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a taste of TOMS

March 2nd, 2010 3 Comments

Projects are moving full speed ahead at HQ this week and I now see that there is no such thing as a “slow day” at TOMS.  After an exciting weekend of adventures and exploring L.A. (intern Grace and I got a little lost in Korea-town and ended up in what might be the sketchiest, most [...]

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who are we?

February 21st, 2010 3 Comments

I’ve gotten several questions since I started these intern updates regarding just what it takes to be a TOMS HQ intern.  Each time I usually respond that you must be hard working, passionate, driven, smart, and eager to learn.  But then as I thought about my fellow interns, it occurred to me that you must also be unique, silly, fun, [...]

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artist skillz from an 11 year old TOMS fan

February 11th, 2010 No Comments

One of our awesome young fans, Anna, recently sent us this drawing of her newest pair of TOMS shoes!  Not only is she generous, but she’s an artist as well Thank you guys for continuing to inspire us every day. Keep sending us your pics, letters, and drawings!!

Sending snail mail?
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attn: Awesome Social [...]

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the starting line

January 27th, 2010 2 Comments

Eleven strangers from around the country were chosen to work in one warehouse for five months.  Welcome to the life of a TOMS Spring 2010 intern.  My name is Sarah and I am one of the newest members to the TOMS family! I drove across the country all the way from Augusta, GA to begin [...]

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TOMS in star magazine

December 3rd, 2009 No Comments

TOMS have been a hit on Holiday Gift Guides this season… and Star Magazine seems to have gotten the memo.

Don’t know what to get your hubby, boyfriend, brother or uncle? Tired of cliche gifts like cologne or a new tech toy…? Consider putting TOMS at the top of your list!

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blake to set sail on the plastiki

October 15th, 2009 No Comments

It’s October 15th. This may not be meaningful to some, but to those in the blogosphere it signifies the 3rd annual Blog Action Day! Blog Action day’s mission is to unite bloggers from around the world to start a discussion about similar issues on the same day that focus around an issue of global importance. [...]

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the october issue

October 6th, 2009 No Comments

Did you see TOMS in Vanity Fair this month? Behind the scenes footage from that photoshoot coming soon…

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TOMS gets the coolest fan mail

October 1st, 2009 No Comments

TOMS fans are incredibly creative- we see it every day in the ridiculous custom TOMS you all post to our Facebook Page! Its no surprise that the fan mail that comes in is also pretty amazing. Check out this piece from Camryn in Hudson, Ohio.

Feeling creative today? Send us some art!
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TOMS in cold places with the boston bruins

September 23rd, 2009 No Comments

You guys are doing a good thing, keep it up!  There are a couple of us that play for the Boston Bruins that are big fans of your shoes and what your company stands for, thought you might like a picture of me and Mark Stuart in our dressing room. I have been living in [...]

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use your sole

September 15th, 2009 No Comments

Since TOMS got its start three years ago, the guys of HANSON have been avid supporters of the One for One movement, and they’ve done more than just wear the shoes and tell the TOMS story. Isaac, Taylor and Zac have been authentic inspirers of change, organizing nearly 25,000 one-mile barefoot walks with their fans [...]

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