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46-553: Chanin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alabama Chanin , American fashion designer Irwin Chanin (1891–1988), American architect Jack Chanin (1907–1997), US-based Ukrainian magician Jim Chanin (born 1947), American attorney Marie-Lise Chanin (born 1934), French geophysicist and aeronomist Gavin Chanin (born 1986), California winemaker and artist [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with

92-497: A community of her own through Alabama Chanin. Chanin came back to her hometown of Florence, Alabama in 2000 and developed an idea to create a small line of two-hundred unique t-shirts. Chanin decided her hometown was the only place able to envision her idea of reconstructing vintage shirts with detailed stitches, like that of a quilting stitch from the Depression era. This started the development of Project Alabama , which consisted of

138-429: A day vs. the 120,000 dozen that were manufactured a day by Tee Jays, the company that once occupied the space". While garments can range from $ 248 to over $ 2,000, the company's goal is not to cater specifically to the wealthy. It is more about honest transparency of garment production and the value of quality handiwork and sweatshop-free clothing manufacturing. In 2015, she expanded the machine-made garments line to include

184-419: A high attention in mass-media . Others experiment with a reduction of their daily media intake and log their efforts online ("slow media diet"). Slow medicine fosters taking time in developing a relationship between the practitioner and the patient, and in applying medical knowledge, technology and treatment to the specific and unique character of the patient in his or her overall situation. Slow Money

230-609: A home goods collection. In 2018, Chanin opened Factory + Café in Florence which includes a café that has a menu developed by Yewande Komolafe who is advising the café. Billy Reid and Alabama Chanin Cotton Project, 2012 Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, 2016 Slow design The slow movement is a cultural initiative that advocates for

276-462: A limited time offer. Slow media and Slow television are movements aiming at sustainable and focused media production as well as media consumption . They formed in the context of a massive acceleration of news distribution ending in almost real-time digital media such as Twitter . Beginning in 2010, many local Slow Media initiatives formed in the USA and Europe ( Germany , France , Italy) leading to

322-423: A more heirloom fashion. According to some, recent technological advances have resulted in a fast-paced style of living. Slow counselors understand that many clients are seeking ways to reduce stress and cultivate a more balanced approach to life. Developed by Dr. Randy Astramovich and Dr. Wendy Hoskins and rooted in the slow movement, slow counseling offers counselors a wellness focused foundation for addressing

368-503: A range of events hosted by art institutions. Slow ageing (or slow aging ) is a distinct approach to successful ageing , advocating a personal and holistic positive approach to the process of ageing. Established as part of the broader slow movement in the 1980s, as opposed to the interventionist -based and commercially backed medical anti-aging system, it involves personal ownership and non-medical intervention options in gaining potential natural life extension . Slow cinema

414-467: A reduction in the pace of modern life, encouraging individuals to embrace a more thoughtful and deliberate approach to their daily activities. It was an offshoot of the slow food movement, which began as a protest led by Carlo Petrini in 1986 against the opening of a McDonald's restaurant in Rome's Piazza di Spagna . The key ideas of the slow movement include prioritizing quality over quantity, savoring

460-565: A twenty-two-minute documentary called Stitch , the two-hundred limited hand-sewn and hand-mended t-shirts, and a hand-made catalog. After taking the collection to New York City to showcase at the Hotel Chelsea , it was immediately recognized by buyers from department stores including Barneys New York . With its successful launch, Project Alabama became a full production facility. In 2006, Chanin separated from her original business partner, while production moved abroad to India. The making of

506-499: A way of reading that encourages more in-depth analysis and a greater understanding of the text being read. Though the method is originally of Christian monastic origin, and has been used primarily as a tool to better understand the Bible , its technique can be applied in other areas of education besides the study of theology . The term slow fashion was coined by Kate Fletcher in 2007 (Centre for Sustainable Fashion, UK). "Slow fashion

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552-632: Is a cinematography style which derives from the art film genre. It aims to convey a sense of calculated slowness to the viewer. Slow films often consist of a resistance to movement and emotion, a lack of causality and a devotion to realism . This is usually obtained through the use of long takes , minimalist acting, slow or inexistent camera movements, unconventional use of music and sparse editing. Slow cinema directors include Béla Tarr , Lav Diaz , Nuri Bilge Ceylan , Abbas Kiarostami , Tsai Ming-liang , Andrei Tarkovsky and Theo Angelopoulos . Cittaslow International states its mission as "to enlarge

