Safia writes…
“You might be surprised to know that I started People Tree in Japan 19 years ago. I had to learn Japanese first, then set about hunting out people who shared my values working in environmental and social issues. It was a tiny, barely visible network, but together we’ve grown into a green movement with one of the most innovative Fair Trade movements globally.”
The model Mia Tazawa tells us about what she likes about People Tree and what she thinks governments need to do support Fair Trade…
Hikaru Tanaka – Japanese model and yoga teacher – gives us her take on Fair Trade, yoga and happiness!
The winner of the World Fair Trade Day 2010 competition for a People Tree wardrobe worth £300 is announced!
People Tree catches up with Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame, on the set of her photo shoot for the first ever People Tree Youth collection…
Celebrate World Fair Trade Day & you could win a People Tree wardrobe worth £300!
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.
“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.
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 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.
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