Erd Young Republicans Club Crewneck Sweatshirt

Erd Young Republicans Club Crewneck Sweatshirt

The ERD Young Republicans Club Crewneck Sweatshirt wears the uniform of inherited power the way a pickpocket wears a suit — perfectly, and with absolutely no intention of belonging.

The front carries a full institutional graphic in white ink centred on the chest. “New York Young” arcs above in ornamental Old English Gothic blackletter, with “Republican Club” mirroring it below in the same script — the typeface of cathedral inscriptions and trust-fund bylaws rendered on punk-weight fleece. Between them sits a circular seal depicting a spread-winged eagle clutching its perch mid-descent, flanked by the date “1911” and bordered by the Latin motto Pro Deo et Patria — “For God and Country” — along with additional Latin script running the lower arc of the roundel. The entire composition is a flawless counterfeit of Ivy League fraternal insignia, reproduced with the care of someone who studied every detail precisely so they could desecrate it. On the left sleeve, a small circular elbow patch in a contrasting light mesh or check fabric interrupts the surface — the only stitch that acknowledges the garment is an object and not a document.

Constructed from 100 % cotton at a dense 500 gsm with raglan sleeve seaming that runs diagonally from the collar to the underarm, creating a broader, unstructured shoulder line. The silhouette is cropped and boxy with ribbed crewneck, cuffs, and hem. The plum-burgundy body has a sun-faded, pre-worn wash that suggests it has already survived several administrations. Each piece is individually hand-finished within a strictly limited micro-batch production — built to endure longer than any platform it satirises. Professional dry clean recommended, or hand wash cold inside out with mild detergent; lay flat to dry in shade and never tumble dry or iron over the graphic — see full garment care instructions. Available in sizes S, M, L, XL.

Enfants Riches Déprimés — French for “Depressed Rich Kids” — was founded in 2012 by conceptual artist Henri Alexander Levy. The house collides 1970s French avant-garde tailoring with raw punk nihilism, issuing hyper-exclusive isolating objects that infiltrate the aesthetics of power and hollow them out from the inside.

Crafted across Los Angeles (USA), Italy, and Japan.

Membership was never the point. Neither was refusal. Only the jacket mattered.

Specifications

• Brand: Enfants Riches Déprimés
• Design: White “New York Young Republican Club” graphic in Old English Gothic blackletter with central eagle seal, Latin Pro Deo et Patria motto, and “1911” date; circular elbow patch on left sleeve
• Colour: Plum / Burgundy (sun-faded wash)
• Style: Cropped raglan crewneck sweatshirt
• Material: 100 % cotton, 500 gsm, heirloom-grade
• Fit: Oversized unisex, cropped boxy silhouette with raglan sleeves
• Details: Raglan sleeve construction, screen-printed institutional seal graphic, contrasting circular elbow patch, ribbed crewneck / cuffs / hem, woven interior brand label, pre-washed finish, hand-finished
• Made in: Los Angeles (USA) / Italy / Japan
• Production: Strictly limited micro-batch, individually hand-finished
• Price: $289.00 (was $350.00)
• Size: S · M · L · XL

Care Instructions (Hoodies / Sweatshirts)

Professional dry clean recommended, or hand wash cold inside out with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry in shade. Do not tumble dry or iron over graphics/distressing. See full garment care.

FAQ

What material is the ERD Young Republicans Club Crewneck made from?
100 % cotton at 500 gsm — a heavyweight, heirloom-grade fleece with a pre-washed, sun-faded finish that gives the plum body a lived-in patina straight out of the box. Significantly heavier and more durable than standard sweatshirt fabric.

What does the graphic reference?
The design appropriates the visual language of early-twentieth-century American political club insignia — specifically the Young Republican Club of New York, founded in 1911. ERD reproduces the heraldic eagle seal, Latin motto, and Gothic blackletter with museum-grade fidelity, recontextualising institutional Americana as subversive commentary.

What is the patch on the sleeve?
A small circular elbow patch in a contrasting light-coloured mesh or check fabric is applied to the left sleeve — a tactile interruption that nods to prep-school repair culture while undermining the surface uniformity of the graphic.

How should I care for this crewneck?
Professional dry cleaning is recommended. If hand washing, turn inside out and use cold water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry in shade. Do not tumble dry or apply direct heat to the printed graphic or elbow patch.

Is this crewneck a limited-edition release?
Yes. Enfants Riches Déprimés manufactures all garments in strictly limited micro-batches with no restocking guarantee. Once a production run is sold through, it is permanently retired.

Style it with: Enfants Riches Deprimes Tennis Collar Crewneck