The Lacoste Men's Original L.12.12 Polo Shirt (Bordeaux • 476) is a classic version of Lacoste's flagship polo shirt rendered in a deep, sophisticated wine-red shade.
Breakdown of the Name:
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Original L.12.12: The legendary design created by tennis champion René Lacoste in 1933. The code stands for Lacoste, 1 for the petit piqué fabric, 2 for short sleeves, and 12 for the approved prototype number.
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Bordeaux: This is Lacoste's official color name for this variant, which translates to a rich, dark burgundy, deep wine, or maroon color.
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476: This is Lacoste's universal internal color code used across their global catalog to precisely identify this specific shade of Bordeaux.
Key Features:
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Material: 100% cotton petit piqué, offering a breathable, textured honeycomb weave that balances flexibility and durability.
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Fit: While the L.12.12 line traditionally features a classic roomy fit, specific style variants under this color code (such as slim-fit cuts) offer a more tailored, body-hugging silhouette.
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Design Details: A two-button placket featuring genuine mother-of-pearl buttons, a ribbed collar and armbands, side splits, and the signature embroidered green crocodile logo on the chest.