In an unexpected revelation of the day, polo shirts have become our new fashion must-have.
"What?" we hear you cry, "they are only for tennis players and Wimbledon is now over. There is no cause for tennis chic until next year." We would agree and yet LOOK at this new collaboration between Lacoste and couture embroiders Lesage. Have you ever seen a polo shirt sparkle so much?
Lacoste celebrates the 50th anniversary of its famed polo shirt this year, prompting creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista to develop the idea of a polo shirt couture collection. Baptista's design career has firm roots in couture, so it all makes sense.
The results are a mix of oversized styles that come in various cuts and shapes, decorated in different forms of embroidery - from playful crocodile patterns to intricate beaded detailing. It's a youthful and original approach to couture that will no doubt appeal to the masses (namely us). Our favourites are the oversized cropped style bearing the slogan "Fair play" and the graphic crocodile style.
Prices are available on application. The label has also launched a more accessibly priced collection (£120 and £175) at Dover Street Market - the pieces aren't as sparkly true, but we're all for a beaded crocodile motif no matter how discreet.
