CLAUDIA SCHIFFER Youssou N'Dour MOY MCCRORY Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio CDG Elle

Elle UK began in 1985. This early issue of English Elle.

Featuring: 

Christina is the cover model.

5 page article on Claudia Schiffer with photographs by Ellen Von Unwerth and examples of past Elle covers featuring Schiffer.

Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour is interviewed about his world tour.

Profile of the actress and singer Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio with photographs by Robert Erdmann

The Irish writer Moy McCrory discusses being brought up in England and her latest book, 'The Fading Shrine.' Portrait by Julian Broad.

Scottish painter, Alison Watt, is profiled with a portrait by Jillian Edelstein 

Twenty-page feature on Mexican-inspired fashion with bright, clashing colours and smouldering, fitted dresses.  Featuring designs by Comme des Garcons, Stefanel, Guess, John Smedley and French Connection and modeled by Patti Durham - see pic.

Grecian dresses in subtle colours and natural notes of pewter and gold. Designs by Ralph Lauren, Jasper Conran and Rifat Ozbek. Edit shot by Erdmann -see pic.

Mexican-inspired swimwear modelled by Lana Ogilvie 

Fashion report on the changing trends in couture with examples by Lacroix, Dior, Chanel, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent.