Born in <em>Italy</em>

Born in Italy

ellesse is an Italian sportswear brand founded in 1959, known for its sporting heritage across tennis & ski and its iconic, elegant designs. With a focus on blending performance and style, ellesse continues to redefine what it means to "play" by offering contemporary pieces that speak to both the athletic and lifestyle aspects of sport. Through a mix of innovation and tradition, ellesse continues to capture the spirit of Italy — where sport is synonymous with pleasure

As we prepare to reintroduce ellesse to the U.S. in Spring 2026, we're bringing our signature blend of Italian elegance and athletic innovation to a new generation. Our latest collections pay homage to our rich heritage while embracing contemporary design, ensuring that every piece captures the spirit of movement and the allure of fashion. Join us as we continue to challenge the bland and celebrate the vibrant, the passionate, and the effortlessly chic.

"When you look and feel your best, you always win."

Leonardo Servadio

Our Mission

To help our wearers see the bigger game:
living a life of pleasure through sport.

Our Values

Perform with Beauty

We believe success is nothing without grace, elegance & flair. Our obsessive craft elevates sportswear. We provide equipment for those who want to perform beautifully.

Play well with others

We have a generous spirit. We believe sport – as all life – is fundamentally social. We encourage connections, work well with others, and focus on sport as a shared pleasure.

Pursue the good life

In everything we do we unashamedly
promote, equip, and inspire the pursuit
of La Dolce Vita.

Our Why

Because sport is life's best excuse
for the pursuit of pleasure.

Milestone Moments...

1959

Born in Italy
Leonardo Servadio founded ellesse in Perugia, Italy. The name 'ellesse' comes from his initials 'L.S.'

1968

Introduction of the Jet Pant
ellesse releases the Jet Pant, a revolutionary ski pant with padded knees and form-fitting silhouette.

1975

Iconic Logo Introduced
The 'half tennis ball/half ski top' logo debuted - representing ellesse's roots in both ski & tennis.

1970

Expansion into Tennis
ellesse enters the tennis market, applying ts stylish, form-fitting approach to a new sport.

1982

Word Winners in ellesse
A landmark year: Wimbledon champions, Formula 1 winners, and World Cup players are all seen wearing ellesse.

1990

Pentland Acquires ellesse
UK-based Pentland Group acquires ellesse, moving global headquarters from Italy to the UK.


2022

ellesse x Michael Kors
ellesse launches a high-profile ellesse x Michael Kors collection blending luxury fashion with retro sport aesthetics.

2025

ellesse Returns to US
ellesse relaunches in US under The Iconic Brand Corporation, revolutionizing Italian sportswear.