“ c e l e b r a t i o n ” as you are

Closure & Rebirth

neutral lab — A Transitioning from 10 Years into the 11th

A quiet celebration to close a decade and welcome a new cycle.

① Pre-order Exhibition (Open to public, no RSVP required)

Date: April 26 (Sat) & 27 (Sun)

Time: 12:00–6:00pm

Location: SAYAKA DAVIS and HANNAYOO WORKS DUMBO BOUTIQUE

147 Front St, Suite 304, Brooklyn, NY 11201

We are honored to join a special joint exhibition hosted by our dear friends & fellow designers,

SAYAKA DAVIS and HANNAYOO WORKS in their beautiful boutique in DUMBO.

neutral lab will present made-to-order clothing that invites you to breathe, soften, and return to neutral - inspired by the grounding beauty of Japan Alpine in designer’s hometown, Nagano, the practicality of daily life in New York, and the gentle wisdom of the Japanese wellness method, HIETORI. All the clothes are neutral in size, age, gender, season, trend & versatile to wear multiple ways.

You’ll also be able to explore and order from the beautiful collections of SAYAKA DAVIS and HANNAYOO WORKS. Personalized fitting and styling sessions with stylist Minami Matsumoto available upon request. — Some archive pieces are available for purchase.

② Private Ceremony (RSVP required below)

A Gentle Evening of Celebration - with HIETORI, Live Talk, Vocal Sound Bath & Mindful Tasting

Softly awaking the five senses and welcoming light from within — echoing Iwatobiraki 岩戸開き, the sacred opening of the cave in Kojiki 古事記, Japan’s oldest mythology.

Date: April 26 (Sat)

Time: 7:00–9:00pm

Location: SAYAKA DAVIS & HANNAYOO WORKS DUMBO BOUTIQUE

147 Front St, Suite 304, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Part 1｜neutral lab 10th Anniversary Talk & Hietori Experience

A quiet evening to reflect on neutral lab’s 10-year journey.

Founder and designer, Tomoe Mineta shares how neutral lab was born, the wisdom passed down from her mother and ancestors, and a new intention for the next cycle.

Within this gentle circle, we will experience HIETORI — a Japanese wellness method — upon request.

This will be a chair-free gathering. You are welcome to stand or sit on a mat.

If sitting, we kindly ask that you remove your shoes. Feel free to bring a yoga block or cushion for comfortable floor seating.

Comfortable clothing made of natural materials is highly recommended for the full experience.

Silk/wool socks and hot water bottles will be available in limited quantities for the HIETORI experience.

Part 2｜Vocal Sound Bath inspired by Kojiki 古事記

A meditative vocal sound journey guided by Japanese sound artists, Megumi Toyama and Tomoko Ueki inspired by Kojiki 古事記 - Japan’s oldest mythology.

Recalling the goddess who lured Amaterasu 天照大御神, the sun deity, from the cave, we sing together to awaken the light — and open the possibilities within.

Part 3｜Mindful Tastings

A small, mindful offering of food and drink rooted in the wisdom of Japanese ancestral food traditions. All items are plant-based and prepared without sugar or artificial seasonings (except for some miso bombs, which contain katsuobushi – dried bonito flakes).

Gratefully offered in limited quantities by:

• MISOMARU Miso soup bomb 味噌玉

• BOTAPIA Medicinal herbal tea, YakuZen 薬膳茶 & Caffeine free Matcha tea 抹茶

• BOTAPIA Brown rice ball with Medicinal herbal tea 薬膳茶おにぎり

• RICE & MISO Fermented organic brown rice from Nagano, Nagaoka - style Kōso Genmai 長岡式酵素玄米 rice ball

• CAFE TSUKUNE Fermented Nuka Pickles 糠漬け& Nagano soul food, Oyaki おやき with slow - cooked layered vegetables, Kasaneni 重ね煮

How to Join

• For the Preorder Exhibition : No RSVP needed — feel free to stop by during open hours.

• For the Private Ceremony : Please RSVP in advance using the form below.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We truly look forward to seeing you and celebrating this beautiful moment together.

With love & gratitude,

Tomoe & the neutral lab team — in tribute to mother, Mitsuko who passed on June 1, 2016