Lacoste Get Sporty With The Water Repellent Sports Jacket
Lacoste show us why they are still the kings of casual cagoules with this latest Water Repellent Sports Jacket.
If there's one brand that knows about classic cagoules & windbreakers from the golden era of wedge haircuts & one-upmanship it's got to be Lacoste. As Donkey jackets worn by dockers & skin heads made way for waterproof cagoules on the terraces, French sportswear brand Lacoste was in the thick of the new found windbreaker trend as young Casuals realised that wearing a brightly coloured windbreaker not only added a sporty touch to your outfit it also kept you dry on the rain soaked terraces. As Trimm Trabs replaced 'bovver boots', it was also the classic cagoule from brands like Lacoste that symbolised the "Casual" takeover of the terraces & the iconic crocodile became like a badge of honour for those who liked their gear with a certain panache.
Above: The Lacoste Water Repellent Sports Jacket in blue now available from 80s Casual Classics.
It was OG brands like Lacoste that really flew the flag for casual sportswear from the late 1970s onwards. Arguably one of the most sought after sportswear labels of the era, some young casuals even stitched fake crocodiles onto unbranded polo shorts to try and blag the real thing. Moody polos aside, the brand has gained a cult like following since the original casual era thanks to films like La Haine & the whole colour-blocking sportswear trends of the 90s. Like a badge of honour, the embroidered croc has remained a fan favourite long after the days of IZOD cagoules & 'Made in USA' knitted cardigans.
Above: The Lacoste Water Repellent Sports Jacket in black now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Featuring a lightweight & breathable diamond taffeta fabric, the Water Repellent Sports Jacket puts a modern spin on the classic windbreaker silhouette. Featuring a fixed hood in typical cagoule style for them sudden downpours with a silicone croc as an added technical touch, as oppose to the traditional embroidered one. Other highlights include concealed side zip pockets with elasticated cuffs & hem for an optimal fit. The lightweight waterproof style is great as an added layer when it's 50/50 if its going to rain. The chances are it is so bag yourself one of these technical crocodile pieces now at 80s Casual Classics.