Sprig: The Season's Best Boots November 2007
Check out Charmoné's fall 2007 boots dancing with themselves!    View
The Today Show Feel Good Fashion: November 2007
Charmoné Cinnamon and Darjeeling styles featured on The Today Show's Feel Good Fashion show.    View
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine - November 2007
Charmoné makes Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine's Hot Buy list for Holiday Gifts!    View
LUCKY, September 2007
"Envi, which just opened in downtown Boston, is a shrine to all things environmentally friendly and stylish...look for standouts like sexy vegan heels by Charmoné and organic cotton knickers by Stewart + Brown."    View
GQ GERMANY, August 2007
"Charmoné thanks our fans in Germany!"    View
FOOTWEAR NEWS, June 2007
"Environmentally minded footwear vendors have created styles that are gentler on the planet, while still sustaining a sense of style. From recycled materials to glueless construction, this season's crop of eco-friendly footwear is a step in the right direction. Charmoné's Mary Jane-style pump is PVC-free and uses microfibers."    View
GRIST, August 2007
"These co-owners of Charmoné Shoes create cruelty-free footwear for fashion-conscious women. Made animal-free and sweatshop-free, these pumps and platforms are the foot accessory of choice for eco-minded celebs like Natalie Portman."    View
STYLE AMERICA, July 2007
"The elegance and delicacy meet reflected in designs with elongated tops and high heels. Materials aggrieved and embroidered with arabesques and flowers where the ethnic and romantic detail becomes modern."    View
WASHINGTON POST EXPRESS, June 2007
"Hemp, not just for hippies, merges with silk on Habi-tude’s frock. ($198, thegreenloop.com). Luxing it up: IWood’s sustainable woodearrings and bracelet ($100 and $125; iwoodecodesign.com) and vegan Charmoné shoes ($315, shoes.com)."    View
LIFESCAPE, June 2007
Charmoné co-founder Jodi Koskella talks to UK Magazine lifescape about the balance between sexy and sustainable shoes.    View
FOX LIVE, July 2007
Rachel Sarnoff from Green Girl Guide shows how to be fashionably sustainable with Charmoné Shoes.    View
FOOTWEAR NEWS, May 2007
"Charmoné is proving that eco-friendly can be fashionable, too. Pals Jodi Koskella and Lauren Carroll created the New York-based high-end women's collection after noticing a void in the market for stylish vegan shoes. [Previously, both women were marketing professionals in the high-tech software industry.] First launched in fall '06, the brand has doubled it's sales each season since..."    View
SPRIG, May 2007
"The founders of Charmone have friends in Hollywood places—Natalie Portman is one of their biggest fans. Here's how they bring a perfect balance of style and sustainability to heel..."    View
USA NETWORKS – "The Starter Wife", May 2007
"Everybody needs a pair that evokes an irrepressible “Where-did-you-get-those!?” reaction from friends and strangers alike—shoes that can transform a pair of ho-hum, black linen capris and a white cotton button-down into an extraordinary fashion statement. For a double dose of trend (see “Anything Green” above), go with the dramatic platforms from Charmoné (CharmoneShoes.com), a company that produces “animal-free” shoes..."    View
VANITY FAIR ITALY, April 2007
"I love (eco) shopping" printed article.    View
ELLE.COM, April 2007
"Charmoné Gingko shoe made of Italian microfiber faux leather over canvas with eco-friendly, animal-free faux leather sole..."    View
WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY, April 10 Issue
"Myth and Ritual’s cotton voile dress and Charmoné Italian’s microfiber shoes. Earrings from Anne Bernstein for Anne Hettinger designs; Bloom ring."    View
STYLE HER FAMOUS, April 2007
"A favorite of forward-thinking women everywhere (including the socially conscious actress Natalie Portman), Charmoné Shoes’ limited editions feature all man-made materials for shoes that are “animal-safe (non-leather), eco-friendly and sweatshop-free”–without giving up an ounce of style."    View
CONTRA COSTA TIMES, April 2007
"Environmentally conscious brands such as Simple, Terra Plana and Charmoné are churning out trendy tennies, sexy sandals and gorgeous, Carrie Bradshaw-worthy heels in the $50 to $300 range. It's about time. The eco-fashion craze has delivered baby-soft bamboo washcloths and runway-quality organic cotton dresses. Footwear, it seems, is the last frontier. Now, you don't have to sacrifice your aesthetics for your ethics..."    View
AUSTIN MONTHLY, March 2007
"The style-conscious fashionista around town now has a reason to flaunt her environmental-conscious looks, thanks to Ven Shoe Salon. The ultra-hip boutique in Davenport Village offers Charmoné, a new, exclusive line of vegan shoes–yes, we said vegan. You won't find any leather in these babies. By utilizing..."    View
