NEW YORK, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ELLE has tapped leading environmental
activist Laurie David, founder of the "Stop Global Warming Virtual March"
and trustee of the NRDC, to be the guest editor of its first Green Issue,
hitting newsstands April 18. Timed to coincide with Earth Day 2006, the
issue will be printed entirely on recycled paper, underwritten through a
sponsorship with Aveda.

"Since our first interview with Laurie David in April 2004, we've seen how
concern for the environment is influencing everything we cover at ELLE, be
it fashion, beauty, lifestyle, politics, or culture," said Roberta Myers,
editor-in-chief. "ELLE's Green Issue is both a reflection of this phenomenon
and a natural extension of our mission to help smart women lead smart lives.
We are delighted to have Laurie David on board as our guest editor for this
issue. Her insight, passion, and dedication to environmental awareness will
serve as an inspiration to us all."

In collaboration with Laurie David, the editorial team has devoted the issue

to the subject of the environment. Editorial contributors will include
Eugene Linden, Yale University's 2001 Poynter Fellow for his work in
environmental journalism and author of "The Winds of Change: Climate,
Weather and the Destruction of Civilizations" on the greening of politics
and Mindy Pennebacker (author, editor of "The Green Guide") on fast and
simple ways for readers to green-up their homes; in addition, the magazine
features interviews with eco-leaders such as Robert Kennedy, Jr.
(Waterkeeper Alliance, NRDC attorney), Tensie Whelan (Rainforest Alliance),
Majora Carter (Sustainable South Bronx), and others.

"I am delighted to be guest-editing ELLE's first environmentally focused
issue," said David. "I salute the magazine's leadership in acknowledging
that the environment affects all of us-it is not something you drive to; it
is the air we breathe and the water we drink. It is up to all of us to do
our part to protect it."

In the fashion well, international creative director Gilles Bensimon will
turn his lens on eco-style with beauties such as supermodel Carolyn Murphy,
Lost star Evangeline Lilly, actress Amy Smart, and others, while fashion
director Nina Garcia and her team scour the globe for the best of green
fashion. Beauty editor Emily Dougherty will give a definitive look at the
healing power of eco-ingredients, while Miranda Purves' Living section
surveys green restaurants across the country and discusses how we can all
entertain with eco-consciousness.

"With the Green Issue, ELLE is scoring two more fashion firsts: We are the
first fashion magazine to devote an entire issue to the environment and the
first to print that entire issue, including the fashion well, on recycled
paper," said Carol Smith, senior vice president and ELLE group publishing
director.

"The response from our advertisers has been absolutely inspiring; the Green
Issue is a perfect example of the right idea at the right time in the right
magazine. With partners like Starbucks, Aveda, Project Alabama, and other
green companies, we're introducing a whole new group of clients to our
pages."

To celebrate the issue, Laurie David and Roberta Myers will co-host an
advanced screening and after-party for David's upcoming HBO documentary,
"Too Hot Not to Handle." The green-carpet event, sponsored by Starbucks, is
tentatively scheduled for April 11.

"Starbucks is proud to align with ELLE to raise awareness for environmental
sustainability," said Sandra Taylor, senior vice president of Corporate
Social Responsibility, Starbucks Coffee Company. "We believe that every
individual can make a difference in protecting the environment, and we are
committed to working with our customers, partners (employees), and industry
colleagues to inspire positive change through support of Earth Day Network,
Global Green, and local environmental organizations."

About ELLE

ELLE is the largest fashion magazine in the world, with 39 editions on six
continents. ELLE is accessible online at elle.com. It is also the foundation
of numerous brand extensions, including ELLE Decor (19 editions), ELLEgirl
(10 editions), ELLE Cuisine (five editions), ELLE Accessories (one edition),

ELLE.com (16 languages), and licensed products, including books, footwear,
eyewear, and other fashion accessories. Last year, ELLE-branded products
generated $1 billion in retail sales worldwide. The U.S. edition reaches an
audience of 4.9 million readers, who find in ELLE style and substance with
an independent point of view.

About The Stop Global Warming Virtual March

The Stop Global Warming Virtual March was founded by Laurie David; Robert F.

Kennedy, Jr.; and Senator John McCain as a nonpolitical effort to bring all
Americans together in one place to confront the critical issue of global
warming. With the support of leading scientists; political, corporate and
religious leaders; prominent Americans; and concerned citizens, the Virtual
March is a way to come together and make our voices heard. With just a click
of the mouse, Americans of all faiths, races, cultures, and political
affiliations can log on to http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/ and join
hundreds of thousands of others as we march, virtually, across the country
to demand that we address and solve global warming now.

About AVEDA

Aveda(TM) The Art and Science of Pure Flower and Plant Essences(TM) was
founded in 1978 by Horst Rechelbacher based on the connection between
health, beauty and well-being. The company was founded on the premise of
eco-nomics: the belief that companies can profit without expense to people
and to the environment. Aveda manufactures professional plant-based hair
care, skin care, makeup, Pure-Fume(TM) and lifestyle products. Headquartered
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aveda is available in Aveda stores, on
http://www.aveda.com/, and in 8,000 professional hair salons and spas in 15
countries worldwide.

About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Corporation is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of
specialty coffee in the world, with more than 10,500 retail locations in
North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim.
The Company is committed to offering the highest quality coffee and the
Starbucks Experience while conducting its business in ways that produce
social, environmental and economic benefits for communities in which it does
business. In addition to its retail operations, the Company produces and
sells bottled Frappuccino(R) coffee drinks, Starbucks DoubleShot(R) espresso
drink, and a line of superpremium ice creams through its joint venture
partnerships. The Company's brand portfolio provides a wide variety of
consumer products-- innovative superpremium Tazo(R) teas and exceptional
compact discs from Starbucks Hear Music(TM) enhance the Starbucks Experience
through best-of- class products. The Seattle's Best Coffee(R) and
Torrefazione Italia(R) coffee brands enable Starbucks to appeal to a
broader consumer base by offering an alternative variety of coffee flavor
profiles.