Northern Creatives Issue 2 Zine

Northern Creatives

Issue 2

THE COLLABORATION ZINE SPECIAL EDITION FEBRUARY 2018

Contents People Tree x Northern Creatives

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The Journey

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NOVOCASTRIAN

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Study 34

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Newcastle A Green City

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The Slow Fashion Movement

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The Fashion Revolution

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Meet the People Tree Makers

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Vintagera

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Pier 74

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What’s going on?

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People Tree NORTHERN CREATIVES

Northern Creatives has teamed up with People Tree to create People Tree’s first stand-alone store, the Eco Store. A place where the Northern community can come and learn about sustainability within their lives, from fashion to travel. The contributors from Northern Creatives Issue 1, are playing a big part within this campaign, from helping with talks and workshops to taking the community of Newcastle on a city bike ride as well as providing the best local homemade products in the Eco Cafe.

People Tree is a transparent and sustainable clothing brand that holds the same ethos and values as we do here at Northern Creatives, which makes us the perfect collaborators. This is a chance for the community of Newcastle to investigate and explore People Tree as a brand, as well as letting us launch our publication through an inspirational national brand. The creatives are so excited to be a part of such an inspiring campaign and we cannot wait to work with People Tree to create the wonderful Eco Store where you can shop, take part in talks, events and workshops or just visit the store to be inspired and eat great food!

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People Tree People Tree is a London based brand, it is recognised by consumers and the fashion industry as a pioneer in environmentally sustainable fashion. It is partnered with fair trade producers, garment workers, artisans and designers in the developing world. The brand has five environmental policies it aims to achieve through producing ethical fashion: to promote natural organic farming, to avoid polluting substances, to protect water supplies, to use biodegradable substances where possible, and to recycle materials where possible. It is 100% sustainable through its supply chain and garment making process; while currently supporting 34 Fair Trade groups in 12 developing countries.

People Tree x Northern Creative is a six-month community campaign promoting People Tree’s first stand-alone store, the Eco Store in Newcastle city centre from the 01st February 2018 until 01st August 2018. The Eco Store is a store of inspiration, education and will be holding events based on sustainability in fashion and lifestyle.

Events in the store will be interactive, fun and community-based. Created around incorporating the contributors that kindly took part in Northern Creatives publication Issue 1, there will be talks, lectures, workshops, city bike rides and so much more, there will be an event to suit everyone.

www.peopletree.co.uk

Northern Creatives Northern Creatives Issue 1 embraced and celebrated local creatives, brands and charities in the North East that are incorporating sustainability into their work. As Newcastle is one of the greenest cities in the North East it only seems fit that we began our celebrations here. From jumper designers to furniture makers all the way to sustainable travel advisers, there was not a lot that Issue 1 did not cover.

However, Issue 2 is going to revisit some of these as part of its new edition for People Tree x Northern Creatives, showing you how the creatives are being incorporated into the People Tree x Northern Creatives campaign. As well as explore new creatives, which will be focusing on upcycling and recycling.

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The Journey Adam Laing and his part in People Tree x Northern Creatives.

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The Journey coffee shop is located just off Northumberland Street by the new cycle route in Newcastle, it is a project put together by Sustrans, a national charity for sustainable transport. The Journey is the local travel and tourist centre in Newcastle. Adam Laing runs the café section of The Journey, he advises consumers on sustainable travel routes in Newcastle and aims to inspire consumers to make their personal travel more sustainable. They have all the information to do with travel and sustainable travel that you could ever need, including information on local bike routes. The Journey also holds a bicycle repair centre, it is located in the same building also under the charity Sustrans, it is a hub where consumers can buy old bikes, take in bikes to get repaired and leave their old bikes for resale.

Adam says, “The idea is to basically have a hub where people can get all those things, space where you can hang out but also get your bike sorted, get the information you need, and to sort of inspire people to seek a more sustainable way of life.” The two work together as Adam is also a keen cyclist himself, he sometimes helps out next door with the bikes.

