Pure: Lacoste’s flawless footwear
By Jo Phillips
Pure, clean, sporty : those are the three adjectives that perfectly describe Lacoste‘s S/S 16 women’s footwear collection. Well known for its emblematic Polo shirt, the iconic brand decided to honor the passion that drove and inspired René Lacoste for over 80 years:tennis.
By creating a chic yet facile footwear collection, combining clear and daedal lines, Lacoste memorializes the brand’s values while including it into modernity.
Here at Cent, we had the honor to see this fabulous collection, and therefore are more than excited to introduce you to our favorite pairs!
The pure monochrome style of the Tamora line gives an overall feeling of modernity yet timelessness. Crafted in luxurious leather, Lacoste offers a comfortable, trendy and more importantly durable shoe. Available in different forms- either in hi, slip on ,or with laces- the Tamora trainer carries the brand’s sporty heritage with its “retro-athletic” look, nonetheless with a clever contemporary twist.
Showcourt Lace- courtside punch
This is what we call a powerful sneaker. The meticulous details, from the refine stitching to the punctured details, passing by the emblematic metal crocodile, creates an effortless look for the most fashionable woman. Once again, the sport heritage in the Showcourt shoe is predominant, however the fashionable part is undeniable. Indeed, you can choose it in either in a deep and pure white for a elegant style, or -for the more adventurous one- in this marvelous metallic pink colour!More than just a athletic tennis trainer, the Showcourt is a real statement shoe.
Meet the embodiment of elegance and comfort: the Helaine Runner. Its definiteness appearance is created by the combination of five different layers , using the so called ” hot melt bonding technique”. Lacoste proves that less is more and that comfortable is not frightful! We love it’s chic and sporty silhouette and the fact that they feel like feather on our feet. It is the perfect companion for an intense shopping trip!
To finish with, nonetheless is Lacoste ‘s SS16 footwear collection innovative and elegant, but it is also representative of its SS16 ready to wear collection. Indeed, the collection depicts the heritage of René Lacoste, by embodying the Olympics’ spirit throughout the years, taking inspiration from the thirties and contemporary sportswear . Moreover, comparable to its footwear, the collection pairs sporty and urban lines, presenting a limpid and flawless style.
