The Lacoste Men's Original L.12.12 Polo Shirt (Lion • CB8) refers to a specific variation of Lacoste's flagship, iconic polo shirt.
Breakdown of the Name:
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Original L.12.12: This is the timeless, classic polo design originally created by tennis champion René Lacoste in 1933. The name itself is a code: L stands for Lacoste, 1 stands for the fabric code (petit piqué), 2 stands for short sleeves, and 12 represents the number of the prototype sample that was finally approved.
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Lion: This typically refers to the specific shade/colorway name designated by Lacoste for this version (often a distinct tone of yellow, gold, or khaki-brown depending on the seasonal palette).
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CB8: This is Lacoste's unique internal color/production code used to track this exact hue and manufacturing batch.
Key Features of the L.12.12 Polo:
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Material: Made of 100% cotton petit piqué, known for its breathable, textured honeycomb weave.
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Fit: Designed with a classic fit—offering a comfortable, traditional cut through the shoulders and body.
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Details: Features a ribbed collar and armbands, a two-button placket with genuine mother-of-pearl buttons, side slits, and the signature embroidered green crocodile logo on the chest.