Sneak Peak: LACOSTE Spring/Summer 2017

Wecome to Yazbukeyland.
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On a gorgeous, 80° (non-global warming) day in late October, we met at the LACOSTE Madison Ave HQ.
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The tone was set, “Vintage Tennis Meets Contemporary Minimalism”.
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“Lingnes de Court” translation “Court Lines” but may also be a play on words “Lignes de Coeur” meaning “Love Lines”? (Just guessing, Googled it)
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Loving this retro LACOSTE logo, makes me want to grab my roller skates.
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Streamlined bags were readily on hand (who doesn’t love a pun).
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Textured weave spills over from the polos onto the shoes, very cool.
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A chance to color outside the box with LACOSTE Live runway pieces.
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Hello…? Am I dreaming or is this a pleated hoodie poncho cape sweatshirt? It’s like all my favorite clothes in one…pretty please add this LACOSTE Live runway sample piece to the store collection!
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A man who loved tennis and fashion…inspired.
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Breathable, textured and not just for men… amazing movie night lounging shorts.
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LACOSTE, LACOSTE, LACOSTE…
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Why the croc? Rene Lacoste was dubbed “The Crocodile” by his fans. Around that time he began sporting the iconic polo and soon after placed “The Croc” symbol on all his shirts.
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Classic pleats.
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Chic stripes and pleats.
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The happy couple.
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Racquet inspired.
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Drawstring tennis dress. Yes, please.
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Just a drawstring, or the power of options…?
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Sweet collar…
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Sweeter dress…
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Patterns hide flaws, not that we have any.
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Collaboration with Yazbukey.
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Yazbukey “a bright world where fashion can be both fun and daring”.

Thanks for the Spring/Summer preview and tour LACOSTE Team! Looking forward to shopping for these amazing pieces in the stores soon…

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