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LACOSTE FROM 1933

René Lacoste Key dates The Lacoste style Sport and Elegance
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The polo: secrets of a legend

René Lacoste invents the iconic polo by cutting the sleeves off a shirt. Discover the savoir-faire in every stitch of this sporting wardrobe essential.

The polo revolution

“Above all, elegance requires clothes that are adapted to the situation or circumstances.” As good as his word, René Lacoste cuts off the sleeves of a long-sleeved shirt, which he feels is hardly appropriate for the game of tennis. Revolution. The year is 1933. The polo is born; the Lacoste style defined.

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Why L.12.12 ?

1 . FOR ITS UNIQUE FABRIC
2 . FOR THE SHORT-SLEEVED MODEL
12 . FOR THE VERSION CHOSEN BY RENÉ LACOSTE

The art of manufacturing

Even though, since 1933, the style of the polo has shifted with the fashion, its manufacturing methods have not. Troyes, French knitwear capital, is where the unique polo savoir faire is born, today being exported around the world. Knitting, dyeing, cutting, attaching the embroidered crocodile and assembling the pieces: these five steps, requiring expertise and an excellent eye for detail, give the polo its inimitable style.

Knitting

Selected for its exceptional quality, the cotton yarn is knitted on a circular machine using a unique technique, which gives the celebrated petit piqué its singular durability and flexibility.

The crocodile signature

Whether machine-sewn, or hand-embroidered, the number of stitches required for each crocodile is around 1600. A testament to the authenticity of each polo shirt.

Assembling

Each piece is sewn together by hand, bringing the polo to life. Braiding is sewn onto the shoulder and collar in order to finish the garment and reinforce its structure.

Petit piqué, style and performance

Made of fine mesh, petit piqué is the emblematic fabric of the Lacoste polo. A revolutionary knit designed by René Lacoste gives the polo its signature comfort and elegance.

POLO IN THE WORLD OF FASHION

The legend repeats itself throughout the seasons. Just like she repeated her style. The iconic polo is revised every season or re-created with collaborations, where artists and designers are the source of inspiration.

EXCITING POLO

The classic fit polo, a model icon

Thanks to its unique style, comfort and relaxed elegance, the L.12.12 polo quickly becomes a style icon of both classic and contemporary wardrobes. Which one is your favourite?

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Sport and Elegance

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