Posts with tag lacoste

A FABULOUS FASHION WEEK IS COMING AFTER ALL
Speculation about a downgraded New York Fashion Week has been swirling due to recession woes. After news broke of the Met Costume Gala's scale back, LA fashion Week's lack of corporate sponsorship and Fall 2009's loss of major designers like Betsey Johnson and Vera Wang, the fate of the live catwalk show was in question. No need to fear, says organizers, it seems the posh production is shaping up just fine.
[The Cut]

FASHION BAILOUT: HOW WILL THE LACROIX DRAMA PLAY OUT?
Christian Lacroix has been making headlines concerning his flailing business, with many wondering if his Paris Couture Fall 2009-2010 show was his last. However, shortly after the close of his show, the celebrated couturier was spotted backstage greeting fellow designer Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy, sparking rumors of a partnership with LVMH, Givenchy's parent company.
[Fashion Week Daily]

SPEAKING "FASHION-EESE"
If words like "treggings" or "frugalista" have you scratching your head as to what language the fashion folk are speaking, look it up in the Collins English Dictionary. Apparently, if a word is documented and defined, its official diction.
[Fashionista]

KATE NEEDS TO MAKE SOME CALLS
Kate Moss fears the worst: a fashion faux pas. The lanky fashion icon warns Topshop boss Sir Philip Green that other girls better not show up at an event wearing the same outfit as the model herself.
[Digital Spy]

COCO ROCHA AND HER FATHER ARE LIKE YOU...THEY WALK LIKE YOU
She walks the runways of fashion's most famous names like Christian Lacroix, Chanel and Christian Dior. That doesn't mean the "it" model can't get a little silly. Check out this adorable video of Coco and her father, Trevor Haines, lip syncing a tune from Disney's "Jungle Book."
[Modelinia]

THE KAISER WILL TAKE THE HOUSE WITH HIM
New York Times critic, Cathryn Horyn, gets the facts on Karl Lagerfeld's rumored retirement from Chanel. Not so says the the desiger, "I will die here." He also mentions that Chanel may sell the company if he does decide to step down from his throne. Listen to the interview audio.
[On the Runway]

GATOR RAID!
Fernando and Humberto Campana, a design duo famous for kooky animal furniture, have teamed with Lacoste to create limited edition polos using the company's iconic reptile. The artists referenced the natural habits of live alligators, which is especially useful as camouflage if the wearer falls into a gator pit. Take a look at the cool creations here.
[Style Frizz]

DONATELLA GIVES THE GIFT OF ART
The platinum blonde and very tan namesake creative director of Versace -- known for her scandalous silhouettes and bold colors -- seen on stars including Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and Angelina Jolie -- will provide art supplies to underprivileged children in the U.S. and China for the "Art Unites" program in conjunction with NYC's Whitney Museum.
[WWD]

LACOSTE IS LEAPIN' FOR LIZARDS
While luxury brand Hermes is breeding crocs for Birkin bags, preppy sportswear brand Lacoste wants to save its alligators. The purveyors of timeless polos and apparel featuring the broad-snouted reptile is the first company to join the "Save Your Logo" campaign, which calls for businesses to aid animals and plants associated with their brands.
[Racked]

NO, HER FIRST NAME AIN'T "GWEN." IT'S "GAGA." "LADY GAGA," IF YOU'RE NASTY
Sasha Fierce may be the alter ego of Beyonce Knowles, but as for Lady Gaga, with her hair-made bow as a bed buddy and her great bosoms of fire, she insists her freaky and far out stage persona is who she really is.
[HuffingtonPost]

THE REAL COST OF BECOMING A ZOEBOT
With the second season of "The Rachel Zoe Project" airing soon, the celeb stylist reveals her fashion necessities on Entertainment Weekly. But, how much coinage will be needed if one must have her "must-haves"? Get the breakdown here.
[Jezebel]

WILL "ELLE" REPLACE "VOGUE" AS THE NEW FASHION BIBLE?
Readers of fashion glossies know to expect plenty of temptation from salacious celebrity ad campaigns such as Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein. And until now, Vogue has been a leader in selling page space for the lusty spreads. But, for the first time in 24 years, Elle has outsold them.
[Forbes]

Wondering how you're going to afford your next piece of designer clothing? Good news, you might not have to donate plasma after all. Taking a cue from last year's brutal (for retailers) holiday season, designers like Lacoste, Coach and a host of others will be dropping their price points significantly. The idea is to avoid another winter of retailers marking their wares down 70% -- which is not so good for a designer's ego.

