Celebrating Lacoste’s history, The Spring / Summer 2016 Collection reignites the fundamental passion that inspired the iconic piqué polo shirt more than 80 years ago.
Taking a distinct direction from an esteemed heritage, Lacoste’s latest collection reignites lifelong brand codes with a twist of modernity to showcase a true relevance and consistency.
Clean, simple sporting lines driven by a need to enhance performance and movement are at the heart of Lacoste designs, combined with an elegance and effortless style that René Lacoste was widely known for.
Determined, always fully prepared and with an eye for intricate detail, René Lacoste set the tone and established the values for what the brand is today.

CAMBRAI
perfect piqué

In a turn of complete perfection for effortless summer elegance, LACOSTE has curated the alluring Cambrai harnessing the artisan design techniques that sit at the heart of the brand.
This contemporary perspective plays to the modern audience but carries a timeless, classic aesthetic.
Taking inspiration from the iconic piqué polo shirt, the Cambrai features the same innovative breathable fabric that was used to enhance the prowess of René Lacoste on court but for a more fashion focused, casual feel.
The slim last used in the construction ensuring a narrower, more feminine aesthetic, while the full leather welt is durable and creates a traditional but stylish switch.
The combination of fine detail, including punched perforations on the toe, waxed laces, blind eyelets and the metal crocodile pin badge at the heel, create a smart but stylistically centric feel.

Piqué:
innovation, performance, style; The very fabric designed by René Lacoste during the 1920s in the quest to find the perfect product fit for performance, movement and durability.
The result: LACOSTE’s iconic L.12.12 piqué polo shirt is still relevant today.

TAMORA HI, TAMORA LACE & TAMORA SLIP
monochrome styling

Encapsulating an effortless and sophisticated fashion, this brand new Monochrome Styling pack is the ultimate tribute to LACOSTE’s brand codes and heritage combined with pure modern trends.
Motivated by rich tennis roots, the three silhouettes capture the core monochrome qualities of LACOSTE, sporting a high, laced and slip-on cut, all designed from a new sole unit, there’s a wealth of choice and variation.
Executed in premium leather, each design offers durability and movement, but also has a richly diverse and tactile quality combined with soft linings and a moulded in-sock for an added comfort.
Influenced by retro-athletic trends, the Tamora Hi brings plenty to the contemporary style landscape. Its court-inspired gum sole and punched detailing on the quarter further reminding us of true tennis heritage.
Also with punching on the quarters, the Tamora Lace offers a more reserved trend-led option, while the Tamora Slip is a more laidback choice, with elasticated sides to boost comfort and ease-of-wear.

Monochrome:
clean, timeless, confident; Bold, statement style has been a vital ingredient for LACOSTE since its birth in 1933. A clean confidence motivated by shades of
white worn by René Lacoste remains an important foundation for the brand today.

GAZON & SHOWCOURT
courtside punch

Finding a true comfort in creating effortless trend pieces, this women’s Courtside Punch pack champions two LACOSTE silhouettes executed in fashion-focused rich tonal white.
The uppers prominently feature the perforated detail, which references the innovative grip-tape used by tennis champion René Lacoste with the iconic crocodile branding crafted in tonal metal, alluding to another premium design touch. The Showcourt is a sneaker that takes in clear design cues from LACOSTE’s sporting heritage.
A moulded in-sock guarantees unimpeded movement.
The Gazon is a slip-on silhouette that references the most recent of female fashion trends. Durable rubber foxing gives a nod to court trends. Elegant stitching on the vamp draws the eye, while elasticated sides enhance easeof- wear.

Punch:
powerful, breathable, agile; It was René Lacoste who first used the punched tennis racket grip to enhance his sporting performance, which led to unrivalled success during the 1920s. The punch detailing remains a core identity today as a stylish tribute to the articulate preparation of René more than 80 years ago.

HELAINE RUNNER & STRAIGHTSET
seamless net

Marrying both heritage with modernity, the women’s Seamless Net pack is born from the core of LACOSTE with two brand favourites; the Straightset and the Helaine Runner. Both designsemploy an innovative seamless ‘hot melt’ bonding technique, which efficiently combines five different layers to create a clean and flawless finish. A contemporary presentation of the iconic crocodile emblem harps back to the brand’s rich history.
A timeless running silhouette, the Helaine Runner combines luxury sporting features, including net-inspired mesh uppers and a lightweight EVA sole, with stylish accents such as punched eyelets and a ridged outsole.
The Straightset is a tennis-inspired sneaker that takes clear design cues from athletic pursuits.
A moulded in-sock is contoured to improve comfort, while the rubber foxing smacks of pure sporting style.

Net:
precision, strength, elegance; Leaning on LACOSTE’s sporting heritage and determination, the net sits as one of LACOSTE’s core codes. Defining prowess and artisanship, this iconic symbol of tennis highlights the technicalities of reaching innovative excellence, a true signature of an esteemed history encapsulating the brand’