Published by Hearst Corporation in 1985

Condition: Acceptable

This is the launch issue of the first British edition of Elle in November 1985. Rare collector's issue. Soft cover, magazine format. Wear to spine, edges worn and some staining to covers. Some pages foxed, with wear to edges and slight tearing, many pages clean and undamaged. Cover: Yasmin Le Bon, photographed by Gilles Tapie. Fashion photos of Le Bon inside. Fashion editorials: Gail Elliott and Cecilia Chancellor model in a four-page fashion editorial shot by Kim Knott. Kristen McMenamy and Cecilia Chancellor model in an eight-page fashion spread by Pamela Hanson. Features include - interview with Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry and photographs with his family. Azzedine Alaia interview including six pages of photographs. Also photos of the designer with model Anate Tamander, Grace Jones,  Cher and Orenella Muti. Also includes an interview with Greta Scacchi. Articles on Knits, and Tailored Chic, recipes, interior design and knitting pattern. Many pages of vintage advertisements. 226 pages

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