Felipe Oliveira Baptista, who is the creative director of Lacoste from September 2010, the company continues to explore archives and family history of Lacoste, adapting the DNA of the brand to a modern environment.As a result - an integrated collection of sportswear in style with a strong urban spirit.
known that in 1966, Lacoste is equipped with the national team of France in ski sports.Added to this family photos of mountain motorcycle expedition beginning of the 1930s, also found in the archives of Philippe.These two events served as the inspiration of the designer to create autumn-winter collection 2012-2013.
He drew inspiration from the national ski team uniform, recreating the collection "alpine" sweaters.The design is simple and clean, but the feature of the product lies in the use of the best merino wool, an abundance of bright colors and geometric prints.
leitmotif of the collection autumn / winter 2012-2013 models Baptista said «rugby dress meets ski-suit», which combine motifs ski suits with classic sportswear style Lacoste, creating unique sets of sitting like a second skin.In addition to the clear
sports lines, the collection contains models of "flying" cutting and layering and oval shapes, such as parks, have become the subject of a universal fall wardrobe.In the same vein and products made from jersey representing mnogoteksturnost textures and androgyny some models, adding volume and relief of simple products, both in men and in women's images.
Lightning are not only bright accent many models, but also demonstrate the possibility of transformation of products and "play" with their forms.The hoods are transformed into voluminous collars and sleeves can be undone up to the shoulders, creating the illusion of covering the shoulders cardigan.
Philippe cleverly plays with the idea of the veil trompe-l'oeil with tweed prints on silk or wool, so popular in the 30s, carrying the theme of the print on some models.Flared skirts down cashmere or silk are the peak originated in a comfortable, but at the same time, elite sets of clothes «after ski», which is now relevant is not only in the mountains.
Completes new female wardrobe by Lacoste dress stretch of double-sided leather Milano satisfied with out seams, creating a modern trend in classical forms Lacoste.
