New Jersey Hosts Gathering on Luxury and Female Leadership

In New Jersey, Ornare franchisees Tom Aloise and Alan Chorm welcomed a group of women from the architecture, design, real estate, and construction sectors to the showroom for an evening dedicated to dialogue and reflection on the true meaning of luxury.

Held in partnership with BANNJ, the Builders Association of Northern New Jersey, the gathering was led by real estate specialists Kristie Closter and Taryn Byron, bringing professionals together in an intimate atmosphere of connection and attentive exchange. Starting from a reflection on luxury, the conversation explored topics such as the role of high-end products in construction and female leadership in sectors undergoing transformation. View the photos.

Ornare and Mulheres Positivas in New York

During Brazil Week 2026, Ornare hosted the Person of the Year event at its New York showroom, held in partnership with Mulheres Positivas, an ecosystem founded by Fabi Saad and dedicated to women’s personal and professional development.

The gathering honored seven women recognized for their work and contributions: Alcione Albanesi, founder and CEO of Friends of Good;; Chieko Aoki, founder and president of Blue Tree Hotels; Daniella Marques, co-founder and president of Grupo Legend and former president of Caixa Econômica Federal; Luiza Helena Trajano, chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Magazine Luiza and founder of Grupo Mulheres do Brasil; Rachel Maia, recognized for her work in corporate governance, diversity, and inclusion; Simoni Morato, CEO of Safra National Bank; and Sonia Hess, vice president of Grupo Mulheres do Brasil and creator of Fundo Dona de Mim.

With coverage by Record News, the event brought together around 70 executives and entrepreneurs, fostering an environment of recognition, dialogue, and meaningful connections among women transforming different sectors. View the photos.

Grand Opening: Ornare’s New Houston Showroom

In the heart of River Oaks, on the elegant San Felipe Street, one of Houston’s most prestigious areas, Ornare inaugurated its new showroom with a reception that brought together architects, designers, and local partners. The occasion marked a new chapter for the brand in the Texas city, strengthening its presence in the high-end North American market.

At the helm of Ornare Houston since 2018, Rasha Nasreddin, interior designer and civil engineer, brings together her personal history in the city and the consolidation of the brand in the local market. “Houston has been my home for 27 years, so seeing Ornare establish this showroom in one of the city’s most distinguished neighborhoods is an exciting milestone. This new design refuge allows us to offer an even more refined and immersive experience, connected to the philosophy of customization and the aesthetic rigor that define the brand,” she says.

Spanning approximately 200 square meters, the space was reconfigured to express Ornare’s essence in a broader and more sensorial way. The environments bring together different solutions, materials, and finishes, revealing an approach that integrates design, functionality, and personalization.

The showroom presents a special curation of the brand’s main collections. Highlights include the iconic Timeless Collection and Square Round, as well as the Stripe, Linear, Shaker, Ikigai, Little Luxury, and Crystal Case lines, along with the technological Hidden doors presented during Milan Design Week 2026. View the photos.

Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and Authorship-Driven Design at the Italian Flagship

In Milan, Ornare hosted a talk dedicated to the relationship between artificial intelligence, creativity, and authorship-driven design. The gathering brought together Italian representatives from the law firm Ughi e Nunziante, lawyer Daniela Di Pasquale, and Abreu Advogados, from Portugal, for a discussion on the impacts, challenges, and opportunities brought by the evolution of artificial intelligence within the universe of authorial design.

The conversation explored how technological advances are transforming product development and creative processes. The debate highlighted the importance of preserving originality and creativity as central elements in shaping the future of design. View the photos.

Uma Marca Global, Experiências Locais

The gatherings held across the United States and Europe reinforce Ornare’s international expansion and its ability to cultivate meaningful relationships in different markets. From strategic cities such as New York, Houston, New Jersey, and Milan, the brand continues to strengthen its global presence through experiences that bring together design, architecture, and lifestyle.