French Open Style

Lacoste introduces sportswear with French Open flair: Stylish Roland Garros Collection jumps the pond

Lacoste has been the official outfitter for the French Open for more than 40 years. But now, for the first time, the famed French sports fashion label known for its iconic alligator logo is offering a men’s and women’s tennis-themed French Open collection in U.S. stores, including the Galleria, as well as outside Roland Garros stadium in Paris, where matches kicked off on Sunday.

For the first time, Lacoste is offering its French Open collection in U.S. stores, including the Galleria.

The Lacoste Roland Garros Collection includes graphic T-shirts and vintage sweatshirts in navy and white with a favorite phrase of French tennis great Rene Lacoste, "“L’essentiel est que demeure le Fair play” ("The main thing is that fair play prevails"). Another version includes this phrase in English: "Without style, playing and winning are not enough."

Some T-shirts also include photographic silhouettes of Lacoste.

The women’s line also includes polo shirts and dresses with mesh sleeves while men's looks include the classic cotton pique polo shirt with oversized alligator logo, cardigan sweaters and jackets of tech fabric. Prices range from $55 to $200.

To kick off the summer, Lacoste U.S. boutiques and lacoste.com are offering a special promotion through May 31: Buy any 2 summer essentials and receive 25 percent off on purchase. The promotion includes swimwear, flip flops, Bermuda shorts, T-shirts, caps, beach towels, sunglasses and sportswear.

Lacoste Roland Garros "Fair Play" crew neck T-shirt, $70.

Photo courtesy of Lacoste

Lacoste Roland Garros "Fair Play" crew neck T-shirt, $70.

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$8,000 Louis boots top Houston's 10 most popular fashion stories of 2024

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Editor's note: Houston's fashion scene was buzzing this year with a mix of launches, expansions, and a surprising closure. An international luxury brand dazzled Rodeo-goers with meticulously crafted cowboy boots, while a local bootmaker shifted focus to bespoke craftsmanship. Readers were drawn to articles detailing expert tips for RodeoHouston style, the legacy of a fashion icon, a fashion designer’s scarves, and Beyoncé's favorite stylist making a career move. As we close out the year, here’s a look back at the top-read stories that celebrated style and highlighted Houston’s ever-evolving fashion landscape.

1. Louis Vuitton steps up with limited edition, $8,000 Texan boots. The French fashion house Louis Vuitton entered the arena during RodeoHouston with their limited-edition LV Texan boots handmade by Texas master artisans. The boots, featuring LV iconography, were exclusively available at Louis Vuitton in the Houston Galleria for the duration of RodeoHouston.

2. Japanese casualwear retailer Uniqlo opening 2 Houston stores in October. Fans of its stylish, affordable casualware were delighted by Houston gaining two Uniqlo locations—first at Memorial City Mall and later at First Colony Mall.

3. Houston luxury western wear store suddenly closed 'until further notice'. After two decades of providing Western wear to Houston, Pinto Ranch surprised shoppers by inexplicably posting a closed sign on its door.

4. Japanese casualwear retailer Uniqlo now open in Houston. Uniqlo opened its spot in the Memorial City Mall, featuring exclusive merch from local artists and businesses to celebrate the city's vibrant culture.

5. Houston real estate icon's estate sale offers good deals for worthy causes. Shoppers had the chance to pursue the clothing, jewelry, handbags, accessories, art, and more from the late "grand dame of Houston real estate" Martha Turner. Proceeds from the sale benefitted Montrose Center and Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston.

6. Cult favorite Houston bootmaker kicks off made-to-order collection. Owner and founder Zephan Parker decided to ditch all mass-produced inventory at Parker Boot Company to focus exclusively on bespoke, custom-made boots.

7. Favorite Houston jewelry star unwraps coveted, limited-edition rodeo scarves. Christina Greene’s 100% silk rodeo scarves have been a RodeoHouston tradition for the past three years, with the 2024 design featuring guitars, boots, and a nod to rodeo chairman of the board, Pat Mann Phillips.

8. 3 Houston fashion experts dish on how to craft the perfect Rodeo look. City Boots' Lizzy Chesnut Bentley, jewelry designer Christina Greene, and fashion designer Chloe Dao shared their top tips on what to wear to the Rodeo.

9. Bargain retailer Nordstrom Rack picks Westchase for new Houston store. A new Nordstrom Rack location is slated to open in spring 2025 at the Westchase Shopping Center. The 30,000-square-foot store will entice shoppers with up to 70% off items, from apparel to homewares.

10. Beyoncé's favorite stylist goes country for Cirque du Soleil's Songblazers. For Cirque du Soleil's first foray into country music, the company tapped famed stylist Zerina Rosette Akers to create the costumes for the show. Akers was Beyonce's personal stylist for nearly a decade and has styled other big names, including Megan Thee Stallion.