Summer 2026: Women, Capital & Creativity
This summer, Pop Up Season brought together two distinct experiences united by a shared idea: expanding women’s participation in business and finance, while creating meaningful opportunities to support women, female-led businesses, and communities in need.
A Salon Evening
Pop Up Season hosted an intimate Salon evening with the CIRCLE membership group and special guests for a conversation centered on investment opportunities, access, and women’s participation in capital.
With more than $80 trillion expected to move into the hands of women over the next two decades, the evening addressed a timely question: how can women move from spectators of capital to active participants in it?
The evening explored ways women can increase their financial literacy, connect with like-minded investor communities, and expand their participation in finance through investing, advising, and corporate board seats. Meaningful connections were made throughout the evening, with conversations continuing well into the night.
Esteemed speakers included Joy Marcus, Founder of The 98; Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO of Gaingels; and Annie Belanger, Founder of Women Abundance Collective.
Summer / Pre-Fall Trunk Show
On July 14–15, 2026, Pop Up Season welcomed guest curator Maison Marche for a Summer / Pre-Fall Trunk Show held at a private home in East Hampton, New York.
A percentage of proceeds benefited The Retreat, an organization supporting individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
The event extended the theme by highlighting the economic impact of supporting female founders, designers, and artisans while helping sustain women-led businesses, creative communities, and jobs across the globe.
Featured brands included:
Curatoria — Sustainable luxury from Argentina created by Astrid Munoz
LIBE — The Anthesis collection featuring original artwork and hand-painted prints
Helecho Collective — Woven sculptures handmade by Wounaan women artisans
Counter [Beauty] — Gregg Renfrew’s new brand featuring Glowy Summer Skin essentials and Turkish beach towels in partnership with Kassatex
Attendees included Pop Up Season and Maison Marche customers and friends, notable community members, and supporters of The Retreat.
Throughout the indoor/outdoor space, guests discovered artisan-made home décor, jewelry, accessories, and small-batch fashion collections from Colombia, Morocco and Paris, with several designers on hand to share the stories and craftsmanship behind their work.
