In its September issue, Domino has a very cool interview with Natalie Chanin, the designer behind Alabama Chanin. I first became smitten with Chanin when I discovered her now-defunct clothing brand Project Alabama, so I was excited to read that the designer has expanded her repertoire to include jewelry and home wares. (Thanks to Poppytalk for the tip.)
Like Project Alabama, the Alabama Chanin brand is all about creating handmade, limited-edition pieces from new, old, recycled, and vintage materials — such as this reclaimed chair and necktie creation (left). It's as if someone climbed into a Southern attic full of treasures and crafted them into very hip furniture and home accents. Chanin, who has a degree in Environmental Design from North Carolina State University, is all about eco- and low-impact living in Florence, AL, where her studio and soon-to-open flagship store are located. To see a gallery of Chanin's work, read more
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Oh, I LOVE her! I used to work at a store that carried Project Alabama, and I was lucky enough to chat with her when she came to discuss her line. She is an incredible person and I love, love, love her vision.
1I'm not fond of that type of style, but I totally see wehre people who like that style will love this chick, she seems good!
2and the tie chair, very cool
3Yay! I'm so glad you're spotlighting Natalie Chanin. As a Florence native, I'm incredibly proud to see such talent coming out of our area! And speaking of Florence basaed designers...you might want to check out Billy Reid as well. Just a thought...
4Wow her stuff is so unique...I especially like her chairs....but her light fixtures scare me a little bit.
5Holy cow I had no clue and I live in Winston county!
Which could also explain how I had no clue. o_O
SO happy wonderful, positive people are coming out of our area, too!
6i like her name!
great stuff!
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