Comments on: esprit de tete?

By: lakshmi

lakshmi — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:55:21 +0000

I am a fan as well. I loved the large ads/catalogs that came in the mail, with the girls all lined up in a row, arm in arm, walking on the beach maybe, each in one of the beautiful colored pants. Oh, to have one of those ads again would be heaven! Too bad none of us saved one!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:55:04 +0000

I would love to collect the old catalogs, they we my favortie! I talk about them still! I used to decorate my bedroom walls with the large pages of the catalogs….anyone know where I can find them?

By: Georganne

Georganne — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:11:00 +0000

Due to the present economic upheavel and the loss of yet another long established brand retailer-Mervyns; ESPRIT just came to my mind and so I cam across some business data from 1998 and this blog. I had always been impressed with their fashions and especially with their marketing. The Tompkins were certainly a dynamic duo and it was unfortunate that they let their own individual creative talent and energy be their downfall. The company and its employees took the brunt of it; but obviously from this blog the memories have not been forgotten.

By: LA FAMILIA MARTINEZ

LA FAMILIA MARTINEZ — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:32:00 +0000

Oh my gosh I have searched and searched all over the internet to look at the old Esprit catalogs from the 80′s. My sister had put up all over her walls.Early in life I became more and more interested to become a designer. Unfortunately that still has not happened. But someday hopefully I will get motivated enough to become one. I love the bright and bold colors and I also agree with everyone else that Esprit will bring back that Bright layered look! Benetton was also a fave!~brendy

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:42:00 +0000

I well remember the Esprit ads from the late 80s! My favorite series were the black and white double-page spreads of “real” women answering the question, “How would you change the world?” I am a teacher, and I actually use these ads every year for a writing assignment. I have them all laminated and hang them around the classroom!

By: prairievisiondesign : handmade

prairievisiondesign : handmade — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:59:00 +0000

I got to model in an ESPRIT fashion show and I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. I loved every single thing––it was 1984, I think. Wow, that takes me back.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:23:00 +0000

Those ads also take me back. I had them covering my closet door. They really symbolize the best of 80′s fashion to me.

By: TRS

TRS — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:27:00 +0000

Daytons… it was Dayton’s department store. A midwest thing I think.

By: TRS

TRS — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:09:00 +0000

Oh... I loved Esprit as a teenager. I had a number of too cute items from their line... usually purchased at Vanity or ,OMG I can't remember the name of the department store that was the parent company of Target! it was the best Department store in Sioux Falls, SD!

Now you have me thinking of clothing companies I loved back then.
Anyone know whatever happened to Tweeds? I
recently noticed some items with Tweeds labeling in my local TJMaxx's but when I search for them online they say they're currently unavailable.

I hope this means they are testing some styles and planning a triumphant return!!

By: Erika Cass Designs

Erika Cass Designs — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:02:00 +0000

I am so there with everyone. I loved those Esprit ads! In high school I would do just like Brooke and tape them all over my bedroom walls.
Thanks for the memories. :o)