Lacoste, synonymous with Lapel

Since the early eighties Lapel have been stacking the shelves with Lacoste Chemis, we have seen the casual movement come and go, being replaced by the madchester era in the late eighties and early nineties only to come full circle with the current eighties revival.

Lacoste has been a staple for lapel, with polo shirts and jumpers selling all through the year. We love the standard colours seen in winter; black, navy, brown etc, they look subtle, chic and understated when sitting next to each other on the shelf.

However nothing can compare to the spring and summer polo collections. There is something about having the vibrant colours of the classic polo stacked up one on top of the other or in neat rows stretching the length of the shelf creating an aesthetically pleasing stripe effect; yellow, green, fuchsia, orange, red, blue and purple to name but a few.

We are loving the current revival, but like all things in fashion they come and go, one thing is for certain though the classic Lacoste polo is and will always be a fashion staple – long live Lacoste.

Visit our entire range at LapelClothing.co.uk or visit one of our stores to see them beautifully lined up on the shelf.

Playboy styling for the man about town!?!

Everyone has heard of the iconic sportswear brand of Fila, but have you been introduced to the more fashion inspired element of the Fila group – the Fila Gold Collection??



Fila Gold was launched in the UK two years ago, after previously only being available in Italy. The collection offers a range of smart casual clothing inspired by the seventies, and shows how retro sportswear has evolved into contemporary fashion for the modern lifestyle. Attention to detail remains paramount, with subtle touches added to combine style and luxury whilst remaining true to the Fila heritage.



All clothing within the Fila Gold Collection features a new bespoke gold logo badge, customised buttons and trim detailing - all offered in a simple colour pallet with the odd burst of boldness.



The new spring/summer collection for 2009 continues to bring a more directional edge to sports fashion, and features a colour palette of greys and charcoal black, combined with a sprinkling of seasonal colours such as snorkel blue and pillar box red. Luxury fabrics like cashmere and merino wool have been incorporated into sleek silhouettes such as tailored polo shirts and slim fitting cardigans, which are offered alongside more fashion forward jackets.



A firm favourite from the new collection is the slim fit Watkins polo shirt – paying homage to the glory days of the seventies it is the ultimate in playboy styling!?! The striking colour palette is combined with a fine merino wool knit, making the Watkins polo a fashion essential for the man about town!!



Here at Lapels we stock the very best of the new Fila Gold Collection. So, if you fancy Italian styling fused with a modern twist – why not take a look at our website at www.lapelclothing.co.uk – I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed!?!