Felipe Oliveira Baptista
Creative Director, Kenzo
Since leaving Lacoste as creative director, the accomplished designer has been tapped by Kenzo.
Kenzo Taps Felipe Oliveira Baptista
The former Lacoste creative director will succeed design duo Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, who are officially parting ways with the LVMH-owned house on July 1.
Kenzo Taps Felipe Oliveira Baptista
The former Lacoste creative director will succeed design duo Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, who are officially parting ways with the LVMH-owned house on July 1.
Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter
Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.
Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter
Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.
The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity
Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?
The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity
Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?
Power Moves | Margherita Missoni Appointed Creative Director of M Missoni, TAG Heuer Names Strategy and Digital Director
This week, Margherita Missoni is set to head up M Missoni, while Frédéric Arnault joins LVMH-owned TAG Heuer.
Power Moves | Margherita Missoni Appointed Creative Director of M Missoni, TAG Heuer Names Strategy and Digital Director
This week, Margherita Missoni is set to head up M Missoni, while Frédéric Arnault joins LVMH-owned TAG Heuer.
Lacoste Names Louise Trotter as Creative Director
Her arrival marks the first time a woman has sat at the creative helm of the French sportswear brand best known for its crocodile logo.
Lacoste Names Louise Trotter as Creative Director
Her arrival marks the first time a woman has sat at the creative helm of the French sportswear brand best known for its crocodile logo.
Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.
Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.
An Upwards Arc at Lacoste
While Baptista’s commitment to the conservation yielded dividends, the collection was undermined by an Eighties undercurrent.
An Upwards Arc at Lacoste
While Baptista’s commitment to the conservation yielded dividends, the collection was undermined by an Eighties undercurrent.
From Bourgeois to Street Style at Lacoste
As creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista continues to morph the classic polo, 85 years on, Lacoste has managed to keep itself in the conversation.
From Bourgeois to Street Style at Lacoste
As creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista continues to morph the classic polo, 85 years on, Lacoste has managed to keep itself in the conversation.
A Space Age Simulacrum at Lacoste
In the past, Felipe Oliveira Baptista has masterfully balanced fashion flourish and pure sportswear functionality. Here, that balance tipped. Stuff looked tricksy.
A Space Age Simulacrum at Lacoste
In the past, Felipe Oliveira Baptista has masterfully balanced fashion flourish and pure sportswear functionality. Here, that balance tipped. Stuff looked tricksy.
Lacoste Gets Physical
The show was the most striking expression to date of Baptista’s ability to twist the simplest, sportiest little look into something with distinctly adult allure.
Lacoste Gets Physical
The show was the most striking expression to date of Baptista’s ability to twist the simplest, sportiest little look into something with distinctly adult allure.
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