SUNDAY PAPER ATLANTA, April 2007
"KILLER NON-KILLING HEELS. Charmoné’s intricate laser-cut faux leather Thistle heels are drop-dead gorgeous without having harmed one single animal in the process. And they’re 100 percent eco-friendly..."    View
RITZ CARLTON MAGAZINE, April 2007
"A favorite of forward-thinking women everywhere (including the socially conscious actress Natalie Portman), Charmoné Shoes’ limited editions feature all man-made materials for shoes that are “animal-safe (non-leather), eco-friendly and sweatshop-free”–without giving up an ounce of style."    View
BODY + SOUL MAGAZINE, April 2007
"Charmoné Shoes craft sandals and platforms using earth-conscious materials like microfiber and water-based glues."    View
ORGANIC NOTE, March 2007
"When it comes to shoes it is difficult to sacrifice our fashion sense to spare the environment but Charmoné strives to harmonize our yearnings because they believe "no one should sacrifice their style conscious just to serve their social conscience. Our mission is to create beautiful, luxurious, sexy shoes that are also sustainable and cruelty-free. Every shoe incorporates European design and quality while using only animal-free, eco-friendly materials."    View
ECOLOGIST MAGAZINE , February 2007
"The Charmoné ethos is 'Where style conscious meets social conscience'. Charmoné's mission is to create charming women's shoes in harmony with animals, people and the environment. To achieve a superior product that is gentle on the environment, Charmoné uses high-quality Italian microfibers that are structured exactly like leather, making them breathable, lightweight and colourfast."    View
SPLENDORA - Eco Style Section , February 2007
"Shoes that are animal-free, environmentally friendly. The Daisy is made with microfiber suede and hand-carved Italian buckles."    View
M/S Berlingske, February 2007
Charmoné thanks our fans in Denmark!    View
NEW YORK TIMES, January 2007
"NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED From top: ahimsa silk scarves and a hemp shirtdress at Organic Avenue, 101 Stanton Street (near Orchard); crocembossed imitation leather bag by Danielle Nicole at NY Artificial, Eighth Avenue at West 12th Street; MooShoes, 152 Allen Street (at Rivington); a microfiber wedge by Charmoné, at Kaight, 83 Orchard Street, near Broome; and a dress of recycled cashmere by Eko Logic, also at Kaight."    View
STYLE.COM, January 2007
"GO ECO. An Earth-Friendly Guide To Spring Shopping. Charmoné - 100% eco-friendly Thistle platform sandle. Available in February at www.shoes.com."    View
WAVE MAGAZINE, November 2006
"Socially-conscious businesses may be all the rage - witness U2 singer Bono's wife organic, sweatshop-free clothing line, Edun, which launched to great fanfare last spring - but they're often not much fun. Who wants to ponder where leather comes from, not to mention what it is doing to the rainforest, when wandering the mall in search of a little shopping therapy?" (Charmoné shoes featured)    View
STYLE AMERICA , February 2007
"Non-leather shoes were traditionally considered inferior to leather shoes due to poor construction, lack of breathability and general sense that they were harsher on the environment. Charmone eliminates these barriers by using high quality Italian microfibers that are structured exactly like leather, making them brathable, lightweight and colorfast."    View
944 MAGAZINE, November 2006
"Charmoné is instilling social conscience in the fashion conscious. Co-founders Lauren Carroll and Jodi Koskella have created a line of vegan, eco-friendly women's shoes. And, by the way, these shoes are not you average "hippie" sandals; they are fashion-forward, designer styles being seen on the red carpet and worn by Hollywood celebrities like Natalie Portman."    View
FOOTWEAR PLUS MAGAZINE, November 2006
"Who said "hippie shoes" can't equal hip, high-end heels? Launched this fall, Massapequa, NY-based Charmone (pronounced SHAR-monay) is a new line of shoes made from high quality synthetics and fabrics that are animal safe (non-leather), eco-friendly and sweatshop-free. Already worn on the red carpet by actress Natalie Portman, Charmone aims to target the globally conscious consumer looking for luxury and fashion-forward European aesthetic."    View
YOGI MAGAZINE, November 2006
Fashion spread feature - "...animal-free, sweatshop-free and environmentally friendly Foxglove pumps by Charmoné. www.charmoneshoes.com..."    View
FLARE MAGAZINE, November 2006
"New shoe line Charmone delivers animal-safe, eco-friendly, sweatshop-free, altogether fabulous designs. Spotted on the gamin gams of A-listers such as Natalie Portman, the vegan footwear line is made with recycled materials, water-based glues and nickel-free hardware in its production."    View
STYLE WILL SAVE US, October 2006
