LACOSTE MEDIA PREVIEW
words/showroom images Judith Ecochard
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| FYI---some new colors here---including the teal/turquoise-and the Yves Klein worthy cobalt blue. J'adore! |
Madison Ave. NYC
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heavenly---a ceiling livened up with many rainbows' worth of classic crocodile-logo-ed, Lacoste polos...suspended like kites on a (
finally) Spring-like day...a great way to start a media preview of the French brand's Fall 2013 collection.
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| backpacks.... |
PLUS...continue to the brand's 80th birthday too---when the iconic cotton piqué original was worn on the tennis court by tennis star -and later company founder, René Lacoste.
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| ordinarily it would be too cold for an open terrace---but the weather cooperated... |
HIGHLIGHTS:
Wedge shoes-here- the fusion of the wedge/hightop sneaker---remind us of leggings -always in demand and in style no matter which print reads put on the "Out" list.
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| Lacoste's Wedge bootie/sneaker hybrid...the Berdine---in color block tones and solids |
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| very durable...cute shoe to wear with dresses, jeans, leggings... |
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| Adalyn-lace wedge with wool back heel detail... |
Lacoste Essential Design---for men, are a premium collection shoes and boots---with hand details and quality leathers/suede...and with an eye for color-as in the white outsoles underneath dark toned uppers.
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| Bradford High-hiker style with white rubber outsole |
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| Heldon GC-handsome blue suede-lifestyle shoe |
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| Walsham RC-tab in back for easy on/off |
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| Walsham RC-like the band around the outsole...great color mix |
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| Hadley-suede, textile, leather boot with cuff detail...Chelsea boot style |
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| Troxler Crepe CH-nubuck, leather on a comfy crepe sole |
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| classic slip on-Henlow-in leather, textile |
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| Brogue fringe...on a lace-up |
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| Rydal OU-leather/textile-burly hiker boot style lace-up with metal eyelets and burly ridged outsole with yellowish color pop. |
Lacoste-is a full lifestyle brand with a fully integrated coherent, editorial look...including licensed eyewear by Charmant Group, clean fragrances by P&G Prestige, sporty watches by Movado and of course, the fab footwear by Pentland.
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| well made sunglasses-btw-in wearable shapes.... |
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| John Whool group-oversized flap brief and smaller day bag |
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| Accessories line---- |
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| New Classic |
There is an entire group of totes/bags/satchels---to add to the enormous success of the Cathy Bag...which is available for Fall 2013 in a flat version-with the bold diagonal zips...in plush leather.
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| EMMA Trench totes---we love-cause we haul around a lot of stuff |
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| Street Balance |
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| classic shapes---in leather with canvas straps...New Classic |
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| kids versions of the polos/caps |
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| Sevrin 2 in suede |
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| nice details---lace braided back on autumnal take on a boat shoe--- |
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| nautical strips on pols get a bold look... |
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| sporty stripes and tailored solids---casual chic everyday of the week... which is how everyone we know dresses anyway except our lawyer/banker pals |
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| Amelia-plush oversized leather tote.. |
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| Rosemont Chelsea Boot-mixed leather/textile...narrower last makes this a feminine pull-on |
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| Amelia-smaller version-cute hand bag with enough zippered compartments to actually pack a lot in |
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| Casual chic apparel ... |
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| another color of the Adalyn 2 wedge shoe-with a stack of classics |
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| Burgate-hiker style from the Lacoste Essential Design Collection. Like the punched out design details that refs a men's oxford |
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| Troxel Crepe |
These Equestrian style boots-are a clever mix of suede and neoprene back---easy to get on, weather tough---and stretchy---so you can tuck jeans in, widen the upper calf strap...and still have blood circulating to the lower parts of the legs. For tights---tighten back up the strap. NICE.
