Originally, La Chemise Lacoste. Now, Le Polo Lacoste. ©Lacoste archives
Why was it called a shirt (chemise) at first?
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In the 1920s, tennis players wore long-sleeve shirts on the court. To free up his movements, René Lacoste cut the sleeves off of his own, and the polo shirt was born. He called it La Chemise Lacoste. See more
Why was it called a shirt (chemise) at first?
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In the 1920s, tennis players wore long-sleeve shirts on the court. To free up his movements, René Lacoste cut the sleeves off of his own, and the polo shirt was born. He called it La Chemise Lacoste. See more
