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Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty
by Summer Rayne Oakes
"Summer Rayne showcases hundreds of her favorite designers such as Stella McCartney and Safia Minney and eco-friendly brands such as Levi's Loomstate and Aveda that have made earth-friendly materials and sustainable practices a priority."

2009
Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft and Design
by Faythe Levine + Cortney Heimerl
A companion book to the forthcoming film by the same name, Handmade Nation features the work of 24 artists and 5 essayists. There's a 6 page spread about Annie, showing her bad hair (mostly hidden under a cute hat by Squasht by Les), our messy studio, and some screen printing at our neighbor Screwball Press.

2008
The Eco Chick Guide to Life: How to Be Fabulously Green
by Starre Vartan
From Publishers Weekly: "Journalist Vartan, founder of the environmental Web site eco-chick.com, makes going green irresistible in this breezy, energetic guide. Vartan's pleasure in living consciously is infectious; readers will appreciate her lack of condescension or preachiness and feel inspired to test—if not wholeheartedly adopt—her simple prescriptions." Prescriptions that include Mohop! That's right, take it from an expert!

2008
Celebrate Green
by Corey Colwell-Lipson + Lynn Colwell
Celebrate Green is written by a mother/daughter team who want a better world for their grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren. It "puts the green back in the holidays" ...as well as back into your step, as Mohop is a part of the celebration!

2008


{magazines}
Lucky: The Magazine About Shopping and Lifestyle
Another big step for eco-friendly style [Ladita, San Francisco]
"Owner Christine Kay is particularly gifted at discovering cool, environmentally minded accessories, like posh-bohemian wood-heeled sandals from Mohop."

September 2008
Discover: Science, Technology, and The Future
Eco-Chic
"Handmade wedge contoured from sustainable wood with recycled rubber-tire sole."

September 2008
WSA Today
A Look at Luxe
"When former architect Annie Mohaupt decided she wanted a careet that was more hands-on, she dedicated herself to making footwear that not only felt good, but was good for the earth."

August 2008
San Francisco Magazine
Best green threads
"Ladita, in Bernal Heights, sells must-haves like strappy, sustainable wood wedges by Mohop"

July 2008
Craft: transforming traditional craft
Letters
"I was so happy to see Annie Mohaupt and her Mohop shoes profiled [Volume 07, page 42, "Design-As-You-Wear Sandals"]. I bought a pair of her shoes through her website (mohop.com) last year and I love them. Not only are the shoes fantastic, but the customer service was impeccable. I have been speaking her praise since I got them, and I get compliments whenever I wear them." -Aimee Santeler, whom we crown as Customer of the Year (seriously, wow! Thanks!)

July 2008 (Volume 8)
Life & Style
Trend Alert! Live like a star!
"Celebrate the 2008 MTV Movie Awards with the official gift bag."

June 16, 2008
Lucky: The Magazine About Shopping and Lifestyle
Totally Eco-Friendly
"wedges of sustainably sourced wood and recycled rubber"

April 2008
Craft: transforming traditional craft
Design-as-you-wear-sandals
"Mohaupt's shoes have caught the attention of fahionistas, greenies and crafters..."
"With Annie Mohaupt's wood-and-ribbon shoes, the wearer becomes the designer."


April 2008 (Volume 7)
Time Out Chicago
Wear it's at Earth Day
"On her: low-heel Mohop sandals with soles made from recycled car tires"

April 2008
North Shore Magazine
It’s Easy Being Green
"The fashion industry is embracing the Earth in a whole new way, using organic cotton, recycled fabrics and industrial scraps to really clean up its closet. Check out the styles below, both easy on the eyes and the Earth. ...Annie Mohaupt for Mohop cherry-wood low wedge"

April 2008
World Sweet World [New Zealand]
Magpie's Nest
"These little handmade beauties are made of recycled tires and Finnish birch plywood."

February 2008
Us Weekly
From Us to You!: Goody Bag!
"Nab a Critic's Choice Awards Swag Bag!"

January 28, 2008
VegNews: Vegetarian News Politics Food Travel Buzz
Intelligent Design: Annie Mohaupt Designer With Sole(s)
"Using no leather or other animal products -only recycled rubber and sustainably harvested wood...-she creates a shoe that breaks the mold."

October 2007
Footwear Plus: The Source for Retailers
UpClose | Green: Meet Mohop
'"We have a hard time keeping them in stock," says Adina Clark, manager of City Soles in Chicago, who adds that her customers are environmentally conscious. But Mohop's style and comfort play a role in their decision, too. Though hard to understand the shoes on display, Clark says once customers get them on their feet, they're sold. "They're amazing for any foot shape, because you can tie them in different ways to accommodate," she explains.'

August 2007
Time Out Chicago
Check Out: Wear it's at
"Chicago Sidewalk Sale...Featured items include summer shoes by Annie Mohaupt of Mohop..."

