I could be wrong, but the Ivy Shop Richmond also sold a cotton pique Smedley back in the mid 80's in various colours alongside Lacoste.

Back in the late 70's Robbie, Fred Perry made polo's for the US market. They had a longer tail at the back like RL's and also the colours were vivid and bright. I bought a couple one in a bright Kelly Green the other was a pink/cerise.

Stax- I do look up to him clothes wise and I have another cousin in his mid seventies who dresses likewise. They both have a liking for Lacoste knitwear and polos. We never really talk much about clothes but there is the occasional nod of respect and they both frown on me wearing jeans.

Last edited by RobbieB (2022-05-30 11:45:21)

We picked up a very decent navy wool/cashmere sweater for one of our daughters earlier in the year.  Again, it was a lucky charity shop buy, from the same unpromising place that I bought my Aquascutum raincoat.  The sweater was with the mens clothing and was made in France.  But I see various examples of Lacoste on every other visit to the local shops and, heavens above, our window cleaner wears one of their polo shirts.  I'd have worn the sweater myself, though, had it been a couple of sizes bigger.  But I would prefer their stuff to drop the croc.