Backstage Sundance with Minnetonka

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Minnetonka

Minnetonka had a front row seat to the beautiful mountains and celeb party scene at the Sundance Film Festival this past weekend. Here are some shots from behind the Minnetonka camera in Park City!

The Egyptian Theater during Sundance on Day 1!

Before we got to work we did some shopping on historic Main Street at Minnetonka retailer, Southwest Indian Traders.

And checked out the selection at Park City Clothing Company. It appears that comfy footwear is a must in this ski town!

Celebs and Après Ski (and film) goers got a sneak preview of Minnetonka Spring mocs.

Alicia Keys - up close and personal! The crowd was buzzing when the talented star made her way through the Sky Blue rooftop lounge to meet with MTV News.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tony Danza showed mutual appreciation for each other's work as they talked about the latest love story they both star in, "Don Jon's Addiction."

Bret McKenzie, Keri Russell and JJ Feild, stars of "Austenland", shared lots of laughs together. Keri picked out the Kilty moc in Aqua as a parting gift!

After Matthew McConaughey finished his MTV News interview, he showed his soft side and selected Minnetonka mocs and boots for wife Camila Alves and his three kids!

Naomi Watts took a break from motherhood to talk shop about her film "Two Mothers."

"1600 Penn" actor, Bill Pullman, makes a moccasin getaway from the Creative Coalition luncheon with some Minnetonka slippers!

Celebs Spotted at the Minnetonka Sundance Photo Booth

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Minnetonka

This weekend, Minnetonka packed our bags and headed to Park City, Utah for the opening of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. With the most picturesque view in the city from the Sky Blue rooftop lounge, celebs and fans alike were happy to jump into the Minnetonka Photo Scene and capture the moment (that amazing background is real, we swear!).

Check out some of the special guests who stopped by!

Michael Cera and Sebastian Silva team up on movies "Magic Magic" and "Crystal Fairy"

Director James Ponsoldt, and actors Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson promote "The Spectacular Now" at Sundance.

Keri Russell hangs with Kalyn Waters of Minnetonka and CW3PR Founder, Charley Walters.

Matthew McConaughey takes a break from promoting film "Mud" to strike a pose.

: Alison Brie, best known for her role in “Community,” promotes the film “Save the Date”.

Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, brings “Austenland” to Sundance.

Tye Sheridan and his mom tour Sundance to promote his role in "Mud" with Matthew McConaughey.

MTV reporters Eric Ditzian and Josh Horowitz and their cameraman interviewed celebs from the Minnetonka Photo Scene all weekend!

Minnetonka partner takes mocs to Haiti!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Minnetonka

Minnetonka works with a variety of great partners to run our business. One we are very excited to share with you is Print 4 Change, a company that invests 50% of their profits directly to initiatives and programs that empower people living in extreme poverty. Minnetonka works with them to produce the majority of our printed materials and retail displays – and we love knowing that every project is benefiting people around the world!

We were thrilled to be a part of Print 4 Change’s September mission trip by providing mocs to the people of Titanyen, Haiti. Check out some of the smiling faces and happy toes from this trip. Thanks to Print 4 Change for including us in your great work!

The September 2012 Insight Trip Team members

The stash of Minnetonka product Print 4 Change ambassadors carried in their own luggage to share with the people of Titanyen.

Kids picked out their favorite Minnetonka styles in Haiti.

Every girl needs some pink in her life!

Minnetonka at the Thirst Project Gala

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Minnetonka

Recently Minnetonka had the exciting opportunity to attend the Third Annual Thirst Project Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Thirst Project is an unbelievably inspiring grassroots organization founded by Seth Maxwell who’s mission is to raise awareness about the world water crisis and to provide safe, clean water and sanitation to 1 Million people by 2015. What an amazing goal!

At this year’s Thirst Project Gala, Hollywood celebrities had a chance to shop the latest styles and colors of Minnetonka mocs. Chyler Leigh, Sarah Drew, Audrina Patridge and Lance Bass were amongst the many celebrities attending the Gala raising awareness about the world water crisis. The Gala successfully raised over $188,000 for clean water wells that will be built in Swaziland and Colombia.

“Like” The Thirst Project on Facebook and visit www.thirstproject.org to find out how you can get involved in this great cause. And don’t forget to vote for the Thirst Project in the Do Something Awards here!

Awaiting the celebrity red carpet arrivals at the Third Annual Thirst Project Gala!

Lance Bass with his favorite Minnetonka style the iconic Thunderbird moc.

Grey’s Anatomy actress Sarah Drew shows off her favorite Minnetonka style.

Audrina Patridge checks out the latest double fringe boot from Minnetonka!

Jason Ritter presenting an award during the Thirst Project Gala.

Behind the lens at the summer photo shoot

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Minnetonka

This May, Minnetonka picked out our favorite summer styles and headed out to Lake Minnetonka, MN to shoot on location. Check out some of the behind-the-scenes shots from the shoot!