW ORLEANS — After more than two decades of turning graphic art into something people can wear, collect, laugh at and occasionally question, artist and filmmaker Jason Laurits is bringing Paste to New Orleans.
The independent, artist-driven brand founded by Laurits in 2004 has opened its first full-fledged store at 721 Royal St. in the French Quarter, marking a new chapter for Paste and Laurits’ work across art, design, apparel, retail and film.
The New Orleans opening coincides with the local premiere of Laurits’ first feature film, “Loves Company,” which he wrote and directed. Filmed in New Orleans and starring Rachel Dratch of “Saturday Night Live” and Jack Plotnick of “Reno 911!,” the film will premiere at the New Orleans Film Festival on Oct. 24…