Lemieux et Cie and Métaphores Launch Exciting Collaboration in New York City

Unveiling Fragments: A Beautiful New Collaboration in SoHo

On October 7, 2026, Lemieux et Cie is set to showcase an exciting new retail partnership with Métaphores, the distinguished French textile brand that lies within the Hermès umbrella. This collaboration revolves around the special collection called Fragments, offering a unique exploration of materiality, texture, and light through a series of thoughtfully designed furniture pieces and interior textiles at the Lemieux et Cie showroom located in the vibrant neighborhood of SoHo, New York City.

A Unique Collaboration

This partnership marks a significant moment for both brands. It is the inaugural collaboration of Métaphores with a designer-led showroom in the U.S., making it a remarkable milestone for the project as Fragments makes its American debut. The synergy between Lemieux et Cie and Métaphores stems from a shared commitment to neuroaesthetics—a field that investigates how our sensory and visual experiences craft our perception within a space. The notion signifies that the atmosphere of a room is shaped not solely by what we see, but by the tactile elements that surround us.

Christiane Lemieux, founder and creative director of Lemieux et Cie, explains, "Neuroaesthetics gives voice to something designers have long felt intuitively: our experience of a room extends beyond mere visuals." This philosophy highlights how weight, warmth, and even density contribute to how we perceive and feel within a space.

Immersive Textile Experience

Fragments combines various fibers, merging natural and technical materials, such as wool, cotton, and linen, into woven constructions that evoke a rich tactile experience. By using techniques drawn from the traditions of Verel de Belval's 18th-century furnishing silks and Le Crin's handwoven horsehair, Métaphores infuses a sense of heritage into contemporary design. The collaboration seeks to articulate a vivacious dialogue between texture and design, engaging both the eye and the touch.

The fabrics of Fragments dynamically interact with light, offering unique qualities through their varying structures. The use of bouclé textures alongside subtle color variations and oversized slub yarns enriches the sensory experience. Each fabric tells a different story, capturing and diffusing light in a manner that brings the surfaces of furniture to life.

The showroom installation promises to showcase these innovative textiles on a carefully curated selection of sofas, accent chairs, and full-height draperies among others, accommodating various architectural and design tastes. Dedicated display sections will further allow visitors to take a closer look at the patterns and construction techniques of individual fabrics.

Émilie Paralitici, the creation and image director of Métaphores, expresses that Fragments is centered around the material itself—its grain, density, and interaction with light. “We aimed to present our collection as more than just decorative elements; we wanted to communicate a palpable presence—an inviting, new way of living within our interiors and with the furniture we choose,” says Paralitici.

Availability Beyond the Launch

After the launch, the textiles from Métaphores will continue to be available at Lemieux et Cie in SoHo for various upholstery and interior projects. This ongoing availability underscores the collaboration's commitment to providing not just beauty but also functionality and craftsmanship in design.

With Fragments, the collaboration between Lemieux et Cie and Métaphores is anticipated to redefine how we perceive interiors, transforming not just the look, but the entire living experience. Whether for a cozy corner in your home or a more expansive interior project, the Fragments collection promises to enrich spaces with its unique blend of texture, light, and innovative design.

Join us for the grand opening of Fragments on October 7, 2026, located at 161 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013. The showroom will be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on weekends from noon to 6 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to experience the future of textile design firsthand.