His coffee is some of the best in the business and is completely ethical, Adam explains how his coffee isn’t fair trade, as fair trade can sometimes be detrimental to the workers, “It’s not fair trade, but fair trade can sometimes be detrimental to some farmers, so these farmers actually get paid about five times as much.

We can keep our coffee at a reasonable price this far down the line as well, it only goes as far as the roasters buying off the importers who buy directly from the farm, so there are few links between everything.”

Adam embraces sustainability in his personal life, as well as his professional life and his enthusiasm towards the prominent subject, is great, “As much as I can I will be sustainable, everyone recycles now so I think sustainability is a natural thing that everyone should just think about all the time. It’s not hard to do, I cycle and walk everywhere and I try my best not to get public transport as much as possible.”

Adam is going to be a big inspiration for the Eco Store collaboration with People Tree. He is going to be running a workshop on ethical food and drink on Thursdays from 4 pm – 6 pm, and a talk on sustainable travel on Saturday mornings from 9 am – 12 pm, on Sunday mornings he will be running a city bike ride from 11 am – 1 pm, riding around the city, visiting famous landmarks and local allotments, as well as all of this Adam will be bringing in his ethical food and coffee to the Eco Store cafe daily.

Adam’s sustainable outlook is excellent, and this is just a little insight as to why he was chosen to feature in Issue 1, and a big reason as to why he was chosen to help represent Northern Creatives for the People Tree x Northern Creatives campaign. You can find the full interview in Issue 1 or on the Northern Creatives website. Adam will be around the Eco Store a lot throughout the duration of the six-month campaign.

Make sure you go and chat to him about food or travel, or even visit one of his workshops or bike rides!

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“Inspire people to seek a more sustainable way of life.”

Thursday The Journey Food Workshop 4 pm - 6 pm £6 per person Saturday Sustainable Travel Talk 9 am - 12 pm £6 per person Sunday City Bike Ride 11 am - 1 pm £3 per person, please bring your own bike and helmet.

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NOVOCASTRIAN

Giving a helping hand to People Tree x Northern Creatives.

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Run by Mark, Richard and Dean, NOVOCASTRIAN creates beautiful furniture just outside Newcastle in Washington. From a graphic designer to a metal worker, they had all the skills they needed to begin their own furniture business back in 2013.

Although not completely sustainable in the materials that they use, NOVOCASTRIAN’s furniture is built to last, the longevity of it will certainly outgrow any piece you have in your home. It is carefully created and put together to ensure it is a piece you will have and love forever. They work hard to ensure every piece of furniture has a meaning and a story, making the entire process of the furniture transparent and available to consumers, “We make this story entirely transparent, allowing the end user to understand the entire process of the creation of their piece.”

The boys have showcased their work at the London Design Festival and the Northern Design Festival, speaking of these festivals Marks says, “The response was overwhelmingly positive, resulting in a good number of sales and subsequently further new product releases. Fast forward a year, and we have just recently finished exhibiting at both London Design Festival and the Northern Design Festival for the second time.”

They work to produce stunningly beautiful furniture, and just by looking at the products you can see the hard work and quality that has gone into making each individual product. Each piece is unique through the design process of the slate and its natural elements combining together.

NOVOCASTRIAN are a vital part of the campaign, as a sustainable shop, the Eco Store will be borrowing furniture, such as tables from the brand to use within the shop for displays in order to save hiring, or buying unnecessary furniture. Richard, Mark and Dean will also be conducting a workshop about their furniture on Friday morning’s from 10 am – 12 pm, speaking of how they make their furniture, its longevity and where you can find their pieces, as well as plans and designs they have for the future. If you just want to see some of their stunning designs, then you can pop along to the Eco Store where some of their unique tables will be spread out around the shop for displays, they are also available to purchase.

“The production methods are certainly not the most environmentally friendly. What we do have on our side is longevity. Our pieces are built to outlast their owners. We hope that they are sold, resold, gifted, adopted and inherited through many generations to come.”

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Friday 10 am - 12 pm NOVOCASTRIAN Furniture Workshop £6 per person

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Study 34

Ellie shows you how to make your own garments.