598-484: Is an approach that helps gardeners savor what they grow using all their senses through all the seasons. Slow goods takes its core direction from various elements of the overall slow movement, applying it to the conception, design and manufacturing of physical objects. Its key tenets are: low production runs, the use of craftspeople within the process, on-shore manufacturing, and smaller, local supply and service partners. The rationale for this local engagement facilitates

644-750: Is an approach to video games that is meant to be more slow-paced and more focused on challenging the assumptions and feelings of the player than on their skills and reflexes. A "Slow Games Movement Manifesto" was written by Scottish game designer Mitch Alexander in September 2018, and a "Slow Gaming Manifesto" was independently published on Gamasutra by Polish game designer Artur Ganszyniec in June 2019. Some games that can be considered examples of "slow gaming" include: Firewatch (2016), Heaven's Vault (2019), Journey (2012), Wanderlust Travel Stories (2019), and The Longing (2020). Slow gardening

690-579: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Alabama Chanin Natalie "Alabama" Chanin was born and raised in Florence, Alabama. At the age of ten, she and her mom moved to Chattanooga. She has a degree in Environmental Design with a focus on industrial and craft-based textiles from North Carolina State University . After graduation, Chanin worked in the junior sportswear industry on New York's Seventh Avenue , before moving abroad. For

736-479: Is not a seasonal trend that comes and goes like animal print , but a sustainable fashion movement that is gaining momentum." The slow fashion style is based on the same principles of the slow food movement, as the alternative to mass-produced clothing (also known as fast fashion ). Initially, the slow clothing movement was intended to reject all mass-produced clothing, referring only to clothing made by hand, but has broadened to include many interpretations and

782-523: Is practiced in various ways. Functional and fashion novelty drives consumers to replace their items faster, causing an increase of imported goods into the United States alone. It was reported by the Economic Policy Institute that in 2007, the U.S. imported six billion dollars' worth in fashion articles. Some examples of slow fashion practices include: The slow fashion ethos is related to

828-416: Is the message of today. It could however be useful to remind everyone that our basic needs never change. The need to be seen and appreciated! It is the need to belong. The need for nearness and care, and for a little love! This is given only through slowness in human relations. In order to master changes, we have to recover slowness, reflection and togetherness. There we will find real renewal." Slow Art Day

874-737: Is the potential elitism inherent in its approach. Slow Food's advocacy for artisanal and small-scale production often results in higher prices for its endorsed food products, which may limit the movement's accessibility to wealthier individuals. Founder Carlo Petrini himself has noted this issue, reflecting on his visit to a California farmers market where the clientele appeared predominantly wealthy. Furthermore, Slow Food has been criticized for prioritizing hedonism over substantive political action. The movement's focus on pleasure, taste, and consumption patterns has led to accusations of it being more concerned with gastronomic enjoyment than with addressing broader political and economic injustices. Slow gaming

920-432: Is what kind of economy is going to be sustainable in its wider sense, economically, environmentally and socially." Saul Griffith introduced "heirloom design" during a February Greener Gadgets conference in 2009. He notes a lasting design, the ability to repair, and the option of being modernized to advocate slow consumption. Legislation, alternative options, and consumer pressure can encourage manufacturers to design items in

966-459: The Cittaslow organization to promote slowness in cities, most notably Naples, Paris, and Rome. Car-free days and banning Vespas to reduce urban noise are a few initiatives. The slow movement is a cultural movement which advocates slowing down the pace of human life. It emerged from the slow food movement, and Carlo Petrini 's 1986 protest against the opening of a McDonald's restaurant in

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1012-457: The Piazza di Spagna , Rome . Geir Berthelsen's The World Institute of Slowness presented a vision in 1999 for a "slow planet". In Carl Honoré 's 2004 book, In Praise of Slow , he describes the slow movement as: "a cultural revolution against the notion that faster is always better. The Slow philosophy is not about doing everything at a snail's pace. It's about seeking to do everything at

1058-409: The surname Chanin . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chanin&oldid=1033415071 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description

1104-454: The "sustainable", "eco", "green", and "ethical" fashion movements. It encourages education about the garment industry's connection with and impact on the environment, such as depleting resources , slowing of the supply chain to reduce the number of trends and seasons and to encourage quality production, and return greater value to garments, removing the image of disposability of fashion. Hazel Clark states there are "three lines of reflection:

