The Original L.12.12 is the very first polo shirt invented by René Lacoste in 1933. With its ribbed collar, 2 button placket and Petit Piqué polo fabric, it revolutionised elegant sportswear and freedom of movement. Cut to a square, boxy, relaxed "classic" fit the L1212 is made using 20 kilometres of thread knitted under two levels of tension and a crocodile logo with 2367 stitches, the Original L.12.12 is a real coming together of know-how and expertise. Petit Piqué, the Lacoste signature polo Ribbed collar and sleeves Classic fit, comfortable, boxy, square cut Genuine mother of pearl buttons Embroidered crocodile sewn on the chest 100% cotton Always wash cold, Never Tumbledry