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Since leaving university all Ellie wanted to do was set up her own business creating knitwear. After working for international brands and designers, she got bored and decided to finally live her dream. In February 2015 she set up her own ethical business, Study 34. She creates wonderful knitwear using the end of the line yarns from bigger mills, Study 34 is completely sustainable and ethical.

Ellie is a determined and hard-working businesswoman, she thrives on always aiming to achieve higher. Her brand and herself are the perfect fit for this collaboration, proving how on trend and sustainable knitwear can be made so beautifully, her jumpers are super soft to touch and of an excellent quality.

She has already completed a couple of collections since starting up, she began making all the jumpers by hand herself, however, after realising the popularity of her jumpers she decided to move to a factory, and one day hopes to open a factory of her own. She states, “I think today when you set up a brand, any kind of brand, for any kind of company, especially if you are making a product, you have to keep in mind how you can grow without damaging the environment or your planet, it’s important to me, it’s really important.” Ellie embraces sustainability and understands the reasons why creating an ethical business in today’s environmental climate is vital. Since Issue 1, Ellie has now gone on to release her next phase of Study 34 and you can find it on her website www.study34.co.uk.

Ellie will be in the store every Wednesday from 9 am – 11 am running a workshop on using end of the line yarn garment production. She will be demonstrating how to knit the products that she creates, and there will even be a chance for you to have a go yourself. Her stunning knitwear can be found on her website and selected items from her new collection, ‘The Next Phase...’ will be located on the first floor of the Eco Store.

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Wednesday Ellie O’Neill Workshop 9 am - 11 am £6 per person

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N EWCASTLE A G reen Ci ty

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Newcastle is one of the greenest cities in the UK, and developments have been set in place in order to ensure this title is continued in the future. The city has made a pledge to be a “green city” by 2050 and has signed up to a commitment, aiming to eradicate emissions in the area in the next 35 years. One noticeable change the city has already made is adapting to electric cars with multiple charging points across the city.

Council leader Nick Forbes has stated, “Using the city’s leverage to accelerate the transition to clean, reliable and efficient energy is incredibly important. It reduces people’s bills and fuel poverty, as well as developing and securing businesses and job skills.” Going on to state, “In the meantime, we will continue to bring forward investments such as the solar panels on Manors Car Park and the Civic Centre.” The city is very much putting a plan in place to become an eco-active city. It is leading by example and showing other cities what can be done in order to become increasingly green.

People Tree is a national brand, but holds a sustainable and ethical ethos within its business, holding the collaboration in Newcastle means the brand is represented by a determined city with a positive sustainable outlook. While also giving Northern Creatives a chance to shine a light on other local businesses that are doing their part to make the green city become even greener, aiming to help the city achieve its 2050 green goals.

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THE S LOW FA S H I O N M OV E M E N T

People Tree is a brand based around slow fashion, it is all about buying garments that are going to last and therefore buying less throughout the year. Safia Minney, founder of People Tree has published a book based on slow fashion and the ethics behind sustainable and ethical fashion.

It is called Slow Fashion, Aesthetics Meets Ethics. The book profiles the designers, labels and eco-concept stores across the globe that are taking the lead in providing consumers with a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. It’s a book based on a celebration, through an insight of inspiring interviews she celebrates the designers who are embracing sustainability as well as heralding the campaigns that make us think twice about fast fashion.

Safia Minney is widely regarded as a leader in the Fair Trade Movement. She has won awards such as Outstanding Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum and has also won an MBE for her work in the Fair Trade fashion industry. She is a remarkable woman who is using her passion for encouraging change in the industry.

Slow Fashion demonstrates why it is not a question of how, but rather of why wait? It is about engaging with fast fashion brands aiming to make them think and act right away, instead of waiting 10 years before they regard sustainability as important. For consumers, it is about buying better quality, less often, from a brand that pays its workers and treats them with equality and safe working conditions.

Safia states, “We all know that fast fashion costs more than the price on the label. No more excuses….The Slow fashion movement is happening now and we can all be part of it.”

