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espy Pop-Up FAQ
With an opportunity for designers to get involved in-store comes many questions. The espy team is here to answer any and all FAQ regarding being an in-store pop-up. We have a passion for supporting up-and-coming designers and out of town designers so they can build a following in our beloved Calgary.
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Permanent Pop-Up Space Comes to espy
espy is officially introducing pop-up shopping to Calgary. Meet the designers and get first-hand looks at up-and-coming brands. Rotating every few weeks you will be sure to fall in love with new designers all the time.
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espy Welcomes Iris Setlakwe Shop-in-Shop
espy is proud to welcome Canadian Designer, Iris Setlakwe into a permanent shop-in-shop area. With the continued success of this brand, we are excited to promote one of our favourite designers even more in the new, expanded space.
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Business in Calgary Leader: Megan Szanik
On June 27th, Megan received the Business in Calgary Leadership award. Read her article in Business in Calgary and watch a short video with her explaining what it takes to be a business leader in Calgary today.
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Stampede 2018 has Arrived!
Stampede has just about arrived and the espy stylists want you looking your best. Here are some different looks we love this year. There are never-ending options when it comes to adding a belt, feel good while you tour the midway and watch the fireworks with a corndog in hand.
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Support Canadian Design this Canada Day
Happy Birthday, Canada. espy loves to promote “Made in Canada.” It’s important to know who and where your clothing is being produced. These are some of our favourite Canadian designers we want to celebrate this Canada Day.
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BOGO Denim FAQ with the espy Stylists
espy hosts a BOGO denim sale annually. This type of sale leads to many questions, the espy stylists are here to answer all questions BOGO to eliminate at least some of the confusion you may have. Happy shopping!
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Best Of Calgary: Man-Makeover Winner!
In celebration of winning Best of Calgary’s Best Menswear store, espy held a contest for one special man to win a $2,000 espy man-makeover package. With many nominations, it wasn’t easy to select a winner. Congratulations to Sheldon Heppner, the ultimate family man, for winning this experience.
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Best Dressed Dad Goes To…
Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the best-dressed Dad of them all? It’s that time of year again where we celebrate Dad. We know how tough it can be to buy for him. The espy stylists are here to help with gift ideas for every type of Dad. We have got you covered.
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espy Expands: Part 1
All that banging and noise you heard last time you were in-store has a story behind it. Find out about what exciting new features will make up our expanded store space slated to open this fall!
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New to espy, Edwin Jeans.
AG is back and collaborating with one of the most well-known denim brands from Japan: Edwin. Designed in LA made in Tokyo. espy is officially the first store in Calgary carrying Edwin jeans. Click here to read more about one of our new favourite denim brands.
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The Espy Denim Coupon- Why You Need One… or Four
Twice a year we give our loyal customer base a unique way to save some serious money on their next pair of jeans. It’s the espy world famous denim coupon! But do you understand how it works? Read this to learn everything you need to know about the denim coupon and why you need to get one… or four.
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Global News Feature on Spread Love
We’ve garnered some national attention with our spread love initiative. Read and watch the story of those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia and what we’re doing to throw a spotlight on the issue.
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Red Heart on 9th Ave Inglewood
Have you seen the red heart on 9th Avenue? What is that thing? Want to find out? Read this.
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Spread Love to Samantha
Meet Samantha. She is the primary caregiver for her mom Shawn who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at just the age of 56. The espy stylists were so inspired by her story they wanted to treat her to her own espy experience. Read what happened here.
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Yoga Jeans
Proudly designed and made in Canada, espy is proud to feature and carry Yoga Jeans in-store. Read this to get a look at the new, very on trend denim coming to espy this February.
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espy in enRoute Magazine
The next time you fly Air Canada take a look at their publication enRoute. Espy is happy to be featured in the Calgary City Guide. Read the article here.
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A First Look at espy’s Love-Lock Sculpture!
We’re counting down the days until we unveil our Love-Lock Sculpture in front of the store! Click here to view some images and get a sense of what we’re up to this February at espy.
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#spreadloveyyc Press Release
ATTN: All media personalities and influencers. The unveiling of the espy love lock sculpture takes place on February 13th. Be one of the first people to attach your love lock and learn about the stories behind why we’re raising money for Alzheimer Society Calgary.
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Love is Spreading on 9th Ave
#spreadlove at its core is about community. It’s about the love and support of local business. It’s about the love of others and the love of who you are as a person. Espy has partnered with Alzheimer Society Calgary to bring not only bring awareness to this disease that affects so many but to raise funds for continued research and with any luck, a cure.
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