Thursday, September 18, 5–7 PM

EFA Studios is pleased to present a fashion event showcasing the results of a collaboration between Japanese fashion brand RBTXCO and EFA member artists. RBTXCO creates high-sense styles by combining original graphics with advanced Japanese textile techniques to elevate everyday materials into fashion. Designer Teppei Higashi views fashion as a frame that adorns the art of being human. At its core is the concept of joy.

Collaborating EFA Artists: Atif Akin | Laura Anderson Barbata | Fanny Allie | Keren Benbenisty | Rhona Bitner | Mattia Casalegno | Annette Cords | Nazli Efe | Kosuke Kawahara | Negin Mahzoun | Jan Mun | Moya | Maria D. Rapicavoli | Emma Safir | Jia Sung | Xin Song | Yali Romagoza | Yu-Wen Wu

Free and open to the public.

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Agenda

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Open Studios

18 artists will collaborate with RBTXCO putting their twist on garments. These artists will open their studios to the public showcasing their work and displaying the RETAKEn garments. Visit the artist studios to take a deeper look into the artist!

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Presentation

Visit EFA’s exhibition space to experience the collaborative presentation between RBTXCO and EFA’s artists. Models will present and don the RETAKEn garments as the artists’ original works are displayed. Join us for a look at the conversation between art and fashion!

7:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Fashion Show

Join us as RBTX debuts their 2026 Spring/ Summer Collection, POPSONG on the cat walk! See the newest designs inspired by the energy of music! Shop and pre-order pieces from POPSONG at the RBTXCO pop-up shop in studio 312. Don’t forget to check out the mural at the shop created by Kosuke Kawahara x MOYA.