About

Our Story

van Ermel Scherer is an Australian First Nations luxury resort wear label of silk kaftans, swimwear and limited-edition prints, made for long summers, slow days and the moments that become memories.

Founded in Memory

The name van Ermel Scherer is a family name, and it carries a family's story. We work with fabrics chosen for how they feel against the skin and how they age with time: pure silks and natural fibres that soften with every wear. Each print is released in limited editions, made in small runs and with patient hands, so the piece you hold feels like it was always meant to find you. We design for longevity over trends, with respect for the people who make our pieces and the Country that inspires them.

A New Voice in Australian Luxury

In 2026, van Ermel Scherer made its runway debut at Australian Fashion Week, stepping into the light as a new Indigenous voice in Australian luxury fashion. Proudly Aboriginal-owned and female-led, and certified with Supply Nation, we create with culture, craftsmanship and family at the heart of everything we do.

First Nations luxury grounded in legacy; van Ermel Scherer is worn in memory and made to be handed down.

Always was, always will be