Lacoste
Croc Emblem Crew-Neck Sweater
5/5 (9)
CA$165.00CAD
In Stock
Lacoste Croc Emblem Crew-Neck Sweater is a long-sleeve, crew-neck knit top made from fine 100% cotton. It has ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, and features a small embroidered crocodile emblem on the left chest. Suitable for everyday casual wear as a minimalist layering piece.
- Material
- 100% cotton knit
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, minimal, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
OxfordLight GreyPine/Bottle GreenNavy/Midnight BlueBurgundy
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
A timeless, minimalist crew-neck sweater from Lacoste, crafted from fine 100% cotton knit for ultimate comfort.
Fine cotton knit, crew neck, croc emblem detail
- Material
- 100% cotton knit
- Style
- classic, minimal, casual
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- timeless minimalist design
- crew neck
- fine 100% cotton knit
- comfortable fit
- croc emblem detail
Product Insights
The Lacoste Croc Emblem Crew-Neck Sweater is a fine-gauge 100% cotton knit that offers a soft, smooth hand, elegant drape, and breathability, resisting pilling and holding its shape through ribbed trims. Its embroidered crocodile emblem is stitched directly into the knit for durability, and the design reflects heritage dating to 1933. Priced at $165 CAD, it is comparable to premium options like Polo Ralph Lauren. The core tradeoff is its slim, youthfully tailored fit; buyers report it runs half a size small and recommend sizing up for a looser fit. Lightweight and versatile, it layers well across seasons and suits casual, office, and daily wear in five neutral shades.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Buyers report the sweater runs half a size small and recommend sizing up.
- Softness
- The fine-gauge 100% cotton knit has a soft, smooth hand and elegant drape.
- Breathability
- Lightweight and breathable cotton knit resists clamminess and stays comfortable in varied conditions.
- Pilling
- The fine-gauge knit resists pilling, keeping the surface smooth after repeated wear.
- Shape retention
- Ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem hold their shape through washing.
- Emblem
- Embroidered emblem is stitched directly into the knit and will not detach.
- Care instructions
- Gentle machine wash at 30°C, no bleach, no tumble dry, iron at 150°C.
- Layering
- Lightweight knit layers under coats and stands alone from spring to fall.
- Wear occasions
- Clean design works for daily casual, office, and layered looks across seasons.
- Fit
- Slim, youthfully tailored fit; size up for looser fit.
- Brand appeal
- Lacoste crocodile emblem's heritage gives it status appeal and makes it a popular gift.
- Color range
- Five neutral shades—Oxford, Light Grey, Navy/Midnight Blue, Burgundy, Pine/Bottle Green—coordinate easily.
- Heritage
- The crocodile emblem, fine cotton knit, and ribbed finishing are direct descendants of René Lacoste's 1933 tennis polo.
- Construction
- The embroidered emblem and ribbed edging resist peeling, stretching, and pilling over time.
- Knit
- Fine-gauge 100% cotton knit drapes lightly, breathes, and resists pilling.
- Trims
- Ribbed trims use cotton-polyamide-elastane blend to retain shape.
- Price context
- Priced at $165 CAD, comparable to the $170 Polo Ralph Lauren cable-knit cotton sweater.
Product record
- Title
- Croc Emblem Crew-Neck Sweater
- Brand
- Lacoste
- Price
- 165 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Real-world fit and layering
- The fine-gauge 100% cotton knit drapes lightly against the body instead of holding a structured shape, so the sweater wears with a relaxed ease and layers cleanly under a jacket without excessive bulk.
- Ribbed trim on the collar, cuffs, and hem provides a secure, shape-holding seal at the openings, keeping the crew neck looking tidy whether worn alone or tucked, and resisting the stretched-out shape that comes with frequent wear.
Value compared to similar crew necks
- Where Lacoste's $130 cotton-jersey crewneck is a straightforward daily knit, this $165 version steps up to a finer-gauge cotton that feels softer and drapes more elegantly, giving the sweater a dressier, more polished silhouette that can transition from office to evening without looking like a sweatshirt.
