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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 31/52 | 2021
“Deciding to give myself permission to wander — without a set outcome, destination, or expectation — has been a turning point in my creative process and in my role as a mother of young children. It is...
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BOTANICAL COLORS PREORDER: COLLABORATION RETURNS THIS MONTH
Back By Popular Demand: Alabama Chanin x Botanical Colors Our best-selling natural dye collaboration is returning in August. Pre-order the limited-edition Botanical Colors Coverup, Essential Rib...
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INTRODUCING AUGUST’S SWATCH OF THE MONTH
Swatch of the Month Inspiration featuring: “Alternating Stitches, Alternating Double Chevron, Damask Stitch” from The Geometry of Hand-Sewing by Natalie Chanin (pages 128–129); August’s Swatch of the...
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INTRODUCING PERMISSION TO WANDER
“Deciding to give myself permission to wander—without a set outcome, destination, or expectation—has been a turning point in my creative process…a vital part of my seasonal rhythm.” —Rinne Allen...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 32/52 | 2021
“A word after a word after a word is power.” – Margaret Atwood Today, National Book Lovers’ Day, celebrates a love of reading and literature. It encourages us to put down our phones and settle in...
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AN INSPIRED COLLECTION
Permission to Wander: Curated to Inspire Find new and returning Alabama Chanin designs, musings, and artisan-crafted goods in our latest capsule collection. Start wandering. Food for Thought:Good...
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MIDWEEK INSPIRATION: A FIELD GUIDE TO GETTING LOST
“Leave the door open for the unknown…” “…the door into the dark.” “That’s where the most important things come from…” “…where you yourself came from…” “…and where you will go.” —Rebecca Solnit from A...
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NEW DIY KITS: FERN + HAND-DYED YARN WITH MADELINETOSH
Swatch of the Month inspiration featuring: Detail of The Wrap Top Kit in Sand; Embroidery Floss; The Wrap Top Kit in Sand; Plain Cake hand-dyed yarn from Madelinetosh for August’s Swatch of the Month...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 33/52 | 2021
“Okra flower and okra” from Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks through the Seasons by Steven Satterfield. “Let things taste of what they are.” —Alice Waters August produces an abundance of fresh...
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PROJECT THREADWAYS: NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY
Today, National Nonprofit Day, recognizes the efforts nonprofits and charities put into making an impact in their communities. In 2019, Natalie, CEO and creative director of Alabama Chanin, continued...
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#THOSEWHOINSPIRE: HOPE HILTON
Rinne Allen, longtime friend and current collaborator, adopted the phrase “permission to wander” several years ago from her friend, artist Hope Hilton and Hope’s work. As Rinne told The Bitter...
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AUGUST’S SWATCH OF THE MONTH: Q&A + MORE WITH MADELINETOSH
Swatch of the Month inspiration featuring August’s Swatch of the Month; Plain Cake Yarn by Madelinetosh; Dyeing yarn in Madelinetosh dye studio; Plain Cake from The Factory Café; The Wrap Top Kit in...
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INSPIRING EXPLORATION
In addition to hand-painted and organic cotton tops in collaboration with Rinne Allen, our Permission to Wander collection includes a curated selection of books and objects to inspire exploration....
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 34/52 | 2021
“Insightful Photos of 1960s Afghanistan Reveal What Life Was Like Before the Taliban”; Image via Dr. Bill Podlich’s collection, managed by his son-in-law Clayton Esterson. “I want every girl to know...
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THE HISTORY OF ORIENTEERING
In the spring of 2021, the League of Outdoor Women, a local organization that helps women build a relationship with the outdoors through education, community, and awareness, hosted a class on...
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MADELINETOSH: AUGUST’S SWATCH OF THE MONTH COLLABORATOR
Swatch of the Month inspiration featuring Fern Stencil artwork; Plain Cake Yarn by Madelinetosh; Grid of fabric swatches testing tonal paint with Fern Stencil, Laura Zander, CEO of Madelinetosh with...
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PERMISSION TO WANDER: CREATIVE PROCESS
Today on the Journal, Rinne shares the history of and process of our collaboration that has created hand-painted designs in the Permission to Wander capsule collection. From Rinne: This little...
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NEW STOCKIST: CAPITOL BRENTWOOD | SANTA MONICA
Laura Vinroot Poole is founder and owner of Capitol, the internationally recognized specialty store with locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Los Angeles. In both locations, Laura creates...
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30% OFF: SAMPLE SALE
Our Sample Sale begins today with 30% savings on an assortment of in-stock and one-of-a-kind Alabama Chanin designs. As part of our zero-waste mission, the sale includes on-hand inventory and archival...
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OUR SAMPLE SALE CONTINUES TODAY: 40% OFF
Our Collection samples are the first of their kind, often acting as the blueprint for our custom garments. As we introduce new designs, it’s important for us to find ways for these unique and...
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