Which Ellesse pieces hold their value
- Embroidered chest logos, which survive washing where the printed versions crack and peel within a couple of seasons
- Genuine eighties and nineties tennis and ski pieces, which sit in the vintage market and are priced entirely differently
- Velour and terry track tops, a specific fabric the brand is associated with and which buyers search by name
- Bold heritage colour blocking in the original palette, which is what makes the photograph recognisable at thumbnail size
And what pulls the price down
- Cracked printed logos, which are common on the current high-street ranges and cannot be restored
- Flattened velour and terry pile, which shows as shiny patches at the elbows and seat and reads as heavy wear
- Discount-range tees and shorts with a small logo, which have no collectable interest at all
- Yellowed white panels on older pieces, which is age in the fibre rather than dirt and will not wash out
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- Photograph the chest logo close enough to show whether it is embroidered or printed, since that decides which market the piece is in
- Show the neck label and wash label together, which is how buyers separate vintage stock from current ranges
- Say the fabric plainly — velour, terry or polyester — because the fabric is part of the search on this brand
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Ellesse items are worth
The most-searched Ellesse items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Ellesse range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Trainers | £17–£95 | £18–£100 (~$23–$127) |
| Vintage T-Shirt | £10–£66 | £10–£70 (~$13–$88) |
| Hoodie | £10–£43 | £10–£45 (~$13–$57) |
| Tracksuit | £14–£57 | £15–£60 (~$19–$76) |
| Sweatshirt | £8–£38 | £8–£40 (~$11–$51) |
| Cap | £6–£33 | £6–£35 (~$8–$44) |
| Joggers | £8–£33 | £8–£35 (~$11–$44) |
| Swimwear | £8–£33 | £8–£35 (~$11–$44) |
| Graphic Tee | £6–£28 | £6–£30 (~$8–$37) |
| Polo Shirt | £6–£28 | £6–£30 (~$8–$37) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Ellesse value guide
Selling Ellesse on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Ellesse worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Ellesse sells on a logo shape — the half-ball tennis and ski motif — and on Italian tennis heritage. Pieces where that logo is embroidered rather than printed are the ones with a resale market worth the listing. Each guide below says which Ellesse lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Ellesse?
Photograph the chest logo close enough to show whether it is embroidered or printed, since that decides which market the piece is in. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Ellesse worth?
Across the 11 guides here, from about £6 to £95 (roughly $8 to $127) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.