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| New Classic-leather schoolbag |
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| puffed up-retro parka on right---and more tailored blazer version on left. |
This area is what we call the Happy Birthday Room...80 years and counting. FYI...artist Peter Saville-who is the graphic mastermind of some of rock's greatest album covers on Factory Records (including Joy Division and New Order)...has custom designed 12 polo kits (limited editions)-with crisp interpretations of the logo...in honor of...
AND---no, this is not an oversized polo for sale...but a very cool art piece---graphics by Jason Boogie who's tag is
VJ AV8
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Jason Boogie designed this---originally display at Basille Art.
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| Abina 2-quilted upper wedge boot.... |
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| Lacoste home fashions by Sunham |
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| Boat shoe |
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| classic polo with round medallion logo... |
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| tipped pique polo with pocket |
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| Vaultstar-casual sport kicks-lots of colors available -for men/women |
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| Stacks of polos with Adalyn Wedge suede |
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| obsessed with these gorgeous gloves---a runway accessory highlight! |
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| Rene Platform SE |
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| casual kicks with added inch of outsole... |
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| Lacoste Live-is geared towards a younger crowd----with design elements that a brash and fun. upper right Barbuda, upper left Leighton, lower left Henning, lower right Cawston SE |
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| Torpel sweet flat leather derby style |
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| Lacoste Live has its own signature imprint |
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| Croxton-fun take on desert boot-color pops that are bright against darker suede uppers |
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| Leighton-mix textile/leather lace-up |
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| Barbados Snake for gals----very cute and fyi matchy match polo dress in this print for Fall 2013- |
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| Peter pan collar polo dress-sweet |
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| rugby shirts... |
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| oversized croc logo---with mouth wide open |
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| Barbuda |
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| Farway suede, leather, textile wedge boot. Adorable. |
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| unexpected mix of suede/leather-Barbados |
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| Lacose Live polos-on left-slightly slimmer fit... |
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| "Ivyonic"-varsity jacket |
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| BLACK leather kicks-'Les Enfants Terribles'-Berrick Mid AT left, Missouri AT middle, Broadwick AT right |
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| liked this a lot- anorak style with front kangaroo pocket |
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| Henning-reminded us of Hush Puppies/Wallabys |
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| durable tread outsoles--- |
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| guys go graphic-Barbados , Hellesdon WHP, Esteban WHP (r-l) |
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| backpack matches up-b/w print-gal's Cawston MP |
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| THE RUNWAY COLLECTION-is just that, off the runway---Institutionnelle handbags are understated elegance- |
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| Colorblock Milano bonded with Piqué and Leather yokes |
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| female mannequin wearing a cotton canvas jacket w/reflective lining-matching cotton piqué bonded with piqué skirt. Men's light grey printed cotton canvas hooded parka in front |
Designed by Felipe Oliveira Baptist-the RUNWAY COLLECTION sported sporty elements ---of course, but these ensembles are very sophisticated and masterfully made-using materials like the trademark cotton petit piqué fabric, mixed in with ultrafine jersey, leather---embedded with performance features that'll stand up to the weather, anywhere....
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| the board-backstage staple---can see how the clothes fit all together---rounded voluminous shoulders throughout...men and women... |
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| Parka-cotton canvas-off black printed---an explorer's theme...ready for the Arctic-or downtown |
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| matching pants of cotton canvas-off black printed |
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| Bright orange parka-printed cotton piqué bonded with Milano |
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| bright orange Milano pants-for men who will be noticed |
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| sweatshirt-colorblock cotton piqué bonded with Mialno |
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| liked the moto-seamed details of these pants-reminded us of racing skiwear-with articulated silhouettes for movement |
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| we want those gloves!..with forest green cotton canvas printed jacket |
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| zipped dress-colorblock cotton piqué bonded with piqué |
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| fav -with leather and neoprene blocks |
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| Translucent off white plastic raincoats...travel piece par excellence |
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| close-up of this great print....blown-up maps and aerial pics of glaciers |
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| Love this-a chandelier that is no doubt, not for sale anywhere |
INFO: LACOSTE -
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