The brand hit its peak popularity in the late '70s and early '80s when the "preppy" look became mainstream, with many nationwide department stores featuring separate "Izod/Lacoste" shops, with jackets, sweaters, and a wide variety of other apparel.

Jan 27, 2012 · First introduced by tennis ace Rene Lacoste in the 30s, the shirt came in any color you wanted, as long as it was white. Then in the 50s we started getting colors. And then in the 80s, the famed Izod alligator shirt was front and center in the preppy world–– starting in 1980 with the publication of The Official Preppy Handbook.

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Feb 13, 2016 · Mr Ren Lacoste (1904-1996) was a tennis champ. The Lacoste shirts were created as early as 1933 and the polos (or so-called "izods" in english) were created in 1960. …

Apr 6, 2025 · The crocodile’s identity remained unchallenged until, almost fifty years later, the alligator would usurp the title by a name-calling foul. Although it was the same shirt their fathers wore, Alligator shirts became a prime status symbol of 80’s youth.

$40.00 80s Mens Izod Plaid Disco Blazer Sport Coat Jacket 45Chest M♂ LRG+, 34.5Sleeve

The 80’s revived the exclusive status of Izod when a whole new generation pulled on the polo shirt. Izod transformed itself into the teenage emblem of upward mobility, and the crocodile rested comfortably on the chests of preppies and Valley dudes in high schools across the country.

This vintage Izod sweater from the 80s features a multicolor cable-knit design with long sleeves and a round neck. Made of cotton knit fabric, it has a retro appeal and comes with tags. The sweater is a size medium and offers a regular fit suitable for casual wear. New with tags.

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