About People Tree
People Tree is a brand that produces ethical and sustainable fashion for women, men, and children. It was founded in 1991 in Tokyo by Safia and James Minney, and later expanded to the UK and Europe. People Tree aims to use fashion as a tool to empower the world's most marginalized people, actively supporting 2000 farmers and artisans through 50 Fair Trade producer groups, in 15 developing countries.
Some of the special things about People Tree are:
- It uses organic and eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, Tencel, and natural dyes, to create green fashion that is kind to people and planet.
- It collaborates with designers and celebrities, such as Vivienne Westwood, Orla Kiely, and Emma Watson, to raise awareness and promote ethical fashion.
- It follows various standards and certifications, such as GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, PETA-approved Vegan products, Oeko-Tex Confidence in Textiles, Soil Association Certified Organic Cotton, and FAIRTRADE products, to ensure the quality and integrity of its products and practices.
- It supports the livelihoods and well-being of its producers and workers, by providing fair wages, safe working conditions, training, and social benefits.
People Tree is committed to sustainability in every aspect of its business, from the design and production, to the packaging and delivery, to the customer service and aftercare. It strives to create fashion that is not only beautiful and stylish, but also ethical and responsible. People Tree is a pioneer and a leader in the field of Fair Trade and sustainable fashion, and has been recognized with many awards and accolades for its work.
