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A proud history of creative collaborations - Zandra Rhodes with People Tree's co-founder Safia Minney with Fair Trade artisans at CAOS
Fashion, People Tree, Stories

A proud history of creative collaborations

When we say People Tree has a proud history of creative collaborations, we’re not exaggerating. Such things have become more widely popular over the years … Read More ›

October 17, 2021
Behind the Threads, People Tree, Stories

Memories of People Tree – the inside story

To mark our thirtieth birthday, we spoke to two of the longer-standing members of our UK team and asked them to share their memories of People Tree.

October 16, 2021
People Tree, Stories

28 Things in 28 Years | Happy Birthday to us!

People Tree turns 28 this year.  A pioneer in sustainable Fair Trade fashion, our story started in 1991. The core mission has stayed the same … Read More ›

August 23, 2019
Behind the Threads, Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade, People Tree, Stories

10 Years of Organic Farming

Parbat Suja Padhariya is an organic cotton farmer with Agrocel. He’s been farming organically for around ten years. Parbat owns a 7 acre farm and earns … Read More ›

November 18, 2015
Behind the Threads, Lifestyle, Stories

The Power of Forgiveness: A Nelson Mandela Moment

To mark Nelson Mandela International Day 2015, our Senior Head of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce, Mkwama Ndeti, shares with us the significance of Mandela in … Read More ›

July 18, 2015
Lifestyle, People Tree, Stories

International Day of Family

Family- Nature and Nurtured Today is the international day of the family. In my view family offers a kind of spiritual, emotional nourishment that we … Read More ›

May 15, 2015
People Tree, Press, Stories

FASHION REVOLUTION DAY – a round up in pictures…

On April 24th, People Tree took part in Fashion Revolution Day; a campaign that encouraged consumers to defiantly turn to high-street brands and in unison … Read More ›

May 13, 2015
Behind the Threads, People Tree, Safia's Journal, Stories

Safia Minney: What does being a mum mean to you?

What does being a mum mean to you? Becoming a mum is the largest love you will ever feel. It is a connection to another, … Read More ›

March 15, 2015
Beauty, Behind the Threads, Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade, Fashion, Lifestyle, Organic Cotton, People Tree, Press, Stories

International Women’s Day

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #MakeItHappen. This day is celebrated globally and is a perfect opportunity to highlight how Fair Trade … Read More ›

March 8, 2015
Behind the Threads, Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade, Fashion, Lifestyle, People Tree, Press, Stories

A Day in the Life of a People Tree Pattern Cutter

Eleanor Watters has worked for People Tree for four years. She has invested tireless effort into transforming design sketches into actual garments and considering the … Read More ›

March 7, 2015

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