ERL SS26 “Poison Ivy” Evokes Dark Academia

In a reimagined setting inspired by prestigious boarding schools, ERL places its innovative designs reminiscent of Ivy League and Prep styles, where the protagonist Ivy becomes obsessed with penetrating the elite social circle led by his companion Christian. This obsession eventually leads to a destructive act fueled by madness.

The Strange Saga of the ‘Superman’ Broadway Musical

Approximately half a century prior to Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of a criminal prince with melodious tendencies, the stage of Broadway welcomed its own singing Superhero. This performance premiered on Broadway during the same year that Adam West’s Batman dominated television screens. However, while Batman swiftly became a pop-cultural phenomenon on ABC, “It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman” ended its run after only three months. This production was one of the most expensive flops in Broadway history at that time.