Our Story

As a college undergraduate, Allen Stephenson found himself at a crossroads in his life and decided to spend some time in Italy. While there, he was inspired by some of the most beautiful elements in the world. From historical architecture, to couture clothing to high-performance sports cars, there was a common thread — exceptional craftsmanship, clean lines, fine quality and classic design.

At the age of 22, this inspiration, blended with his heritage, became Southern Tide. He decided to risk it all to pursue his dream. With nothing but an idea and a mountain of determination, he set out to tear down the corporate mold and try something so different that even his own family thought he was crazy. Luckily, they were wrong.

In designing his first piece, he enabled the best in design, balance, harmony and quality the space to complement each other, resulting in what many proclaim to be the most comfortable polo shirt in the world.

Southern Tide continues to incorporate these same elements into all if our designs, which carry the same high standard of excellence for which we are known.

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At Southern Tide, we try to live the following values:

Quality service for our customers is always number one! We will do extraordinary things for our customers to build loyalty. We take this very seriously, and our first inclination will always be to put the customer first.

Any relationship is built to be a win-win situation for all associates, partners, vendors and customers of Southern Tide.

We will never sacrifice quality and value to make a buck. We will never cut corners.

We will strive to make our clothing the most comfortable clothing available.

We will make Southern Tide a great place to work, by respecting all associates, rewarding impact, celebrating success and empowering our people.

We will always strive to make it easy for our business partners to do business with us. This means that we will keep their needs in mind as we interact with them.

Southern Tide — We make clothes for people that appreciate comfort, quality and classic style!

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Southern Tide College Ambassador Responsibilities:

1. Have Fun!
2. Appreciate really comfortable, authentic, high quality classic clothing.
3. Provide Southern Tide with input on products and share ideas with other representatives around the country.
4. Represent and maintain the integrity and brand of Southern Tide.
5. Maintain a schedule of significant events on campus. There will be monthly updates submitted to review these events and their impact.
6. Determine the best way to represent Southern Tide at such events and help Southern Tide schedule the delivery of products to you.
7. Distribute Southern Tide promotional products at events in a professional manner.
8. Always be on the look out for spur-of-the-moment opportunities to make people aware of the Southern Tide products.
9. Help with any trunk shows or events that may take place at retailers near your campus.
10. Help Southern Tide identify additional retailers in your area that meet the Southern Tide criteria.
11. Join in on conference calls with the management team, as well as other College Ambassadors from around the country where you will let us know how our college marketing campaign is going.

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Southern Tide On Campus

• Appalachian State University
• Auburn University
• Clemson University
• College of Charleston
• Cornell University
• Davidson College
• Duke University
• Elon University
• Florida State University
• Georgia Southern University
• Hampden-Sydney College
• Indiana University
• James Madison University
• Louisiana Tech
• Mercer University
• Miami University
• Mississippi State University
• North Carolina State University
• Ole Miss
• Oklahoma State University
• Purdue University
• Rhodes College
• Rice University
• Southern Methodist University
• Southern Mississippi University
• Texas A & M University
• Texas Christian University
• Texas Tech University
• The Citadel
• Tulane University
• UNC Charlotte
• University of Alabama
• University of Florida
• University of Georgia
• University of Kansas
• University of Kentucky
• University of Memphis
• University of Miami (Ohio)
• University of Michigan
• University of North Carolina
• UNC - Chapel Hill
• UNC - Wilmington
• University of Oklahoma
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of South Carolina
• University of Tennessee
• University of Texas
• University of Toledo (Ohio)
• University of Virginia
• University of Southern California
• Vanderbilt University
• Virginia Tech
• Wake Forest
• Washington & Lee
• Wofford College

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Sign up to be a Southern Tide College Ambassador

We are now accepting applications for fall 2009. We will respond to all applicants by June 15th.

Please tell us about yourself

• Name*
• Phone*
• Email*
• College/University*
• Major*
• GPA*
• Academic Year* Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
• Please answer the following questions

  • What makes you a great candidate to represent Southern Tide on your campus?
  • What experiences and campus involvment will help you succeed as a Southern Tide Ambassador?
• Please upload your resume
• Please upload a faculty recommendation

I have read the Southern Tide Values Statement.

If you have any questions, please call (864) 236-8015 or email theskipjack@southerntide.com.

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