ELLESSE

Ellesse was founded by Leonardo Servadio in 1959 in Perugia, Italy. The name Ellesse is derived from Servadio's initials, "LS", pronounced "elle" and "esse" in Italian.

Ellesse gained popularity during the 1970s as a producer of ski clothing, such as padded jackets and ski pants. Currently, Ellesse is positioned as one of the best brands in the world, specializing in retro sports fashion in the "casual" aspect.