Esprit was founded in 1969 by Susie and Doug Tompkins. The duo set out to create a lifestyle brand that would harmonise with the spirit of the time. Their approach was distinct, employing a 'mix and match' post-modernist approach that used colour, pattern, shape and style in complementary and contrasting fashion across a diverse range of products for ‘t…
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