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Location

Florence, USA

Founded

2006

Price range

$218 – $4,578

Shipping

Worldwide

Alabama Chanin

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About

Alabama Chanin is an American slow fashion label for women, founded in Florence in 2006 by Natalie Chanin. Chanin returned to Florence, Alabama, in 2000 and created Project Alabama, a collection of 200 hand-sewn T-shirts. In 2005 Project Alabama was a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards, and in 2006 it became Alabama Chanin, built on cultural preservation, local making and Southern craft traditions. The label makes hand-sewn, made-to-order tops, tunics, dresses, skirts, pants, coats and jackets from organic cotton jersey, many of them hand-painted, embroidered, beaded or appliquéd. Pieces include the Quartz Dress, the Godwin Coat, the Halcyon Top, the Waffle Crew and the Zeta Pant. It also sells fabric, DIY sewing kits and books, and runs workshops through The School of Making. Everything is made in the USA at The Factory in Florence and by artisan sewers across northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. Its organic cotton comes from the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative in Lubbock and is traced from field to fabric. In 2013 Chanin won the CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge, and the nonprofit Project Threadways carries on its work on textile heritage.

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#sustainable#handmade#organic#locally made#luxury#natural

Brand Details

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Organic Cotton
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
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Natalie Chanin

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What kind of clothing does Alabama Chanin make?
Alabama Chanin makes hand-sewn, made-to-order clothing from organic cotton jersey. Many pieces are hand-painted, embroidered, beaded or appliquéd using traditional Southern craft techniques.
What products does Alabama Chanin sell?
Alabama Chanin sells tops, tunics, dresses, skirts, pants, coats and jackets, plus fabric, DIY sewing kits, books and School of Making workshops. Products include the Quartz Dress, Godwin Coat, Halcyon Top, Waffle Crew and Zeta Pant.
How much does Alabama Chanin cost?
Alabama Chanin is a luxury brand, with clothing priced from about $218 to $4,578 USD. Core essentials cost around $250–$700, while hand-embellished collection pieces often cost $1,000–$4,500.
Where is Alabama Chanin located?
Alabama Chanin is based in Florence, Alabama, USA, at The Factory in the Shoals region. Its store, design studio and production teams all work there.
Who founded Alabama Chanin?
Alabama Chanin was founded by designer Natalie Chanin, who began her first collection in 2000. That project became Alabama Chanin, known for its sustainable, locally made design.
Who owns Alabama Chanin?
Alabama Chanin is an independent company founded and led by Natalie Chanin. It works with the nonprofit Project Threadways, a 501(c)(3) focused on textile heritage and craft.
Where is Alabama Chanin made?
Alabama Chanin is made in the USA by artisan sewers in and around the Shoals in northwest Alabama. It uses American-grown organic cotton traced from farms in Texas.

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