Ashley Wu was working as a fashion writer when she wanted to find a place to work outside of the home. She decided to create what she, herself, was craving: a female-focused club where you can go to work, attend an event, or simply have a haven to decompress.

It’s in this spirit of togetherness that we present our Neu Woman of the season, Ashley Wu.

Maison, a members-only club for women and mothers, opened on the Upper East Side in February.

The founder of Maison, a new kind of members club designed specifically for those who need a place to work, relax, learn, connect, even just a thoughtful place for to be their best self.

“I want to use Maison to help not only people who come and work, but people who need to tap into that part of themselves they may have neglected for a while because of all the other things they prioritize over their well-being.”

Founded by fashion blogger, photo producer, and mom of two, Ashley Wu, this Upper East Side aerie is aimed at NYC’s cool mom community.

Calling all New Yorkers: meet Maison, the new members-only club for women that will open in February 2019. Maison, which will be located on the Upper East Side, will serve as a place for women to work, connect, and relax. 

Elle Decor spoke with Maison founder Ashley Wu on why the club is so much more than just a co-working space.

They may seem like competitors on the outside, but Craft House clients The Wing and WeWork are both truly unique, creating very defined offers for their members. It's not a surprise that within a year after opening their flagship club in NYC, The Wing is looking to expand its women's only club both within NYC and elsewhere. It's also no wonder that this unique offer has caught the attention of WeWork, which recently invested.

"A recent New York Times article said the company was poised to bring its “Instagrammable feminism” to the masses. With its millennial pink decor and library of books written by and about women, The Wing also hosts a number of events including panel discussions, book clubs, and movie screenings. Only if you can get past the 8,000-person waiting list, that is."

The Wing, a women’s space that is part social club, part coworking studio, and part beauty salon.