Type keyword(s) to search Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Lacoste Launches its First Sustainable Polo The French classic teamed up with eco-conscious site Maison de Mode on the recycled polo. Courtesy Maison de Mode The all-time classic Lacoste Loop Polo is now available with a sustainable update. Partnering with ethical luxury e-tailer Maison de Mode on the launch, Lacoste's new polo is made from 30 percent upcycled cotton (sourced from surplus polos) that is spun with virgin cotton to keep the quality on par with the company's original shirts. Due to the reused materials there are slight color variations that soften the brand's signature "petit pique” texture and give the Loop Polo a more casual feel. Lacoste, which was founded in 1933 by French tennis player René Lacoste (whose nickname was "the Crocodile," hence the logo), has always been known for its durability—a well-worn, faded Lacoste polo is a must in