Designer & Tastemaker

Aerin Lauder

A designer, tastemaker, and working mother of two, Aerin Lauder is a modern-day style icon. Committed to living life more beautifully, she founded the luxury lifestyle brand AERIN in 2012. With a love for interiors and a talent for creating warm, inviting spaces, Aerin’s elegant, effortless aesthetic reflects her unique upbringing. As she says, “Beauty is my heritage, but home and accessories are my passion. There was an opportunity in the market for a lifestyle brand based on feminine, modern, and effortless products with strong heritage and storytelling. I decided to launch AERIN and make the whole concept of beauty part of the way we live today.” Aerin brings ease and beauty into all aspects of life and, as a dedicated philanthropist, into the lives of others. 

Aerin is an Elective Trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as a member of The Chairman’s Council.  She serves on the board of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies, The Boys’ Club of New York, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and God’s Love We Deliver. Aerin is a member of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art. For over 10 years, Aerin served as a member of the board of the Estée Lauder Companies, until she rotated off for another family member’s term. In 2013, God’s Love We Deliver presented Aerin with the Golden Heart Award for Lifetime Achievement, and most recently she received the Business and Entrepreneurship Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.