Ladies culottes

Shorts or skirt? This type of trouser skirt, also known as a "skort" (a hybrid of skirt and shorts), combines both in one garment. The one-sided overskirt panel is knotted at the side with the tie ribbon made from the outer fabric, making the trouser skirt look like a wrap skirt at the front and shorts at the back. It can be combined in a variety of ways - with elegant, casual or sporty outfits and gives you plenty of freedom of movement. Christiane Strobel makes them from skin-friendly, organically grown cotton. The culottes have a wide leg, a side pocket and a low back pocket. The striking Fassi embroidery at the bottom of the skirt - handmade in Marrakech - makes each piece unique.

After 25 years in the fast-paced fashion world, Christiane Strobel has been able to focus on her central concern again with the founding of her label: giving fashion back its value. "Clothing should not be limited to a single season, but should be worn and appreciated for many years." Accordingly, the Cologne-based label produces fair fashion from natural materials, which easily outlasts short-lived trends thanks to its quality and timeless design. The collections, which are created as part of a social project in Morocco, mainly use GOTS-certified cotton and wool, which are produced and processed with consideration for resources, the environment and the people involved in the production 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.