- At $165 CAD, the Croc Emblem crew-neck sits above Lacoste's basic $130 cotton jersey crewneck but below the brand's patterned $240 crew-neck, occupying the sweet spot for a truly fine-gauge knit that elevates daily wear without reaching the price of a statement piece.
- René Lacoste created the first short-sleeve cotton polo in 1933 to replace stiff tennis attire, and the embroidered croc emblem on this sweater inherits that 90-year story — so at $165 you're buying into a piece of recognisable sportswear history that has transcended courts to become a global style signifier, something a $50 fast-fashion copy simply cannot deliver.
- In the premium cotton sweater market, this $165 CAD Lacoste directly rivals the Polo Ralph Lauren cable-knit cotton sweater, which is listed at $170 CAD — giving you a choice between French tennis heritage and American prep for essentially identical money, with the Lacoste offering a finer knit and a logo that carries 90 years of croc cachet.
Everyday comfort and breathability
- Cotton’s fiber structure inherently promotes air circulation, and in a fine knit that openness is preserved — similar fine cotton pullovers are described as 'breathable' and able to 'promote air circulation and keep skin dry even on hot days', which means this sweater stays comfortable through temperature swings without the clamminess of synthetic terry.
- Because fine cotton knit is both lightweight and heat-regulating, this crew neck works as a standalone top in mild weather and layers cleanly under a jacket or over a button-down without adding bulk — a versatility that stretches its useful season from early spring through late fall, unlike heavier knit sweaters that overheat indoors.
- Ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem create a secure, elasticated closure that holds its shape through repeated wear and prevents the sweater from stretching out at pressure points — meaning the crew neck sits flush against the neck without sagging, and the hem stays put whether worn tucked or untucked.
Knit quality and long-term wear
- The fine-gauge knit — a tight, flat construction — inherently resists pilling better than loose, thick-needle knits because the smaller friction surface and denser fiber packing reduce the number of loose fiber ends that migrate and tangle into pills, so this sweater maintains a smooth finish over extended wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve black crew-neck sweater worn by a model; sweater has ribbed collar, cuffs and hem and a small embroidered crocodile emblem on the left chest (viewer right).
- SilhouetteLong-sleeve crew-neck sweater shown on a torso-down-to-mid-thigh model view; straight body with slightly relaxed fit over the waist.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.16 · w 0.72 · h 0.59 (high) - NecklineRound crew neck with a ribbed knit band that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.11 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed knit cuffs at sleeve ends and a matching ribbed hem at the waist; cuffs appear fitted against the wrists.
3 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.65 · w 0.70 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.59 · w 0.11 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.59 · w 0.11 · h 0.20 (high) - Surface textureSmooth knit fabric with a fine, even texture visible across the sweater surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high) - Emblem placementSmall embroidered crocodile emblem located on the left chest area (viewer right side of image).
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.32 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - Emblem texturingEmblem is embroidered with visible stitch texture distinct from the sweater knit.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.32 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model against a plain white background from head to mid-thigh, with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model has right hand relaxed and left hand in pocket.
- BackgroundEven white seamless background with no visible props or packaging.
- FramingModel centered in frame, visible from head down to mid-thigh; sweater is primary focus.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high) - PoseModel faces forward with left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed near the front of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with faint soft shadowing under the arms and at the sides; minimal specular highlights.
Colors
black· sweater body#0E0E0Dbright green· crocodile emblem main fillwhite· crocodile emblem outline and detailsred· crocodile emblem eye detail- SilhouetteLong-sleeve crew-neck sweater shown on a torso-down-to-mid-thigh model view; straight body with slightly relaxed fit over the waist.
- 02
Product
Black crew-neck knitted sweater with a ribbed collar and a small embroidered green crocodile emblem on the left chest; visible shoulder seam and fine knit texture.
- NecklineRound crew-neck with a wide ribbed knit collar that sits flat against the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.17 · w 0.53 · h 0.12 (high) - Body knitFine, uniform knitted fabric across the front body of the sweater with a smooth, matte finish.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.88 · h 0.58 (high) - Left-chest emblemSmall embroidered green crocodile emblem with a white outline and a visible red accent at the mouth, stitched onto the left chest area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.57 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder constructionVisible set-in shoulder seam running from the neckline toward the sleeve, slightly raised from the body fabric.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the sweater worn by a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped at mid-torso and top of head.
