ESPRIT

25 March 2020

Esprit Europe Co-founder donated 50,000 € to Esprit colleagues in China

24 December 2020

Appointment of Group CEO and new European Recovery Chairman and Senior Advisor for Esprit

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Daley as our new President and CEO effective December 24, 2020. The appointment marks a new beginning of our company as we embark on an ambitious programme to bring Esprit back to its former glory. Read more

17 December 2020

Group CEO and Group CFO to leave Esprit

Mr. Anders Kristiansen will resign from his successful tenure as CEO of the Esprit Group with effect as of 28. February 2021 and as such he will opt out for the re-election of his directorship at the Annual General Meeting. Further, Mr. Johannes Schmidt-Schultes will depart from the Company with effect as of 28. February 2021 and will resign as a director of the Company by 17 December 2020. Read more

30 November 2020

Successful conclusion of restructuring proceedings

With the final and official conclusion of the Proceedings, Esprit will go back to normal operations. Read more

2 November 2020

Major achievement in restructuring process Court confirms plans after creditors’ assemblies

The insolvency plans developed by Esprit for its six German subsidiaries were approved by the creditors assemblies on 29 and 30 October 2020. The Dusseldorf court confirmed the plans on 30 October 2020. Read more

22 July 2020

Withdrawal of Requistion and Appointment of Executive Directors

Esprit’s new biggest shareholder Karen LO Ki Yan (20.19% share) who is the beneficial owner of North Point Talent Limited (NPT) informed the Company about the withdrawal of the requisition dated 8 July 2020. Read more

10 July 2020

New major shareholder at Esprit

Esprit welcomes the new increased shareholding of North Point Talent Limited, now Esprit’s largest shareholder. Read more

2 July 2020 — Company

Esprit reaches restructuring milestone and is well-prepared for the new business reality

Esprit has reached another major milestone in its transformation process. Today, the Düsseldorf District Court gave the green light for the restructuring phase to begin. Read more

27 April 2020 — Company

Esprit closes retail business in Asia

Group streamlines business operations in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

29 March 2020

Esprit enters restructuring in the face of COVID-19 shutdowns

Esprit enters restructuring in the face of COVID-19 shutdowns, to preserve operations and protect the future of the brand. Read more

25 March 2020

Esprit Europe Co-founder donated 50,000 € to Esprit colleagues in China

Esprit Europe Co-founder Jürgen Friedrich donated a generous amount of 50,000 € to Esprit colleagues in China and their families who are affected by the coronavirus. Read more

12 March 2020

Bodywear Store

On February 27, Esprit opened its first bodywear store in the city center of Hilversum, Netherlands. Read more

9 March 2020

Investing in the future: Esprit builds new digital platform

Esprit’s e-commerce platform is being revamped to create a more inspiring way to connect with customers. Read more

16 January 2020

Esprit donates 20.000€ to disaster relief for the bushfires in Australia

Australia is burning! The terrible bushfires raging across the country have claimed at least 25 human lives and the lives of millions of animals. Read more

15 January 2020

Esprit awarded for its organic canteen

Organic food has become indispensable in many households across the country, however, it still seems to be an exception in company canteens. Read more

13 January 2020

Esprit partners with Kids Fashion Group

We are pleased to announce that we have signed a license agreement with Kids Fashion Group (KFG). The partnership encompasses the design, production and distribution of the Esprit’s Kids collection. Read more

9 January 2020

Esprit joins the Fair Labor Association

Social responsibility has always been part of Esprit’s DNA. The fashion brand is genuinely concerned about fair labor conditions in its supply chain and regularly visits Tier2 factories to ensure highest social standards. Read more

19 December 2019

We talk Fashion

End of October two important fashion conferences took place: the German Modehandelskongress in Düsseldorf and the Topmode Conference in Copenhagen where the who is who from the fashion industry came together – two events Esprit Group CEO Anders Kristiansen clearly could not miss. Read more

12 December 2019

Esprit opens new YES Center in Bangladesh

In November Esprit opened its fifth YES Center this time in Bangladesh during an official opening event with local officials, students, their families and volunteer teachers creating an emotional event around the opening. Read more

9 December 2019

Sustainability – the core of Esprit’s strategy

Esprit’s sustainability report is out. It details how Esprit is helping to co-create a new fashion business model that fosters a circular fashion economy: where waste is eliminated, people are respected, natural resources are recycled, and our planet is revitalized. Read more

3 December 2019

Esprit forms partnership in China establishing a strong base for accelerated growth

