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ETHICAL STYLE
the ultimate
VEGGIE SHOPPING GUIDE
Ethical clothing has come a long way since the days of unflattering hemp smocks
and tie-dye tees, and we couldn't be happier! Here are the brands blazing the way
in Fair Trade fashion, plus their hot new lines dropping in store this season...
PEOPLETREE
WHAT'S THE BEST PART
ABOUT YOUR JOB?
A simple knowledge that my
work is continuously improving
lives of the people who make our
clothes. Customers are increasingly
demanding the transparency behind
fashion brands’ business practices
and brands like People Tree treasure
transparency and fairness in trade.
I love designing and developing a
collection from initial inspiration
boards to a final beautiful and
desirable set of pieces telling
one story.
WHAT'S COMING UP FOR
PEOPLE TREE THIS YEAR?
We’re working with our producer
partners on new development and
we’re expanding new fibres, too.
We've just introduced wonderful
pieces made of Tencel for our
current collection. I can’t wait for
what’s coming next!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE
FROM THE SS17 COLLECTION?
There are so many, but I love our
statement t-shirts. It is a great way
to say what we as a brand team
really care about. I especially like
‘Every stitch has a story tee’ which
encapsulates why People Tree was
founded by Safia Minney as she cared
and saw the unfairness in fashion.
I designed the t-shirt in support
of Fashion Revolution, a fantastic
movement that encourages people
to demand better for producers,
artisans and farmers.
WHAT DOES ETHICAL
FASHION MEAN TO YOU?
Respect for people and the planet.
With fast fashion being the second
most polluting industry after oil,
ethical fashion is the only way ahead
in the future. Any workers involved
in the supply chain need to be
employed under fair principles and
in a safe working environment.
Alana Jumpsuit, £90,
peopletree.co.ukSabina Off Shoulder
Top in Green, £35
Every Stitch Tee, £32
Calia Embroidered
Blouse, £60
Large Circle Necklace
in Brass, £24
Alexandra Skirt
in Blue, £60
TAKE 5
WITH
TRACY
MULLIGAN
Creative Director at People Tree