Elle is a worldwide women's magazine of French origin that offers a mix of fashion and beauty content, and society and lifestyle. The title means "she" or "her" in French. Published by the Paris-based Lagardère Group, Elle is considered one of the world's leading women's magazines, with 45 editions worldwide and 46 local websites. It now counts 20 million readers, a circulation of 4 million, and 100 million unique monthly visitors. It was founded in Paris on November 21st,1945 by Hélène Gordon-Lazareff and her husb the writer Pierre Lazareff. The magazine's readership has grown since its founding, increasing to 800,000 across France by the 1960s. Elle editions have since multiplied, creating a global network of publications and readers. Elle's international expansion began with ELLE UK and ELLE USA launches in 1985.