In celebration of the brand’s 80th Anniversary, nine of France’s luxury fashion houses put together an exceptional collection of gifts that embody the spirit of Lacoste. The exclusive selection was on view from June 10- June 15 at Colette in Paris.
Hermes created an oversize bag, in crocodile skin of course, with a special compartment to carry a tennis racket. Goyard’s roomy travel bag proudly displayed Lacoste’s iconic emblem mixed with Goyard’s very own chevron monogram. S. T Dupont designed a sleek case containing a lighter, two candles, two pens and pique-covered notebook. Baccarat honored the brand with a crystal vase in Lacoste’s signature green.
Hermes created an oversize bag, in crocodile skin of course, with a special compartment to carry a tennis racket
Boucheron brought two emerald and diamond crocodile brooches to the party. Claire Choisne, Boucheron’s creative director, let out a special secret about the crocodiles: In 1957, Rene Lacoste had commissioned one for his wife, Simone, a golf champion. She and Lacoste had a daughter, Catherine, who was also a reigning golfer, so tennis was not the only sport considered for these special presents. Christofle designed a silver putter exclusively for the event, while porcelain company Bernardaud created a collection of golf tees in 27 colors, taken directly from Lacoste’s popular palette.
Boucheron brought two emerald and diamond crocodile brooches to the party
No celebration is complete without some champagne and dessert, and Fauchon and Veuve Clicquot were there to meet such demanding needs. Gourmet Food Company Fauchon baked high-fashion éclairs covered with chocolate shells that recreated the texture of pique polo shirts. Veuve Clicquot brought the bubbly, presented in a special case shaped like a golf trolley.
No celebration is complete without some champagne and dessert, and Fauchon and Veuve Clicquot were there
While these items are not for sale, Lacoste took it into their hands to create a fun commemorative item available to the public. Earlier this year, the brand introduced, via their Facebook page, a monthly Limited Edition Custom Polo Kit. Each month in 2013, Lacoste will introduce a different kit to customize a shirt to fit individual preferences. The first kit was released January 30th.
Limited Edition Custom Polo Kit
If Lacoste’s 80th celebration is any indication of what’s in store for the brand, the future looks flawless and bright. After such a fabulous birthday, who could possibly argue? ■
