Elegant or casual? This shirt dress combines both in one. First of all, the style is rather classic: with a narrow Kent collar, breast pocket and button placket. However, in combination with the large patch pockets at the front and the large, low-set back pocket, the dress has a touch of casualness. The fine wool fabric from which it is made has a striking melange effect. Christiane Stobel made it exclusively for us from warming wool and a small amount of elastane for elasticity and shape retention. The upper body of the dress hugs the figure softly, while the skirt is slightly flared at the waist. The long sleeves are finished with slit cuffs. The hem is straight at the front and rounded at the back. The design is rounded off by the paper buttons handmade in Japan and the hand-embroidered triangle on the back strap.

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.

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