Founded in 1968, Espirit was launched by pure coincidence when Susie Buell was driving through California and picked up hitchhiker Doug Tompkins. Starting out from the back of their VW van in San Francisco, Espirit has continued to expand its collection into a full line-up of designs from men and women. Known for its signature style that gives a contemporary twist on a laid-back Californian aesthetic, the collection of Espirit sweaters includes easy-to-wear pullover sweaters and chunky knit sweaters for colder climes.