Lacoste S.A. (/ l ə ˈ k ɔː s t,-ˈ k ɒ s t /; [5] French:) is a French designer sports fashion company, founded in 1933 by tennis player René Lacoste, and entrepreneur André Gillier. It sells clothing, footwear, sportswear, eyewear, leather goods, perfume, towels and watches. The company can be recognised by its green Crocodile logo. [6]

Mar 18, 2025 · Founded by French tennis legend René Lacoste, four-time international champion and the word’s best player in 1926-1927, the Lacoste brand draws inspiration from sporting values of high standards, fair play and daring. We pass down these values through the generations and cultivate elegance as a way of being and inventing one’s life.

René Lacoste, a legendary tennis champion in the 1920s, embodied elegance in everything he did. As a visionary free thinker, he defied given rules to innovate, invent and reinvent throughout his life.

Lacoste became the official sponsor of Roland-Garros. The brand and the iconic tennis stadium have maintained a unique relationship since 1927, as the construction of the ground was launched after René Lacoste and the “Four Musketeers” of French tennis won the Davis Cup in the United States.

Discover the new crocodile look. A blend of French elegance, sporty inspiration and revisited icons, it redefines the codes of style.

Mar 18, 2024 · Lacoste is a French clothing company famous for its iconic crocodile logo and its high-quality sportswear and casual clothing. The company was founded in 1933 by René Lacoste, a French tennis player who was known for his stylish and comfortable outfits on the court. Today, Lacoste is a global brand that produces a wide range of clothing ...

Lacoste S.A. (/ l ə ˈ k ɔː s t,-ˈ k ɒ s t /; [5] French: [lakɔst]) is a French designer sports fashion company, founded in 1933 by tennis player René Lacoste, and entrepreneur André Gillier. It sells clothing , footwear , sportswear , eyewear , leather goods , perfume , towels and watches .

Jun 8, 2023 · Lacoste boasts a rich founding history that intertwines the worlds of tennis, innovation, and timeless style. Founded in 1933 by the legendary tennis player René Lacoste and André Gillier, Lacoste has become synonymous with elegance, quality, and a distinctive aesthetic.

Jean René Lacoste (French pronunciation: [ʁəne lakɔst]; 2 July 1904 – 12 October 1996) was a French tennis player and businessman. He was nicknamed "the Crocodile" because of how he dealt with his opponents; [2] he is also known worldwide as the creator of the Lacoste tennis shirt, which he introduced in 1929, and eventually founded the brand and its logo in 1933.

Feb 4, 2025 · Lacoste, established in 1933 by tennis champion René Lacoste and André Gillier, has become a leading name in fashion. Known for its iconic crocodile logo, the brand transformed sportswear by introducing the first branded tennis polo crafted from petit piqué cotton.