The ELLE TIME Story
THE ELLE TIME STORY With the exception of newspapers, few publications are defined by their home city in the way that ELLE magazine is. Founded in 1947 by visionary French fashion journalist Hélène Lazareff, ELLE has always been more than simply a fashion magazine, chronicling not only the latest collections but also the spirit of Paris style. Today, ELLE is the largest fashion magazine in the world. ELLE publishes 42 magazine editions worldwide and has licensed product in more than 80 countries, including over 250 free-standing stores in Europe. ELLE is a fashion reference both for Parisians and those who want to imitate their look and attitude. But to describe the ELLE style as that of Paris chic is to make it sound more unobtainable than it really is. For the ELLE formula is a simple one: classic basics + accessories = timeless silhouettes. ELLE in French translates as ‘she’, ...