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Lacoste - History of the Fashion Brand

The history of the brand name of Lacoste actually has foundation in the game of tennis. The brand was founded by René Lacoste, one of the legendary French tennis players in the circuit.

In the year 1927, he and his teammates, who were dubbed as The Musketeers, took the Davis Cup away from the American tennis players for the first time. It was during that tournament when Lacoste made a legendary bet with the Captain of their team.

The captain of the team agreed to buy Lacoste a suitcase that was made of alligator skin if he could win a very important tennis match for the French team. And when he won that important match, he was then dubbed as the Alligator by the media and the press from America. His friend, Robert George, drew a tiny picture of an alligator, which was then embroidered on the blazer that he wore on the tennis courts. This then became the foundation of the huge Lacoste empire in today's fashion industry.

In 1933, both he and André Gillier, who was the owner of the biggest firm manufacturing French knitwear got together and decided to set up their own company. The main product both had in mind was the alligator-embroidered shirt that Lacoste wore during that winning match. By this time, he had already designed a lot of tennis shirts for his personal use, and both wanted to make a profit out of the concept.

The first catalogue was then released, containing shirts for all sports, including golf, sailing, and tennis. The first collection was also released in that same year.

Since then, the shirt has brought a lot of changes in men's sportswear, replacing the woven fabric of classic sports shirts. Over the years, the brand has certainly improved a lot in terms of quality, stability, and comfort.

Aside from sportswear, Lacoste has also expanded their product line, and has started producing their own scents and fragrances. These include Booster Cologne, Cool Play Cologne, Lacoste Elegance Cologne, Lacoste Hot Play Cologne, Lacoste Junior Cologne, Lacoste Pour Homme Cologne, and so many more fragrances.

Aside from fragrances, the brand has also expanded into footwear, such as socks and shoes. All the same, these products come with the superb quality offered by the shirts and sportswear that have been in the market for decades now. The brand itself is also preferred by many tennis players, including American Andy Roddick, who is known for his smashes and fast serves.

About the Author

Neil Thompson is a fashion writer who specialises in men's gifts and accessories. He has a particular interest in socks, pens and wallets and brands such as Parker, Paul Smith and Ted Baker. Click here for more information on a range of lacoste accessories and pens.

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