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Artists

FW’23

MADE IN AMSTERDAM

In the world of clothing production, it is common for production to take place in third world countries. However, we have chosen to produce our latest collections in the Netherlands, which is a very unique and special decision. Only a small part of the garment industry currently takes place in developed countries, and we are proud to belong to this small group of producers.

In the Netherlands, we attach great importance to labor rights and fair trade. By moving our production to this country, we can ensure that the people that make our clothing, work under good conditions. They receive a fair salary and have normal working hours that suit a healthy work-life balance.

In addition, we work with a factory that only hires people who have had to leave their own country because of war. In this way, our production not only provides ethical employment to the local population, but also to refugees looking for a new start and a better future.

We understand that our choice to produce in the Netherlands affects the cost of our clothing. However, we believe it is worth investing in good working conditions and fair trade. By keeping our production local, we can also reduce emission and contribute to a more sustainable way of producing.

As a customer, you can rest assured that your purchase contributes to these ethical manufacturing practices. You contribute to the support of local communities and refugees, while at the same time enjoying high-quality clothing that is made with care and attention.

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We make it pretty.

C By Stories is the first personally designed fashion label in the Netherlands that puts the face and story of its creators first. Most factories, even in Istanbul, have thousands of employees and hundreds of sewing machines. In the workshop of C By Stories there are exactly four sewing machines that weave your new story together. We would like to introduce these people to you.

Created by stories. Worn by you. Ready for your future stories.

Merve & Ebru

Founder and assistant

The lady on the right is Merve, a woman who stands firm and has a lot of experience in the clothing industry. Her assistant on the left is Ebru, Ebru has been working for Merve for three years now. Ebru is a talented young girl who is involved in both production and design. Two days before my arrival, Ebru received an offer from a competitor, something I didn’t know until I see the two women hugging each other in tears. Merve tells me about the offer but that after my interviews and shoot Ebru realizes that she works in a very special company and would like to stay. In my opinion, this photo is typical of the atmosphere that prevails in this special workshop. They work hard but there is extreme respect for each other.

Merve tells me very proudly during the tour that in the six years that the company has been in existence, there has been no staff turnover. Something that is very special in the clothing industry, a world where there is a continuous shortage of staff. She herself is responsible for managing the accounts, something Ebru supports her in. Merve started this company with two partners who both work in the workshop themselves.

Mikail & Fesih 

pattern drafters

Mikail and Fesih both work as pattern drafters at Aln Tekstil. They have been working together for a number of years now and have a clear division of roles. Mikail has been doing this work for years and has a lot of experience, he is the senior of the two gentlemen. Mikail makes the more complicated patterns such as our Myrna dress. Fesih focuses on simpler styles.

It takes an average of two hours to make one pattern. As soon as the pattern has been drawn in the computer, it is printed on a two meter wide printer. This is a cartridge cutter tool. If the sample is not right the first time, the pattern is adjusted or recreated. Mikail and Fesih tell me everything about their work, they are proud of the work they do because as they say themselves; “The heart of the production must be healthy and we are the heart”.

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Gündüz Sezgin

42 years old, Pattern cutter

Gündüz is an experienced cartridge cutter who has been doing this job for 7 years. I was very inspired by this kind but serious man. Cutting out the patterns is an important but also error-prone process. It is important that this is done exactly to ensure a good fit.

Gunduz’s specialty is cutting shirts and blouses. But besides cutting clothes, designing clothes is his great passion. He doesn’t do this on a professional level but just for fun.

His motto; You can’t be successful at your job if you don’t enjoy it. When I ask him what his big dream for the future is, he says that he would like to become even more successful in carrying out his work.

Cutting out 1 style takes at least 1 hour. Once the designs are more complicated, this can take up to 8 hours. It is important that safety gloves are worn when performing the work. This is to prevent accidents.

Hayrelu Pekgoz

47 years old, Coupeur

Hayrely is a proud father of three children, 2 daughters and a son. When I asked him about his children, his serious look gave way to a broad smile. Two daughters in their twenties and a younger son.

He has been working in the sewing studio for 4 months now. Here the clothes are put together by hand. This process takes half an hour to sometimes three hours, depending on the degree of complexity. While telling this, he points to the brown jumpsuit from C by Stories and says: For example, such a jumpsuit takes two hours to fully assemble.

Hayrelu has been doing this job for 30 years and works 6 days a week. When I ask him what his least favorite day of the week is, he doesn’t have to think twice about it: Monday! This is followed by a loud laugh. My next question is, of course, whether he enjoys his work. He likes his job very much, but the weekend is also nice Hayrely agrees.

Hatice Damlali

54 years, Quality Control

I met Hatice when she was busy with the quality control of our blouses. She has been working at Aln Tekstil for 4 years now and does this with great pleasure. She has an amazing eye for detail and is very critical. Something that is really a must if you want to do this profession, she adds. As soon as she sees an error in the fabric or other problems, she puts a blue sticker on the “problem”. This item will be set aside and it will be checked later whether this can be solved. If this is not the case, the product will be destroyed.

Hatice moved to Turkey a few years ago with her son and daughter, she is actually from Bulgaria. She is now a proud grandmother of 4 grandchildren and she is happy to tell you about this. Hatice already knew the boss of the factory from her time in Bulgaria. When she moved to Turkey, they reconnected and she started working in the factory. She tells me how nice the mutual atmosphere is and that she is very happy with her colleagues.

During my stay in Turkey I was received very warmly by these sweet and hardworking people.
I am grateful for the great cooperation, a good producer is the heart of my organization.

- Laura Eline Ter Schure