What’s New, What’s Next fine-tunes its winning formula this fall

The design community’s stylish twist on the first day of school, What’s New, What’s Next returns to the New York Design Center on September 18 to celebrate hundreds of product debuts, host more than 60 programs and open houses, and generally kick off the season with bushels of inspiration and the very best of vibes. This fall, fine-tuning the irresistible formula that attracts up to 4,000 visitors from across the country, including nearby New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island, the decor epicenter at 200 Lexington Avenue—now in its 99th year—combines a focus on new textile showrooms with a flawlessly curated roster of activities and talks. Packing thought-provoking topics, compelling panelists and experiential immersions into a meticulously plotted schedule, the 17th iteration of the an