Lacoste turned its iconic polo shirt into bedding — and it's an easy way to give your bedroom a timeless look

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• Lacoste is celebrating its 85th anniversary with bed sets inspired by its iconic L.12.12 Polo Shirt.
• The Lacoste L.12.12. Bedding Collection uses premium cotton, sporty colorblocking, and accented piping for a timeless look.
• Ranging in price from $250-$350, it's a solid value in terms of quality and design. With luxury grade materials and a look that will never go out of style, the Lacoste L.12.12. Bedding Collection is an easy way to refresh a boring bedroom. 
• Lacoste L.12.12. Bedding is available as a Duvet Set and Comforter Set in sizes from twin to king.

Between sleeping and lounging, a large portion of our time is spent in our bedrooms. Every so often, our space begins to feel dull, boring, and in need of an update — especially as the seasons change. Usually, a simple adjustment like new bedding is an easy way to give your room a refreshing look, and Lacoste just released undeniably stylish bed sets for the spring and summer.

Founded in 1933 by French tennis player Jean René Lacoste and French knitter André Gillier, Lacoste isn't the first brand you'd think of for bedding. The brand is best known for the iconic L.12.12. Polo Shirt, a design that has transcended the sport into lifestyle and fashion. Marked by the small crocodile logo inspired by Lacoste's tenacity on the tennis court, each piece of apparel features a timeless look.

Now, the brand is celebrating its 85th anniversary by paying homage to the piece that started it all. Instead of releasing some sort of special edition shirt, the sportiness and style of the classic L.12.12. Polo Shirt is being used to embellish bedding sets.  

The Lacoste L.12.12 Bed Sets capture Lacoste's "Life is a beautiful sport" motto by using the same soft cotton found on the Polo shirts, along with distinctly sporty styling cues. Coming in two-tone red, blue, and grey colorways with contrasting piping, the L.12.12 Bed Sets bring the look that worked on and off the court into the bedroom.

Available as a comforter or duvet, each set comes with two pillowcases (with the exception of the twin size, which comes with one pillow case). Lacoste sent over the L.12.12 Duvet Set for me to check out, and it's just as stylish as the brand's apparel.

When I think of Lacoste's clothing, timelessness and comfort come to mind. Those same attributes translate directly to L.12.12 Bedding. Exactly like Lacoste's L.12.12 Polo Shirts, the bedding does a great job in terms of comfort and temperature regulation. It's not as insulated as a thermal or jersey material and and it's not as thin as sateen, making it the ideal mid-weight.

While the classic design is the biggest attribute of the sets, the quality is also great. The duvet features a full length zipper to enclose your existing comforter, while the pillow shams have a folding insert to keep the pillow from sliding out. 

Starting at $250, the Lacoste L.12.12 Bedding Collection is relatively expensive, but still a great value. Other high-end bed sets could cost just as much (or more) and use a design you'll quickly grow tired of. If you're looking for a premium, stylish, and easy way to give your bedroom a look you'll love for years to come, I strongly recommend the Lacoste L.12.12 Bedding Collection.

Lacoste L.12.12 Duvet Set, available in Twin-King sizes, $250-$335

Lacoste L.12.12 Comforter Set, available in Twin-King sizes, $265-$350

Amir Ismael

Editor, Insider Reviews

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