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Inspired by Lacoste's heritage- as the original tennis fashion brand...the Fall 2016 collection featured many European interpretations of sneakers (white foxing and outsoles)-Hiker Hybrids-(treaded weather tough features) and FASHION comfort short Boots - in the popular bootie/chelsea boot style....combined with all day flattering flats for women = certain savior-faire. City-Recreational Sport.
Accessories....ranged from the sporty practical to elegant structured styles for women and men...in the Fall color palette...
Inspired by Lacoste's heritage- as the original tennis fashion brand...the Fall 2016 collection featured many European interpretations of sneakers (white foxing and outsoles)-Hiker Hybrids-(treaded weather tough features) and FASHION comfort short Boots - in the popular bootie/chelsea boot style....combined with all day flattering flats for women = certain savior-faire. City-Recreational Sport.
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| The color palette or army greens and deep blues-particularly navy and white-dominated the leather selections...including Fall looks for the premium leather L.12.12 sneaker |
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| slight flatform...provides extra cushioning chic comfort is always in style--- |
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| high top sneakers... |
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| soft grey leather uppers...with breathable mesh lining.... |
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| treaded outsole is very functional...all day comfort and grippy properties.... |
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| the latent leather trim gives a nice pop to black leather sneaker |
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| white canvas laces...tie (dial) in the white outsoles-techy everyday lifestyle sneaker reminds us what we played tennis in-back in grade school |
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| pale blush pink for women is a pretty spot of color for late summer early Autumn wardrobes...and for the Southern Hemisphere dwellers...where Fall is really Spring. Rene Alliot Slip-On up front. |
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| Nautical Allure-is the RTW inspiration...shoes seen paired with this clothing group...are in the color waves pictured above... |
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| perforated leather upper slip-on |
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| Lacoste added a croc texture panels to smooth leather uppers..,so appropriate! |
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| close look at the textured croc leather upper panel...works well with the smooth leather high top sneaker |
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| here-the croc embossed leather is toe cap |
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| here-the toe cap is smooth leather and the rest of the upper is croc embossed leather |
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| a look from the RTW collection- |
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| the deep green...winter tone that has a bit of blue in it... |
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| this square shape toe-is comfortable...and feminine.... |
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| ballet flat but with A LOT more style-has a protective tiny toe bump...the inserts are breathable and cushioning...so can wear all day. With that squarish toe silhouette...nice contrast to all of those pointy toes styles from other brands |
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high tops get breathable perforations...velcro closures ankle ensure a great fit...sneaker influence on a hiker hybrid is a dominant style for men |
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| RTW men's-French Flair-is later Fall delivery |
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| Winning color palette for men-dark blue-not quite a navy-more a deep marine blue-in keeping with the nautical theme...and burgundy...with darker outsoles---dressy enough for work-insanely lightweight. |
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| slips on in suede... |
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| all leather uppers ....matching laces for clean look |
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| from the sports performance ....breathable mesh upper in red-for men... |
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| top pic for guys-wool-leather hiker style MONTARD boot...with welt stitching, white foxing and treaded outsole...wool practical warm when wet textile. |
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| Hybrid hiker Montard boot...also in black. |
Accessories....ranged from the sporty practical to elegant structured styles for women and men...in the Fall color palette...
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| French flair...Lacoste L12.12 Concept Fantaisie tote---nautical ref |
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| Tennis-set...duffle with adjustable shoulder strap- and kit-straps are in handsome white green webbing. |
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| window pane practical hauler...nautical theme logo patch on die pocket |
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| structured leather handbags-gold hardware textured navy leather |
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| Bag off the Court -tennis ball imprints in all leather carry-alls-so fun...in several color waves |
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| BAG OFF THE COURT...tennis ball imprints in leather...has removable shoulder strap |
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| drawstring bucket bag-in leather |
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| Chantico Animation drawstring bucket bag....this grayish lime green color combo actually works |
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| this shape-reminds us of vintage camera bags-is popular for guys....the wider shoulder strap (adjustable) and easy open/close flap opening...make this a good slim silhouette substitute for practical backpacks. So much better for crowded mass transit goers too... |
