British Elle UK began in 1985, and his is an early issue of English Elle, dated March 88.

Featuring: 

Stirking and bold cover photographed by Andrew MacPherson.

Morrissey discusses his debut solo album, 'Viva Hate' with a portrait by Andrew Macpherson.

The queen of the kitchen-sink novel, Nell Dunn, discusses her two new plays and the republication of her short stories written in the 1960s. Photographed at home with her dog by Tim Mercer.

Glenn Savan discusses his first novel and why he quit the advertising business. 

Eight-page editorial on the new British trend for bright, clashing colours.  Includes hat by Stephen Jones and clothes by Katherine Hamnett, John Rocha. Bruce Oldfield and Jasper Conran. Feature is shot by Andrew Macpherson.

'The Great Galliano' is explored in a six-page feature after being nominated as Designer of the Year. Photographed by Max Vadukul and article by Sally Brampton. Models include Ann Duong and Veronica Webb.

Designer of the Year, Galliano exclusively offers Elle-readers his sailor-collared shirt in navy and cream - available to order for Elle readers!

Eight-page fashion spread of tailored designs by British designers including Jaeger, Conran, Manolo Blahnik and Mulberry. 

'The Blues' - fashion in shades of blue from azure to cornflower. Modelled by Naomi Campbell, Marpessa, Tara, Samantha and others.

Full skirts and tight tops are modelled in preparation for Spring, fashion by Pam Hogg, Osprey, Joseph and Jimmy Choo. 

Sculptors using metal, showcasing Slim Barrett, Cathy Mills and Colin Chetwood

Elle Pour Homme section: Spring suits by Paul Smith, Ally Capellino, Hackett, Richard James and modelled by Sergio Mello.

Summer fashion: shorts, linen and nautical strips. Designers include: Yohji Yamamoto, Ralp Lauren, Galliano and Patrick Cox.

Adverts -

Galliano, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and others