A Legacy Born in 1945

Hélène Lazareff, a Russian-born, Paris-raised journalist, founded ELLE magazine on November 21st, 1945, in a France still recovering from the war. After several years in New York working in the media industry, she returned to Paris with a visionary idea: to create a magazine by a woman, for women—the first ever. With her unique and innovative editorial voice, Hélène Lazareff redefined women’s publishing and became a true pioneer.

ELLE quickly became a symbol of freedom, modernity, and empowerment. Hélène made ELLE a place where new talent was discovered and the future of fashion and culture was shaped.

Over time, ELLE evolved into one of the most influential brands in the world.

Introducing ELLE Collections

Born from this powerful heritage, ELLE Collections is a modern women’s apparel brand that carries forward the spirit of ELLE with effortless sophistication and a distinctly French touch. Our collections reflect the joie de vivre of the brand—combining style, approachability, and timeless femininity.