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Typical price
£38
What it is
A dress made from hand-woven cotton by Swallows, a People Tree producer group based in Bangladesh
 

8.7
Editors' Score

What you need to know: People Tree Black and White Check Dress

Tags: fairtrade
We like:
That it's summery, stylish and versatile; that it's 100 per cent Fairtrade
We don't like:
That it's not made from organic cotton (but People Tree has set up an organic cotton project in Bangladesh near the producer group, so it will be soon!)
SmartPlanet judgement:
This is a fun dress for smart shoppers with a fashion conscience. Anyone wearing this should be proud of its ethical credentials -- we like the way People Tree operates with such transparency that you can find out how and where each garment is made, and how the producer groups have benefited from Fairtrade principles.
Score breakdown:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0
Quality
8.8
Value
9.7
Ethics
8.2
Green
8.7
editors' score
Full review:
A couple of years ago, buying ethically made clothing usually meant you had to compromise on style, fashion and the cool factor. Luckily those days are over and here is a fashionable Fairtrade dress to prove it. Like all clothing made by People Tree (founded by ethical entrepreneur Safia Minney) it is 100 per cent Fairtrade throughout manufacture. Continue reading...
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