COS

While I was in Paris, my team and I had the chance to do a little "competitive shopping". Not only did we visit our Levi's stores, we got to peep a few non-Levi's stores in the surrounding areas. During our walk down Rue Des Rosiers, I was instantly and extremely taken by COS. It's a Hennes & Mauritz production that sources its product from about 60 different suppliers. I'd describe it best as like H&M's stylish, yet budget-conscious, older sister. I LOVE the aesthetic, design, colors, quality...the whole shebang!

Here's a peek at their website.

And here are some shots of what's in-store now.

love the bag

tons of stripes & bright colors! cute little back button accents, too

hmmmm...i wonder if i could get pete to wear this...

big scarf = perfect for our unpredictable SF "summer"

sweater dresses are my new favorite

Needless to say I have a crush on COS. I just hope we get a store in the States soon!

Europe 2011

Hello Hello! It's Esme & I'm back from Europe. for most of you who don't know...I was in Belgium & France for a suuuper duper busy 12 days getting to know my team and retail stores for my new position at Levi's!

This post is gonna be a quickie, cause I am jet-lagged beyond belief! My body thinks it's 5am right now....eeee

Anyway, I thought I'd share a few photos from my trip. I spent most of my days alone, so I photographed mostly places and things. But my-oh-my, what lovely places and things they were!

Have a look :)

Belgium...

Paris...