For those who've been eagerly awaiting details on the top secret sneakers that the Kanye West designed for Louis Vuitton, the wait is over. Photos and pricing info has been uncovered by the sneakerphiles at Nice Kicks, and apparently the numbers have all been confirmed. Not that this comes as a surprise, but if you want a pair of these Kanye-designed shoes, you're going to have to cough up nearly $1,000.

As you've probably noticed, we're all about celebrity designers here at Style List, but somehow we never have very high expectations for their output. The latest collaboration between REM's Michael Stipe and classic high-end designer Lacoste is no exception. According to Rolling Stone, Stipe has put his creative touch on a new line of Lacoste's alligator-encrusted tennis shirts, and they're uhh -- how should we put this -- a little fugly unique.

Sure, most people aren't going to appreciate the artistic value of eyeball tattoos. Nor are they going to respect the low level of commitment or risk displayed by getting a tattoo on the inside of your mouth. But what about these corporate logo tattoos?

As our friends at Lemondrop recently picked up on, there seems to be a growing trend among hardcore fashionistas: commemorating their favorite designers in the form of skin art. One guy even has the Ralph Lauren polo player tattooed on his chest -- presumably underneath the more common stitched version. Sure, Chanel's shoes are fashionable, but is it really fashionable to wear the double C logo on your foot? Or is it brand loyalty gone wrong?

Aren't tattoos supposed to represent something personal -- like documenting clues to your wife's mysterious murder? Wait, that's from Memento. Seriously though, we can totally understand how much people identify with fashion designers, but aren't their commercial icons better left to the outside of their clothing?

[via Lemondrop]

There are few things sadder than a scratched up tech toy. Students of today often have to tote around more than just a couple of books and a Jansport, and it's important to keep those extra goodies protected from the bumps and scratches of hectic school life. Just a wee bit of prevention can go a long way. Really, once you get that hardcore scar across the front of your super-shiny Macbook after accidentally skimming it with your bracelet-decorated wrist, you'll be sorry you didn't read this!

If you've ever thought that Lacoste seemed like a stuck-up country club brand that only appeals to tennis players -- that's because it was actually founded by legendary tennis champ René "the alligator" Lacoste. Don't worry, we didn't know that either. Here's another piece of trivia: Lacoste won 7 Grand Slams in the US, England and France, but he never made the trek to the Australian Open.

Now that we know the facts, it's all the more special that Lacoste has teamed up with the Australian Open to deck out all the ball-boys and girls with sharp-looking outfits. According to the article, Lacoste will be providing over 1000 uniforms for linesmen and officials in return for the ability to advertise to one of the most concentrated pockets of influential people on the planet (tennis fans). It's a win-win really. Maybe Lacoste could give Maria Sharapova a little help -- that tuxedo shirt didn't do her any favors.

[via Sassybella]

I always like going into shows like Lacoste because, like Nautica, I really don't know what to expect. I mean of course I know Lacoste, who doesn't? They do have a sweet little alligator for a mascot! However when it comes to them on the runway I just don't know.

With any runway show, this one was getting off to a fashionably late start. To kill time I read the program and call sheet, which is something I usually save until after the show (I am weird like that). The show was to consist of three distinct looks for the "stylish ski slopes" : a contemporary homage to Rene Lacoste, a mountain-high ride to Kingston Jamaica, and finally a ski disco party with leg warmers over jeans. My excitement was starting build, especially over the leg warmers.

When I walked into the tent the first thing I noticed was that the runway was covered in white fur, sheepskin to be exact! Either this was going to be super cool or super funny when models in heels tried to walk across this "animal" of a runway. Fashion roadkill or no, the mood was very fun and cozy -- I liked it.