1150-943: The Living Room Conversations organization co-founded by Joan Blades , because slowing down to consider how we characterize “the other” is crucial to democratic engagement and to peacebuilding. Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig writes that, like slow food, slow democracy is: “a strategy for resisting what we know would be most tempting but what we have learned is both empty and harmful. … [T]he slow democracy movement says that we should do politics in particular contexts, not because those contexts can’t be hacked or will never be poisonous, but because it’s just harder to hack them or make them poisonous.” Scholars of dialogue and deliberation have expressed concern that increased online and face-to-face communication can lead to information overload, but incorporating slow democracy processes featuring listening and reflection can improve

1196-481: The Spanish Cittaslow towns offers a particular example of how towns can actively exploit the interpenetration of the global and the local. In these towns, a local–global relationship has emerged in ways that enable controlled development and the maintenance of local uniqueness." Tim Cooper, author of Longer Lasting Products, is a strong advocate of "slow consumption", and is quoted as saying, "The issue to address

1242-509: The Swiss and New England (U.S.) town meeting ; Dialogue to Change and Study Circles processes when connected with democratic action, such as the Portsmouth, New Hampshire “Portsmouth Listens” model; and many other participatory democracy models. The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation serves as a network for many scholars and practitioners of slow democracy. Slow democracy inspired

1288-500: The assurance of quality, the revitalization of local manufacturing industries, and reduces greatly the footprint related to the shipment of goods across regions of land and/or water. Physical goods affected by the slow movement represent much diversity, including slow architecture and building design. The slow movement is affecting the concept and planning stages of commercial buildings, chiefly LEED certified projects. This movement seeks to break current conventions of perpetuating

1334-689: The brand Alabama Chanin is the culmination of what Project Alabama symbolized. Alabama Chanin is rooted in the tenets of the Slow Design movement. Known for its "eco-chic" influences, Natalie launched the Alabama Chanin line in 2006. Tied with the slow design movement, Chanin is also known for being at the forefront of the zero-waste movement by trying to implement sustainable solutions through her brand. Historical evidence reveals indigenous people, Egyptian kaftans , and Pre-industrial society consciously tried to make garments without any excess waste. In

1380-476: The company began relying on bulk shipments from Salvation Army . Pieces are made from 100% organic cotton, often sewn by hand through a group of artisans using a cottage industry method of operation. Certified organic cotton jersey is sourced from select Texas farmers, then sent to North Carolina to be spun into thread, and then knitted in South Carolina before either returning to North Carolina to be dyed. If

1426-597: The company of others. It aims to defend agricultural biodiversity. The movement claims 83,000 members in 50 countries, which are organised into 800 Convivia or local chapters. Sometimes operating under a logo of a snail, the collective philosophy is to preserve and support traditional ways of life. Today, 42 states in the United States have their own convivium . The movement, while widely celebrated for its emphasis on local, sustainable, and traditional food practices, has faced various criticisms. One significant critique

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1472-496: The concept parallels the Slow Food movement’s call for authenticity in food production, and highlights decision-making models based on authentic community involvement. Clark and Teachout note: “Slow democracy is not a call for longer meetings or more time between decisions. Instead, it is a reminder of the care needed for full-blooded, empowered community decision making.” Examples of slow democracy include: Participatory Budgeting ;

1518-423: The disposable nature of mass production. By using higher-quality materials and craftsmanship, items attain a longer lifespan, similar to manufacturing eras in the past. Authors Beth Meredith and Eric Storm summarize slow living as follows: Slow Living means structuring your life around meaning and fulfillment. Similar to "voluntary simplicity" and "downshifting", it emphasizes a less-is-more approach, focusing on

1564-432: The experience. Proponents of community-led housing cite slow democracy as integral to their place-specific development efforts. As an alternative approach to modern faster styles of reading, such as speed reading , the concept of slow reading has been reintroduced as an educational branch of the slow movement. For instance, the ancient Greek method of slow reading known as Lectio, now known as Lectio Divina , has become

