Becoming Na Nin

Na Nin is an ode to the power of connection — a revelation in belonging, a recognition of joy, and a celebration of kindness. It started with a sentence: “I am happy because I am with you." During our founder’s time in Korea, Kate befriended a woman who began teaching her the spoken language. “I am happy because I am with you” was the first of many translations. When spoken in Korean, “I am” is heard as “na nin.”

Launching as a vintage line in 2009, Na Nin has since expanded to include an in-house clothing and accessories line, hand-blended fragrances, and a community of independent designers.

Shared Values

If the things we wear have the power to shape our personal histories, so do the places we acquire them. Na Nin works to shape these stories for the better, guided by an unwavering commitment to growth, integrity, and kindness. Living and working in step with our values means consistently evolving. We’re grateful for any opportunity to improve, adapt, and better serve our community.

Na Nin’s local, national, and global support efforts include raising and reinvesting profits for organizations like World Pediatric, Safe Harbor, Comfort Zone, Girls for Change, Richmond Community Fridges, BLM, and UNICEF.