Ellesse apparel

Ellesse is a world-renowned Italian sportswear brand founded in 1959 by Leonardo Servadio in Perugia, Italy. The name 'Ellesse' stems from the initials of its founder, 'L.S.' The brand initially gained fame for revolutionizing skiwear and later successfully transitioned into tennis apparel, becoming an iconic symbol of 1970s and 1980s sports fashion.

Today, the brand is owned by the British company Pentland Group, which manages a global portfolio of sports and lifestyle brands. While the brand's heritage is deeply rooted in Italian design and aesthetics, its manufacturing is decentralized. Ellesse products are produced in multiple countries across Asia and Europe to meet global demand, while the brand remains headquartered in London under its parent company's umbrella.