Fernet-Branca, Austin England pay tribute to tattoo culture with bottle design

Fernet-Branca announced the third installment in its annual U.S. Limited Edition series, enlisting Los Angeles-based artist Austin England to reimagine the bottle into a collectible piece of art inspired by the brand's ties to tattoo culture.
The partnership continues Fernet-Branca's tradition of working with artists whose work reflects the values that have defined the brand since 1845: craftsmanship, patience, and an enduring respect for tradition.
For years, Fernet-Branca has held a unique place within tattoo culture. Its unmistakable imagery, from Leopoldo Metlicovitz's eagle carrying the bottle across the globe to the art nouveau figures featured in its historic posters and calendars, have been reimagined in ink by artists and enthusiasts around the world, the company says. This collaboration brings that enduring connection to life on the bottle itself.
“Fernet-Branca’s relationship with tattoo culture wasn’t manufactured — it grew over years, glass by glass, in the same rooms where artists like Austin work and in the neighborhood bars where they come together after sessions,” said Edoardo Branca, sixth-generation member of the family behind the brand, in a statement. “This collaboration is our way of honoring that history, with someone whose precision and respect for craft mirrors our own.”
England is a multidisciplinary artist who bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Drawn to making art from an early age, he has built a career that spans multiple mediums while remaining rooted in the bold visual language of tattooing.
For the 2026 Limited Edition bottle, England reimagined Fernet-Branca’s iconic eagle through his distinctive interpretation of classic flash imagery, transforming the bottle into a collectible piece built to stand out at home or behind the bar.
“Fernet-Branca has always had an unmistakable visual identity, and its imagery has been part of tattoo culture for years, so this collaboration felt incredibly natural,” England said. “I was inspired by the brand’s iconic symbols and the authentic community that's grown around the spirit. Creativity lives where art, culture, and community come together, and that's what I wanted this bottle to reflect.”
Alongside the bottle, England has designed a limited collection of Fernet-Branca merchandise, including apparel, hats, and bar accessories, available exclusively at L-T-G.com/fernet-branca this September, while supplies last. The designs draw on the nostalgia and mystery that autumn holds, captured through swirling floral motifs inspired by falling leaves caught in the winds, and rendered in the bold, graphic style of classic flash art. These earthy forms are set against the sharper iconography of Fernet-Branca’s classic eagle balancing softness and structure.
To celebrate the bottle launch and merch drop, Fernet-Branca will bring the collaboration to life at Austin's studio in Los Angeles, a garage-style tattoo shop and gallery that has grown over the past decade into a creative hub for artists, makers and collaborators. From Sept. 15-18, the gallery will transform into an immersive showcase for the partnership, featuring the 2026 Fernet-Branca Limited-Edition bottle, the exclusive merchandise capsule collection, flash tattoos by England, and other curated experiences inspired by the collaboration. Fans can subscribe at us.fernetbranca.com for event updates and first access to collaboration news.
The 2026 Fernet-Branca Limited Edition bottle (SRP: $34.99) is available at select retailers nationwide.
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