1610-762: The garments are being dyed with indigo , they go directly back to Florence where they are hand-dyed in a small dye house. At Building 14, Chanin's factory in Florence, workers cut, paint, and prepare for our artisans here in Florence. While machine-made garments are sewn in-house, hand-sewn garments are made out-of-house by select artisans. Every garment is numbered and signed by the artisan who constructs it. At an Alabama Chanin do-it-yourself women's sewing seminar at Blackberry Farm resort in Eastern Tennessee, Chanin stated, "During an average production run, Building 14 (Chanin's factory in Florence) can produce around 120 garments

1656-678: The next decade, she worked as a stylist, costume designer , and filmmaker, all while traveling the globe. Chanin draws inspiration from her academic studies, including ideas about color as espoused by Josef and Anni Albers , the Bauhaus artists who fled Nazi Germany for Asheville, North Carolina, in 1933 to teach at Black Mountain College . Southern literature and stories have always been a love of hers. Growing up, her grandmother sewed every garment her children wore as well as Chanin's, while also gardening and cooking fresh food. This led to her naturally making

1702-563: The object and takes their turn. Each speaker can respond to some or all of what the previous speaker said, or they can take the conversation in an entirely new direction." Unhurried Conversations is a term used by the author of Unhurried at Work Johnnie Moore, about how people can work together at a speed that makes the most of their human qualities. Slow democracy describes local governance models that are inclusive, empowered, and centered on deliberative democracy . Described by Susan Clark and Woden Teachout in their book Slow Democracy,

1748-572: The past, textiles were treated preciously as they were known for being scarce, which lead to their consciousness of waste. Whereas, after the Industrial Revolution , technological developments were able to increase production and lower costs, allowing for textile waste to be less of a concern. All the garments are made with either organic or recycled materials by the hand of local artisans. The company employs local women aged twenty to seventy, to help sew one-of-a-kind, handmade garments, preserving

1794-419: The philosophy of Slow Food to local communities and to government of towns, applying the concepts of ecogastronomy at practice of everyday life". It seeks to improve the quality and enjoyment of living by encouraging happiness and self-determination. Cittaslow cities use the concept of globalization to prevent the impending globalization of their cities. Lisa Servon and Sarah Pink observe that, "The case of

1840-427: The present moment, and fostering connections with people and the environment. It encourages a more intentional approach to daily activities, promoting sustainable practices and mindfulness. The movement spans various domains such as food, cities, education, fashion, and more, advocating for a balanced and holistic lifestyle that resists the fast-paced demands of modern society. Initiatives linked to this movement include

1886-429: The quality of your life. ... Slow Living addresses the desire to lead a more balanced life and to pursue a more holistic sense of well-being in the fullest sense of the word. Slow marketing is a reaction to the perceived "always-on" nature of digital marketing . It emphasizes a customer-centric outlook, sustainability, and ethics. It builds relationships with customers instead of encouraging immediate results, such as

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1932-419: The region's dwindling tradition of quilting. Any waste fabric is used as an embellishment , patchwork , or appliqué as a way of using the re-manufacturing process. From low-value waist garments, the new products created here have value imbued through the skills of the workers and the story told through the label. Chanin originally sourced materials solely from local thrift stores, but with increased orders,

1978-445: The right speed. Savoring the hours and minutes rather than just counting them. Doing everything as well as possible, instead of as fast as possible. It's about quality over quantity in everything from work to food to parenting." Norwegian professor Guttorm Fløistad summarises the philosophy, stating: "The only thing for certain is that everything changes. The rate of change increases. If you want to hang on, you better speed up. That

2024-456: The time urgency and stress often reported by clients. According to Fast Company : "An unhurried conversation uses a simple process to allow people to take turns to speak without being interrupted. Everyone agrees at the start that only the person holding a chosen object (often a sugar bowl) is allowed to talk. Once the speaker has finished, they put the object down, signalling that they have said what they want to say. Someone else then picks up

2070-420: The valuing of local resources and distributed economies ; transparent production systems with less intermediation between producer and consumer, and sustainable and sensorial products ..." As opposed to the culture of fast food , the sub-movement known as slow food seeks to encourage the enjoyment of regional produce and traditional foods , which are often grown organically , and to enjoy these foods in

2116-525: Was founded by Phil Terry and officially launched in 2009. During one day in April each year, museums and art galleries around the world host events focused on intentionally experiencing art through "slow looking". The movement aims to help people discover the joy of looking at art, typically through observing a painting or sculpture for 10–15 minutes, often followed by discussion. The Slow Art Day team publishes an Annual Report each year on its website, which features

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