Pharrell Williams wore it on stage. Joe Jonas wore it on tour. Taylor Zakhar Perez and Novak Djokovic both wore it during their careers. And Gavin Casalegno, star of Summer I Turned Pretty, was spotted in one at Lacoste’s Paris Fashion Week show last year.
Now the French brand’s signature polo shirt is on sale for $42 at Amazon, down 63% from its regular price of $115. The deal is part of Amazon Prime Big Deals Day, and it is the lowest price the paper has seen for this menswear essential.
The Price Gap
Lacoste polos are not cheap under normal circumstances. A plain solid-color version typically costs over $100, and striped or graphic designs can run up to $300 online. That puts the brand’s offerings at the high end of the menswear spectrum.
The Amazon sale closes that gap. At $42, the shirt is even cheaper than what you might find at the Lacoste outlet. For shoppers who have been waiting for a moment to try the brand without committing to its full retail prices, this sale brings the cost down to a level that barely registers as a splurge.
Here is how the prices stack up:
- Regular Amazon price: $115
- Sale price: $42
- Outlet price: over $100
What the Shirt Is Made Of
The polo is built from Lacoste’s cotton piqué fabric, which gives it a textured feel and a slightly ribbed finish on the collar and sleeves. It is a two-button shirt with the brand’s famous “pearl” buttons, and it carries the French brand’s iconic green crocodile embroidered on the left chest.
The shirt is breathable, which matters when you are wearing it for hours. The tailoring lets it sit just off the body rather than clinging tightly, which means no sweaty days.
Where to Buy It
The deal is limited to Amazon Prime members. Log in with your Prime account to see the sale price. Not a Prime member yet? Amazon offers a 30-day free trial, and you can use it to claim this 60% off Lacoste deal.
For comparison, Lacoste’s own website lists the classic fit polo for $115 and up. Shopping on Amazon saves you a decent chunk of change.
Why the Price Matters
Lacoste has a long history with tennis. The brand was inspired by courtside attire, and the polo remains a staple at Wimbledon. But the shirt has moved far beyond the tennis court.
You can wear it to the office, to dinner, or just to dress up a casual everyday look. It is one of those core menswear items that never goes on sale, which makes this discount particularly notable. The fact that the brand’s own website charges more than $100 for the same shirt underscores just how unusual this price reduction is.
The $42 price point is the lowest the paper has seen for this menswear essential.
What to Know Before You Buy
The deal is live now, but it is reserved for Prime members only. Make sure you are logged in with your Prime account to see the sale price.
The paper suggests stocking up on multiple colors while the deal is live, since Lacoste polos are not often discounted. The shirt comes in a range of colors.
The deal is a rare chance to own a classic at a fraction of its usual cost. At $42, the Lacoste polo is a steal for anyone who has ever wanted one but hesitated at the full price.
The shirt is a classic. The discount is the story. The deal is live now, and it is worth claiming before it ends.
Source material: “The Lacoste Polo Shirt Seen on Stars Like Pharrell and Gavin Casalegno Is 63% Off With This Amazon Prime Day Deal,” Billboard.
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