On a spring evening in May, Decentered Arts and Lunchbox Collective transformed KOHO Creative Hub into a living, breathing garden for The Eden Gallery.

Guests stepped into a space where art and fashion intertwined with nature--an immersive celebration of the Earth’s beauty and the deep, reciprocal relationship between people and planet. The evening began with exploration: wandering through works by local artists, each piece reflecting themes of resilience, rebirth, and the cycles that shape both nature and human experience.

As the night unfolded, the gallery shifted into motion. At 7:30pm, the fashion show bloomed--collections by J. Ehren, Anika Awasthi, JAWATREE, and others moved through the space like living extensions of the earth itself. Textures, tones, and silhouettes echoed organic forms, inviting guests to witness fashion as a language of ecology and self-expression.

Throughout the evening, community remained at the center--guests arrived as they were, or dressed in their own interpretations of Eden, sharing conversation, inspiration, and presence. Homemade treats by Rayna added another layer of warmth, nourishing both body and spirit.

For a few hours, in the heart of Japantown, Eden came alive--not as a distant myth, but as something created together through art, care, and connection.


The Eden Gallery 

Eden Gallery bloomed with art, fashion, and nature--an immersive showcase of local creatives celebrating Earth, community, and self-expression in Japantown.

J.EHREN x Piles of SF: A Garbage Age Runway (GA)** **took place on January 25 at MAG Galleries, closing out the _Art and Fashion in the Garbage Age_ exhibit with a bold statement—runway fashion made entirely from San Francisco street trash.
The evening featured two runway walks of the same set of looks, crafted by designer J.EHREN and presented by Piles Collective. Guests gathered outside the gallery on 18th Street for the general admission standing show, while a select few experienced an immersive, seated view inside.
Live music by Taiwanese-American artist Roziht filled the space between shows, adding a moody, textural layer to the night. As a multi-instrumentalist and improviser, her performance amplified the experimental, boundary-pushing energy of the event.
Donations supported the artists, and the evening served as a celebration of repurposing, creativity, and street-born couture in the heart of San Francisco.


Piles Garbage Age Fashion and Art Finale

Trash turned couture on the catwalk! Guests watched runway looks made from SF street garbage strut with glam, grit, and guts.

The Garbage Age Fashion and Art opening reception took place on January 3 at MAG Galleries, launching a month-long exploration of beauty in waste. Presented by Piles Collective and MAG, the exhibit showcased garments, jewelry, sculptures, and furniture crafted from San Francisco street trash, alongside haunting still life photographs of discarded objects.

Artists Juliane Roberts Hansen, Joey Ehrenberg, Liz Cahill, Paul Reginato, Kelsie Jones, and Edie Trautwein reimagined urban debris into elegance, joined by contributions from Amieliana Rivero and Samantha Alexa. Paula Karolak accompanied the evening with a live viola performance.

The exhibit was followed by a series of community-focused events, including artist talks, upcycled textile workshops, and a runway show celebrating sustainable fashion.


Piles Fashion and Art in the Garbage Age

Guests flaunted couture from the curb—trash turned treasure in a decadent runway of urban decay, glammed-up grit, and repurposed radiance.

j.ehren returns with the Piles team and his largest collection yet. Presenting 40 looks followed by an afterparty (Mission SF location TBA trust us it’s special).

Garments are upcycled from clothes found dumped on the streets of The Mission and deadstock fabric sourced locally.

Schedule:
Doors: 7:00 PM
Runway 1: 8:00 PM
Runway 2: 9:00
after: ~10pm-2am

Music:
Runway:
Roziht Eve

DJs:
DJ ThornberrE
notno\_music
videounknown\_
billiard\_\_


Dress code: BRAT🐩👠Channel your facorite Icon



Paparazzi: Legendary fashion photographer Michael Hruska will capture the moment @michaelhruska3141

Joey Ehren (j.ehren) is a San Francisco-based fashion designer exploring utilitarian cut and sew methods. Their work frequently uses eyelets, silver embellishments, and corset-style lacing with up-cycled materials. @j.ehren


Piles of San Francisco is a garbage photography, upcycling, and art project by Paul Reginato and Liz Cahill finding beauty in the Garbage Age. @pilesofsanfrancisco


Production Team:
Jules Roberts-Hansen - Creative Direction @777jules
Kelsie Jones - Runway design and jewelry @kj\_lynn\_
Paul Reginato: Garbage upcycling @pilesofsanfrancisco
Liz Cahill: Production and garbage upcycling @liz.cahll


Special Thanks:
Mr. ANONYMOUS
Decentered Arts @decenteredarts


Tickets:
$25 Early Bird Until July 1st
$30 GA until August 10
$35 GA until 08/16
$40 Day before and Door
$MORE?$ Consider making a tax decuctable donation to Decnetered Arts [decentered.org](http://decentered.org/) or email [liz@decentered.org](mailto:liz@decentered.org)
NOTAFLAF - If cost is a barrier to attendance dm Joey @j.ehren

Interested in volunteering? Exact needs are TBD but we will be in touch, sign up here. <https://forms.gle/EVC5pzMpaLVQdsyH7>

Documentary: <https://youtu.be/xcuMb1FA_Vc?si=3tqwZKdv1Gmumksw>


j.ehren x Piles of San Francisco 3

j.ehren returns with the Piles team and his largest collection yet. Presenting 40 looks followed by an afterparty.


j.ehren x Piles of San Francisco returns for a sunset show of fashion and photography at Battery Godfrey, followed by an after party at a private warehome in Balboa Park.

