Will never forget 1999, getting my hair cut with layers for the first time, wearing a polka dot Esprit dress my mom got me at the SF store, and catching my reflection in a mirror at Costco and thinking hollllly fuck I think I might be the most ultra gorgeous 9 year old on earth?
I have been wearing Esprit all my life and never knew they were an USA/SF 60s brand. I truly thought they were Dutch bc their clothing sizes are so perfectly tailored to common dutch women body types: short legs and broad hips. Their jeans always fit like a glove, last for ages, and I never have to get them shortened. Esprit is thriving but also kind of uncool out here, sturdy and reliable but def not trendy. I am going to hunt some vintage pieces on Vinted now! Thank you for this great bit of inspiration 🤗
I love to hear that! I think they have more of a presence in Europe now and only a few U.S. stores. I hope you find some good stuff on Vinted - there's a ton on Etsy and Ebay too! <3
I was literally at a dinner with their Global EVP at a summit this week, nice dude! Now I feel like i've been overlooking them all my life! These pieces are so fun.
It really deserves more of a deep dive but I already had to cut so many good finds just to make it all fit into the email! The colors! The mood ! Perfect INDEED!
ok appreciation for the cool graphics in this post!!!
Will never forget 1999, getting my hair cut with layers for the first time, wearing a polka dot Esprit dress my mom got me at the SF store, and catching my reflection in a mirror at Costco and thinking hollllly fuck I think I might be the most ultra gorgeous 9 year old on earth?
LOL that’s incredible
This post excited me SO much! I'm really sad those sandals aren't my size. I've had this bookmarked for like 3 years:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1227297509/vintage-80s-esprit-two-piece-skirt-and?click_key=ea8fd5aa5c18dffc6f5c6e3bb70233bc560d0048%3A1227297509&click_sum=79e431d4&ref=user_profile
gosh there is SO MUCH GOOD STUFF out there - I had to cull so many good finds out just to fit the email.
Just bought the yellow elastic sandals 🙌🙌🙌
oh those are soooo classic!
Love! I was obsessed with Esprit growing up. That red wind breaker totally reminds me of a Row piece, but obviously vintage Esprit is way cooler.
yes! I love the windbreaker too!
I love this, going to search through UK eBay etc...extremely excited about beetlejuice!
Me too! I think it looks pretty good! Good luck on your search :)
I have been wearing Esprit all my life and never knew they were an USA/SF 60s brand. I truly thought they were Dutch bc their clothing sizes are so perfectly tailored to common dutch women body types: short legs and broad hips. Their jeans always fit like a glove, last for ages, and I never have to get them shortened. Esprit is thriving but also kind of uncool out here, sturdy and reliable but def not trendy. I am going to hunt some vintage pieces on Vinted now! Thank you for this great bit of inspiration 🤗
I love to hear that! I think they have more of a presence in Europe now and only a few U.S. stores. I hope you find some good stuff on Vinted - there's a ton on Etsy and Ebay too! <3
Esprit just filed for bankruptcy in The Netherlands! I am genuinely sad 😞
I saw that! sooooo sad :(
This is all so good but esp that romper...!
It’s so cute!
Oh my gosh! I think I had so many of these!!! Loved Esprit!!!
I was literally at a dinner with their Global EVP at a summit this week, nice dude! Now I feel like i've been overlooking them all my life! These pieces are so fun.
No way! That's so cool, and so glad to hear they were nice! They made some truly memorable clothing :)
Ahh I loved esprit growing up! I love a colorful summer! 🌈
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I have a blue tank version of the green and white striped top!
I pair it with Liz Claiborne white shorts that have a colorful map of Paris on them. My mom wore them on her honeymoon in 1986.
oh my goodness that sounds so perfect - send a pic!
I will when I wear the outfit next!
I’m originally from Murfreesboro and every time you mention Nashville I smile!!!! 🥲
You get it!!! The Boro is one of the best bars ❤️
Yessssss
Esprit and Benetton had the absolute best branding and ads, in the 1980s. The colors! The mood! Just perfect.
It really deserves more of a deep dive but I already had to cut so many good finds just to make it all fit into the email! The colors! The mood ! Perfect INDEED!
Have never opened an email so fast after seeing the subject line. Such an Esprit fan. How did I not know they originated in SF? Makes so much sense.
Doesn't it! Can you believe those memphis style stores? It's all just too much fun.
I love it!! I saw one of those in NYC in the Fall and immediately bought a black Esprit tote.