Women In Design 2026- 100th Anniversary Edition

Interior designer Christiane Lemieux and Eugenia Santiesteban Soto, Style Director at Frederic, come together for an intimate conversation exploring the enduring influence of French design—how its history, culture, and sensibility continue to shape today’s interiors. The discussion will be followed by a book signing for Eugenia’s new release, Arbiters of Style: The New Wave of French Interior Design.

Join woman-owned and managed Wells Abbott for a celebratory open house during Women in Design Day at the New York Design Center. Discover a dynamic portfolio of women-owned brands including Rose Cumming | Classic Cloth, Vermilion, The Kensington Paperie, and Pukka Print.

Come preview the new showrooms on the 4th floor! Check out the detailed list below and explore these beautiful new showrooms offering beautiful wallcoverings, elegant designs and carefully curated art:

Natural Curiosities

Maya Romanoff

VICA

They say “all work and no play” isn’t the recipe for a creative life—and we couldn’t agree more. Join female entrepreneurs whose businesses are rooted in passion projects for a lively conversation on the importance of carving out time for joy. Discover how hobbies can restore energy, ignite creativity, build community, and remind us that a well-designed life includes space for play.

Join us in partnership with the Female Design Council, the premier professional network for women in design, for the closing reception of Women in Design Day at the Baker Showroom. Enjoy cocktails, conversation, and network with designers and industry leaders as we toast an inspiring day, celebrate the connections made, and raise a glass to 100 years of 200 Lex!

Please join Linda Cirigliano of LC Three in conversation with Lori Beppu of BMA Architects, Dana Raines of Highline Construction Group, Kate Ferguson of Palomino Interiors and Nicole McCarron of Osbee as they discuss women in the builder industry and how they’ve been charged with growing their companies.

The Angela Chair was designed by Aristeu Pires in memory of Angela—an architect, a close friend, and a pivotal presence in his life and career. After her passing, Aristeu was struck by the idea that a person is only remembered as long as their name continues to be spoken. During Women in Design, Sossego presents an art exhibition and live artistic intervention anchored by the Angela Chair, inviting another woman artist to respond to this story. Together, the experience asks the audience to reflect on how legacy is built, carried forward, and kept alive through artistic expression.

Join Pooky Lighting and Benjamin Moore for an interactive workshop celebrating the beauty of Benjamin Moore paints and the charm of Pooky’s handcrafted lighting. Create a custom lampshade that reflects your love of design and captures your personal style.

Join Business of Home’s Dennis Scully for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation with an all-star lineup of accomplished creatives from across the design world: product designer Emma Finch of Hector Finch, interior designer Sheila Bridges, architect Annabelle Selldorf and New York Magazine design editor Wendy Goodman. Together, this powerful quartet will reflect on what it takes to start, scale and sustain thriving careers—without ever losing sight of the style and artistry that inspired them in the first place.

Drawing on decades of experience, the panel will discuss the mentors and role models who paved the way; what it means to define success on one’s own terms; and how to navigate growth while staying grounded. Lively and enlightening, it promises to be a candid yet encouraging exploration of influence, leadership, and the enduring impact of creative direction in shaping a meaningful career.

Join Jacqueline Terrebonne, editor in chief of Galerie magazine, in conversation with Alessandra Branca of Casa Branca, Nancy Lorenz of Nancy Lorenz Studio and Emma O’Neill of STUDIO SOFIELD for a spirited discussion on how creative talents work together to realize one-of-a-kind projects that serve as the aesthetic soul of very special homes.

Meet the ceiling-shatterers,
barrier-breakers & game-changers at 200 Lex.

Shop and tour the building through the lens of the women-led showrooms followed by an afternoon of informative and inspiring panels.

Come visit the Schumacher showroom to meet the company’s new French Design Director, Astrid Elineau, who just unveiled her debut collection, Atelier Paris, during Déco Off. Formerly the head of print and textile design at Hermès, Astrid has had a formidable career in luxury textile and print design, and her new collection epitomizes the very essence of French excellence and American ingenuity.

Leftbank Art invites you to a special Women in Design open house celebrating the work of three visionary designers whose practices embody collaboration, artistry, and thoughtful design: Catherine Freshley, Mary Elizabeth Marvin, and Nikki Chu. Together, these designers represent distinct creative perspectives, united by a shared commitment to materiality, process, and the seamless integration of art within interior spaces. From expressive craftsmanship to refined, intentional design, their work demonstrates how art can shape not only rooms, but the way we experience them.

Experience the softer side of John Pomp Studios with Slumped. Stop by, enjoy a glass of bubbly and bites, and see the newest lighting collection presented by Anne Pomp in celebration of Women in Design.

Hear from Thibaut’s female run design studio as they share the inspiration behind their newest natural wallcovering collection, Grasscloth Resource 7. Enjoy an exclusive first look at Anna French’s upcoming wallcovering and fabric collection, debuting early summer. Light bites and beverages will be served throughout the day.

Come shop the PALECEK showroom and celebrate the women on the production design team. Enjoy light bites, inspired design, and a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship led by the women shaping PALECEK’s collections.

Join The Bright Group showroom for an Open House! Stop in the see the latest pieces while discovering new pieces and collections from female makers.

Three powerhouse leaders—Veronica Schnitzius, President of American Leather; Helen Cho, Senior Director of Marketing for SKS and LG Pro Builder; and Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief of LUXE Interiors + Design and Founder & Principal of Jill Cohen & Associates—represent three distinct paths to success: immigrant and first-generation determination, global brand-building expertise, and founder-turned-editorial leader all at the forefront of the design industry. Each has built influence differently, confronted obstacles uniquely, and, as mothers and culture-builders, redefined what power looks like on her own terms.

This Women’s Day, they move beyond celebration into substance—exploring the challenges behind success, the intentional choices that shape their leadership, and the lessons they’re still learning. From building values-driven corporate cultures to navigating career pivots, personal sacrifice, and the constant recalibration of work, family, and ambition, this is a bold conversation about authority earned, impact sustained, and the evolving essence of women at the helm.

For her debut collaboration with KAIA Editions in the United States, Pauline Leprince presents Beneath the Surface, a series of sculptural metal and glass works that explore the tension between appearance and inner reality. The collection includes a console, mirror, and lamp, where burnt metal bears the irreversible trace of fire and glass introduces fragility, transparency, and light. Moving beyond the decorative, these pieces confront the viewer with material, memory, and vulnerability. Together, they offer a powerful reflection on identity, exposure, and the emotional depth beneath the surface.