Get the retro feel
Ok, so with April showers `n` all that, we are all hoping and praying that this summer will be a bit better than, well the whole lack of one last year.
With that in mind, and grasping at any straw of hope that we`ll get to don some summer fashion this year, go have a walkabout around the new Esprit store in Athlone for some super retro styles to make a summer capsule wardrobe!
The spring/summer collection is influenced by the 60s, 70s and 80s era, with a mix of contemporary styles and great essentials for your wardrobe such as fabulous floor length dresses (yes they are still “in season”), narrow bottoms, voluminous tops and baby doll styles.
Broken into three categories; “collection”, “casual look” and “edc by esprit”, there`re some absolute fashion gems to be had - which will last you forever too!
Collection Capri pants, short tailored jackets and fabulous varied styles of dresses provide a combination of different lengths and volumes. Collection features graphics and minimalist animal prints. Various key shades of radiant reds, yellows, bright blue and pinks are featured this season and towards summer turn into warm shades with autumnal influences. Casual look The past appears in the form of retro sports and a sexy hippie theme with influences from traditional sports - tennis, golf and yachting in geometric shapes, colour blocks, dots and stripes. Hand-embroidered folklore motifs, nostalgic, faded 70s prints and patchwork looks introduces the summer vibes. Sun-bleached colours such as sand, white, straw, blue and delicate rosé look summery and light in raw silks, voiles and cotton. edc by esprit rendy eyecatchers are featured in the form of white denim drainpipe trousers or floor-length summer dresses. All-over prints are presented as fun prints, girly Vichy checks and dots or oriental paisley patterns. Extra detail is created by wooden beads, yarns or crinkle effects. GIMME GIMME MORE!