Preppy is having a moment, and Lacoste is making a convincing case for doing things a little differently. For Spring 2027, creative director Pelagia Kolotouros takes the familiar language of tennis dressing and loosens its grip on tradition. Presented on the clay court at Roland-Garros, the collection draws on the movement, imperfections and energy of the game.
The palette moves between olive, deep brown, sunbaked terracotta and white, punctuated by cobalt blue and flashes of acid yellow. Classic polos, oversized shirts and relaxed tailoring are layered with technical jerseys, skirts and unexpected proportions. Lengths overlap, collars are left undone, and familiar pieces take on a different attitude. Full, generously cut trousers are a recurring feature, appearing in lightweight sports fabrics as well as softer cottons and tropical wools. The silhouettes are relaxed without losing their shape.
The shirts are particularly interesting. Some feature tonal perforations and textured panels that suggest the physical effects of exertion, while others are deliberately crumpled and puckered, giving the fabric an almost damp appearance. There is also a knowing reference to the house’s history in T-shirts printed with Irving Penn’s iconic 1984 photograph of a Lacoste polo, bringing an unexpected photographic element into the mix.
Speed is another recurring idea. The number 217 appears on oversized sportswear and graphic pieces, a reference to the speed of Novak Djokovic’s serve, which Kolotouros saw recorded during a match in Athens in November 2025. It’s a sporting statistic turned into a graphic signature, connecting the collection to the game’s immediacy and intensity.
Elsewhere, oversized yellow paillettes catch the light, while a few pieces take the experimentation with fabric even further. It’s a playful departure from the expected, and a reminder that even a classic uniform can use a little disruption. Lacoste.
