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There’s plenty of overlap in the Levi’s and Erl Venn diagram. For one, both brands call California home; it’s a provenance that lends them a distinct cool and air of easiness. Since founding Erl, designer Eli Russell Linnetz has focused on reimagining all-American staples: silhouettes plucked from the football pitch, the skate scene and surfers parading along Venice Beach; Levi’s too, champion of denim, has become synonymous with West Coast casual. That the two brands would eventually end up collaborating, therefore, is no surprise—but a delight all the same.
This week, they debuted the product of their newfound partnership: a collection of sun-faded, semi-grunge pieces stamped with Erl’s bouncy neon logo. “It was super exciting to work with the Levi’s team on the design process,” said Linnetz. “Because authenticity is the most important thing to me, I really enjoyed going through the Levi’s archives to fully understand the heritage of the brand and see how people throughout the years have customised and made it their own.”
“Our Levi’s x ERL collection has a very grunge, casual, and skater energy. It’s easy to throw on for everyday wear but it’s still identifiable with a clear voice and signature.”
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Echoed Karyn Hillman, chief product officer at Levi’s: “The new Levi’s x ERL partnership is a dynamic combination of iconic style and heritage. It was amazing working with the Erl team, exploring and crafting new reinterpretations of our denim staples while infusing Erl’s signature point of view—the collection brings together a strong mix of both Erl and Levi’s authentic and Californian roots.”
In the capsule, find your Levi’s favourites reimagined, from an ankle-sweeping apron gown to the classic 501 with a split up the leg. A pair of low-slung jorts couldn’t be more appropriate—perfectly in time with the long short obsession sweeping the streets—while a mini skirt and fitted denim shirt offer a girlish take on the Canadian tuxedo.
You can shop the Levi’s x Erl collaboration on the Levi’s website, here.
From St. Agni and Agmes, a testament to the finer things
You might remember the trio of metal bras that made their way down the catwalk earlier this year at St. Agni’s resort 2024 show for Afterpay Australian Fashion Week. Now, those pieces—a collaboration with New York City-based jewellery Agmes—are available for purchase.
“I have always been a long time admirer and wearer of Agmes’s creations,” said Lara Fells, founder and creative director of St. Agni. “Their uniquely organic and simplistic take on jewellery really resonates with my personal style, so naturally Morgan and the Agmes team were the only partner we wanted to collaborate with to bring this exciting project to life. It’s actually been a running joke with my entire team that I only ever style our collections back with Agmes jewellery on shoots, and when I look at our finished content it really is true!”
Continued Morgan Lang, designer and founder of Agmes: “I’ve long admired St. Agni’s aesthetic and approach to design, and it’s incredibly exciting to combine it with Agmes’s sculptural forms and jewellery expertise in this collaboration. These metal tops are truly unique pieces that embody the creativity and craftsmanship of both our brands.”
You can shop the St. Agni and Agmes collaboration now on St. Agni’s website, here.
A label that toasts to dressing in unison
This Thursday at Kiln in Sydney’s Ace Hotel, a crowd gathered to celebrate the launch of Unison, a new casual wear label. Their debut campaign, featuring singer-songwriter Amy Shark, Heartbreak High’s Josh Heuston, actress Maddison Brown, football player Josh Cavallo and ecologist Zinnia Kumar, aims to underline the label’s own preoccupation with social change as well as style; the use of sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester and organic cotton are pillars of their approach to design.
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