In order to create a strong base for growth and expansion in China – one of Esprit’s most crucial markets – the fashion company signs a joint venture agreement. Read more

1 December 2019

Store Managers, Partners and Suppliers welcomed at Esprit HQ

After a first and very successful Partner Day in March 2019, Esprit expanded the event to an entire event week back in November 2019 with three different events. Over 700 guests were welcomed at the Esprit headquarters in Ratingen. Read more

12 November 2019 — Company | Collections

Esprit Capsule collection: Throwback

Young, wild and free – the new Esprit capsule collection #throwback fits a lifestyle inspired by the 80’s lyrical euphoria and the Generation Z-zeitgeist. Read more

11 October 2019 — Company

#WePlayStrong – Esprit X UEFA

Part of Esprit’s brand ethos is to empower women and to break stereotypes. So who could be a better fit for being the official lifestyle partner of UEFA Women’s Football than Esprit? Read more

7 October 2019 — Company

New look for Esprit store in Beijing

Fashion lovers in Beijing can now experience a totally new Esprit shopping experience. Read more

11 September 2019 — Company

Looking back at Pride

To celebrate Pride, Esprit launched the Craig & Karl campaign to raise awareness on topics such as diversity and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people. Read more

6 September 2019 — Company

Changing lives: Esprit supports Surfpop!

Girls and young women from disadvantaged communities living in poverty face a lot of inequality. Therefore, Esprit decided to sponsor nine girls to join the Surfpop group and benefit from the program. Read more

27 August 2019 — Responsibility

Esprit donates to save the Amazon

Esprit is proud to donate € 20,000 to the World Wildlife Fund to support an emergency plan to save the 6,700,000 km² of forest at risk. Read more

9 August 2019 — Company

Esprit Voices: Inspiring, enriching and bringing awareness

As part of the Esprit Cares initiative Esprit has launched a speaker series for its employees, putting the spotlight on a variety of social topics with the aim to inspire, enrich and bring awareness. Read more

19 July 2019 — Company | Responsibility

Let’s talk about future: Esprit at the KATAG Cheftagung event 2019

In June some of the most important representatives from the German fashion industry were invited to the “KATAG Cheftagung” event in Bielefeld. Read more

19 July 2019 — Company

Esprit introduces Charity Day

Supporting important social causes has always been a part of Esprit’s DNA. To take the next step into making a difference, Esprit has introduced the volunteer program Esprit Charity Day for Esprit employees to contribute. Read more

1 July 2019 — Company

Esprit's Amsterdam showroom moves to Houthaven

Esprit’s showroom for the Northern European Hub has been relocated to Houthaven. Read more

24 June 2019 — Company | Responsibility

WE ALL are stronger together

Esprit and the UN Women National Committee of Germany launched the “WE ALL” campaign in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, 2019. Read more

21 June 2019 — Company | Responsibility

It's all about a strong network

Esprit invited its international wholesale partners to two exciting days at its Headquarters. Read more

20 June 2019 — Company

Esprit expands in Europe

Esprit opens its first store in Ukraine and grows in Spain Read more

26 April 2019 — Company | Responsibility

Fashion Revolution: Esprit is one of the most transparent fashion brands globally!

Fashion Revolution published the annual Fashion Transparency Index. Esprit was the second highest scoring brand in terms of traceability. Read more

18 April 2019 — Responsibility

Esprit is honored at the BDO ESG Award 2019

For its excellent sustainability work Esprit was recently honored as one of the winners at the BDO ESG Awards 2019 in Hong Kong. Read more

17 April 2019 — Company

Esprit opens a new YES Center in Vietnam

The fourth of five “YES Center - Youth Empowerment through Skills” was recently inaugurated in Hanoi, Vietnam. Read more

20 February 2019 — Company

New Esprit store in the historical city center of Liège

On February 7, Esprit opened a beautiful new store in the historical city center of Liège in Belgium. On a sales area of nearly 400 sq.m the store presents all Esprit women's divisions. Read more

15 February 2019 — Company

New Esprit outlet store in Wolfsburg

On 7 February, Esprit opened a new store in the recently completed extension to the Wolfsburg outlet center. With the new store, Esprit adds an important location to its outlet portfolio. Read more

14 January 2019 — Company

Esprit’s Xmas Charity Action

In December, Esprit organized a charity action for a good cause. In the spirit of the festive season, we wanted to give back and help people in need with the gift of warm clothing. With every purchase over 50 Euro, Esprit donated a care package to the charity organizations SOS-Kinderdorf or DKMS LIFE. Read more