Safia will be in the Eco Store on Thursday 9 am - 12 pm and Sunday 3 pm - 4 pm, talking about The Slow Fashion Movement, her book and her experiences in the fashion industry and the developing world.

Thursday Safia Minney Talk 9 am - 12 pm £6 per person Sunday Safia Minney Talk 3 pm - 4 pm £6 per person

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The Fa s h i o n Revo l u ti o n

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Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. They claim, “We want to unite the fashion industry and ignite a revolution to radically change the way our clothes are sourced, produced and purchased so that what the world wears has been made in a safe, clean and fair way.” Fashion Revolution works with policy makers in the UK Parliament and European Commission to research how the government can find ways to generate more transparency in the fashion industry.

People Tree is partnered with the respectable charity and has worked with them on campaigns such as ‘Who Made My Clothes’. Consumers were encouraged to move forward and ask brands, who made my clothes? Over 70 countries took part last year, 1000 blog posts and articles were written about the campaign and online content was viewed over 14 billion times. In total 1251 brands came forward and responded to requests, including 372 mainstream brands such as American Apparel, Warehouse and Zara. The campaign also brought forward garment workers who wanted to share their stories, they shared them over social media to give consumers an insight into their lives and working conditions they endure.

People Tree supports the garment workers and artisans that produce their garments, by going onto the People Tree website you can meet and learn about the workers producing the ethical garments.

Fashion Revolution has worked on campaigns to really attach themselves with consumers emotions. In early 2016, the Two Euro Machine popped up around Europe and the UK, consumers would unsuspectingly put two euros or two pounds into the machine, expecting to receive a T-shirt. Instead, a video appeared on the screen showing the public who made the T-shirt, showcasing the poor and unsafe working conditions workers are expected to endure daily. Consumers were shocked, it gave a real emotional attachment and hit home that the majority of our clothing is made in these poor conditions. Consumers could then choose to donate the two euros if they wished. These two-pound machines will be coming to Newcastle, placed in the city centre and at local universities and colleges, the machines will be a chance for the community of the North to see the real impact of fast fashion. If you choose to donate the money you will be able to receive 10% off an Eco Store event as a thank you for Fashion Revolution and People Tree.

Horrific disasters such as the Rana Plaza factory collapse which happened on April 24th, 2013 killing 1,138 people with many more injured are the cause of campaigns such as #whomademyclothes. Every April, Fashion Revolution dedicates the week of 24th April to this campaign in memory of the devastating factory collapse. “We use this week to encourage millions of people to ask brands ‘Who made my clothes’ and demand greater transparency in the fashion supply chain.”

By supporting and joining the revolution you can make a difference to the lives of these workers.

“It’s time for a Fashion Revolution.”

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Join the campaign this Spring

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Ask brands... whomademyclothes

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M ee t s o m e o f the Pe o p l e Tree g a r m n e n t p ro d u ce rs People Tree’s mission is to work closely with people in developing countries and to build viable businesses that can sustain communities. People Tree help to pass on its knowledge and provide their workers with financial assistance when needed so that the fledgling businesses can meet the brand’s high production standards along with developing competitive, desirable products.

Each Fair Trade group is unique, some are set up to deal with specific issues, or help a specific community.

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ASSISI Garments

Assisi Garments is based in South India, they make some of People Tree’s most popular pieces in soft organic and Fairtrade certified cotton from wrap dresses to leggings. Assisi Garments buys organic cotton that is Fairtrade and GOTS certified in Indian, where they then transform the cotton fibres into a beautiful fabric and handmade garments. Assisi Garments is one of the first social businesses that People Tree worked with; it provides training and employment for deaf, mute and economically disadvantaged women. Providing them with a safe and supportive environment, it has grown from 8 employees to over 100. They reinvest profits to grow their business and create more jobs; Assisi Garments invests in the community by supporting social projects such as cancer hospitals and an AIDS rehabilitation centre in South India.

Artisan Hut

Artisan Hut works with over 250 artisans in rural areas such as Narshingdi and Jhenaidha. They focus on traditional hand skills such as hand weaving, block printing and hand embroidery, a large number of people benefit from making clothes, that otherwise could not. Highly skilled, traditional hand weavers of Bangladesh are sadly being put out of work by the demand for cheap, fast fashion.

