Lacoste has partnered with Maison Château Rouge, a Parisian label known for its vibrant African-inspired designs. This collaboration, a fusion of French elegance and African culture, has resulted in a collection of eight textile pieces and four exclusive sneaker models.
The collection pays homage to the 90s suburban style and SAPE, a Congolese society of elegant men. Each piece, from the zip-up jacket to the printed T-shirt, showcases meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. The golden crocodile, a nod to Akan weights, serves as a signature element, adding a touch of African heritage to the designs. The sneakers, with their wax print-inspired insoles and contrasting stitching, complete the collection.
Inspired by the beauty of Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant and Dima Mikhayel Matta’s poem Beirut, the collection explores the complex interplay of love, loss, and defiance.
In exclusive for Fucking Young!, photographer Olie Allie captured Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist SiR, one of the hottest voices in this contemporary scene at The Standard, London, styled by Chalisa Guerrero.
Compiled by Andrew Bravin and Rollo Jackson this book offers an unprecedented look into the world of 90s rave culture through the lens of one of its key figures.
Lacoste and Lemarié could say “no two without three”, as both have decided to collaborate once again in the design of a joint limited edition capsule collection.
