Izod
American preppy sportswear brand formed from an Izod London-Lacoste partnership. Bold serifed 'IZOD' with a prominent slanted 'Z' is the classic tag; 1980s-90s 'Izod Lacoste' with the crocodile is the most collectible era.
- Origin
- USA
- Founded
- 1938
- Category
- Designer & Casual
- Documented eras
- 4
How Izod labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1980–1989
1980s vintage Izod tags
Tags often include the “IZOD LACOSTE” branding, reflecting the collaboration between the two brands Typically rectangular tags featuring the crocodile logo within an oval frame.
- Tags often include the “IZOD LACOSTE” branding, reflecting the collaboration between the two brands.
- Typically rectangular tags featuring the crocodile logo within an oval frame.
- Additional styles include simple rectangular tags with “IZOD” in bold sans-serif lettering.
How to spot it
Tags often include the “IZOD LACOSTE” branding, reflecting the collaboration between the two brands — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Good vintage demand; 1980s label detail is a key value driver.
1990–1999
1990s vintage Izod tags
Continues the “IZOD LACOSTE” branding with slight variations in color and design Tags often feature “IZOD” in a more prominent, bold font, sometimes with additional descriptors like “JEANS.”.
- Continues the “IZOD LACOSTE” branding with slight variations in color and design.
- Tags often feature “IZOD” in a more prominent, bold font, sometimes with additional descriptors like “JEANS.”.
- The crocodile logo remains a staple, though sometimes placed alongside “IZOD” instead of within the oval frame.
How to spot it
Continues the “IZOD LACOSTE” branding with slight variations in color and design — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Moderate collector interest; condition and completeness determine value.
2000–2009
2000s vintage Izod tags
Tags generally adopt a minimalist design, with “IZOD” in bold, simple fonts Greater variation in fabric tags, including loop and woven styles.
- Tags generally adopt a minimalist design, with “IZOD” in bold, simple fonts.
- Greater variation in fabric tags, including loop and woven styles.
- Newer labels include sub-brands like “PERFORMX,” emphasizing sports performance.
How to spot it
Tags generally adopt a minimalist design, with “IZOD” in bold, simple fonts — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.
2010–2019
2010s vintage Izod tags
Tags feature cleaner, modern designs with “IZOD” often centered and paired with sub-brand information Brighter, more distinct colors are used, including red, blue, and white.
- Tags feature cleaner, modern designs with “IZOD” often centered and paired with sub-brand information.
- Brighter, more distinct colors are used, including red, blue, and white.
- Tags sometimes include descriptors like “EST. 1937” or product lines like “ADVANTAGE FLEECE.”.
How to spot it
Tags feature cleaner, modern designs with “IZOD” often centered and paired with sub-brand information — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.