We’re pioneers of fair trade with over 75 years of experience! Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit, retail organization whose mission is to collaborate with artisans in under-resourced communities to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair-trading relationships.
Noonday is a social impact accessories brand creating dignified jobs for artisans in vulnerable communities while building authentic human connection through handcrafted products, meaningful community, and transformative travel experiences.
Our purpose is simple and it drives everything we do: to build a flourishing world where women are empowered, children are cherished, people have dignified work, and we are all connected.
It started in a living room in Austin in 2010, when our founder Jessica Honegger hosted a trunk show to sell jewelry made by a Ugandan artisan named Jalia — and used the proceeds to bring her adopted son home from Rwanda. What began as one night of women on a mission has grown into a B-Corp certified, fair trade brand with $155M in lifetime sales and nearly $40M placed directly into the hands of artisan partners across 12 countries.
Today, Noonday is in an exciting new chapter — scaling an omnichannel brand across wholesale, ecommerce, and creator-led sales, and sold-out travel experiences that turn customers into lifelong advocates. When someone travels to Guatemala and meets the woman who made their necklace, something shifts.
Style made with love.
For every beautiful garment People Tree makes, there's an equally beautiful change happening somewhere in the world. When you wear People Tree, you look good and feel good knowing your unique garment was made with respect for people and the planet.
FAIR TRADE FASHION
In the past, ethical, Fair Trade, organic, sustainable were not words people think of as fashionable. People Tree has transformed ethical fashion into something that is desirable and glamorous. We design and produce high quality, fashionable products for women and men. We also collaborate with leading designers to produce unique collections.We provide you with exclusive fashion while at the same time we improve the lives and environment of the artisans and farmers in developing countries. While many fashion brands talk about corporate social responsibility or ethical fashion, we go further. We follow the principles of Fair Trade in every aspect of our business. All of our products are made by artisans and producers who work to Fair Trade standards. In 2012 and 2013, People Tree has been a pilot case for certification for Fair Trade Manufacture under the World Fair Trade Organisation.Fair Trade makes a powerful difference. People Tree is helping to alleviate poverty in the world's most marginalised communities.