The priority for these brands is to get the garments from the design board to the shop floor in 6 weeks, and some even aiming for less than that. Meaning they can no longer put their amazing talents to use. Artisan Hut was founded to deal with this crisis and put their talented traditional skills back to use and celebrate their hand weaving, block printing and hand embroidery skills again.

Creative Handicrafts Creative Handicraft is a social enterprise based in Mumbai, it works with disadvantaged women of the slum communities through economic independence. Over the last 30 years, it has transformed into a Fair Trade Organisation with a view to change the world one woman at a time. Since starting up in 1984 and registration in 1994, it has slowly grown into an organisation that supports the women who make textile based Fair Trade Certified products. The organisation was born out of the love and dedication of Spanish Missionary Sr. Isabel Martin MCJ, who lived, worked and changed the lives of women who are now members of CH. It is not only focused on the women but their families too, especially their children. It strives to make many breadwinners, giving them the dignity of labour and a chance for a new beginning.

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New Creatives

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UPCYCLE & RECYCLE...

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Vintagera

New to Northern Creatives Vintagera tells us about their unique vintage and upcycled store.

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Based in the bustling Grainger Market, Alan and Pauline run Vintagera, a rare vintage and upcycled store. It was set up in October 2016 and the vast amount of diverse products in the store is remarkable. It is full of wonderful and wacky things and the store has a deep rooted feel about the place. Alan has created a chandelier which hangs in the centre of the store, he created it from old watches that no longer work, and it all just seems to sort of fit in.

different techniques such as wax designs and how to create one of a kind patterns. “I’ve done two classes and people have really enjoyed it because they’ve said it’s a little bit different than just learning how to paint. I think the workshops are good as well because the customers that do it come and buy the paints from here.” The store stocks chalk paint in a variety of colours to encourage customers to upcycle their own furniture.

All the colours have a meaning behind the name and it’s all child-friendly.

The store is based on Pauline and Alan buying old pieces and re-selling them in Vintagera. From vintage bags and French vintage dresses to old mirrors that Pauline has added some decoration to, they collect almost anything. “We sell jewellery, but a lot of it is vintage, people like that. It keeps us ticking over.”

Pauline explains how the older generation like the collectables and the younger enjoy the upcycled theme of the store as it is starting to become quite a big trend.

Upcycling is a great way to re-use old furniture, it means throwing away less and making something old into something completely brand new. Pauline and Alan completely understand the importance of making something old look vibrant again. The store is very quirky and charismatic, you cannot help but pick things up and your eyes are constantly wandering looking at something new.

Pauline’s passion for upcycling was very clear when I was talking to her. As we strolled around the store, she talked me through all the different pieces she has recreated throughout her time at Vintagera, explaining to me how she is planning on making her garage into a workshop. She uses some of the most basic items to create fascinating pieces, such as napkin designs for prints. Pauline has a great drive for creating something new, telling me she is always thinking of new designs and creations. Her devotion is inspiring to see.

Pauline has a big sustainable connection to Vintagera, she talks about the furniture that she recreates for the store, “It’s good because I’ve always upcycled things from years ago, a lot of things would just be thrown out, everything is made well too, especially the furniture.” From pub tables to old lead suitcases, there is not a thing she will not try and upcycle, all done so delicately and professionally. Pauline has taught herself some of the oldest techniques such as marbling in order to create the most exclusive pieces.

She takes old vanity cases and recreates them, “Even if they are not in good condition, I tend to still do them up and re-do the handles.”

If you would like to join Pauline on one of her workshops then pop into the store in Grainger Market to sign up, it is £25 for one person for two hours or if you take a friend you receive £5 off. Or even just pop into the store to see what different pieces they have in, Pauline is always creating and thinking about her next design and will be more than willing to help you.

