Eli Russell Linnetz
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| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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Eli Russell Linnetz is an American creative director, fashion designer, photographer, and artist. He is the founder of the Venice Beach–based fashion label ERL.
Early life and education
[edit]Linnetz was born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts with a degree in screenwriting.[1]
Career
[edit]Film
[edit]Linnetz began his creative career as a child voice actor, most prominently providing the voice for the character "Tipo" in Disney’s animated feature The Emperor’s New Groove in 2000.[2]
Fashion
[edit]In November 2018, Linnetz launched ERL under the support of Comme Des Garçons.[3][4] The brand is based in his Venice Beach studio and draws from West Coast skate and surf culture, filtered through high-concept visual storytelling.[2]
In 2021, rapper A$AP Rocky wore a custom ERL quilted look to the Met Gala.[5]
In May 2022, Linnetz became the first American invited by Kim Jones to co-design a Dior Men's collection. The Dior x ERL capsule debuted with a runway presentation in Venice Beach, California.[3]
In June 2023, Linnetz was named Guest Designer for the 104th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence, Italy. It marked ERL’s first full runway presentation.[6] The collection reimagined Californian youth culture through the lens of Renaissance grandeur and theatrical surrealism.[7]
Fine Art and Exhibitions
[edit]In 2024, Linnetz held his first solo exhibition, Monuments, at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery in Los Angeles. The installation featured sculptural reinterpretations of iconic American imagery.[8][9]
In 2017, Linnetz directed the short film You're In in collaboration with Comme Des Garçon and the Andy Warhol Foundation.[10]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2023 - Guest Designer, Pitti Uomo[6]
- 2022 - LVMH Prize for Young Designers - Karl Lagerfeld Award[11]
- 2021 - CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year - nomination
- 2021 - GQ Breakthrough Designer of the Year[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Eli Russell Linnetz". Council of Fashion Designers of America. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ a b Testa, Jessica (2023-06-15). "Fashion's Reluctant It Boy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ a b Friedman, Vanessa (19 May 2022). "Eli Russell Linnetz Brings Dior to Venice Beach". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Dazed (2018-11-19). "The Kanye & Gaga collaborator on his new (sold out) Nike collection for DSM". Dazed. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle (2021-09-16). "ASAP Rocky and ERL's Rule-Breaking Quilt Captured the Essence of American Fashion". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ a b "Eli Russell Linnetz of ERL Is Pitti Uomo's Guest Designer". Vogue. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Holmes, Kevin (14 June 2023). "In Florence, Eli Russell Linnetz's Life Is a Movie". GQ. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Eli Russell Linnetz Launches 'MONUMENTS' Exhibit". Hypebeast. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Eli Russell Linnetz Unveils Debut Exhibition At Jeffrey Deitch Gallery". L'Officiel USA. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "ERL – SHOWstudio contributor profile". SHOWstudio. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "The Finalists for the 2022 LVMH Prize". LVMH Prize. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "The 2021 GQ Fashion Awards". GQ. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2025-06-25.