Shelter, a design fair during NYCxDESIGN 2025, was organized by Afternoon Light at the Starrett-Lehigh building in Chelsea.Over 100 brands across furniture, lighting, and product design showcased their work at the event.Designers utilized the building's space creatively, focusing on community and unique presentation.Shelter's launch marked it as a tastemaker and collector of unique design pieces.Featured designers included Matter.Made, N. Shook, Avram Rusu Studio, Riffmade, and Jackrabbit Studio.Notable designs showcased were Delphi Pendant, Ledoux Prêt shelving units, and Psychogeography glass orbs.Designers like Ford Bostwick, Yamazaki Home, and Fort Standard Hardware showcased innovative furniture and lighting solutions.A Space Studio's use of marble and Heako Studio's Himalaya Lunar Lamp stood out for their unique approaches.The event featured a variety of creative pieces that blended utility with aesthetics, tradition with experimentation.Each designer brought a distinctive narrative and style to the showcase, creating a compelling and diverse design experience.