Collared Greens Giveaway: Clothing with a Conscience

Have you ever fallen in love with a preppy polo or tie for your guy, only to realize that it was sewn into being in a land far far away? Why should we give the American workforce an unwanted vacation in the name of classic preppy fashion? The Hampden Sydney Alumns and Southern Gentlemen (now relocated to Sun Valley, ID) behind Collared Greens Premium Grade Organic Dry Goods asked themselves that exact same question, and they did something to remedy it. Collared Greens prides itself on creating a line of products that are American made in ways that reduce the negative impact left on our planet. Each year Collared Greens partners with three conservationists to help promote these efforts and donates 2% of their profits through the CG/24 Conservation Project. All polo shirts have the Collared Greens original green twill tape on the inside collar to indicate that they are made with sustainable "green" organic cotton. As you may have guessed, the green polar bear brand symbol, aka Marvin Leopold, was suggested by this magnificent animal's status as an iconic endangered species.

Collared Greens describes their green business as, “it’s a brand that does it right, does it simple, does it with passion and does it with as little impact on the environment as possible.” By having a home base in Sun Valley, Idaho, Collared Greens practices what it preaches, and gets to see its impact daily when it comes to the environment. In fact, while we were hashing out the giveaway details, I spoke with one of the CG fellas while he was fly fishing in the pristine wilderness that surrounds them.

We all know that clothing makes a statement and an impact. Lets strive to make a statement without the environmental impact, and Collared Greens can help us.

"You do your best when you look your best."
-Collared Greens

The Collared Greens team has generously offered up your choice of a tie or polo as a giveaway for Barefoot in the Park readers. The winner will be randomly selected by a drawing on Tuesday June 23rd.

Want one of these for the gentleman in your life?
Or perhaps a polo for yourself?

Here's how to enter:

1. For one entry, head on over to www.collaredgreens.com and leave a comment (or an email) telling me what your favorite CG product is.
2. You'll receive a second entry if you've left a comment on my blog within the last 2 months. (Be sure to remind me!)
3. For another entry post about this giveaway on your blog or twitter, and let me know about it!

I think I might add this lovely item to my just a-week-away birthday wish-list!

GOOD LUCK!