Ellesse: Vintage Sportswear with Bold 90s Style
Ellesse is known for its vibrant sportswear, especially iconic items like ticker tape and track jackets, with the unmistakable lowercase logo. It epitomizes 90s athleisure style, blending functionality with a street-savvy look. Shop the latest collection at Thrifted, Europe's leading online vintage clothing store.
A Bit of History: Founded in 1959 by Leonardo Servadio, Ellesse began as a brand focused on tennis and skiing apparel. Its name is derived from Servadio’s initials (L.S.). The brand’s early success included the Jet Pant, featured in an Italian design showcase in 1979. By the 1980s, Ellesse had become a fashion-forward label, embracing the athleisure movement. A defining feature was its bold logo, combining elements of skiing and tennis imagery, making it one of the first brands to place a logo prominently on the outside of its clothing. Over the decades, Ellesse has collaborated with athletes like Boris Becker and Johanna Konta and become a streetwear staple, worn by stars like Jessie J and Cassper Nyovest.
What They’re Known For:
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Vintage sportswear: track jackets, casual wear
- Tennis and ski apparel
- Iconic logo and colorful designs
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