Lacoste By Martina G Period: Dec 11, 1882 to May 16, 1935 Founder André Gillier Period: Jul 2, 1904 to 1996 BCE Founder René Lacoste Period: Aug 23, 1933 to 2023 Foundation In Troyes, France. Period: 1970 to 1989 The polo shirt The polo shirt was very famous in the 70s and 80s in America and Europe Period: 1984 to 2023 First fragance Lacoste for men was the first fragrance, launching in 1984