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9 unusual facts about Esprit Holdings


Douglas Tompkins

In 1968, Tompkins and his wife, Susie, and her friend Jane Tise began selling girls' dresses out of the back of a VW bus; in 1971, they incorporated the booming business under the name "Plain Jane" which later became ESPRIT.

Tompkins co-founded and ran two clothing companies: the outdoor clothing company The North Face; and with his then-wife Susie, the ESPRIT clothing company.

Harbour Town

Harbour Town Perth is located on Wellington Street in West Perth and features around 120 specialty stores including names like Nike Factory Outlet, Adidas Factory Outlet, Ojay, Esprit, Authentics Factory Outlet (Converse), City Beach, Levi's and Forever New.

The main stores in the centre are Morrissey, JAG, Levi's, Esprit, Cue, Authentic Factory Outlet (Converse) and Woolworths.

Melody Harris-Jensbach

As a next step in her career, Harris-Jensbach took the position of Design Director Women's Wear at Esprit in 1998.

Northland Shopping Centre

There are many clothing stores within the centre, including Country Road, Esprit, Just Jeans, Colorado, and Sportsgirl.

Rancho Gordo

The company was founded and is run by Steve Sando, a former web designer, Jazz radio disc jockey, and wholesaler of Esprit clothing.

Rekha Luther

After graduating from Caulfield Grammar School in 2003 where she won the Victorian Premier's Award for Drama, she became a prominent model in Australia and New York featuring in shoots for Vogue (magazine), Esprit Clothing, Vogue India, Ralph Lauren, Gap and numerous fashion labels.

Trapp Mendoza

A regular performer at many Miami night clubs, showcases & local events, he has performed in other states as well, at college concerts and for companies such as Esprit in New York City.



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