Not to be totally negative but the program was more exciting than the collection. Not to say that I didn't like the collection because I did, I just didn't like it as much as I thought I would. The 1980's touches that normally would have scared me were kind of adorable in the ski setting. The pink, purples, and teal pastels in the disco ski party segment made me think of my younger years sledding in the backyard, which is never a bad thing.

Takeaway trends:
- Varsity style V-neck sweaters
- Wide stripes
- Tapered leg pants
- Colored tights

And as shameful as this is to say -- I will be wearing my leg warmers over my jeans next Fall.

The designer that makes the little polo shirts with the alligator makes a great day dress for fall. This lightweight sweater dress is made from a soft, premium merino wool in a dark forest green and white stripe and is cut short with rolled edges. There are low patch pockets and of course, the dress wouldn't be finished without the classic Lacoste appliqué at the chest.

Available at Urban Outfitters for $180.

Instant preppiness can be achieved by simply donning a polo shirt (or tennis shirt or golf shirt, whatever term tickles your fancy). My favorite way to wear a polo is with grungy jeans and messy accessories, because I guess I'm into that weird juxtaposed look.

Lacoste is probably the most popular brand for this shirt, and rightfully so. René Lacoste was a French tennis player, working when the sport's players still had to compete while wearing suits and ties. Looking for a creative alternative to their traditional stuffy attire, Lacoste created what we now know as the polo shirt -- he used it as a tennis shirt, obviously -- and started his own line of clothing: Gucci.

No, I'm just kidding, it was Lacoste. I was just testing you, see?

Other popular polo shirts come from Ralph Lauren's Polo line and just about any other place on the face of this earth that sells Western clothing. Seriously, polo shirts are everywhere. Also, it's tough to go wrong with a polo shirt, as long as it's not too baggy and fits close to the body. Honestly, it's just a glorified knit shirt, darlings.

Fun fact: Before annoying rich kids in high school made it look obnoxious, flipping the collar up on a polo shirt was not for fashion, but for function. Wearing the collar up would protect the wearer's neck from the sun during outdoor games.

With Fall just around the corner, it's time for the kids and the university students to get ready to go back to school. I remember when I was in middle school, buying a new backpack was always an ordeal because I desperately needed something cool and unique but didn't want to step so way out of bounds that I got teased excessively.

TokiDoki for LeSportsac: I had a TokiDoki bag for a while, until I realized that it was too cute for me. The loud, bright, cartoony patterns didn't fit in with the rest of my surly wardrobe, so I had to chuck it. However, I understand that the Kidrobot/designer toys look is still very popular these days and this TokiDoki stuff is still in high demand. The line offers some backpacks, which are naturally suitable for back-to-school time, but the messenger bags may also work. These bags are a little more expensive than the normal high-schoolers' gear, costing about six times that amount, but it's another symbol of status, isn't it? If you -- or your kid -- are into that sort of thing, go for TokiDoki.

I'm just way too lazy to have to think about putting entire outfits together, so Spring's dress trend couldn't be any more perfect for little ol' me. Of course, there is the issue of shoes, but we'll save that problem for another day.

I am absolutely wild about Lacoste's Gab Shirt Dress in color cream. It's so perfectly casual for the right kind of California casual office, or for running out to meet The Girls for lunch and shopping. Like a traditional shirt dress, it has a button placket, but this dress has the ease and comfort of a dropped wait (we did say "lunch" right?), as well as the convenience of pockets at the hip. Keep it casual with a pair of tennis shoes if you'd like, but I think this dress absolutely calls for a pair of platform wedge espadrilles.

Available at Urban Outfitters for $155.

Lacoste has been going through a big brand revitalization lately. The brand, which had been moldering since the preppy heyday of the 1980s is suddenly, surprisingly relevant once more. One of the ways they are breathing life into the old reptile is by creating innovative new partnerships. This fall they have a new Holiday Collector's Series and have worked with lighting and furniture designer Tom Dixon to create two unique polo shirts. The Techno Polo is woven with steel and lurex fibers to create more urban and edgy version of the classic crocodile shirt. His Eco polo uses natural indigo dyes and organic cotton. The sleek packaging was also designed by Dixon. The shirts are available in select Lacoste boutiques.