The Lacoste 'L.12.12 Polo Merci' Polo Will Raise COVID-19 Funds
Jana Pijak — June 8, 2020 — Fashion
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French sportswear brand Lacoste recently unveiled its L.12.12 Polo Merci shirt, a limited edition garment designed by the brand's Creative Director Louise Trotter. The exclusive polo shirt is accented with embroidered heart detailing that surrounds Lacoste's iconic crocodile insignia and is representative of the "brand's admiration for those who are risking their lives to save others and its ongoing commitment to help those affected" by COVID-19.
In addition to supporting healthcare workers with over 200,000 fabric masks that were created in its factories in France and Argentina, Lacoste will donate sales from its solidarity-themed L.12.12 Polo Merci shirt to the Lacoste Fund. The charitable initiative is centered around helping those affected by the pandemic including healthcare workers, small business owners and other Lacoste community members across the globe.
Image Credit: Lacoste
In addition to supporting healthcare workers with over 200,000 fabric masks that were created in its factories in France and Argentina, Lacoste will donate sales from its solidarity-themed L.12.12 Polo Merci shirt to the Lacoste Fund. The charitable initiative is centered around helping those affected by the pandemic including healthcare workers, small business owners and other Lacoste community members across the globe.
Image Credit: Lacoste
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