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Lacoste, Nike and Superdry ads get banned in the UK for ‘misleading’ environmental claims

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads by Lacoste, Nike and Superdry for including potentially misleading environmental claims. The advertising watchdog said the rulings formed part of a wider investigation addressing environmental claims in the retail fashion sector. For Lacoste, the ad in question was a Google promotion...

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Lacoste Runway Show Spring-Summer 2026 | The Locker Room

A sanctuary where champions and passionate amateurs alike confront their most unguarded moments. Within this immersive environment, Lacoste Creative Director Pelagia Kolotouros explores the brand's athletic DNA in a fresh light, transcending competitive stakes to focus on founder René Lacoste’s formative training years. Credits: Lacoste Staging...

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Lacoste UK's wholesale revenue soars due to new footwear distribution deal

Lacoste UK Limited saw a significant increase in turnover for the period ended December 31, 2024, with wholesale revenue up by 65.8 percent. This growth was primarily driven by a new sub-distribution agreement with Pentland Brands UK Distribution Limited (PBUKD), which made Lacoste UK the new distributor of Lacoste footwear for the UK and...

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Work in Fashion: Discover premium employers shaping the industry's future

Fashion is shaped by heritage, innovation and the people who bring both to life. From French elegance to American sportswear icons, from luxury houses to bold streetwear players, every brand carries a unique story, and each one offers a different way to grow a career. Behind timeless designs and trend-setting collections stand teams of...

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Why Lacoste is replacing its crocodile with a goat

Lacoste's iconic crocodile has been replaced by a goat. This transformation, however, is only for a capsule collection dedicated to one of its main ambassadors: tennis player Novak Djokovic, sometimes nicknamed the "goat" by fans and the media. Lacoste celebrates Novak Djokovic Lacoste's choice of a goat to replace the crocodile stems from the...

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The Plaza Hotel unveils Lacoste-themed afternoon tea

French fashion-sports brand Lacoste is celebrating the US Open tennis championships with a tennis-inspired afternoon tea at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Lacoste activation with The Plaza, a Fairmont-managed hotel, pays homage to the elegance of tennis and the heritage of the French fashion brand with a bespoke afternoon tea menu,...

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Lacoste taps Rémy Cointreau Group head as CEO

French label Lacoste has named Éric Vallat as its new chief executive officer. Vallat, who succeeds Thierry Guibert, will step into his new role from September 1. He will join the company from the Rémy Cointreau Group, where is currently wrapping up as chief executive officer. Prior to this, he had held the same position at Rémy Martin and had...

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Lacoste presents "Play With Icons": the new global brand campaign

After showcasing its Crocodile emblem and ambassadors in grand style with last year’s PLAY BIG campaign, Lacoste unveils its new global brand campaign for 2025, celebrating the icons that define the Maison — and the iconic personalities who embody it. “PLAY WITH ICONS” celebrates the icons that lie at the heart of the Lacoste brand today: its...

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END. x Lacoste unveil debut 'Arcade' collaboration: A nostalgic tribute to 90s racing culture and British seaside charm

Today, global retailer END. kicks off the next chapter of its 20th anniversary with a debut collaboration with iconic French Fashion-Sport House Lacoste, unveiling an 8-piece capsule collection inspired by the golden era of 90’s arcade racing, the nostalgic charm of seaside amusements and the timeless style of the British seaside. The unique...

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Lacoste eyes controlling stake in joint venture with Pentland

Lacoste is understood to be circling the acquisition of a controlling stake in its joint venture company set up with Pentland Group. If the deal proceeds, Lacoste intends to buy Pentland’s 50 percent stake in Pentland Chaussures Ltd, for which the group currently serves as a Lacoste licensee. According to FashionNetwork, which initially reported...

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Lacoste eyes US market push in effort to reach four billion euros in sales

French sportswear brand Lacoste is said to be making an “aggressive” push within the US market as its chief executive, Thierry Guibert, eyes an increase in annual sales to four billion euros. In an interview with the Financial Times, Guibert said that he has set a target to double sales for Lacoste’s US business from 400 million euros. To...

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Lacoste announces opening of regional headquarters in Hong Kong

Sportswear brand Lacoste has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Hong Kong, reflecting its desire to expand in the region. “We celebrated the opening of our new regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Our new office offers employees an excellent working environment, with a collaborative space that encourages interaction and...