The Crocodile And The Boatyard Bum
Yeah, the Lacoste polo shirt is back and it’s selling like hot cakes at $110 a pop. The brand was developed by Frenchman Rene Lacoste in 1933 and was the first to feature a logo on all its clothing. Way before Ralphie boy and his polo player came galloping along. Before he was a businessman, Rene Lacoste was a tennis great—nicknamed the “crocodile.” He won the French open three times, Wimbledon twice, and the U.S open twice. For a coupla years, he was number one in the world. And his shirt is forever cool, Johnny Mac.
So I guess a lot of folks thought for sure that last week I’d have something to say about the loss of the legend Jimmy Buffet. With his laid-back boatyard chic, I think Jimmy Buffett made more of a style statement than some of America’s best-known designers. He was famous for colorful shirts, faded khaki shorts, flip flops, or going barefoot. It was a standard for Jimmy that whatever he wore that it had to be comfortable. When he was given an honorary degree at the University of Miami, he wore his usual get-up and his favorite baseball hat and sunglasses. He was the king of casual.
I guess if Jimmy Buffet had to go, he’d do it before Labor Day weekend. He sure lived the endless summer life. Let’s hope Jimmy finds his cheeseburger in paradise. Keep your dukes up.
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