Follow this link for carpooling <https://tinyurl.com/jehren-ride-share>

Garments are made from upcycled clothes found dumped on the streets of The Mission and deadstock fabric sourced locally.

This is a renegade event. We will gather at Battery Godfrey in the Presidio. BYOB and BYO Picnic and blankets. It will be 50 degrees and windy 12-14mph winds dress warmer than you think you need to dress.

Gather: 6:30 PM
Runway: 7:00 PM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Afterhangs: The Ocean Room (private warehome) ~8pm-11pm

Music by: Ryan Dorian @videounknown\_

Dress code: Cozy Cunt 🐩👠We will be outside and it will be cold so dress for success in this climate but be ready to take off the layers for the afterparty.

What is cunty, you may ask? For starters, cunt was a vulgar term historically used to tear down women, but recently has been reclaimed by gen z and any other daring individuals looking for a specific way to identify their style and self. To be cunt is to be bitchy, bratty, and everything iconic. Other icons in the cunt category would be Julia Fox, Britney Spears and that girl Suki from Fast and Furious.

Paparazzi: Legendary fashion photographer Michael Hruska will capture the moment @michaelhruska3141

Joey Ehren (j.ehren) is a San Francisco-based fashion designer exploring utilitarian cut and sew methods. Their work frequently uses eyelets, silver embellishments, and corset-style lacing with up-cycled materials. @j.ehren


Piles of San Francisco is a garbage photography and art project by Paul Reginato and Liz Cahill finding beauty in the Garbage Age. @pilesofsanfrancisco


Production Team:
Jules Roberts-Hansen - Creative Direction @777jules
Kelsie Jones - Runway design and jewelry @kj\_lynn\_
Paul Reginato: Garbage photography @pilesofsanfrancisco
Liz Cahill: Production and garbage photography @liz.cahll


Special Thanks:
Mr. ANONYMOUS
Decentered Arts @decenteredarts


Tickets:
$25 Early Bird Until April 1st
$30 GA until April 6th

NOTAFLAF - If cost is a barrier to attendance dm Joey @j.ehren

Interested in volunteering? Exact needs are TBD but we will be in touch, sign up here. <https://forms.gle/ncD4uVAPz7D2ium89>


Piles 2 (j.ehren x Piles of San Francisco)

j.ehren x Piles of San Francisco returns for a sunset show of fashion and photography at Battery Godfrey, followed by an after party at a private warehome in Balboa Park.

Celebrate the launch of piles, a fashion line by j.ehren x Piles of San Francisco made of upcycled clothes found dumped on the streets of The Mission.

Garbage Age runway fashion show, photography, sculpture, dance party and bonus fun await! The theme is garbage.

It will be at a beautiful private loft in SOMA. Address announced in text to attendees and in the description.

Doors: 9:00 PM
Runway 1: 10:00 PM
Dance Floor and Mingle
Runway 2: 12:00AM
Dance Floor and Mingle
Close 2:00 AM

Drinks and refreshments provided!
Music by Riley Love @rileylovexoxo

Dress code: Full Service Cunt ❤️‍🔥⛓️👠

What is cunty, you may ask? For starters, cunt was a vulgar term historically used to tear down women, but recently has been reclaimed by gen z and any other daring individuals looking for a specific way to identify their style and self. To be cunt is to be bitchy, bratty, and everything iconic. Other icons in the cunt category would be Julia Fox, Britney Spears and that girl Suki from Fast and Furious.

Paparazzi: Legendary fashion photographer Michael Hruska will capture the moment @michaelhruska3141

Joey Ehren (j.ehren) is a San Francisco-based fashion designer exploring utilitarian cut and sew methods. Their work frequently uses eyelets, silver embellishments, and corset-style lacing with up-cycled materials. @j.ehren


Piles of San Francisco is a garbage art project by Paul Reginato and Liz Cahill that finds beauty in trash while confronting waste and urban environmental degradation in the Garbage Age. @pilesofsanfrancisco


Edie Trautwein is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker and curator who will share fiber art sculpture made from garbage. @edieface and <https://www.edietrautwein.com/>

The garbage is endless, with photography from @lonleychairsf , @cappstreetcrap, @cappcoresf, @trashbysienna


Production Team:
Jules Roberts-Hansen - Styling and design @777jules
Kelsie Jones - Runway design and jewelry @kj\_lynn\_
Paul Reginato: Photography and Production @paulreginato
Liz Cahill: Executive Producer and Photography @liz.cahll
Tiffany Alexis Ramirez - Hair and Makeup @tiffanythecreatrix
Anoah Wang - Documentary filmmaking @anoahmusic

Special Thanks:
Mr. ANONYMOUS
Decentered Arts @decenteredarts


Tickets:
$25 Early Bird Until Nov 24th
$30 GA until Nov 30th
$35 until Dec 1 $40 day of, NO DOOR SALES

NOTAFLAF - If cost is a barrier to attendance dm Liz Cahill @liz.cahll

Documentary:

<https://youtu.be/xcuMb1FA_Vc?si=3tqwZKdv1Gmumksw>


Piles 1 (j.ehren x Piles of San Francisco)

Garbage Age runway fashion show, photography, sculpture, dance party and bonus fun await! The theme is garbage.

On a warm night we gathered a small cohort of poets for an intimate poetry reading with a touch of acoustic muisc. The event was hosted at Little Baobab an iconic Senagalese fusion restraunt in the Mission. 


Decentered Poets Read At Little Baobab

An intimate poetry reading at Little Baobab. 

J. Ehren

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