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Brand profile
Ellesse Tennis
Italian sportswear brand from 1959, known for retro tennis and ski styling; owned by the UK's Pentland Group since 1987.
PerugiaOrigin
UnisexFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Ellesse Tennis
Skiwear came before tennis
The 1970s reputation was built on quilted jackets and ski pants; the tennis and terrace association came later, once courtwear became the core range.
Logo-forward colour blocking
The current range leans on the half-ball logo and bright blocked panels across polos, track tops, tees, court dresses and footwear — the shorts and t-shirts are the volume pieces.
Italian name, British owner
Founded in Perugia in 1959 by Leonardo Servadio (his initials give the name), it has been owned by the UK's Pentland Group since 1987, with regional licensees handling production.
How Ellesse Tennis fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Ellesse pieces fit close to standard European sizing, though some tops and polos are cut slightly slimmer and shorter than typical UK sportswear.
Tip: Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you prefer a looser sporty fit, as some cuts run slightly trim.
Medium confidence · based on 6 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | regular sporty fit | Consider sizing up if you like room for layering. |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | slim | Polos and shirts tend to fit slim; size up for a comfortable fit. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular | Track tops and jackets generally fit true to size; size up to layer. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | regular to slim | Consider sizing up if you want a relaxed fit, as tees can run slightly trim. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Ellesse Tennis fit questions
Does Ellesse Tennis run big or small?
Ellesse Tennis fits true to size. Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you prefer a looser sporty fit, as some cuts run slightly trim. Most shoppers find Ellesse pieces fit close to standard European sizing, though some tops and polos are cut slightly slimmer and shorter than typical UK sportswear.
How does Ellesse Tennis fit?
Most shoppers find Ellesse pieces fit close to standard European sizing, though some tops and polos are cut slightly slimmer and shorter than typical UK sportswear. Overall shape: regular to slightly slim.
How do Ellesse Tennis hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Ellesse Tennis hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you like room for layering. Shape: regular sporty fit.
How do Ellesse Tennis shirts & overshirts fit?
Ellesse Tennis shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. Polos and shirts tend to fit slim; size up for a comfortable fit. Shape: slim.
How do Ellesse Tennis jackets fit?
Ellesse Tennis jackets fits true to size. Track tops and jackets generally fit true to size; size up to layer. Shape: regular.
Brand facts
Italian sportswear label founded on 19 June 1959 in Perugia by Leonardo Servadio, whose initials "L.S." give the brand its name. It built its reputation on 1970s skiwear — quilted jackets and ski pants — before becoming a tennis and terrace staple. The current range covers court dresses, polos, track tops, tees and footwear in bright colour blocking under the half-ball logo. Owned by Britain's Pentland Group since 1987, alongside Speedo and Berghaus, with regional licensees handling manufacture and distribution.
- Founded
- 1959
- Origin
- Perugia, Italy
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Streetwear, Y2K