Le Tigre (clothing brand)
American brand of apparel
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Le Tigre is an American brand of apparel designed to rival Lacoste in styling. First offered in 1977, Le Tigre polos sported a leaping tiger in lieu of Lacoste's signature crocodile. The brand made a comeback in 2003, after being out of production through the 1990s. Le Tigre had become popular during the later 1980s; celebrities from Wilt Chamberlain, LL Cool J, and even Ronald Reagan were seen wearing the tiger. The company is based in New York City. Le Tigre has been a subsidiary of Kenneth Cole Productions since 2007.[1][2] The brand was then purchased by Infinity Lifestyle Brands and Hilco Brands in November 2015.[3] Rapper Ma$e also famously sported a Le Tigre polo shirt on his Welcome Back album cover.
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York |
| Products | Apparel, Shoes |
| Parent | Infinity Lifestyle Brands & Hilco Brands |
| Website | letigreglobal.com |
Notes
- DeCarlo, Lauren (May 25, 2006). "Le Tigre Comes Into Focus". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- Sarkisian-Miller, Nola (August 17, 2006). "Contemporary Art". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
