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eye candy

introducing paulina otero

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books

SEE OUR FAVES SEE OUR FAVES

a bag moment

BROWSE BROWSE

nia thomas

but when are we not?

GET THE LOOK GET THE LOOK

our commitment + values

ethically-made

the north star of basic. from the start. because people are always > profits.

every purchase gives back

we donate a portion of every sale to groups doing work for human rights

more than a store

based in birmingham, alabama, basic. and grounds hold space + community.

football or festival? choose your adventure

  • stadium-approved bags

    stadium-approved and available in hot pink, orange, yellow, teal, lavender, and disco.

  • uv-protected sunnies

    protect your eyes from the elements

  • birdie

    for all those walks back to the car after the fun wraps up

  • well, duck, it's raining.

    wild how happy a colorful umbrella can make you even on a cloudy day

clear stadium bags
the machete jane sunglasses in oxblood
birdie alarm

happy 8th birthday, basic.!

thanks to every customer, teammate, friend, and family member who helped get us this far. we appreciate you!

PROJECT THREADWAYS | | ALABAMA CHANIN | | THE SCHOOL OF MAKING

basic. for collection no. 68

alabama chanin is charting a different way for fashion, textiles, and making as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with cultural heritage and craft preservation at its core. it was a dream collaboration to represent their most recent collection launch.

images by katie d'arienzo