On October 7, designers, creatives, and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the rising talent defining the future of interior design at FREDERIC’s 2026 It List Awards. As a proud sponsor of this year’s celebration, JANUS et Cie was honored to support an initiative dedicated to recognizing the vision, creativity, and distinctive perspectives of the industry’s next generation.

Held at the beautiful Nine Orchard in New York, the evening brought together this year’s It List honorees and members of the design community for an inspiring night of conversation, connection, and celebration. FREDERIC Editor in Chief Dara Caponigro welcomed 115 esteemed guests, while world-renowned designer Bunny Williams served as the evening’s emcee, introducing this year’s honorees and celebrating their contributions to the design industry.

JANUS et Cie’s Lucy and Drum collections took center stage within Nine Orchard’s Greenhouse during the evening’s cocktail hour, framed by sweeping views of the New York City skyline. In a continued commitment to nurturing the next generation of design talent, JANUS et Cie proudly gifted each honoree a $5,000 credit toward a future purchase, empowering these emerging creatives to bring their visions to life.

Hailing from Atlanta to Amsterdam, San Diego to Stockholm, these 11 honorees represent the breadth of talent and creative energy moving the design industry forward.

Congratulations Alex Yanke (San Diego), Bob van Zonneveld (Amsterdam), Brian Jones (NYC), Brooke Michie (NYC), Claes Dalén (Stockholm), Danielette Dennis (NYC), Frances Jackson Wilen (Atlanta), Georgie Stogdon (London), Michael Joerres (Los Angeles), Samantha Feuer (Maryville, TN), and Todd Hellmuth (Los Angeles).

We are proud to celebrate these rising stars shaping the future of design!

Photography by Charlotte Candler, courtesy of FREDERIC