88% matchLacoste
The original crocodile polo Le Tigre was built to undercut
What changes: European house pricing and broader tennis-heritage range
Brand profile
Le Tigre
American sportswear label founded in 1977, known for bold, colorful preppy polos and casualwear carrying its leaping tiger logo.
New York CityOrigin
UnisexFocus
Urban prep / IvyStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Le Tigre
Born as the cheaper Lacoste
Launched in New York in 1977 with a leaping tiger in place of the crocodile, selling the same knit-polo look at a lower price.
Polos and fleece, loudly colored
The core is knit polos, T-shirts, fleece and tracksuits in bold color-blocked preppy styling — tops are what the label is actually known for.
A trademark that keeps changing hands
Kenneth Cole bought the name in 2007, Infinity Lifestyle and Hilco have run it since 2015, and a licensed footwear line arrived in 2023.
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78% matchFila
Retro tennis logos and bold colour-blocking, sneakers too
What changes: Full footwear and performance business, not just knitwear
75% matchSergio Tacchini
Colour-blocked track tops with the same 70s-80s courtside feel
What changes: Italian terrace-casual pricing, less preppy polo focus
72% matchTommy Hilfiger
Flag-logo American prep with the same bold colour palette
What changes: Designer-tier pricing and far wider tailoring/denim range
Brand facts
Le Tigre is an American sportswear label founded in New York in 1977 as a lower-priced alternative to Lacoste, substituting a leaping tiger for the crocodile. The range centers on knit polos, T-shirts, fleece, tracksuits and outerwear in bold, color-blocked preppy styling, distributed largely through mass and mid-tier retail. Kenneth Cole Productions acquired the trademark in 2007; Infinity Lifestyle Brands and Hilco Brands have controlled it since 2015. Designer Brands launched the label's first footwear line under license in August 2023.
- Founded
- 1977
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Urban prep / Ivy, Y2K, Streetwear