ESPEROS came to life after its founder, Oliver Shuttlesworth, returned from a trip to Central America. After witnessing the debilitating effects of extreme poverty on children in those areas, he became resolved to create a sustainable solution that would equip children in the developing world with the tools needed to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities for generations to come. The idea for ESPEROS sprang from a question Oliver didn’t feel was being adequately addressed: why more than 75 million children in the developing world lack access to an education.With tuition costing as little as $15 USD in some countries, he found himself asking the big questions:
What can I do to help, and why am I not doing it?
After months of brainstorming, fueled by what some might call an unhealthy amount of coffee, Oliver came up with what he thought was a solution: ESPEROS would sell backpacks and other book bags and help send a child in need to school for a year with each one sold. ESPEROS believe that education is one of the fundamental pillars of human dignity and empowerment & give their customers the unique opportunity to change the life of a child with their purchase. When you make your purchase from ESPEROS, you do more than simply buy a bag: you carry hope.
ROJO CLASSIC $74.99
Perfect for the student and the urban warrior alike, The Rojo Classic is a stylish, durable canvas backpack fine-tuned for the modern man (and woman). Built to last, this simple and aesthetically pleasing backpack incorporates the same quality canvas used in vintage military gear. Designed for treks across the college quad and abroad, the Rojo Classic is your new favorite backpack. The best part, of course, is that every bag sold helps provide a child in need with the life-changing gift of an education.
The Finer Points:
- 16” tall x 12” wide x 6” deep // 12″ x 9″ interior zipper pocket
- Durable 10.10 oz. Military Cotton Duck Canvas // Naturally Stain Resistant & Water Repellent
- Padded Laptop Sleeve // Discreet Front Zipper Pocket
- Cotton Webbing // Plastic Hardware
- Oxford Stipe Trim & Patterned Interior Pocket
CHARCOAL CLASSIC $74.99
Perfect for the student and the urban warrior alike, The Charcoal Classic is a stylish, durable canvas backpack fine-tuned for the modern man (and woman). Built to last, this simple and aesthetically pleasing backpack incorporates the same quality canvas used in vintage military gear. Designed for treks across the college quad and abroad, the Charcoal Classic is your new favorite backpack. The best part, of course, is that every bag sold helps provide a child in need with the life-changing gift of an education.
CHARCOAL CLASSIC $74.99The Finer Points:
- 16” tall x 12” wide x 6” deep // 12″ x 9″ interior zipper pocket
- Durable 10.10 oz. Military Cotton Duck Canvas // Naturally Stain Resistant & Water Repellent
- Padded Laptop Sleeve // Discreet Front Zipper Pocket
- Cotton Webbing // Plastic Hardware
- Oxford Stipe Trim & Patterned Interior Pocket
Proudly designed in Austin, TX, ESPEROS bags offer a unique blend of style, function and durability at an affordable price. ESPEROS design philosophy is simple: to create timeless products that to appeal to everyone from teens to retirees. ESPEROS combine clean lines and simple shapes to create a classic yet distinctive look that you can wear anywhere.
Whether you’re booking it to class, lounging at the beach, mulling over ideas at your favorite coffee shop or attending a business meeting, ESPEROS bags are right for every occasion. Each bag has thoughtfully planned pockets, attachments and compartments to ensure that they are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional.
About ESPEROS
We care as much about the quality of our products as the integrity of the manufacturing process. While it would be easy to cut corners in production to keep costs lower, we believe you get what you pay for. That’s why we’re committed to working with manufacturing partners we know and trust. That means using high quality materials, adhering to ethical workplace standards and paying workers comfortable, living wages. We believe relationships matter, so we treat those we work with the way we’d like to be treated. In fact, most of our partners know us by our first name and we consider them friends.
For more info or to order, please visit ESPEROS.
