Great Moments in Menswear

1933: French tennis champion René Lacoste, having already triumphed on the courts, sets out to conquer the world of fashion with a design based on his nickname “The Alligator.” However, when his early designs frighten family members, he opts for the smaller insignia we know today.

Cat looks alarmed at alligator picture on man's shirt
AIDE! Un alligator! Tout est perdu! (Imgur)

I love-love this picture, Andrew Y.

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8 thoughts on “Great Moments in Menswear

  1. allein 🐾 October 3, 2023 / 12:36 pm

    I really kinda wish this was a video…

    • Elizabeth October 3, 2023 / 12:44 pm

      Ditto.

      • DEBG October 3, 2023 / 6:00 pm

        double ditto

  2. Dubravkamcvmd October 3, 2023 / 1:05 pm

    I would love to know exactly what the kitten was thinking

    • 6rabbits October 3, 2023 / 1:25 pm

      Considering how her tongue is curled, I’m thinking it’s the middle of a yawn? Which is not nearly as brave, of course!

  3. AJ October 3, 2023 / 3:20 pm

    Mon Dieu! The hover text me tuer. Tres drole!

  4. Georgiana October 3, 2023 / 5:20 pm

    Au secours! He’s going to eat me!

  5. Ricky & Bibi's Mom October 3, 2023 / 7:01 pm

    Love it!

    PEDANT MODE ON

    Crocodile

    PEDANT MODE OFF

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