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STRIPE LOVE + SWATCH OF THE MONTH
“ I’m not a mathematician, but I am a designer who loves geometry, that is, the relationship among points, lines, and surfaces.” – Natalie Chanin From top left: The Stripe Frances T-Shirt Dress Kit;...
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SHOP NOW. PAY LATER. WEAR FOREVER.
Committing to a sustainable wardrobe and consciously living life is an investment. For over 20 years, we have committed to developing our US-based manufacturing facility and improving our supply...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 16/52
Left: “Untitled (Big Sea #1)”; Right: “Untitled (Big Sea #2)”, 1969 by Vija Celmins from Vija Celmins: To Fix the Image in Memory, 2018 by Ian Alteveer for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in...
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EARTH MATTERS
“Tactile Corpuscles”, 2014 by Sanne Muiser for the Earth Matters exhibition curated by Lidewij Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano. Photograph by Studio Pluis via TLmag. …our entente with nature will be...
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SWATCH OF THE MONTH INSPIRATION: NAMED CLOTHING + PARIS HAUTE COUTURE
From top left: Lahja Unisex Dressing Gown pattern from Named Clothing; Sewing Needles from The School of Making; Sointu Tee pattern from Named Clothing; Variegated Stripe Fabric Swatch in...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 17/52
a field of cotton— as if the moonhad flowered — “a field of cotton”, a haiku by Matsuo Basho Cotton is at the heart of our business. It is rooted in our history, and it shapes the future of our work...
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MOTHER LOVE: IN-STOCK GIFTS
An assortment of ready-to-ship Mother’s Day Gifts to celebrate those who nurture us, who care for us, and who simply love us. Explore hand-crafted garments, accessories, and home goods—in-stock and...
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NEVER A PAL LIKE MOTHER (+ ROSANNE CASH)
As Mother’s Day approaches, we revisit one of our favorite books and a Journal post honoring mothers. Our friends at Dust-to-Digital released Never A Pal Like Mother: Vintage Songs & Photographs...
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NEW: MAGGIE’S DREAM KITS
“Both light and shadow are the dance of love.” – Rumi From top left: Maggie’s Dream Poncho Kit; The Studio Bundle #1; Maggie’s Dream Fabric Detail; The Marie Cropped Car Jacket; Fashionopolis: The...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 18/52 | 2021
Left: Photograph of a child and her mother in 1932; Right: Lyrics from “The Pal That’s Always True” by Doc Hopkins from Never a Pal Like Mother: Vintage Songs and Photographs of the One Who’s Always...
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SAVE 20% ON IN-STOCK GIFTS STARTING TODAY
Shop handmade designs to give and enjoy this season, and save 20% through the weekend with code MOMLOVE at checkout. Please note that orders will ship within two business days and may arrive after...
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NEW: STUDIO BUNDLE #2 (CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND HISTORY)
From top left: May Swatch of the Month variation with Black backing layer and appliqué; Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors; Alabama Chanin Archives Fall/Winter 2010 Collection; Brown Bugle Beads; Studio...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 19/52 | 2021
“Shade Card for cellulose-based fibers” from The Modern Natural Dyer: A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen, and Cotton at Home by Kristine Vejar (pages 98–99). There’s something about...
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CORE ESSENTIALS: WARDROBE BUILDING BLOCKS
Indispensable wardrobe staples and everyday basics, made in the USA from organic cotton fabrics for quality that lasts. Explore an assortment of modern, evergreen essentials, designed to pair well...
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INSPIRATION: THE FAMILY OF MAN
We previously wrote about The Family of Woman—celebrating female life as we lead up to Mother’s Day. This book is one of many in my library which is a well-loved, well-traveled collection of tomes...
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NEW: BIRD ON A BRANCH KITS (+ INSPIRATION)
From top left: May Swatch of the Month; Textile Paint color studies for swatch development; Stem Stitch detail from The Geometry of Hand-Sewing by Natalie Chanin; “If Jesus came from Missisippi, if...
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NEW, LIMITED-EDITION NATURALLY DYED DESIGNS
Alabama Chanin x Botanical Colors: A limited-edition collection of core Alabama Chanin designs, naturally dyed in collaboration with Botanical Colors. Each soft pink garment has been hand-dyed with...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 20/52 | 2021
“Every colour harbours its own soul.” — Emil Nolde Last week we explored the world of natural dyeing in anticipation of our collaboration with Botanical Colors. This week we highlight and share...
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BOTANICAL COLORS COLLABORATION: NATURALLY DYED DESIGNS
New: Alabama Chanin x Botanical Colors A limited-edition collection of core Alabama Chanin designs, naturally dyed in collaboration with Botanical Colors. Each soft pink garment has been hand-dyed...
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INSPIRATION: KATHY HATTORI OF BOTANICAL COLORS
In 2017, we featured Kathy Hattori of Botanical Colors in our Indigo Stories series on The Journal (among many other movers and shakers in the natural dye world). For our new readers, we revisit her...
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