Green is Black Review and Giveaway

October 1, 2009 by Karissa
Filed under Giveaways

I don’t know too many women who don’t appreciate a nice blouse, pair of pants, or even a nice comfy tee shirt. But wouldn’t your comfort level for wearing these items be dramatically increased if you knew for certain that they were safe, made ethically and made with sustainable materials?

My answer is yes, and since you are visiting my site, I tend to think that be might your answer too! After all, you wouldn’t put clothing on your baby that had recently been sprayed with pesticides, so is there really any difference if the clothing’s material was grown with pesticides? i think not.

Ok, i really wish I hadn't seen this! this is my new must have!

Green Is Black is a wonderful new company out of Canada. Green is Black is a family and friend venture, by people who realize that recycling really is the last resort, that reducing is the first option, then reusing comes next. They have spent their lives (even before green is black) attempting to achieve zero footprint, by dwelling in cities and using their bodies, bicycles, and trains to get around; eating organic and locally-grown food wherever possible; being herbivorous and thus eating as low on the food chain as possible. And maybe one of the most important, and hardest to rule to follow, making new purchases only when they can confidently acknowledge their purchasing is to support a responsible company producing low impact goods.

The one purchase that always seemed to elude them, was funky, fresh, sexy and stylish clothing, that was eco, and sustainable. No one wants to wear brown for the rest of their lives! I love my birkenstocks, but there are times, when style, comfort and sustainability can meet, and work!

Only $61.25! Marked down from $245!

The folks at Green is Black didn’t want to be guilt-laden, self-righteous, cranky beings, so they started looking for solutions. The shift to solutions-oriented thinking brought about a tidal wave of information about designers who were acknowledging their need to create art, and stopping at nothing to ensure that their creations be made in an ethical manner – in field, fabric, dye, and manufacturer.

Green is Black refuses to stop with having a near zero footprint, they want to get other companies on board with positive marketing, and help them realize being green doesn’t mean a company has to be in the red when it comes to bookkeeping. Rather, if everyone pulls together, this should be the normal way of life. Not a struggle.

I actually saw Green is Black on a fellow bloggers site, Feisty Frugal and Fabulous. She happens to be a Canadian blogger, and learned about Green is Black that way. Well, I had to contact them, as I just loved what they company stood for, and also loved the stylish, and yet sustainable, not brown clothing they brought to the table!
I chose to review this adorable Jumper by Lav & Kush. It might be more adorable in person than in this photo, but the photo is perfectly accurate. The only thing that might not be accurate is that it is a true black. BUT what I love about Green is Black is that they actually state that in the description. No misleading! Linen Rayon blend, and it is soft, and precious and I think we can all appreciate that it was manufactured in Vancouver, Canada! I love that I can wear this without a bra, as it is a great, tightly stitches material, but yet is light and would be great for summer, or spring.

Green is Black has both Women’s and Men’s clothing options, and has a fantastic Sale page. Plus Shoes and Accessories!

And of course, Green is Black wants to let you try out some stylish, sustainable clothing too! The shirt above is up for a giveaway! You choose the size! made from 65% Hemp and 35% Silk. Although it looks 100% silk to me! Made my Kelly B, and in the USA. This shirt had been $145, and is now marked down to $72.50.

To enter, please go to Green is Black, and pick out another item you would like to try out. Simple!

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