11 January 2019 — Collections

Esprit publishes Sustainability Report 2017/18

Esprit published its fourth Sustainability Report, this time with a strong focus on circular fashion. Circular fashion is about the entire product life cycle and where we strive to reuse and recycle – waste is no longer an option. Read more

17 December 2018 — Company | Responsibility

Vossen is Esprit’s new license partner for bathroom textiles

Esprit has concluded a new license partnership for terry products with the Austrian manufacturer Vossen. The new partnership will start 1 July 2019 and our first collection developed in collaboration with Vossen will be presented to the retail trade from July 2019. Read more

12 December 2018 — Company

Apple Pay comes to Esprit

Esprit now offers its customers Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient. Apple Pay is now available at Esprit in Germany in our stores and online through our Esprit App. Read more

12 December 2018 — Home Collections

Esprit Home PR Spring/Summer 2019

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10 December 2018 — Company | Responsibility

Esprit is a founding signatory of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

The science is clear. Climate change is happening fast. That’s why we joined the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland. Together with other brands and suppliers we pledge to limit our greenhouse gas emissions and support the world reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Read more

5 December 2018 — Company

Esprit Investor Day 2018 – Our Way Forward

On Monday, 26 November, Esprit had an Investor Day in Hong Kong. CEO Anders Kristiansen presented the new strategic plan, together with Dr Raymond Or (Executive Chairman), Thomas Tang (Chief Financial Officer), Simon Heckscher (Head of Marketing), Jan Olsen (Regional Chief Executive Officer APAC). Read more

1 December 2018 — Collections

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1 December 2018 — Collections

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1 December 2018 — Collections

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Esprit employees volunteered for a good cause

5 November 2018 — Company | Responsibility

Esprit Cares x Earth. Esprit team cleans up the neighborhood

A group of Esprit employees at our headquarters in Ratingen volunteered their lunch time for a good cause. Read more

29 October 2018 — Company | Responsibility

Esprit is opening new YES Center in Southern India to improve the lives of young women

As part of Esprit’s efforts to improve the lives of young women and their communities, the company opened its fourth YES Center, this time in Hospet, in Central Southern India on 28 October. Read more

1 October 2018 — Collections

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1 October 2018 — Collections

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1 October 2018 — Collections

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12 September 2018 — Responsibility

Esprit’s eshop is going green!

When working towards greater sustainability, smarter packaging and responsible transportation are important areas to consider. As Esprit’s eshop is a crucial part of our business, we aim to minimize the impact of our shipments. Read more

22 August 2018 — News | Company

Esprit’s eshop was awarded best online shop

Esprit’s eshop was awarded the best online shop for fashion and accessories in Germany by the ECC Cologne. It is the second year in a row that Esprit won the award. Read more

7 August 2018 — News | Company

Esprit and IndustriALL commit to working together to improve workers’ rights

Esprit has signed a global framework agreement with IndustriALL Global Union, committing to respect, protect and champion the human rights of workers in its supply chain. The agreement covers 525,000 workers at more than 1,100 suppliers making textile, footwear and apparel products for Esprit in 27 countries. Read more

31 July 2018 — Home | Home Collections

Esprit Home Collection Fall / Winter 2018

If this all sounds like a rather eclectic mix, that’s because with the Esprit home fall collection 2018 that’s exactly what we are aiming for. Read more

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18 July 2018 — Responsibility | Collections | Company

Detox the clothing industry: Greenpeace report shows major progress of fashion industry

In 2011, Greenpeace launched its Detox campaign addressing the global apparel industry with the aim of reducing the use of hazardous chemicals. In 2012, Esprit signed the commitment to cut eleven classes of chemicals from our clothing production and to work together with other companies towards a clean textile industry. Read more

25 June 2018 — Image Gallery | Collections

Esprit launches the #BeEsprit gallery – express yourself!

