This week we forwarded 2082 names collected from the Humanity in Fashion petition to the National Garment Workers Federation to support their call for a threefold increase in the Bangladeshi minimum wage.
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Bangladesh minimum wage doubled, but it’s not enough, say campaigners
Summer in the rain
Just as we thought the blazing sun was here to stay, the wind sweeps in and brings a whole load of rain! Many of us must be questioning ‘Is the summer over?’
Now on SALE – ‘Love from Emma’
This summer the ‘Love from Emma’ collection caused a storm amongst Fair Trade fashion lovers. And the love affair continues as we hit the sales. We look back at the collaboration between Emma Watson and People Tree, giving you the best looks from the collection.
Sample Sale – this weekend!
The next round of the Sample Sale will take place this weekend for your chance to Fair Trade your wardrobe! Starting on Friday at 6pm-8pm through to Sunday at our new office just off Brick Lane.
Inspired to make a difference
When People Tree collaborated with Emma Watson on their new youth range the aim was clear; to bring Fair Trade and sustainable fashion to a new audience. The youth of today are the hope for the future and by beginning a conversation with them we have a chance to shape a better future.
Organic food queen gives her top 5 picks!
Geetie Singh MBE set up the UK’s first organic pub, The Duke of Cambridge in Islington, London. 10 years ago. In recent times the pub has been awarded three ethical awards including the winner of ‘Best Restaurant’ from the Soil Association, Natural and Organic Awards.
How do you wear yours? WINNER!
Our Friday Fun competition ‘How do you wear yours?’ was great success. We had many great styling tips for the Love from Emma range just in time for the festival season.
Melanie Plank gives us her summer favourites!
Melanie Plank, Associate Editor WGSN (World Global Style Network) has worked as a fashion editor for International Textiles Magazine Trend, a consultant to Bodywear magazine, and has served as a member of the International Colour Authority board. As design consultant for the World Bank in Cambodia she assisted local fairtrade organisations with designs and marketing. Here she gives us her top tips and how to look on trend with People Tree’s summer collection…
Fair Trade Fashion Network
We launched the Fair Trade fashion network today with People Tree, Pants to Poverty, Gossypium, Bishopston Trading, Epona , Pachacuti and Fairy Covered.
Chris Haughton gives us his hot favourites!
Illustrator and picture book author Chris Haughton picks his top five People Tree items and tells us why they’re his favourites for this summer.
