February 19, 2021

The NY Luxury Design Fair is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural NY Luxury Design Fair Editor’s Choice Awards. The juried program will celebrate the show’s diverse and rich product offering and recognize the best of the best. The fair will take place in New York City on Sept. 9–12, 2021, at the Javits Center. It will be co-located with The Armory Show, the city’s essential art fair and portal into the world’s foremost international galleries.

 “As one of the first in-person shows slated for the fall, we sought to create an exciting way to celebrate the exceptional designs produced by our extraordinary roster of manufacturers and makers,” said Michael Rabatin, managing director for the NY Luxury Design Fair. “With the  jury lineup including many of the most knowledgeable and insightful editors from leading design and lifestyle publications—such as DJ Carey (Cottages & Gardens), Helene Oberman (Interior Design), Ingrid Abramovitch (Elle Décor), Katy Olson (AD PRO), Jacqueline Terrebonne (Galerie), Julie Lasky (Design Writer, Editor, and Critic), Olivia Hosken (Town & Country) and Wendy Goodman (New York Magazine), to name a few—we will honor and highlight the excellent caliber of the show’s exhibitors.”

Submissions will reflect the wide range of products on exhibit at the fair, with close to 20 categories ranging from Lighting and Kitchen + Bath to Furnishings for residential and commercial interiors. There will be special recognitions for Sustainability, Innovation and Use of Color and Texture, as well as Best in Show, Best Booth Design and Outstanding Young/Emerging Designer. To be considered, all products must be exhibited at the 2021 NY Luxury Design Fair.

The jury of prominent design editors will judge the fair on the opening day and winners will be announced on Friday, Sept.10 and presented with their awards to display in their booths for the remainder of the fair. Awardees will also be prominently displayed on NYLuxuryDesignFair.com, featured on social media following the announcement and will be included in a dedicated show press release and materials following the awards.

The NY Luxury Design Fair will be open to designers, architects, trade professionals and the public.

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