ELLE International

Created in 1992, Lagardère is an international group with operations in more than 50 countries worldwide. It employs over 33,000 people and generated revenue of €9,353 million in 2025. The Group focuses on two main divisions: Lagardère Publishing (Book, Partworks, Board Games and Premium Stationery) and Lagardère Travel Retail (Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion, Dining). The Group’s business scope also comprises Lagardère News (Le Journal du Dimanche, Le JDNews, Le JDMag and the ELLE brand licence) and Lagardère Radio (Europe 1, Europe 2, RFM and advertising sales brokerage). Lagardère shares are listed on Euronext Paris.

The Lagardère group is the owner of the ELLE brand network, which includes ELLE, ELLE DECORATION, ELLE GOURMET, ELLE MEN, and other spin-off titles. Lagardère Active Enterprises is the dedicated business unit of the Lagardère group in charge of the non-media brands’ extension programs inside the ELLE International division.

ELLE is much more than the world’s leading international women’s media title; it is an influential global fashion and lifestyle brand with more than 100 editions worldwide, including ELLE (50+ editions), ELLE DECORATION (30 editions), and a wide range of spin-off titles published under license. Globally, the ELLE network reaches more than 30 million print readers per month, while its 65+ digital platforms attract over 90 million monthly unique visitors. Across 390 social media accounts, the brand also connects with a community of more than 133 million followers worldwide.

With the non-media licensing activity (fashion, beauty, home decoration, hospitality and real estate sector, etc.), and with 200 B2B partners in 80 countries, and experience hubs, such as hotels, cafes, spas and hair salons, ELLE as a powerhouse brand reaches more than 250 million people per month.

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