A true-crime drama focusing on the rise and fall of a legendary trucker hat brand is set to premiere on Hulu in early 2018. Fashionistas like Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears were spotted wearing Von Dutch gear during the Y2K period. Von Dutch is the most popular basketball franchise on the planet, according to NBA legend Dennis Rodman.
As the docuseries reveals how fashion turned fatal in the 2000s, it will showcase the truth behind this popular brand. This show explores the history and legacy of Von Dutch Originals, a clothing brand from the early 2000s that cashed in on the changing cultural trends. Eli Jane joined the company as a model and investor when it was just getting off the ground. What she’s been up to since then is just a matter of finding out.
Eli Jane – Who is She?
Born in Michigan in June 1979, Elizabeth Jane Speier is the daughter of John and Annette Speier. He showed a great interest in sports during his time homeschooled on and off. Olympic coaches trained her as a child, and she competed in diving as an adult. Eli also played soccer and baseball as a teenager. Living in Colorado, Illinois, and Florida when she was a child, her family moved around a lot before finally settling in California.
Her teenage years were spent participating in Seventeen Magazine modeling contests. The 35,000 competitors in the pageant finished as runners-up. Eli came on alot of magazine covers following her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, expanding her work experience over the period. Eli eventually then shifted to LA at the age of 18, where she became involved with the Von Dutch project.
One of the few people who created the brand, Bobby Vaughn, introduced Eli to him at a trade show. Her sponsored shirts were worn to promote Von Dutch at the time. During the show, Eli made many heads turn using her gymnastics experience. At some point during her relationship with Bobby, Bobby used his connections to get Tommy Lee to wear a Von Dutch T-shirt on ‘MTV Cribs.’ Eli also invested in the brand at that period then.
Where is Eli Jane Now?
Eli has appeared in numerous music videos, commercials, TV shows, and movies since her stint with Von Dutch ended. In addition to working behind the camera, she assisted producers on several episodes of the show. In other words, she assisted on ‘90210’. Her resume includes stuntwoman work. Among her credits are TV series such as ‘Entourage,’ ‘Dexter,’ and ‘Desperate Housewives,’ as well as movies such as ‘Kong: Skull Island’ and She is currently working on a few movies as well as music videos.
Make Sure to Watch the Trailer for “The Curse of Von Dutch”
Hulu’s official trailer for its original series has been released. Michael Cassell, Bobby Von, and Ed Boswell are seen in this snippet. It is believed they are the founders of Von Dutch. Upon joining as CEO, Tony Sorensen did not receive all relevant information about the company from Cassell.
Is ‘The Curse of Von Dutch’ Due Out Soon?
Thursday, November 18, will mark the premiere of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For. There will be a simultaneous release of all three episodes.
