No, Free People is not an ethical company.
Free People’s commitment to ensuring its suppliers conduct business in accordance with the law is an important step towards ethical sourcing. They emphasize the importance of avoiding child or slave labor, and discrimination, and adhering to wage and hour requirements, health, safety, and environmental laws. However, it’s worth noting that there is no clear evidence that workers in their supply chain are being paid a living wage, which remains a significant concern in the industry.
Recently, the brand was also called out for copying the designs of an amazing sustainable brand, Tonlel. When brands like Free People copy designs from smaller, ethical brands, it not only raises ethical concerns but also contributes to a culture of disability. In essence, the act of copying designs not only harms smaller ethical brands…