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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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Megan in Where Essential Calgary
Megan was recently featured in Where Essential Calgary. Click to read about what she had to say about Calgary fashion, the Inglewood community and some of her favorite places to check out in the city.
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Gifts That Don’t Suck
It’s coming down to the wire and we have the perfect last minute gift ideas for you right here. This is espy’s gifts that don’t suck.
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espy in The Globe and Mail
Megan recently sat down with the Globe and Mail to discuss the state of small business in Calgary. What she said may surprise you.
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What She Wants This Christmas is a New Coat
She needs a new coat this Christmas. Here are a few of our favorites and ones that you should be getting her.
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espy’s 12 Days of Xmas 2017
On the first day of Christmas… You know how the jingle goes. This year we start singing the song on December 8th! It’s espy’s 12 Days of Christmas! Find out what’s happening each day here.
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A gift for Dad that isn’t socks and isn’t a tie he’ll never wear…
Face it, finding a gift for dad is hard. It’s time to get away from gift cards, socks, underwear, ties, and gloves and get him something he’ll actually use this holiday season. We have 9 great gift ideas for dad this Christmas.
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What to Wear to Your Christmas Party
It’s party season and yes, we have the perfect outfit for you. This year give yourself the gift of an outfit that does more than just satisfy your party season needs. Want to know what to wear to your Holiday party? Read on.
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Fall Denim, Fall Shoes: Flats
Fall Denim, Fall Shoes We're on a mission to answer the question that has been plaguing women since the beginning of time… what shoes do I wear with my denim? Are flats flattering with a fringe hem? Does an ankle boot look better with skinnies or culottes? Should I...
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Fall Denim, Fall Shoes: Boots
Fall Denim, Fall Shoes The eternal question is going to be finally answered... what shoes do I wear with my denim? Are flats flattering with a fringe hem? Does an ankle boot look better with skinnies or culottes? Should I try a bootie under a wide leg or straight...
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Fall Denim, Fall Shoes: Heels
Fall Denim, Fall Shoes Ok, we've looked at flats and boots and we're continuing our mission to answer the question that has been plaguing women since the moment jeans were invented… what shoes do I wear with my denim? Are flats flattering with a fringe hem? Does an...
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espy Outerwear Sale: October 21st & 22nd!
For one weekend only espy is taking over the lobby of the Atlantic Arts Building (the espy building lobby) for a showcase of Canadian designers and one-of-a-kind samples in our annual Outerwear Sale. Learn about what brands that are going to be featured and how you can gear up in this season’s most fashionable pieces.
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Mavi Denim
Mavi Jeans Mavi is the Turkish word for blue. It was started in 1991 by Sait Akarlilar, his daughter Elif and his son Ersin. It's been the biggest jeans brand in Turkey since 1996. Now the company is now a global name, with distribution in the U.S., Canada, much of...
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34 Heritage
The History of 34 Heritage In 1952 a 12-year-old Sait Akarlilar apprenticed at a garnet shop in Istanbul, Turkey. The shop was located at house number 34 in the back streets of the old city. Seven years later he owned the shop. From that point on the number 34 has...
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Parker Smith Jeans
Getting to Know Parker Smith In 2014, CEO Mary Ellen Moschetti founded Parker Smith. A denim enthusiast, Mary Ellen created the line after experiencing and hearing too many complaints from women about struggling to find the right fit. She developed the line for...
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