# Premium Expressive Collab Menswear Eli Russell Linnetz Talks About His Dior Men's Collaboration By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-23 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-russel-linnetz References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/dior-mens-spring-2023-erl/) Eli Russel Linnetz talks to Highsnobiety about his new collection alongside [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani) Men's for the Spring 2023 season and his own personal journey creatively. The new collaborative range was showcased in California's Venice Beach, walking the 'California Couture' collection down the beachy runway. Talking about the decision to work together, Linnetz recalls that he was slightly hesitant at first and that “Any hesitation melted away the moment we spoke on the phone. He is very caring and loving,” Linnetz continues. “He has this way of creating without ego, while exploring the greatest art and beauty references.” The range was packed with [tailored shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-holiday) that were nodding to the glamorous 90s era from an elevated design perspective. Image Credit: Highsnobiety, Sammy Duffin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Menswear:** Opportunities for designers and fashion brands to bring fresh perspectives and concepts through collaborations. - **Nostalgic Design:** Reinventing and modernizing 90s aesthetics in fashion and design. - **Beach Runway Shows:** Creative ways to showcase fashion collections in unconventional venues. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to tap into collaboration as a vehicle for innovation and creativity in their collections. - **Design:** Opportunities for designers and creative teams to elevate nostalgic 90s design aesthetics through new collaborations and partnerships. - **Event Production:** Opportunities for event production companies to explore and create unique runway experiences in informal venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [Exclusive Luxe Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-stone-island.md) - [Tailored Americana Summer Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poison-ivy-collection.md) - [California-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-holiday.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Colorful Zodiac Motif Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-x-kaws.md) - [Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrofuturism-1.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md)