As well as taking old furniture and giving it a new lease of life, Pauline also runs her own upcycling workshop for the locals of Newcastle. Based in Denton Burn Community Centre she teaches people how to use the chalk paint, which is sold in the store, along with

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“These are my pub tables, this one has got the old 5p on, I dipped the leg and added a bit of gold leaf. I just re-use what I have in the house really. My Penny stool is an old rustic stool, but it’s again adding a little bit to it.”

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“I painted this suitcase and distressed it as well as relining it, this one is an amethyst tone.�

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“This was just a plain brown table but beautifully carved, it didn’t look anything special, now you can see the little details.”

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Pier 74

We discuss Pier 74 with Ange, speaking about their recycled materials and beautiful bags.

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Pier 74 is based in a little studio in Mushroom works studios in Ouseburn Newcastle. I was very excited to be meeting the creators behind the wonderful purses and cases I had been eyeing up on Etsy!

Whilst also gaining a lot of repeat customers from the festival too. In May 2017 they were part of a Baltic event where consumers could buy items from all the different studios at Mushroom Works. They are planning on starting to venture out into more events and stores to really get their brand out to consumers.

Pier 74 is run by Ange and Julie and they create stunning purses, bags and tablet cases through a furniture upholstery company giving their off cuts to the brand.

Speaking to Ange she says, “All these beautiful fabrics that we’ve got, and all the leather, it’s their reminisce and off cuts. It was going to go into the landfill.” By collecting the off cuts Julie and Ange get meters and meters of wonderful materials, all in different colours and patterns. As well as of course helping the environment. Ange explains how they sometimes even get bits of fabric from brands such as Mulberry, even if the designs are a bit wacky she says they are great for lining bags. “I had a look on the Mulberry website and it’s £129 per meter, and you think that was just being thrown away!” Ange explains to me how she will find a use for most of the materials that they get given, however, some of the materials don’t work as they are sometimes too thick, “We’ve found a couple of universities and colleges that are crying out for fabric because they get no funding, so we pass it on to them and anybody else we know that needs some. We are happy to pass stuff on so nothing gets wasted.”

Currently the little purses with phrases on such as, ‘prosecco funds’ and ‘holiday funds’ are the best sellers, but Ange wants to move onto bigger and better things.

“The purses are great because we sell loads of those, but I’m going to try more things with tote bags, doing the big stuff and new styles.” Ange is really passionate about what she does, always thinking and creating ideas for new collections, she one day hopes to have the new, bigger collections in stores such as Fenwicks and smaller boutiques across Newcastle.

As well as recycling old materials into fabulous purses, all of the zips and other bits for the items are also supplied from the UK, the brand aims to keep its carbon footprint as low as possible. One really unique aspect of this brand is they can make anything for you, if you have a particular design, colour and material in mind, Ange will do her best to make it as close to your design as possible. “We aren’t stuck to what we make, people come to us with an idea and are like can you make it? When we did open studios in March 2017 a couple of ladies said they’ve got bags they really like and they couldn’t find a replacement for them, and I said if you take photos or bring them in, I can try and see if I can do something similar for you.”

I was overcome with the number of materials they have.

I’m not really too sure how much I was expecting, but the amount they had in the studio really made me start to think, how much clothing and other furniture brands throw away weekly. It amazed me to think that all the beautiful materials my eyes were scanning over were only from one furniture brand. It was quite overwhelming.

The handmade products are stunning and the quality is amazing, all made from some of the most beautiful fabrics and leathers. The whole concept of Pier 74 is wonderful, by preventing fabrics going to landfill, they are doing their part to help the environment while creating some of the most beautiful and exquisitely made products for their customers. It was fascinating to see the number of materials they get given, as well as being a truly eye opening experience.

All the items that they hand make is done in this little studio. While I was there Ange was making a strap for a bag for one of her customers. Everything they have they sell on Etsy or the Gallery Shop at the Mushroom works studio every first Saturday of the month. They also have open studio events every year and attend the Festival of Thrift where they received a lot of positive attention around the recycling element of their brand.

For more information and to buy from Pier 74, you can visit them here - www.etsy.com/uk/people/Pier74

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What’s going on?

