Lacoste Releases New L005 Tennis Shoe

Verge Magazine UK has an update on the release of Lacoste‘s new L005 tennis shoe:

Introducing Lacoste’s L005, the latest addition to the dynamic L family. A fresh addition to the L family, and the new little sibling of the adored L001 shoe, the L005 re-contextualises tennis codes for a contemporary consumer. The L005 highlights Lacoste’s commitment to constantly updating and reworking its icons; playing with brand signatures in the constant pursuit of creativity.

The shoe is retro in style but contemporary in mood, appealing to a youthful audience who do not like to be defined. This is a truly new vision of tennis for the younger market; a collision of court codes united to form a strikingly stylish shoe.

The shoe is available now priced around $100.  Read more at Verge Magazine.

If you are worried about whether your Lacoste shoe is counterfeit, read our article on detecting fake Lacoste sneakers.

Lacoste Official Sponsor for Season 5 of the Hit TV Show Street Dance of China

DAO Insights reports that Lacoste has become the official sponsor for season 5 of the hit TV show Street Dance of China. In DAO’s words:

  • French high-end sportswear brand Lacoste has tapped into the growing appetite for street dancing amongst China’s Gen Z by becoming an official sponsor for season 5 of the hit TV show Street Dance of China.
  • The vernacular dance style has grown into a craved subculture in China, drawing in an average of 5 million to cut their teeth into the activity every year, with teens being the main consumers.
  • The shrewd move allows Lacoste to rejuvenise [sic] its brand image and win over the lucrative young generation of consumers.

Street Dancing

Street Dancing is increasingly popular among Chinese teenagers, particularly in major cities, and the sponsorship is seen as a way for Lacoste to develop a more youthful “street style” image in the Chinese market. While Lacoste has been seen as a premium brand in China since it arrived in 1984, its association with golf and tennis has given it an association with an older demographic which has hurt it with younger Chinese consumers.

More details on the new sponsorship and Lacoste’s attempt to attract younger Chinese customers at DAO Insights.

PETA Charges Lacoste With Using Inhumanely Sourced Duck Down

Peta DucksPETA Australia has charged Lacoste and other brands of using inhumanely sourced down feathers from Vietnam. According to PETA Australia:

Investigative footage of Vietnam’s down industry shows a worker stabbing conscious ducks in the neck and workers cutting the legs off live, struggling birds. Their feathers were later sold to brands as “responsibly sourced”. Companies like H&M, Gap Inc, Lacoste, and Guess were all identified as recipients of down from the RDS-certified suppliers investigated by PETA Asia, and all obtain feathers from Vietnam.

You can see some pretty graphic video of the animal abuse on the PETA site. Previously, Lacoste was accused of using inhumanely sourced mohair, but agreed to stop using it. We can expect the same to happen with down feathers.

More coverage at Women’s Wear Daily.

Lacoste And Goop Release A Royal Tenenbaum’s Inspired Collaboration

Lacoste and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand have released a collaboration inspired by Paltrow’s Royal Tenenbaum’s character Margot Tenenbaum’s striped Lacoste dress. Refinery 29 writes:

If you ever wondered what Gwyneth Paltrow’s Royal Tenenbaums character, Margot Tenenbaum, would wear today, you’re in luck. The actor’s lifestyle brand, Goop, and sports-inspired fashion label Lacoste have partnered for a collection referencing the Wes Andersonfilm.
On Tuesday, the two announced a collaboration, which includes a range of styles paying tribute to the Lacoste striped polo dress famously worn by Paltrow in the 2001 comedy. The result is a capsule that combines tenniscore and preppy aesthetics. In addition to featuring a frock similar to Paltrow’s film look, the line includes a retro-inspired jumpsuit with puffed sleeves, a knit polo set, and court-ready mini skirts.

The collection is available online, at select Goop stores and at flagship Lacoste locations.

More coverage:

High Snobiety on Goop and Lacoste Collaboration

Fashion United on Goop X Lacoste