Pittsburgh’s Moop is expanding to Seattle, but keeping the thriving business based right here
This expansion is "full of risk," says Wendy Downs, and "full of excitement, too."
09 Dec 2019
Moop opens first retail space and moves headquarters to Downtown Pittsburgh
Having retail and manufacturing under the same roof has always been part of Wendy Downs' vision for Moop.
15 Oct 2016
5 Pittsburgh designers rocking it on Etsy
The path that led Wendy Downs to a wildly successful bag-making business called Moop began when she tried—and failed—to make a dress...
04 Mar 2016
Holiday gift guide: made in Pittsburgh products
From hand-forged metal grooming products, to wooden iPhone cases, to Pittsburgh-centric holiday cards, we have a gift idea for just about everyone on your holiday shopping list.
23 Nov 2015
BESPOKE pop-up shop showcases local makers
Society for Contemporary Craft
May 2
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May 2
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
27 Apr 2015
State x State travel guide visits Pittsburgh
Moop founder and bag designer Wendy Downs gives State x State the local scoop on what she loves about Pittsburgh.
08 Apr 2015
Shop briefs: Broke Little Rich Girl, Phoenix Boutique and Moop
Two Lawrenceville boutiques--Broke Little Rich Girl and Phoenix Boutique--boost Butler Street's fashion scene, and Moop makes a move into the city.
06 Oct 2014