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UK arm of People Tree falls into liquidation, owes 8.5 million pounds

The UK business of ethical fashion brand People Tree is believed to have fallen into liquidation after accumulating debts of over 8.5 million pounds in light of deteriorating trading conditions. It is understood that the company’s creditors have received warnings that it could not meet the debts, with a meeting now expected to be held September...

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5 sustainable womenswear labels to watch

Much has happened in women's fashion over the last few decades - attempts to make it ecologically responsible and sustainable have been around for a while, but these have not always been successful, giving women's eco-fashion a reputation for being unfashionable and perhaps even uncomfortable. Times have changed and now there are quite a few...

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Stella McCartney named "sustainable pioneer” in Four Paws animal welfare report

Four Paws has released its latest ‘Animal Welfare in Fashion’ report revealing the best and worst fashion brands when it comes to considering animal welfare in fashion supply chains. It reveals that Stella McCartney and People Tree excel within the UK, whilst Harrods, which continues to sell fur despite objections to its production by 79 percent...

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People Tree's Orijit Sen accuses Dior of plagiarising textile design

London - It is said that 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' but in the fashion industry there is a fine line between imitation and flat out copying someone else's design. Accusations of design plagiarism and theft are certainly nothing new in fashion, but Indian designer and graphic artist Orijit Sen, co-founder of sustainable fashion...

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People Tree launches debut 100 percent organic cotton panty range

London - Sustainable fashion label People Tree has launched its first ever range of underwear. The new range is made from 100 percent organic cotton, in line with People Tree's broader sustainability values. The new collection features a hipster and short model in white, black and striped cotton, retailing for 8 pounds. Manufactured by...

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Safia Minney joins Po-Zu as Managing Director

London - Safia Minney, the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of People Tree, joined the team at sustainable footwear brand Po-Zu as Managing Director this month. In her new role at Po-Zu, Minney is set to work alongside of Sven Segal, founder and CEO of the brand. She brings with her over 25 years of experience working in the fashion...

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People Tree raises over 56,000 pounds via crowdfunding to expand Tencel range

People Tree has successfully managed to raise over 56,000 pounds through its first crowdfunding campaign to expand its first Tencel range. The sustainable fashion label first launched its crowdfunding campaign in October, hoping to raise 50,000 pounds to expand its Tencel range and offer training as well as technical assistance to the products...

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'Slave to Fashion' to eradicate modern slavery in the fashion industry

Safia Minney MBE, founder of fair trade and sustainable label People Tree is no stranger to both the environmental and the social issues plaguing the global fashion industry. In order to tackle the modern slavery within the fashion industry, she has launched a new campaign on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, entitled 'Slave to Fashion.' The...

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Safia Minney to launch 'Slow Fashion - Aesthetics meets Ethics'

Safia Minney, the founder and creative director of sustainable fashion label People Tree is set to launch her new book, entitled 'Slow Fashion - Aesthetics meets Ethics.' Love you Anna : and a great Eco novel Integrity published by @newinternationalist A photo posted by Safia People Tree (@safia_minney) on Feb 17, 2016 at 2:45pm PST In her...

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People Tree offers alternative to Black Friday: 'Just Friday'

Sustainable clothing retailer People Tree has joined forces with fair trade retailers Divine and Traidcraft to offer an alternative to the shopping bonanza known as Black Friday, namely 'Just Friday.' 'Just Friday' is an initiative designed encourage consumers to take the shopping discount day more lightly and to think about their purchases...

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Bip Ling x People Tree

Style blogger and DJ Bip Ling is partnering with ethical fashion brand People Tree on a certified organic cotton T-shirt’s for spring/summer 2015. The collaboration brings Lings signature character Mooch to life on a unisex organic T-shirt featuring I Love Organic Cotton. Proceeds for every T-shirt sale will go to Ling’s partner charity Piyali...

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Brands band together to raise funds for victims of Nepal's earthquake

A number of fashion labels which produce in Nepal, including Komodo, Yumi and Here Today Here Tomorrow (HTHT), have launched a fundraising campaign to help victims of the disastrous earthquake which struck the country on April 25. The 7.8 earthquake, which struck near the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu two weeks ago, has claimed 7,750 lives,...