The Lacoste LAB revives the tradition of innovation, an integral part of the brand’s DNA. Besides being a tennis champion, René Lacoste was also a great inventor and designer. In addition to the famous L.12.12 polo shirt he invented and designed for his own comfort and efficiency on court, he also created technical and revolutionary tennis rackets, balls, golf clubs and golf bags as well as the first ever tennis-ball throwing machine. The artifacts produced by the Lacoste LAB naturally build a bridge between the brand’s heritage and its future.

The Lacoste LAB projects the brand into the future and continues to give Lacoste a competitive edge. It prepares for tomorrow by identifying products which could potentially represent the future of the brand. ‘By seeking new materials and new designs, the LACOSTE LAB expands the ways in which Lacoste expresses itself and boldly takes the crocodile into fields which it has yet to venture’, explains Lacoste Design Director Christophe Pillet, who spearheads the LACOSTE LAB project.

As part of the Lacoste LAB Collection, the French brand collaborated with a series of global brands, each an expert in what they do. GPA Design produced a carbon fibre helmet, LOOK produced a bike, the surfboard was shaped by J.P. Stark and engineered by NOTOX, the skis are produced by Black Crows, the soccer and rugby balls are engineered by MITRE Sports out of Tensile fabric with embroidered crocodile logos and the boomerang is produced by 3B of thin birch plywood. The outcome is a beautiful collaborative collection, now in stock at colette.

Check out all products from the line after the jump.

Perfect for this time of the year, Paris based luxury motorcycle helmet maker Les Ateliers Ruby has released their new Ottawa helmets. A classic red/black check pattern, usually found on flannel shirts, is now covering the upper of their Pavillon and Belvedere helmet models for Holiday 2011. Both helmets are now in stock at colette.

Last month we previewed the Burton x Star Wars Snowboard Collection, featuring some of your favorite characters from the iconic film series. Today we get a further look at the line and come across the R2-D2 helmet. Instant classic and certainly a nice accessory to have on the slope to make some heads turn.

A detailed look at the Burton x Star Wars Collection for Fall/Winter 2011 follows at Radcollector.

Harris Krix of Volpin Props creates an amazing, fully functional replica of Thomas Bangalter’s Daft Punk helmet in only 4 months (the original timeline was 17 months!) Check out the process in the above video.

Music: Madeon – “Pop Culture”

Trussardi 1911 has gotten together with MomoDesign to create a collaborative motorcycle helmet. The helmet features a gold colored Trussardi logo on a metal placket on the side of the helmet. The entire upper is covered in premium calf skin leather and on the back you will find the logo embossed into the leather. All in all a solid looking helmet, that is simple enough to be used on a daily basis. You can purchase it from the Trussardi 1911 online store for 450 Euros.

With The Away Project, colette celebrates the new Nike French Football Away Kit and it’s iconic white and blue striped pattern, with a selection of matching products. The latest release is a premium helmet by Les Atelier Ruby. You can purchase one from colette now.

More images follow after the click.

Today Neighborhood presents the new releases for March 2011 from their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Next to some interesting new shirts, quality denim, the accessories are of most interest to us. The Buco Racer Custom helmet, seen here above, is both the most unexpected and impressive piece among the new product from the Japanese brand.

Take a look at what else will be releasing in the coming weeks after the jump.

Luxury Parisian motorcycle helmet maker Ruby has produced a limited edition TRON themed helmet for the official French release of the movie January 2011. colette will be offering a series of themed collaborations, including the helmet that we showcase here. Something to look out for.

Les Ateliers Ruby, the French helmet producer, known for their advanced style factor, has worked on a special Sponge Bob version of their Pavillon Helmet. Of course the helmet comes in yellow and features the Spong Bob face on the back. Limited to only 200 pieces, the helmet has been released today at colette, the commemorate the characters 10th anniversary.

More detailed images of Les Ateliers Ruby x Sponge Bob Pavillon Helmet follow after the jump.

Krink got together with Smith to produce some goggles and helmets for 2009. Overall there are two helmets and 4 different styles of goggles, each featuring the art of KR. Each product in the line-up will be coming with 5 different colors of Krink markers and the goggles will also come with multiple lenses. Look out for a release soon.

More detailed images of the Krink x Smith Goggles and Helmets 2009 Collection follow after the jump.