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August 23, 2023 – Heritage
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The tracksuit, a Lacoste story

From the tennis courts to the streets to the runways... discover 50 years of Lacoste tracksuits.

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1975, the original model

Lacoste introduced the tracksuit in its 1975 collection. Designed in the minimalist aesthetic of that era, it was worn exclusively on the tennis court.

Lacoste's first tracksuit, 1975

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The hip-hop revolution

In the 80s, Lacoste tracksuits became an emblem of French street culture, and the brand gradually introduced pop colours and satin fabrics.

Lacoste tracksuit, 1986
Survêtement Lacoste 1990

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Tennis, subcultures and "sports chic"

The signature uniform of French tennis champions like Guy Forget in the 90s, the tracksuit was initially adopted as a rallying cry by the music and urban communities, who paid tribute to these new stars. Ten years later, they've infused every wardrobe. "Sports chic" was born.

Guy Forget's Lacoste tracksuit, 1991
Lacoste tracksuit, 1995
Lacoste tracksuit 2002

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On the runways

Lacoste's runway shows become the perfect setting for the unveiling of the brand's innovative tracksuits. Forever-new fabrics, new volumes but also 20s sportswear inspiration from the Crocodile origins ... anything is possible.

Lacoste fashion show tracksuit 2019
Lacoste 2020 fashion show tracksuit

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Tracksuits for everyone

Today, the popularity of Lacoste tracksuits is so great that they blend their original codes with boundless creativity. To create models that suit all tastes, from the trendiest to the most traditional.

Spring-summer 2022 fashion show tracksuit

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French elegance in movement

From now on, the crocodile tracksuit unveils 3 new franchises: the forever elegant 'Paris Tracksuit', the sports performance-inspired 'Sportsuit', and the comfortable and trendy 'Jogger'. A story of iconics that continues to unfold to this day...

Discover all the models

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