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Natalie Loves: Bed, a limited-edition booklet by Maira Kalman released on the first morning of Summer. @mairakalman
“What is better than bed?
There is no place I love more.
The precise, ecstatic moment
of getting into bed.
The covers. The pillows.
The womb. The cocoon.
Beautiful blissful bed.”
—Maira Kalman
Purchase a signed and numbered edition of Bed here. Maira is donating a portion of all proceeds in support of the national network of abortion funds, which distributes funding to local organizations working to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of women across the land.
Read more about Maira, our ever-inspiring and beloved friend, in our 21 Years project. xo
21 Years of Sustainable Design: Natalie’s makeshift bed at the Lovelace Crossroads studio, 2006. Read an entry on Alabama Chanin’s move “From Lovelace Crossroads to The Factory” (an ode to the tethers that connect us to a place).
Latest from #alabamachanin: Summer Nights
The Corset: Our go-to top for summer.
“From the smallest acorn grows the mighty oak.” (Ancient Proverb)
Shop the artisan-made Acorn Necklace: Vegetable-tanned leather strap. Platinum/Sterling or Gold Vermeil finish.
The Waffle V-Neck: A new core essential for summer (and beyond) in 100% organic waffle-knit cotton.
The Cast Fabric Cuff: Hand-stitched details, preserved in a Gold Vermeil finish. Each cuff is hand crafted, numbered, signed, and threaded with a cotton jersey tie to fasten.
The Summer Nights Coverup: Natural 100% organic lightweight cotton in the hand-painted “Summer Nights” design. Hand-sewn by local artisans.
A Summer Essential: The Slip Dress (we’re wearing Plum).
