Lacoste is a French company, founded in 1933 by tennis players René Lacoste and André Gillier. Its green crocodile logo symbolizes René Lacoste's nickname, "The Crocodile," due to his strong will on the tennis court. The company is committed to designing products that combine distinction and elegance, and sells fragrances, clothing, leather goods, towels, shoes, sportswear, eyewear, and watches.