Fall-Winter 2026 Collection – The Void
Designed by Eli Russell Linnetz in Venice Beach, California, ERL presents The Void, its thirteenth collection - a cinematic narrative exploring power, identity and the contradictions of privilege. The story unfolds within an exclusive boarding school hidden deep in the Swiss Alps, behind stone walls and wrought-iron gates. Here, tradition, privilege and social hierarchy converge, whilst clothing becomes an expression of heritage, belonging and personal transformation.
Materials and craftsmanship play a defining role throughout the collection. Dense tweeds, textured wool fabrics and refined tailoring evoke the power-dressing aesthetic of the 1980s, whilst technical fabrics, denim, leather and nylon deliberately challenge established conventions. Classic boarding-school tailoring is reinterpreted through ERL's distinctly Californian perspective, where formal dress codes meet relaxed sportswear influences and contemporary American luxury.
Blazers, knitwear, shirts, outerwear, denim and accessories come together in a wardrobe that balances structure with irreverence. Distinctive graphics, collegiate references, varsity-inspired details and Eli Russell Linnetz's unmistakable visual language lend each design a cinematic narrative that extends far beyond traditional fashion.
With The Void, ERL continues its exploration of American culture, luxury and social symbolism. The collection combines cinematic storytelling with exceptional craftsmanship and a playful reinterpretation of classic American wardrobe codes. The result is a distinctive body of work in which elegance, irony and subversion exist in equal measure.
About ERL
ERL is an American ready-to-wear brand designed by Eli Russell Linnetz in Venice Beach, California. The brand launched its first full menswear collection in January 2020, capturing the colorful, laid-back spirit of California with playful takes on all-American luxury staples. All ERL photography, casting, styling, lookbooks, and campaigns are created in-house by Eli Russell Linnetz.
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