Reclaim: Lacoste

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This release incorporates two things that are very important to me.

• first, one of my all-time favorite brands Lacoste,

• and second, my relish for the game of golf.

This project was created using a personal collection of Lacoste Polos that I had collected over the span of my years, both purchasing and thrifting. There was always just something about the style of this polo that grabbed my attention growing up. The iconic crocodile against vibrantly dyed pique cotton screamed ‘buy me’. So I did, and so I continue to, both in retail and in thrifting.

This release also features a new template I wanted to try out. It is sort of a ‘5-Panel’ hybrid, where the top and side panels merge to create a more sporty fitting. The Lacoste Crocodile is presented front and centered on the main panel, notice the accented brim stitching to pair with the green of the croc. The hats all feature a custom made headband reclaimed using the collar of the polo; the given elasticity of this part of the garment makes for a truly fitted, and comfortable sitting. These hats are further lined with a breathable sweatguard interfacing to add extra weight and support. The side panels feature standard double vented 5mm eyelets and are fastened with YKK Slide Adjusters. Original garment tags hang towards the back of the hat for extra flare and to finish the project my designers label was placed inside along the back sweatband.

I proudly present, golf inspired, reclaimed Lacoste polo ‘Sport 5 Panels’ in Black, Purple, Pearl, Tangerine, and Sport Orange.

Lacoste Sport 5-Panel in Black

Lacoste Sport 5-Panel in Purple

Lacoste Sport 5-Panel in Pearl

*this polo is exceptionally older, made in france, originalle crocodile francais, yew yew.

Lacoste Sport 5-panel in Pastel Orange

Lacoste Sport 5-Panel in Burnt Orange

• this one features extra steezy side panel racing stripes, and under-brim meshing.