"This is the work of many hands."— Natalie Chanin With access to rapidly-produced goods at our fingertips, the domestic arts are becoming lost in the hustle, and fashion is becoming disposable. We're offering a different way. Alabama Chanin believes in slow, thoughtful design that uses sustainable materials and hand-craft to create garments unparalleled in both beauty and quality. Read more about our organic fabric, supply chain, and artisan process below. To hear from artisans firsthand, watch our short videos featuring Luda and Corey from the production team. Explore the Collection. Organic cotton is grown using natural biological cycles and without...
With a shared color palette and thoughtfully designed silhouettes, it's easy to style pieces in Collection #72. No mistakes possible. Explore a highlight of pairings below, and reach out to studio@projectthreadways.org for styling assistance. Free virtual appointments are available. P.S.: Post your own Alabama Chanin outfits on Instagram and tag @alabamachanin to share with us. The Look: Layered The Pieces:The Evans Jacket, Orson Pant, and Zero Waste Waffle Wrap Cardigan. The Look: Textured The Pieces:The Silva Jacket, Cairn Tunic, and Lynx Skirt. The Look: Tailored The Pieces:The Ferox Top, Rune Jacket, and Claude Pant. The Look: Breezy The Pieces:The Prentiss Coverup, Claude Capri Pant, and Scarf in the slim featherweight option....
The Tunica Operis(latin: Work Shirt) A collaboration grounded in shared values, E.M. Reitz and Alabama Chanin come together in a shirt defined by proportion, fabrication, and construction. Erin’s understated, thoughtful approach meets our commitment to craftsmanship—resulting in a silhouette that feels both timeless and modern. Explore the Collaboration. The Details Rendered in deep navy and soft green, the shirt is constructed with precision and ease. Thoughtful pleating, clean lines, and high quality materials support movement and longevity. Styled with hand painted garments from the Alabama Chanin collection, the silhouette brings balance to the broader palette. Shop the Tunica Operis in NavyShop the...
Tea-dyed in our studio, this color develops through a slow, layered process using organic cotton and natural tea baths. Each garment absorbs the dye differently, revealing subtle variation and quiet movement across the surface. The effect is a warm, lived-in neutral with depth and softness—familiar, yet entirely one of a kind. Discover tea-dyed garments in Collection #72. A Natural Neutral This season, the tea-dyed palette appears across silhouettes including the Clover Top, relaxed dresses, structured layers, and hand-painted pieces that build dimension within a single tone. Worn together or styled apart, these create a neutral with depth and presence. Grounded....
Perianth (noun): "envelope of a flower"
Inspired by the often bright and fragrant outer parts of a flower, Perianth is the second of two new fabrics from Collection #72. The design offers an abstraction of the classic floral motif, deconstructing flower shapes into a mosaic of figures.
Variations feature mixed metallic paints, glass beading, and assorted embroidery and appliqué on navy or tea-dyed fabric. Each garment and its technique are artisan-crafted by hand.
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The intersection of art and geometry.
Fields is one of two new fabrics from Collection #72, the latest release from Alabama Chanin. Hand-painted rectangles form the foundation of the design, each one artfully layered using earth tones on tea-dyed fabric or metallic paint on navy fabric.
Variations include the all-over painted motif, beaded and sequined accents, and embroidered appliqué. As always, garment construction and fabric techniques are crafted mindfully by hand.
Discover Fields in the Collection here.
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Original Publication Date: October 27, 2016Updated: May 22, 2023 There is a lot you can say about Scott Peacock: James Beard Award-winning chef, engaging storyteller, collaborator and co-author to Edna Lewis, budding farmer, writer/filmmaker, experimenter with indigo, and the creator of the inspiring Alabama Biscuit Experience in Marion, Alabama. As we launch our 2023 Summer Indigo collection, I was inspired to look back at some of the indigo experiments we’ve created over the last 23 years. I came upon the post below, originally published in October of 2016, and am inspired anew in reminiscing about this weekend adventure. With a group...