It’s no longer enough to have a glossy campaign with perfect models that don’t look like us. What inspires us is our friends and real people we see on the street expressing their individuality in their own unique ways. ‘Be yourself’ has always been at the heart of the Esprit brand. Read more

18 June 2018 — Company | Responsibility

Esprit is driving the transition to circular fashion with The Global Fashion Agenda

The Global Fashion Agenda is a leadership forum on fashion sustainability whose mission is to mobilise the global fashion system to change the way we produce, market and consume fashion. Read more

11 June 2018 — Company | Responsibility

The future is bright – Update on Esprit’s “YES Center“ Project

In 2016 Esprit launched its educational project “YES Center - Youth Empowerment through Skills” with the objective to give qualification to young people in selected Esprit supplier countries with limited education opportunities. Read more

4 June 2018 — News | Company

Esprit's e*lounge receives the Internorga Future Prize

Social responsibility characterizes Esprit's corporate philosophy. This also applies to the team of the company restaurant known as the e*lounge: every day they focus on the happiness and health of the more than 1,000 employees at the company headquarters in Ratingen, Germany. Read more

29 May 2018 — Company | Responsibility

Esprit commits to more sustainable viscose production

At the end April 2018, Esprit committed to the Roadmap towards responsible viscose as outlined by the Changing Markets Foundation. With this, Esprit commits to improve the manufacturing process of viscose and modal fibres. Read more

22 May 2018 — News | Company | Collections

Esprit now sells on Instagram

Esprit reaches its customers through as many different channels as possible and seeks to make their buying journeys more convenient and interactive, whether on a laptop, mobile or in the store. Read more

14 May 2018 — News | Responsibility

Esprit pledges to discontinue selling mohair by mid-2019

As part of our commitment to sustainability, Esprit believes in the humane treatment of animals. Following an investigation by PETA, Esprit has learnt of the cruel treatment of mohair goats in South Africa. Esprit has now decided to discontinue selling mohair by mid-2019. Read more

18 April 2018 — Company

Esprit remembers the victims of the Rana Plaza tragedy – considers progress

On the occasion of the 5 year anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse that led to the death of 1,134 people and injured more than 2000, Esprit remembers the victims of the tragedy. This anniversary provides an opportunity to assess progress toward safer working conditions in Bangladesh. Read more

28 March 2018 — Company | Collections

Esprit celebrates inclusivity, diversity and positivity

“We exist to bring color to the world in inspiring, unexpected ways.” Paying tribute to ESPRIT’s signature values, a bold message of inclusivity, diversity, and positivity is being visualized with this season’s campaign celebrating Spring/Summer 2018. Read more

27 March 2018 — Collections

Esprit X Opening Ceremony pop-up store wins Frame award

Renowned interior-design magazine Frame, awarded prizes for outstanding architectural concepts and announced the winners last month. The Esprit x Opening Ceremony pop-up store by Noman Studio in Amsterdam won the Jury Prize for best Pop-up Store of the Year. Read more

17 November 2017 — Company | Collections

Esprit by Opening Ceremony Winter 2017

Come Winter 2017 Opening Ceremony will debut the third season of their collaboration with Esprit. Drawing from the collegiate style of the late 80s and early 90s, the collection rifts on the Esprit logo sweatshirts and chunky plaids worn en masse by suburban youth and co-eds across America at the time. Read more

8 November 2017 — News | Company

Esprit is opening “YES Center” in Multan, Pakistan

Within the context of its comprehensive sustainability strategy, Esprit launched the “YES Center – Youth Empowerment through Skills” educational project in autumn 2016. Read more

26 October 2017 — News | Company

Esprit forms new fragrance licence partnership with Luxess

Maria Pambori, VP Head of Global Licenses/Product at Esprit, says: “In close collaboration with Luxess, we will provide new impetus for Esprit Fragrances and inspire our customers with innovative fragrances as well as fantastic and very high-quality designs. Read more

19 October 2017 — Responsibility

Esprit publishes sustainability report FY16/17

On October 13, 2017, Esprit published its third sustainability report. In the successfully completed FY16/17, Esprit continued to extend its sustainability activities and developed concrete guidelines along which it will orientate its actions and measures. Read more

28 September 2017 — News | Company

Esprit partners with Myntra for a successful return to India

ESPRIT HOLDINGS LIMITED (“Esprit” or “the Group”; HKEx: 330) announced today that it has granted exclusive distribution and management rights in India to Myntra, India’s largest fashion and lifestyle shopping platform. Read more

27 September 2017 — Company | Responsibility | Collections

Esprit wins Peta's Vegan Fashion Award 2017

Esprit was awarded the Peta Vegan Fashion Award 2017 in the category “Best Womens’ Accessory” on 25 September. The dark-blue leather imitation shopper was launched in spring. The annually awarded “Vegan Fashion Award” Read more

16 January 2017 — Collections

Esprit Men Spring/Summer 2017 Collections

Join Esprit Men on an inspirational journey for Spring/Summer 2017 that touches down in a variety of faraway places and taps a number of themes linked to the spirit of the 1960’s. Read more

