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Lacoste Takes Padel to Paradise With Club Lacoste Bali

Padel lovers, you’re for a real big treat! Bali gets a new address for the intersection of sport and style and we’re here for it.

Lacoste has launched Club Lacoste Bali, a new padel destination at W Bali in Seminyak that brings the French brand’s sporting heritage into one of Southeast Asia’s most desirable coastal settings. Set beside the ocean, the new club combines two signature padel courts with the polished ease of a Lacoste lifestyle experience.

A new Lacoste destination has landed in Bali. The Club Lacoste Bali storefront brings the brand’s signature deep green into the tropical surroundings of W Bali, Seminyak.

Padel in paradise: Club Lacoste Bali brings two signature courts to W Bali–Seminyak, surrounded by Bali’s lush tropical landscape

Designed as an immersive extension of the brand, the space goes beyond the game. A dedicated retail boutique, crocodile-themed outdoor areas and themed locker facilities create a setting where performance and fashion meet seamlessly. Lacoste’s latest fragrance collection also takes its place within the locker area, adding another layer to the experience.

The Lacoste universe extends beyond the court, with a dedicated space for padel equipment, apparel, accessories and the brand’s signature green-and-white aesthetic

The launch in Bali, Indonesia brought together a stylish cross-section of Southeast Asia’s creative and entertainment communities for an exclusive padel clinic. Among the guests was Filipino lifestyle creator Ry Velasco, who joined Thai actor, singer and model Joong, Indonesian actress Nana Mirdad, Singaporean model and actress Fiona Fussi, Malaysian lifestyle influencer Linus Teng, Hong Kong influencer Evelyn Choi and Indonesian actor, presenter and model Omar Daniel.

Filipino lifestyle creator Ry Velasco takes to the court during the Club Lacoste Bali launch, putting Lacoste’s sporty-chic codes into play

For Ry, the court became a backdrop for Lacoste’s distinctly chic take on activewear. She wore a sleek white sleeveless tennis dress, its streamlined silhouette defined by a fitted waist and subtle dark piping that traces the body of the dress. A short zip at the neckline gives the look a sporty finish. She paired the dress with white athletic sneakers and ribbed crew socks, leaning into the classic tennis codes that have long been imbued in Lacoste’s pieces. The standout accessory was her bright green Lacoste padel racket, which added a vivid hit of colour against the crisp white look and the deep-green surroundings of the Bali court.

Game face on: Ry Velasco gets into the action at Club Lacoste Bali, carrying Lacoste’s vibrant green padel racket on court
Joong Chen and Arjuna bring Lacoste’s new padel wardrobe off the court, wearing sleek black separates accented with the collection’s signature green details.

The group experienced the new courts through coaching sessions, friendly matches and community-led play, reflecting the increasingly social nature of padel across the region. Unlike more solitary forms of training, the sport is built around pairs, rallies and gathering—making the court as much a meeting point to enjoy the sport as a place to compete.

Lacoste’s new padel offering brings a graphic edge to the court, pairing streamlined black sporting separates with the collection’s signature green-accented equipment

The same balance runs through Lacoste’s first dedicated Padel Capsule Collection, launched alongside Club Lacoste Bali. Two rackets headline the range: the L.MAX, designed for regular players looking for power, speed and precision, and the lighter L.SOFT, created for beginners and improving players. The collection also includes the L Paletero padel bag, technical apparel and AG-LT Ultra performance padel shoes in an exclusive padel colourway.

Built for the game and designed to stand out, Lacoste’s padel collection pairs the L.MAX racket with the coordinating L Paletero padel bag, both finished in the collection’s signature black-and-green palette

The AG-LT Ultra continues Lacoste’s approach to making performance technology part of your padel uniform, combining technical construction with the brand’s distinctive court-ready aesthetic.

Step into the game: Lacoste’s AG-LT Ultra padel shoes combine a court-ready silhouette with technical details designed for movement and grip

The move feels particularly natural for Lacoste, whose identity has always been shaped by the relationship between sport and style. Founded around tennis and the polo shirt in 1933, the brand has continued to reinterpret its sporting codes for new generations. Padel offers another expression of that heritage—one centered on movement, connection and the social energy surrounding the game.

Designed as part of the full Club Lacoste Bali experience, the locker area blends warm wood, Lacoste green and considered details for a polished post-game retreat

At Club Lacoste Bali, that mood takes on a distinctly tropical rhythm. Players can step off the court and into Bali’s resort atmosphere, with the club open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for both W Bali guests and the wider Bali community.

The Club Lacoste Bali experience starts before you even step onto the court, with its polished green facade, signature crocodile logo and resort-ready setting.

With padel rapidly becoming one of the region’s (and the world’s) most fashionable sports, Club Lacoste Bali arrives at the best moment where every game can feel like a getaway.

Lacoste in the Philippines is available at Greenbelt 5, Central Square, TriNoma Mall and other leading malls