A love affair between edgy style and sporty elegance—served with standout design and a side of coffee
Let me put this out there from the get-go: I’m not a preppy gal, but I’m obsessed with this bag—and I’m not even sorry.
I swung by the Lacoste Courtside Garden pop-up at Ayala Malls Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk (happening now, until September 30, 2025 only), and I’m still mentally twirling in a montage of pleats, leather, and tenniscore dreams. Lacoste has officially launched a new handbag icon—the Lenglen bag—and I may never emotionally recover.
Yes, I know. Me? What’s a goth-rocker chick doing falling for a tennis-inspired, peplum-adjacent handbag? I don’t know. I’m surprised, too.
A vintage tennis muse meets modern runway flair
Lacoste is best known for its preppy-cool polos, iconic croc logo, and its sporty-French-meets-streetwear vibe—now made even chicer with their growing collection of accessories and fragrances. As for the Lenglen bag’s namesake? There’s a cools tory behind that, for sure.
First debuted at the Lacoste Fall-Winter 2024 show, the Lenglen bag pays homage to none other than Suzanne Lenglen, the original It Girl of tennis. Lenglen ruled the courts from 1921 to 1926 as an eight-time Grand Slam champ, four-time World Hard Court Queen, and the world’s first-ever No. 1.
Now, her legacy lives on in a bag that blends sport, elegance, and effortless style. With its pleated base inspired by the silhouette of a tennis skirt, the Lenglen is both functional and fashion-forward—complete with a zipped top (with the signature crocodile pull tab), interior pocket, and multiple handle options. Whether you’re carrying it by hand or slinging it over your shoulder, it’s got main-character energy in spades.
Limited edition colors? Say no more!
For the first five days of the pop-up (September 19–23), Lacoste is offering early access to six new Fall-Winter 2025 shades—straight from the runway and available in limited quantities, before they officially launch in Lacoste Philippines stores.
Expect future collector status for these new limited edition as well as classic colorways:
- Silver Mirror (XXS and XS only)
- Cristalline (this is the white bag—yes, that’s the one I fell for)
- Varech, Honey, Elderton, and Fairway
I can’t stop thinking about the white one—because the pleats really pop—but the moody Varech and that edgy Silver Mirror are serious contenders. If you lean classic, you’ll still find timeless tones like Noir, Kaki, Flan, and Coffee Bean very much to your liking.
A courtside garden party, but make it fashion
The Courtside Garden pop-up isn’t just a shopping moment—it’s an experience. Think pleated textures, fresh color palettes, and the perfect balance of sporty minimalism and design drama. One highlight? The displays featuring tennis ball flowers—a surprisingly chic and clever detail that takes the tennis inspiration to a new level.
Also worth noting: guests can enjoy complimentary coffee daily (while supplies last), and anyone who purchases a Lenglen bag receives an exclusive crocheted bag charm, only available at this pop-up.
Final serve (get there before it’s gone!)
Whether you’re a Lacoste loyalist or just unexpectedly falling for a preppy-pleated number like I did, this bag deserves a spot in your rotation. The Lenglen proves that sport and sophistication can live in the same silhouette—and sometimes, the bag you never thought you’d carry becomes the one you can’t put down.
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