With this being Fair Trade fortnight (6-19 March) I thought this would be a good time to include a follow up to a question I was originally asked back in October (linked here) regarding where to buy fairly traded clothing. Since then I have found a couple of good online stores that might be of interest. The aim of Fair Trade fortnight is to increase consumer awareness of the Fair Trade mark and encourage people to purchase Fair Trade products where possible. You can see more Fair Trade information on this website: http://www.fairtrade.ie/
When purchasing on the Internet I differentiate between accessories – which are relatively easy to choose from, and clothing with possible sizing issues.
A couple of good accessory and clothing sites. “The Pink Planet” (www.pink-planet.co.uk) specialise solely in fair trade jewellery and accessories. I saw some nice jewellery with very simple designs and nice beaded chokers in jewel colours. “Help And Art” (www.go-fair-shopping.com) mainly stock jewellery accessories and a small selection of clothing. “Ganesha” (www.ganesha.co.uk) sell accessories with a nice selection of bags, small selection of clothing.
For clothes have a look at “Hug” (www.hug.co.uk) who stock adults and children’s clothing. And “People Tree” (www.peopletree.co.uk) - a great choice of jewellery and clothing for both adults and children and a personal favourite of mine with some very trendy up to the minute designs. They are launching their spring/summer collection on 1st of March. People Tree show us that design of Fair Trade garments can be equal to the fashionable clothing found in mainstream retailers.
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