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Lacoste unveils first complete padel collection

French sportswear brand Lacoste has unveiled its first full collection dedicated to padel, comprising two rackets, footwear, a bag and a technical apparel line. The rackets, designed for both experienced and beginner players, were developed in partnership with Tecnifibre, known for its technical expertise in high-performance racket...

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The Hoxton partners with Lacoste for global capsule drop

The Hoxton has partnered with Lacoste to develop a limited-edition capsule collection which centers on room service. Available globally from September 8 onwards in all 19 Hoxton hotels, the capsule was created together with Los-Angeles based artist Michael McGregor, who is known for transforming hotel stationery and restaurant menus into graphic...

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Lacoste returns to the tennis court with new Slam Break sneaker

Lacoste is releasing the Slam Break, the new standout model in its tennis-inspired sneaker line. Following the earlier launch of the Slam Break Premium, worn by tennis player Arthur Fils, the brand is building on its tennis court heritage and some sixty years of experience in footwear. From tennis court to atelier The accompanying campaign is...

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US Open 2026: Brand activations and fashion collaborations

The year's fourth and final Grand Slam, the US Open has long been a powerful marketing venue for brands. In 2025, the event generated 809 million dollars in media impact value for the labels featured throughout the tournament, a 51 percent increase year-over-year, according to Launchmetrics. Nike, Audemars Piguet, Rolex were some of the top...

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Lacoste serves tennis-themed afternoon tea at The Plaza in New York

New York's Plaza hotel, part of Fairmont, and French brand Lacoste have brought back their tennis-season collaboration, running from 12 August to 6 September, according to a press release. The tie-up spans hospitality, hotel installations and retail during the city's tennis season. At its centre is the return of Le Café Lacoste, the brand's café...

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Lacoste faces tax bill of nearly ten million euros, according to L'Informé

Paris - Lacoste has recently been hit with a tax bill of 9.9 million euros, according to a report by media outlet L'Informé published on Wednesday. “According to our information, Lacoste recently signed a cheque for 9.9 million euros to Bercy to settle a dispute that began four years ago,” writes L'Informé. “Investigators found that the holding...

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When rain hits the court: Lacoste's fall/winter 2026 collection

On 31 July 1923, René Lacoste faced Spain's top-ranked player, Manuel de Gomar, in a Davis Cup tie in Deauville when a sudden downpour flooded the grass court. Spectators threw newspapers onto the surface to help it dry, while players and onlookers sheltered under umbrellas in trench coats, ponchos, slickers and rubber boots. The rain stretched...

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Lacoste leans into tenniscore trend for SS26 collection

French fashion brand Lacoste has built its spring/summer 2026 collection around tenniscore, a trend in which tennis-inspired style continues to move from performance wear into everyday fashion. The collection draws on the codes of vintage tennis clubs and heritage sportswear, referencing the legacy of founder and former tennis champion René...

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Doubles on the court: Lacoste and Lamarel revive 90s tennis culture

French brand Lacoste and Swiss fashion brand Lamarel have unveiled a joint 20-piece capsule collection inspired by 1990s tennis culture, according to a press release. The collection is designed for womenswear, menswear and kidswear. At the heart of the collection is the polo shirt, reimagined in short and long-sleeved versions. It is...

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French court bans Shein from selling products imitating Lacoste crocodile in EU

Paris - A French court on Thursday provisionally banned the Asian e-commerce giant from selling items on its platform that feature the famous Lacoste crocodile logo. Pending a final ruling, the Paris judicial court “has taken provisional measures throughout the European Union”. The aim is to “prevent infringement of Lacoste’s renowned trademarks...

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Wimbledon 2026: Tennis stars bring the catwalk to the court

This year at Wimbledon, it seems the courtside narrative is on fashion and self-expression, as tennis stars and their sportswear and luxury brand sponsors take on the All England Club's strict all-white mandate to make a statement on one of the world's most iconic sporting stages. While all-white may seem limiting, tennis players, including...

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Lacoste and Arthur Fils unveil the Slam Break Premium

It was on the courts that Lacoste was born, and it is also there that the brand fully shines. More than sixty years of footwear expertise, refined through competition and culture, find their most accomplished expression to date in the Slam Break Premium: a limited-edition sneaker, unveiled in a campaign featuring Arthur Fils. The Slam Break...