Looking to step up from People Tree? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Kelly Slater's California surf label making relaxed men's and women's staples from organic, recycled and Fair Trade-certified materials.
Why it's similar. Commitment to sustainability with a similar relaxed silhouette and use of organic materials. Mid-range pricing aligns well.
French sneaker brand making Brazilian-produced low-tops from Amazonian wild rubber, organic cotton and recycled materials, sold with no advertising spend.
Why it's similar. VEJA and People Tree are both dedicated to using sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing processes.
Employee-owned American label making simple, layerable women's separates in organic linen and wool, with a Renew take-back and resale program.
Why it's similar. Eileen Fisher promotes sustainability and timeless designs that resonate with People Tree's ethos.
Madrid label making outerwear, sneakers and knitwear from recycled PET, ocean-recovered fishing nets and other waste; a certified B Corp.
Why it's similar. Madrid B Corp building outerwear and knitwear from recycled PET and recovered fishing nets, with the same refusal-to-discount ethics stance, positioned a tier above People Tree.
London label founded in 1994 by Hardy Blechman, known for pacifist military design, camouflage embroidery, Snopants cargos and hemp and upcycled surplus fabrics.
Why it's similar. London label working in hemp, organic cotton and upcycled military surplus since 1994 — a longstanding independent with a materials ethic like People Tree's, but a utility-camouflage aesthetic and med-high pricing.
Outerknown, VEJA, Eileen Fisher lead our ranking. Looking to step up from People Tree? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.