ERL Presents “Surplus” — A California Dream In Military Heritage
Luxferity, 27.10.2025
Designed by Eli Russell Linnetz, the visionary force behind ERL, the brand unveils its latest collection titled “Surplus” — a reimagining of the American surplus store through the prism of California luxury. With this release, ERL transforms utilitarian heritage into a poetic dialogue between the past and the future, between raw material and refined artistry.
Rattrapante R.U.R.
Where American Nostalgia Meets Modern Craft
For generations, surplus stores have held a distinctive place in the American consciousness — repositories of excess and forgotten ephemera. Within their dusty aisles, the remnants of war and peace were reborn as symbols of individuality. ERL’s “Surplus” revives this cultural memory, merging the authenticity of utilitarian wear with the freedom of Venice Beach living.
Award Backpack Italian Leather Black
A Contemporary Surplus Depot
The “Surplus” collection emerges as a surreal intersection of eras — an echo chamber where threadbare fatigues and faded insignia become the building blocks of contemporary design. ERL deconstructs and reconstructs with meticulous craftsmanship, turning military overflow into statement pieces of Californian artistry.
Crown Cap Logo Embroidered Black
Hand-dyed heavyweight fleece surfaces in sun-faded khakis and deep olive tones, each garment bearing a lived-in patina that feels simultaneously historic and new. Vintage camouflage finds new life in artisanal patchwork, transforming into modern armor through deliberate chaos — thrashed jersey panels, contrast topstitching, and intentional imperfection.
Glacier Blue
Venice Beach Artisanship at Its Core
Each piece of “Surplus” carries the unmistakable ERL signature: authenticity, imperfection, and individuality. Hand-stamped branding marks every garment as a fragment of “half-imagined history.” From screen-printed cotton aged by Venice Beach artisans to Donegal wool sweaters featuring hand-knitted military motifs, every detail evokes craftsmanship rooted in both rebellion and refinement.
Award Messenger Bag Italian Leather Navy Blue
Deadstock fabrics, over-dyed and reconstructed, underline ERL’s commitment to sustainability and creative renewal — a conversation between material memory and future fashion.
Passage de Drake Sahara Night
Luxury Through a Californian Lens
As Eli Russell Linnetz continues to expand ERL’s visual universe, “Surplus” exemplifies the brand’s ability to redefine American luxury. It’s not about excess — it’s about expression. Each garment becomes a chapter in the ongoing story of California style: effortless, nostalgic, and unapologetically individual.
The ERL Surplus collection is available at ERL.store.