"One more femme note, if you simply won't be seen without your stilettos... check out Charmone Shoes - totally stylist pumps, mary janes, flats and all that a girl could want - vegan, no pvc, nothing awful. Oh, and by the way, Natalie Portman was recently spotted looking stunning at the Chateaux Marmont sporting a pair!"    View
INSTYLE MAGAZINE, October 2006
"When vegetarian Portman stepped out to promote her movie V for Vendetta in Berlin, she got a lift from a pair of leather-free Charmone wedges. The company's line of eco-friendly footwear is made in Italy using materials such as velvet and micro-fiber."    View
TODAY SHOW APPEARANCE, September 2006
Danielle Romano of DailyCandy.com and The Today Show's Fall Fashion Extravaganza featuring Charmoné.    View
SPLENDORA.COM, September 2006
"Finding shoes that marry style, comfort, and social conscience is no easy task. But after discovering Charmoné's collection of elegant and environmentally-friendly footwear, Splendora's search came to an end. Chic and green loving celebrities such as Natalie Portman have sported Charmoné kicks both on and off of the red carpet."    View
CNN MONEY, September 2006
"Charmoné also launched a collection of heels, pumps, and wedges this fall that is animal-safe, eco-friendly and sweatshop-free. Instead of leather and suede, the shoes are made with microfibers.The collection uses water-based glues, nickel-free hardware, and the production process is PVC free. In addition to minimizing the impact of manufacturing, Charmoné will also donate a portion of its profits to charities that support people, animals and the environment."    View
ALLURE MAGAZINE, September 2006
"Wearing a Derek Lam dress and Charmone shoes in Berlin. (Natalie Portman wearing Charmone footwear)"    View
SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE, September 2006
"San Diegan Jodi Koskella is riding high with Charmone (charmoneshoes.com), a new eco-friendly footwear company she runs with New York partner Lauren Carroll. Natalie Portman, one of Hollywood's hottest "it" girls, was recently spotted trotting down the red carpet in one of the pair's wedge designs."    View
SHOEWAWA.COM, August 2006
"Charmone Cinnamon Pumps: These shoes are super-cute and reminiscent of some higher end designer styles for fall, but Charmone shoes are all animal free, environmentally friendly and sweatshop free, so you can feel less guilty about the $389 price tag."    View
DAILY CANDY, August 2006
"... But being socially aware doesn't mean sacrificing style. The two collections, Spice and Wildflower, will work wonders with your fall wardrobe. Slip on the tweed Primrose stacked heel pump with jeans and a blazer, or give that A-line dress a little shimmer with the sling-back Daisy - complete with hand-carved Italian buckles at the toes. The collection also uses water-based glues, nickel free hardware, and the production process is PVC free, so you can feel good about what you're putting on your feet."    View
FOOTWEAR NEWS, July 2006
"Many footwear companies are taking their pro-green stance directly to the public. New York based Charmone introduced it's first eco-friendly women's collection for fall '06. In sharp contrast to what consumers have come to expect of earth-friendly footwear, the 10 styles feature sexy heels and trendy wedges in shades of deep green and taupe."    View
RIVIERA MAGAZINE, July 2006
"When Natalie Portman strolled the red carpet at a premiere for her action thriller V For Vendetta, the eco-starlet passed over Jimmy Choos and Manolos in favor of a new vegan line, Charmoné, which manages to be stylish, sexy and in harmony with animals. The actress donned a sample pair of Charmoné’s Mary Janes from their debut fall collection, which features limited edition quantities of non-leather stilettos, platforms and wedges."    View
INSTYLE MAGAZINE, June 2006
"A lot of what is trendy right now is excess. But Natalie likes to look clean. When you're this beautiful, who needs adornment?" (Natalie Portman wearing Charmone footwear.)    View
SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL, June 2006
"San Diegan Jodi Koskella and her friend from New York, Lauren Carroll, have launched a two-woman, coast-to-coast dual headquarter company called Charmone. Pronounced shar-mo-NAY, the woman invented the word to reflect their company's mission, which is to create "charming shoes in harmony" with people, animals and the environment."    View
DECOR AND STYLE MAGAZINE, March 2006
"Charmone creates charming women's shoes in harmony with animals, people and the environment. Made in Italy, Charmone shoes incorporate European design and quality while appealing to the socially conscious consumer. Partners Lauren Carroll (based in New York) and San Diego resident Jodi Koskella developed the company to design elegant shoes that are animal-free, environmentally friendly and sweatshop-free."    View