Founders

René Lacoste, André Gillier

Origin

Troyes, France

Lacoste

Instantly recognisable by the iconic embroidered crocodile logo, Lacoste was founded in 1933 by International tennis champion, Rene Lacoste. Drawing inspiration from its’ sporting heritage and revolutionary polo shirt design, Lacoste focuses on the concept of functional elegance throughout its’ sport-inspired ranges and remains synonymous with high-quality sportswear pieces such as the classic Lacoste polo shirt, t-shirts, jumpers and hoodies for a refined yet casual style.