Lacoste L.12.12 Polo Shirt

Lacoste is a historic French fashion house founded in 1933 by tennis legend René Lacoste and André Gillier. The 'L.12.12' code specifically refers to the original cotton piqué polo shirt designed by René Lacoste to improve his comfort on the tennis court. The 'L' stands for Lacoste, '1' for the fabric (petit piqué), '2' for the short-sleeved model, and '12' for the prototype version selected.

While the brand is deeply rooted in French heritage, its manufacturing today is global, with production facilities in countries such as France, Peru, El Salvador, and Turkey. The brand was acquired in 2012 by MF Brands Group (formerly Maus Frères), a Swiss holding company that has since expanded its global retail footprint while maintaining the brand's iconic status in sportswear and luxury fashion.