- Model presenceSweater is shown worn on a live model; model head, neck and upper torso are visible but are not described as product details.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white seamless background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and subtle shadowing on the sweater's left side.
- Crop and framingImage cropped showing upper torso to just below chest and top of the model's head; sweater front and left shoulder are centered in the frame.
Colors
black· sweater body#0E0E0Dmedium green· embroidered crocodile bodywhite· embroidered crocodile outlinered· embroidered crocodile mouth accent- NecklineRound crew-neck with a wide ribbed knit collar that sits flat against the base of the neck.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve crew-neck sweater in a solid dark color shown on a male model; visible details include ribbed neckline, ribbed hem and cuffs, raglan-style shoulder seams, and a smooth fine-knit texture.
- View and fitBack view of the sweater worn by a model, showing a straight hem that sits at the waist and a relaxed, slightly loose fit through the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.70 (high) - NecklineCrew neck with a narrow ribbed band finishing the neckline.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder seamsVisible angled shoulder seam lines running from the neck toward the upper arm, suggesting a raglan-influenced seam detail.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem and cuffsWider ribbed band at the hem and narrower ribbed cuffs on the sleeves, both in the same dark color as the body.
3 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.71 · w 0.54 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Material textureSmooth, fine knit surface with a uniform appearance and no visible patterning or surface ornamentation.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Branding absence on backNo visible logo, emblem, or printed text on the back of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.22 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from behind against a plain white background with even lighting; model head turned slightly to the left and lower body wearing light tan pants partially visible.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model poseMale model standing facing away from the camera with head turned slightly to the left, hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 1.00 (high) - Crop and framingImage framed to show the sweater from upper back down to just below the waist; lower legs are cropped out.
- Visible non-product itemLight tan pants worn by the model are visible below the sweater but are not part of the product described.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.75 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
very dark charcoal· body and sleeves#1D1D1C- View and fitBack view of the sweater worn by a model, showing a straight hem that sits at the waist and a relaxed, slightly loose fit through the body and sleeves.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
9 total5
9 reviews · out of 5
Tel qu’illustré!
★★★★★Claude R.
Tel qu’illustré!
Good quality
★★★★★Tamara B.
Nice sweater, true to size. Delivery was fast
Très confortable et beau
★★★★★Patrick M.
Il peut sembler un peu petit au départ mais il s'agrandit.
Très beau chandail et bonne
★★★★★Richard
Très beau chandail et bonne qualitée.
Belle qualité
★★★★★paula l.
Belle qualité
Couleur et texture
★★★★★Bernard L.
Confort, allure jeune, passe-patout, couleur neutre
Très beau
★★★★★Cathy S.
Beau tissus, belle qualité et belle coupe! Fais un peu petit, nous avons échange pour une taille de plus
bien au chaud
★★★★★Maurice S.
bien au chaud
Mon petit- fils est très
★★★★★Jos M.
Mon petit- fils est très content de son cadeau!
Q&A
4 answered- How does the sizing run compared to other Lacoste sweaters? Is it true to size, or should I size up/down?
- This sweater runs true to size with a regular fit. Lacoste's size chart shows a size M (4) fits a 38-40 inch chest [1], and reviews for a similar crew neck recommend choosing your usual size [2]. If you're between sizes or prefer a looser fit, sizing up is fine.
- What are the care instructions? Is it machine washable or dry clean only?
- This sweater is machine washable. Lacoste recommends a gentle cycle at 30°C max, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, and iron at a maximum sole-plate temperature of 150°C [1]. Do not dry-clean.
- Does this 100% cotton knit pill easily with regular wear?
- With proper care, pilling should be minimal. Lacoste uses quality 100% cotton knit, and like any fine cotton sweater, some surface fuzz may develop over time with friction. Washing inside out and avoiding harsh agitation helps reduce pilling.
- Is the green crocodile emblem embroidered directly onto the sweater or is it a sewn-on patch?
- The crocodile emblem is embroidered directly onto the sweater. On this model, the Lacoste crocodile is embroidered on the left chest [1], not a separate sewn-on patch.