Apply now – FashionTEX Makerspace 2026

Fashion students from participating European partner universities can now apply for the FashionTEX Makerspace 2026 in Riga.

The two-week program will take place from August 31 to September 12, 2026, at the Art Academy of Latvia and offers the opportunity to engage intensively with digital fashion, innovative production technologies, and international collaborations. The focus is on creative exchange, the development of digital skills, and the connection between traditional studio practices and cutting-edge technologies.

The Makerspace is aimed at dedicated emerging designers who want to deepen their knowledge in the field of digital fashion and become part of a European innovation network. All information regarding participation requirements, application documents, and deadlines is available from the respective partner universities.

We look forward to receiving many applications.

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