On Monday, 8 March 2010, People Tree celebrated International Women’s Day. Started in 1909, it was created to celebrate Women’s Rights worldwide.
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People Tree’s Youth models speak out
Kids are the future, and they’re a sassy bunch too. In light of Emma Watson’s collaboration with People Tree we decided to ask some 12-18 year olds what they thought about Fair Trade fashion.
Packing up the pieces
More than 98% of People Tree’s products are imported by sea from our Fair Trade producers in the developing world. That’s the right way for a 100% certified organic cotton T-shirt, or a hand-knitted sweater to travel.
By Hand: The Fair Trade Fashion Agenda
“For every beautiful garment People Tree makes, there’s an equally beautiful change happening somewhere in the world.”
- Safia Minney
In 1995 People Tree set out to prove that organically grown, hand-made, community-produced fashion could be successful. As a result ‘By Hand’ was created to tell the story behind Fair Trade fashion and to celebrate the artistry of those who make and design for People Tree.
MBE for People Tree founder Safia Minney
Safia Minney, People Tree’s founder and CEO was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in The Queens Birthday 2009 Honours List.
Safia said: “I am delighted by this great honour and share it with the many producers I have worked with across the world to build a credible alternative method of trade in the fashion industry.
I won’t rest until The Queen has a closet full of her favourite Fair Trade frocks so she can go confidently about Her business overseas representing the strength and style of the British Fair Trade movement.”
Safia was acknowledged along side some impressive names from the fashion industry including Christopher Bailey, Creative Director of Burberry who also received an MBE.
Looking to the future Safia added: “I hope we see a change in Government regulation to build a genuinely empowering environment to put an end to socially and environmentally exploitative business practice and allow Fair Trade companies like People Tree to bring benefits to millions of farmers and artisans.”
Read more on Vogue.com and Safia’s blog about her ‘trip to the palace’.
Jo Wood visits Bangladesh
Jo Wood describes herself as an ‘organic nut’ and with her keen promotion of Fair Trade and organic living she is the perfect ambassador for People Tree.