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WEDNESDAY Eleanor O’Neill Sustainable Jumpers Talk 9 am - 11 am Come along and hear all about Ellie’s sustainable jumper brand, Study 34. She will be showing you photographs, videos and you can even try knitting your own jumper from end of the line yarn with Ellie on hand to help.

Ticket price: £6

Yoga 11 am - 12 pm Why not unwind for the afternoon and come to our intense hour yoga session. There is no better way to relax.

Ticket price: £10 (Maximum 10 guests per session)

Sustainable Flower Arrangement 3 pm - 5 pm If you love flowers then you can come and visit our sustainable flower arrangement workshop. Using plants and recycled accessories learn how to make the perfect bouquet with a huge selection of different flowers. Hurry and book your ticket.

Ticket Price: £20 (Maximum 15 members per session

THURSDAY Safia Minney Talks About The Slow Fashion Movement 9 am - 12 pm If you want to learn more about The Slow Fashion Movement, Safia Minney will be on hand talking about her book Slow Fashion. Talking about her experiences and how you can alter your wardrobe to be on trend and ethical.

Ticket Price: £6

Pier 34 Workshop 2 pm - 3 pm Why not come along and try and make your own pocket pouches. From recycled materials, you can have an afternoon of fun creating unique, one of a kind purses.

Ticket price: £6

The Journey Food 4 pm - 6 pm Do not miss out on some wonderful fair trade coffee, cake and food. A chance for The Journey cafe to show you the homemade fair trade food they make and sell in their cafe.

Ticket Price: £6

FRIDAY NOVOCASTRIAN WORKSHOP 10 am -12 pm NOVOCASTRIAN will take you around their beautiful handcrafted furniture, talking through the different designs, inspiration and what sustainability really means to them.

Ticket price: £6

The True Cost Documentary Screening 3 pm - 5 pm Why not come along and learn a little more about the fashion industry, find out how much we really throw away, it might just change your perspective on fast fashion.

Ticket price: FREE

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SATURDAY Adam Laing Talk 9 am - 12 pm Adam is here to talk to you about how to make your travel more sustainable. He will take questions and be more than happy to help advise you.

Ticket price: £6

Penny Jones 2 pm - 4 pm Penny from The White T-Shirt Company is here to talk to you about how you can recycle and upcycle your old clothes.

She wants to advise and talk to you about ethical fashion that can be done in a trendy way.

Ticket price: £6

Ethical Fashion Show 5 pm - 7 pm Anyone can join in. Bring your old clothes, recycled clothes, adapted clothes anything that you have to bring along and we will show you how to make old clothes that you think have lost their life look amazing again.

Ticket price: £6

SUNDAY City Bike Ride 11 am - 1 pm Join Adam Laing on a ride across the city, visiting the city’s famous landmarks and experiencing just how fun cycling can be! Please bring along your own bike and helmet.

Ticket price: £3

Meditation Class 11 am - 12 pm Come along to our morning meditation class, let the stress go of the week before and stay positive for the week ahead.

Ticket price: £10 (Maximum 25 guests per session)

Safia Minney Talks Slow Fashion 3 pm - 4 pm Why not come along and learn something new, an inspirational talk by Safia Minney discussing slow fashion and how it could change the fashion industry.

Ticket price: £6

All of the events will be running from 01st February to the 01st August 2018. The events will be the same weekly, but make sure you book your tickets online at www.peopletree.co.uk before the event so we can ensure we have enough room for you. Tickets are £6 per person unless stated.

S/S 18 COLLECTION As well as having all these wonderful workshops and events happening, the store will also be holding People Tree’s new Spring / Summer 2018 collection, available for you to try on and purchase in store.

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T h e E co S to re Newcastle City Centre, Grainger Chamber Retail Store, NE1 5JQ Opening Hours WEDNESDAY | 9am - 8pm THURSDAY | 9am - 6pm FRIDAY | 9am - 8pm SATURDAY | 9am - 8pm SUNDAY | 11am - 5pm

www.peopletree.co.uk

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“Buy less, buy better and make it last!�

Vivienne Westwood