October 2010
3 posts
September 2010
2 posts
We just discovered Warby Parker glasses, and are... →
May 2010
1 post
In a family...
“God does not run a company in which He is looking to make a profit. His creation is more like family than business. In a family, everything isn’t “profit” driven. What’s important in family is togetherness, empathy, understanding and solidarity”.
-Donald Miller
(more where this quote came from here)
Here at the Forge, we see ourselves as a family. We see the companies...
April 2010
11 posts
Meet Briggs Patterson, The Forge Mascot
The newest addition to our Forge Family - Briggs the Flemish Giant Rabbit. He may fit in the palm of your hand now, but don’t be fooled. In seven short months, this little baby will be 20 pounds.
A bit about Briggs:
Birthday: March 7, 2010
Hometown: Briggs, Texas
Music Loves: Andrew Bird, Animal Collective, The Antlers, Band of Horses, Counting Crows, Danger Mouse, Deerhunter,...
ChromeLIVE! This Weekend in Lubbock
Buddy Holly. Tumble Weeds. The Panhandle. West Texas Romanticism. Fashion. Music Festival. TOMS Shoes.
How in the world could all of these things be connected ? Well there is one common denominator and that one thing is Lubbock, TX, or more specifically, Chrome Boutique.
I have had the pleasure of working with Lindsay & Stephen Spiegelberg (as well as their all-star...
WatchDemi Moore tells Jay Leno about One Day Without Shoes and kicks of her shoes to show her support. During the interview Jay asks Demi what she tweeted about today and Demi shares the tweet to her fans about One Day Without Shoes asking her fans, “Are you in?” Demi took a photo of herself barefoot celebrating the day without shoes to recognize what it would feel like to be without...
WatchToday Show: Meet the “Good Sole” Behind TOMS Shoes
Jenna Bush Hager interviews Blake Mycoskie
Blake on Chelsea Lately Tonight!
Be sure to watch Chelsea Lately on E! tonight - Blake of TOMS will be on!
Falling Whistles at UT this Thursday
Two things you need to know about and be a part of:
Sean Carasso of Falling Whistles speak at the Will Hogg building this Thursday, April 8, at 7pm. He will engage in conversation, questions, and education about the mission and movement of Falling Whistles.
Falling Whistles rally at Tyler’s on the drag this Friday, April 9, 11am-5pm. There will be music, whistles for sale, and more.
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Falling Whistles Installation at STAG
We are so pleased to announce that STAG has partnered with Falling Whistles to help rehabilitate and advocate for child soldiers in Congo. We can’t think of a better fit in the world. To kick off the partnership, Falling Whistles built a huge, beautiful month-long installation in the window, and STAG hosted an event to celebrate. The pizza was delicious, the drinks were strong, and...
The TOMS Tan
Spring is in full swing, and so is the TOMS Tan
TOMS in The Wall Street Journal
Charity Gives Shoe Brand Extra Shine
Toms and Other Companies Make Philanthropy Central to Their Business—and Their Marketing
By CHRISTINA BINKLEY
For Toms CEO Blake Mycoskie, shown at a shoe giveaway in Argentina, donations are central to the success of his brand.
Blake Mycoskie, the founder of Toms Shoes, has hit on the perfect fund-raising pitch for his shoe-giving charity.
Or is it...
February 2010
2 posts
