Ladies blouse chambray

Christiane Strobel uses a pleasantly light and smooth chambray made from skin-friendly, organically grown cotton for this casual blouse. There is also a small amount of elastane, which gives the fabric more elasticity and shape retention. Chambray is characterized by a special weave in which the warp and weft threads are of different colours, creating a lively melange effect. The delicately shimmering mother-of-pearl buttons on the short button placket, the mousetail edge on the stand-up collar and the elasticated cuffs give the blouse a feminine, slightly playful look. The hemline is straight at the front and rounded at the back. Two pleats under the back shoulder yoke and small side slits ensure a comfortable and snug fit.

"Longevity is the best kind of sustainability," says Christiane Strobel, founder of Christiane Strobel Constant Clothing. The Cologne-based label produces fair fashion from natural materials that easily outlasts short-lived trends thanks to its quality and timeless design. Christiane Strobel lives sustainability at all levels. The collections, which are created as part of a social project in Morocco, mainly use wool and GOTS-certified cotton, which are produced and processed with consideration for the environment and the people involved in the processes. Transparency is guaranteed along the entire supply chain. Christiane Strobel's trademark is the back of each item of clothing with hand-embroidered triangles, the so-called "darts", some of which have traditional Fassi-style embroidery. This makes each item, whether trousers, dress, T-shirt or jacket, unique with the "signature" of the embroiderer and her name.

The collections are produced by Sitaara Couture and AlNour Textiles, two cooperating social enterprises in Marrakech. They employ women with physical disabilities who would have little or no chance of finding a job in the regular labor market. The working conditions there are exemplary - from fair pay and individual health benefits to a pleasant and equal working environment in which the employees are challenged and supported in their personal and professional development. Not only are they trained, they also receive additional courses in reading, writing, basic arithmetic and IT basics. There is a daycare center and free meals - and the women are also provided with transportation between the workplace and their homes. In short: Christiane Strobel pursues a corporate culture that many other employees in the clothing industry can only dream of.

Staining of light-coloured clothing, furniture and other objects is possible.