words/showroom images Judith Ecochard
YouTube-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
With a big birthday in the wings (its 80th!), the French label
Lacoste -and its creative lead-Felipe Olivera Baptista---celebrated a few months early-during the Mercedes Benz NY Fashion WeeK/Lincoln Center- with 80's design inspiration--- including bold colors and clever prints...track suit ease, and even a fanny pack. Ha.
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| teeny tiny tennis balls/rackets -ethnic print style on a cotton woven parka over a sleeveless dress |
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| Yup-that's a fanny pack on this mannequin (removable, no worries)-a look straight off the runway-polo shirt of red printed and plain cotton plus track suit style pants cotton fleece |
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| Suede Leather Brandford RN-men's...nice stitch details, drain holes brogue/boat shoe merge |
Recently, the company's USA based- Madison Avenue showroom hosted a media preview of Spring 2013---with the footwear and in-house designed satchels/handbags---displayed with the RTW apparel. A great way to see a cohesive collection full of refreshed classics and new shapes that move this label well beyond its preppy antecedents, imo.
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| Lacoste Men's Essential Design Collection |
Plenty to of match, set, game winners...
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| runway looks-dark navy/off white printed mixed cotton mat satin-w/ Cilya high sandals in navy-women's- on left |
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| white leather and navy canvas-men's |
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| V neck polos and board shorts w/ sport casual slip-ons |
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| Manhattan and Andrew-canvas/leather messenger style ajustable shoulder straps |
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| John Toile-gym bag size |
Handsome-men's 1929 collection -in homage to Lacoste's beginnings...classic tennie style with modern touches. Love the mixed suede/canvas textures...new colors.
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| heel detail --- |
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| embossed tongue |
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| casual button down cotton long sleeves-w/famous logo |
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| Backcroc backpacks---colorful! |
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| Polo with beach-inspired prints |
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| Nice woven braid detail...Agour 2 canvas |
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| wall of totes-Concept and Concept Fantaisie |
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| Agour and Agour 2 canvas w/ woven trim |
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| cute slip-ons |
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| Love-Juinette elastic cork sandals |
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| comfy fit polo dress and tops- iconic style... |
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| perforated Amelia-chic |
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| now season staple Cathy bag-shaped in homage to golf bag---for Spring 2013 |
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| Anna Tressé-diagonal woven zig zag w/ leather straps |
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| printed oversized tote |
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| Kellam leather wedge sandals in front |
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| our top pick---pumped up kicks...Bernelle 3 leather suede wedge sneaker styles with velcro strap, padded cuff like a high-top |
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| Bernelle 2 suede |
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| interesting print-boat shoe |
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| Kellam and Almont leather sandals |
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| pretty-ruffle top |
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| Juinette wedge sandal and Fairburn W2 textile lifestyle sneaker |
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| canvas sport shoes... |
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| men's Drapeau low---nubuck leather in light tan |
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| solid colors---including navy, red, white-dominate Spring 2013 apparel colors |
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| Lacoste Live---fun sub-label---Rene Lacoste NFP (l) and Barbados canvas (r) |
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| su oxford/chukka styles-Lacoste Live women-Torpel Nubuck (far left, far right), Haxby (middle) |
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| Brenelle 2 and Brenelle---even the employees coveted this style. Worn with leggings--- or a dress...comfortable too-they were on their feet all day |
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| Lacoste Live-women-Easbury textile, suede, leather high top redefined! |
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| Dexbury-breathable textile, leather oxford style for Lacoste Live |
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| bold solid Barbados mid SYS-in canvas |
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| Barbados GP canvas (four on right), Barbuda SYS canvas/suede left-Lacoste Live men |
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| Cawston-textile, suede -men's Lacoste Live |
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| oversized crocs---Lacoste Live hoodys |
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| Lacoste Live-youthful take on the main label |
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| bolder stripes Lacoste Live polo |
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| Right off the runway-print on that tote is folded Lacoste polo shirts! |
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| printed leather tote-iconic print tennis rackers, balls... |
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| Cathy bag tote-white leather |
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| High Sandals---runway styles-gorgeous...straps textured leather, suede...leather wrapped stack heels Eliana |
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| looser fot-re-interpreted polo dress |
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| more sandals with great mix material uppers-elegant-sporty chic Aimee |
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| more runway looks |
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| Bright blue printed woven cotton poncho dress |
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| embossed nappa leather laminated onto jersey |
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| light pearl grey leather |
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| kid's looks---polished prep |
LACOSTE
