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Fibre2Fashion
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fibre2Fashion
France's Lacoste welcomes Adí¨le Exarchopoulos as new face of the brand
Lacoste announces that Adèle Exarchopoulos, one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation, is joining the iconic French brand as a new ambassador. Adèle Exarchopoulos becomes one of the new faces of Lacoste. Born in Paris, she perfectly embodies the effortless elegance at the heart of the Crocodile brand. She will embody the Maison with boldness and style across various brand moments, including those linked to the Leather Goods category. Adí¨le Exarchopoulos, acclaimed French actress and Cannes Palme d'Or winner, has been named the new ambassador for Lacoste. Known for her bold and diverse roles, she will represent the brand's effortless elegance, particularly in its Leather Goods category. Lacoste CEO Thierry Guibert praised her authenticity and alignment with the brand's spirit. Revealed to the world in her breakout role in Blue Is the Warmest Color, Adèle Exarchopoulos became the youngest recipient of the Palme d'Or in the history of the Cannes Film Festival. Her performance also earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress. She has since pursued a successful and eclectic career, and in 2024, won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for All Your Faces. Her trajectory is praised for the diversity of her roles — from auteur cinema to major box office successes — making her one of France's most beloved actresses. Her filmography includes Sibyl (2019), Mandibles (2020), Zero Fucks Given (2021), Passages (2023), and L'Amour ouf (2024). This year, she stars in two major upcoming films: L'Accident de Piano by Quentin Dupieux and Chien 51 by Cédric Jimenez. 'Adèle Exarchopoulos joining our Maison felt like a natural fit. She embodies the authenticity and bold spirit of Lacoste. Her talent and energy resonate deeply with our values. We are proud to welcome her as a Lacoste ambassador.' Thierry Guibert, CEO of Lacoste . 'I'm honored to represent such an iconic, universal, and forward-thinking brand. To me, Lacoste perfectly embodies the fusion of style and sport, elegance and ease — a balance that truly resonates with me.' said Adèle Exarchopoulos . Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Fashion United
24-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Lacoste eyes controlling stake in joint venture with Pentland
Lacoste is understood to be circling the acquisition of a controlling stake in its joint venture company set up with Pentland Group. If the deal proceeds, Lacoste intends to buy Pentland's 50 percent stake in Pentland Chaussures Ltd, for which the group currently serves as a Lacoste licensee. According to FashionNetwork, which initially reported the news, competition authorities in France are currently assessing the deal, with a decision said to be made 'soon'. If approved, the partnership between the British sportswear conglomerate and French premium brand will come to an end. The duo first established the joint venture back in 2018 to oversee the operations of Lacoste's footwear business. It cemented what was already a long-standing partnership between Lacoste and Pentland, which had first teamed up in 1991. Now, however, Lacoste is on a path of repositioning itself as a more high-end sportswear player. This has repeatedly been underlined by CEO Thierry Guibert, who had already told the Financial Times back in January of the brand's intention to reclaim its licenses over shoes, leather goods and under garments to further help support ambitious growth plans. Ultimately, Guibert is hoping to increase the brand's annual sales to four billion euros, with a plan that particularly focuses on the US market, where he has set out to double sales from 400 million euros. FashionUnited has contacted Pentland and Lacoste with requests to comment.
