Lacoste A/W 2015
Mood board: Under the steady stewardship of Felipe Oliveira Baptista, Lacoste has reached some exciting new heights. This season's iteration of the French house's sporting heritage came to life in a modern, lighthearted way.
Finishing touches: Louche, 1970s era influences, such as silk tracksuits and teddy fur overcoats, were mixed together with asymmetric tennis dresses, flowing trenchcoats and striped knits that bore bold markings, reminiscent of those found on tennis courts.
Best in show: The collection had a freedom to it, partly through the use of lightweight fabrics like slubbed canvas and billowing jerseys, but also from Baptista's modern spin on iconic pieces. Tailored overcoats, for one, featured sleeves that could be unfastened to suit over-the-shoulder wear. With men's and womenswear pieces coolly mirroring each other every step of the way, Lacoste's carefree appeal couldn't seem more universal.
Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans
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Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.
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