87% matchUmbro
Football-terrace heritage kit, double-diamond logo
What changes: Rooted in football replica kits rather than tennis/ski
Brand profile
ellesse
Perugia-born Italian sportswear label from 1959, known for retro ski and tennis track tops and its half-ball logo.
PerugiaOrigin
UnisexFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about ellesse
Italian sportswear label founded in Perugia in 1959 by tailor Leonardo Servadio, whose initials L and S give the brand its name. Ellesse built its reputation on ski and tennis kit, and its half-ball logo fuses ski tips with a tennis ball cross-section. The label helped popularise exterior branding and became a 1980s football-casual staple. British group Pentland Brands has owned it since 1993; a 2025 multiyear US licensing deal with The Iconic Brands Corporation relaunched the label Stateside. Current ranges cover Heritage track tops, tennis apparel, loungewear, trainers and accessories.
How ellesse fits
Overall fit
true to size
Ellesse sportswear is generally reported to fit true to size with a fairly slim European cut, though some pieces run a touch snug.
Tip: Order your usual size; consider sizing up one if you prefer a looser or layered fit.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular, slightly slim | Take your normal size; size up if you want a relaxed drape. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | regular sporty fit | Consider sizing up if you like room for layering. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular | Stick with your usual size; size up for layering under track or shell jackets. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like ellesse
87% match
81% matchPuma
Retro track tops and heritage sneakers at scale
What changes: Far bigger performance range and sneaker-led
78% matchReebok
Archive-driven court classics, logo front and centre
What changes: Footwear-first, American gym heritage
63% matchSuperdry
Bold outer branding on casual fleece and jackets
What changes: Vintage Americana graphics, no sport heritage
ellesse fit questions
Does ellesse run big or small?
ellesse fits true to size. Order your usual size; consider sizing up one if you prefer a looser or layered fit. Ellesse sportswear is generally reported to fit true to size with a fairly slim European cut, though some pieces run a touch snug.
How does ellesse fit?
Ellesse sportswear is generally reported to fit true to size with a fairly slim European cut, though some pieces run a touch snug. Overall shape: regular to slightly slim, sporty cut.
How do ellesse t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
ellesse t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Take your normal size; size up if you want a relaxed drape. Shape: regular, slightly slim.
How do ellesse hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
ellesse hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you like room for layering. Shape: regular sporty fit.
How do ellesse jackets fit?
ellesse jackets fits true to size. Stick with your usual size; size up for layering under track or shell jackets. Shape: regular.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1959
- Origin
- Perugia, Italy
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Streetwear