The Beginning of Dugazon

Dugazon was never meant to be just a shop. It began as an idea that lived quietly for decades—a vision of a space that felt like home, filled with things that carried stories, warmth, and meaning. For Bobby and Matt, it was always about more than objects. It was about the feeling of walking into a place where curiosity is rewarded, where the familiar and the unexpected live side by side.

The name itself holds history. Dugazon comes from Bobby’s mother’s family name, tracing back to New Orleans, where his grandfather settled. That legacy—steeped in hospitality, tradition, and the joy of gathering—remains at the heart of everything we do.

Both founders bring lifetimes of experience in storytelling and curation. Bobby spent more than twenty-five years shaping the world of luxury and culture at Condé Nast, while Matt built a career as a stylist and fashion director, cultivating an eye for timeless design and meaningful details. Their professional lives were defined by taste, by the art of knowing what feels right, what lasts, and what inspires. Dugazon became the natural extension of that journey—a space where their personal histories, shared passions, and instinct for discovery could come to life.

The idea itself was born from travel, from family, and from the rituals of home. Over the years, Bobby and Matt collected objects that spoke to them—things found at antique shops, in markets, or on trips that lingered in memory. Each piece carried a story, and together they wove a narrative that felt lived-in, intentional, and essential. Friends who visited their home often left inspired, asking: Where can I find that? Dugazon became the answer.

At its core, Dugazon is a modern-day cabinet of curiosities. A place where every item—whether a linen, a cookbook, or a candle—feels indispensable once discovered. A place guided by lagniappe, the Southern tradition of always offering “a little extra,” whether through thoughtful curation, unexpected kindness, or the small details that turn the everyday into something extraordinary.

From its beginnings, Dugazon has been about enhancing daily life—through beauty, hospitality, and discovery. It is a space shaped by heritage yet always evolving, where each visit unfolds like a story, and every find feels like it was meant to be yours.