As a native New Englander, I was expected to be hardy. I realized pretty
early that wasn’t the case, but it still took me awhile to realize that
I had options other than suffering through six months a year of cold
weather. I left for the west coast in my twenties…although San Francisco
was hardly a perfect climate at least I didn’t need to scrape ice off
my windshield. However, the best decision of my life was moving to
Barcelona. Although not exactly perpetual summer, there was no season
that required much over a sweater. Sandals were year-round….worst case
scenario, you might wear sandals with socks. I remember realizing that
espadrilles were invented in Spain because they were literally perfect
for the climate. Little did I know then that I would take such a
personal interest in that ubiquitous footwear, nearly twenty years after
I bought my first pair.
The reason I mention all this is because I felt strongly the weather
had to be warm for the launch of Respoke. And based on the summer season
we just had, my instincts were good. In May,
Bergdorf Goodman picked up the line. Followed by
Serenella in June. Gwyneth Paltrow’s
GOOP
brought us into the fold in July. I couldn’t have invented anything so
fantastic in terms of reception and enthusiasm. Apparently, I’m not the
only one in love with espadrilles.
But seeing photos of people wearing Respoke on beaches, boats,
boardwalks over the last few months has been the best part. Knowing that
feeling of summer and sunshine has reached so many people in just a few
months is inspiring. The entire team at Respoke is excited for our next
chapter.
I hope you are here to read it with me.
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