July 12-18, 2007
Auto Bild [Germany]
So schick ist Schrott
"Die Schuhsohle dieser High Heels beteht aus Autoreifengranulat"

July 13, 2007
Contact Magazine: Modern Living, Forward Thinking
Sustainable Style
"Each shoe is made carefully by hand incorporating recycled tires, Finnish birch plywood and environmentally safe inks and veneers."

June-July 2007
Chicago Magazine
Sales Check
"Indie Designer Fashion Market that features local designers such as Dolan Geiman, Mohop shoes, and Evil Kitty"

March 2007
WWD Chicago
Sole Searching
"Experimentation and creativity lead to a uniquely adaptable sandal line."

March 2007
Chicago Magazine
Chicago Chic: Independently Minded
"One glorious May day, Mohaupt hit upon her unique make-your-own-sundae version of shoe-shopping letting her customers create their own strappy sandals…and from there Mohop was born."

March 2007
Conscious Choice -Seattle
Eco-Fashion Comes of Age
"One Pair of Shoes to Rule Them All"

March 2007
Chicago Shops Magazine (annual)
Style: Local Color
"Our Faves [at Wolfbait & B-girls]: Handmade wooden sandals from Mohop shoes by Annie Mohaupt have interchangeable laces. We love the sparkly silver ribbons."

2006
Fashion Market Magazine
"Sportswear" and "Denim Report" fashion spreads
Mohop shoes are featured in fashion spreads in Fashion Market Magazine

September 2006
Chicago Magazine
Style Sheet
"Comfortable—and cool. Architect Annie Mohaupt creates these chic sandals by hand in her Logan Square workroom."

June 2006
UR Magazine
Culture Shock: Fashionphile
"'Chicago fashion is so creative - Chicago definately has a particular look'" - Shirley Novak

June 8 - July 12, 2006


{newspapers}
The New Zealand Herald
Best place to pick up something to take home
"Stumbling across Madame Fancy Pants on Cuba St was like candy for the eyes. This beautifully decorated store stocks designer clothing, bags, stationery, shoes, jewellery and more from labels like Deadly Ponies, Bim Kenesis, Jessie Tucker, New Kid, Itch Baby, MAW, Mohop and more."

March 21, 2007
Chicago Tribune
Who/What/Where: It's easy being green with local designers, shops helping out
"Local designer Annie Mohaupt uses reclaimed materials and interchangeable straps for her line of wood-heeled shoes, all cruelty-free..."

April 22, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times
The green season rolls in
"At lease a half-dozen of the local designers' wares at Wolfbait & B-Girls incorporate reused or recycled elements, but we're especially keen on the Mohop sandals... these kicks will go with just about anything (weather permitting), embracing the concept of bang for your buck."

March 21, 2007
NWsource - Style
Locally designed goods take the spotlight at Bouncing Wall
"The small, sparely decorated shop has more than 50 artists and designers from the Pacific Northwest, with one Midwestern artist out of Chicago – which we'll excuse because she makes some really cool handmade shoes under the Mohop label."

November 3, 2006
Newcity Chicago
Well Designed - Conversations with Gen Art's Fourth Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion
An interview with Annie: "My current collection is all about allowing the wearer to express herself."

October 3, 2006
Chicago Sun-Times - Showcase
Designers Find Runway to Success
"The Fresh Faces show served as a kickoff for Fashion Focus Chicago 2006, a 12-day celebration of the city's fashion industry. Emerging local talent on display included shoes by Elizabeth Brady and Mohop..."

September 28, 2006
Chicago Sun-Times - Business
226 nominees vie for 2006 Innovation Awards
"The 226 nominees for a 2006 Chicago Innovation Award [including Mohop] will be honored Wednesday at a reception on the trading floor of the Chicago Board of Trade."

September 25, 2006
Red Eye - Metromix COVER STORY
Chicago, a la mode: Stylephiles and fashonistas take note -- the local scene is sizzlin’
"Don't miss the Fresh Faces in Fashion show, hosted by GenArt. The event showcases new names like Daniella Siahou, Joynoelle and Marlena Maree, plus footwear from Chicago's super-chic Mohop."

September 25, 2006
Red Eye - Metromix COVER STORY
Cold Feet? Tootsie pops: More ways to put your tootsies on ice
"Want your feet to stay cool and look cool, too? Forget the five buck, drug store flip-flops or those too-trendy Crocs. Check out Mohop sandals..."

August 8, 2006
Detroit Free Press - Saturday Life COVER STORY
Urban Edge Made By Hand
"Just as indie music has made its indelible mark on the nation's music landscape, so has DIY crafting these last few years."

August 5, 2006
Chicago Reader - COVER STORY
Big Imagination - Thirteen Chicagoans Who Make Fashion a Real Art
"Annie Mohaupt’s line of handmade, customizable sandals, Mohop, made its debut at the Renegade Craft Fair in September, and a month later she quit her job as an architect to work on shoes full-time out of the basement of her Avondale two-flat."

May 12, 2006



{contact us}
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