16 January 2017 — Collections

Esprit Women Spring/Summer 2017 Collections

Esprit Women You’ll find an exciting array of ‘new familiar favorites’ from Esprit Women for Spring/Summer 2017. Read more

16 January 2017 — Collections

Esprit Sports Spring/Summer 2017

Esprit Sports – Fashion, Function, Femininity Read more

16 January 2017 — Collections

Esprit Bodywear and Beachwear Spring/Summer 2017

Underwear was never more primed to come out from under than in Esprit’s style packed Body and Beachwear collections for Spring/Summer 2017. Read more

Esprit Europe Co-founder donated 50,000 € to Esprit colleagues in China

Appointment of Group CEO and new European Recovery Chairman and Senior Advisor for Esprit

Group CEO and Group CFO to leave Esprit

Successful conclusion of restructuring proceedings

Major achievement in restructuring process Court confirms plans after creditors’ assemblies

Withdrawal of Requistion and Appointment of Executive Directors

New major shareholder at Esprit

Esprit reaches restructuring milestone and is well-prepared for the new business reality

Esprit closes retail business in Asia

Esprit enters restructuring in the face of COVID-19 shutdowns

Esprit Europe Co-founder donated 50,000 € to Esprit colleagues in China

Bodywear Store

Investing in the future: Esprit builds new digital platform

Esprit donates 20.000€ to disaster relief for the bushfires in Australia

Esprit awarded for its organic canteen

Esprit partners with Kids Fashion Group

Esprit joins the Fair Labor Association

We talk Fashion

Esprit opens new YES Center in Bangladesh

Sustainability – the core of Esprit’s strategy

Esprit forms partnership in China establishing a strong base for accelerated growth

Store Managers, Partners and Suppliers welcomed at Esprit HQ

Esprit Capsule collection: Throwback

#WePlayStrong – Esprit X UEFA

New look for Esprit store in Beijing

Looking back at Pride

Changing lives: Esprit supports Surfpop!

Esprit donates to save the Amazon

Esprit Voices: Inspiring, enriching and bringing awareness

Let’s talk about future: Esprit at the KATAG Cheftagung event 2019

Esprit introduces Charity Day

Esprit's Amsterdam showroom moves to Houthaven

WE ALL are stronger together

It's all about a strong network

Esprit expands in Europe

Fashion Revolution: Esprit is one of the most transparent fashion brands globally!

Esprit is honored at the BDO ESG Award 2019

Esprit opens a new YES Center in Vietnam

New Esprit store in the historical city center of Liège

New Esprit outlet store in Wolfsburg

Esprit’s Xmas Charity Action

Spring 2019 February/March Women

Spring 2019 February/March Accessoires

Spring 2019 February/March Men

Esprit publishes Sustainability Report 2017/18

Vossen is Esprit’s new license partner for bathroom textiles

Apple Pay comes to Esprit

Esprit Home PR Spring/Summer 2019

Esprit is a founding signatory of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

Esprit Investor Day 2018 – Our Way Forward

FW18 December/January Women

FW18 December/January Men

FW18 December/January Accessoires

Esprit Cares x Earth. Esprit team cleans up the neighborhood

Esprit is opening new YES Center in Southern India to improve the lives of young women

FW18 October/ November Women

FW18 October/ November Men

FW18 October/ November Accessoires

Esprit’s eshop is going green!

Esprit’s eshop was awarded best online shop

Esprit and IndustriALL commit to working together to improve workers’ rights

Esprit Home Collection Fall / Winter 2018

Detox the clothing industry: Greenpeace report shows major progress of fashion industry

Esprit launches the #BeEsprit gallery – express yourself!

Esprit is driving the transition to circular fashion with The Global Fashion Agenda

The future is bright – Update on Esprit’s “YES Center“ Project

Esprit's e*lounge receives the Internorga Future Prize

Esprit commits to more sustainable viscose production

Esprit now sells on Instagram

Esprit pledges to discontinue selling mohair by mid-2019

Esprit remembers the victims of the Rana Plaza tragedy – considers progress

Esprit celebrates inclusivity, diversity and positivity

Esprit X Opening Ceremony pop-up store wins Frame award

Esprit by Opening Ceremony Winter 2017

Esprit is opening “YES Center” in Multan, Pakistan

Esprit forms new fragrance licence partnership with Luxess

Esprit publishes sustainability report FY16/17

Esprit partners with Myntra for a successful return to India

Esprit wins Peta's Vegan Fashion Award 2017

Esprit Men Spring/Summer 2017 Collections