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Last month in luxury

Ever wondered what life is like as a Quintessentially member? Here’s an inside look into our world…

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Words by Amelia Allen

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Ever wondered what life is like as a Quintessentially member? Well, now you don’t have to – we’re giving you an exclusive look into our world. We make magic happen for our members, wherever they are and with whatever they need. Without us, they wouldn’t have tickets to sold-out concerts, front-row seats to fashion shows, and spots on invite-only guest lists.   

With 35+ offices worldwide, we make it our mission to ensure our members live a life without limits. Every day, we open the door to the world’s most exclusive events – and last month was no different. So, without further ado, here’s what our members got up to in February… 

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Sloane St, SW1X 9BX

Emilia Wickstead at London Fashion Week

How do front-row seats at invite-only fashion shows sound? We bagged them for our members, alongside meet-and-greets with the designer herself. The experience began with pre-show glam sessions before they took their front-row seats to watch the AW26 collection strut down the catwalk. 

A pre-Cheltenham Festival styling event

And for another fashion fix, they headed to a complimentary stylish event at Bicester Village with Jade Holland Cooper herself ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. The morning began with an intimate live interview with the designer, followed by a personalised styling and shopping experience to ensure they were ready for race day. 

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Bicester Village, OX26 6WD
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The Chancery Rosewood, 30 Grosvenor Sq, W1K 9AN

The BAFTA Gala

The biennial BAFTA Gala began with a red carpet arrival, followed by an elegant sit-down dinner, performances from KOKO, an auction, and, of course, the company of world-leading actors – all to raise funds for BAFTA’s year-round work. 

Collect Art Fair

We’ve mastered the art of exclusive access you won’t find anywhere else. Like when we sourced complimentary tickets to Collect Art Fair’s invitation-only VIP collectors’ preview, meaning our members could view and purchase works from 40 global galleries before the fair opened to the public. 

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Somerset House, WC2R 1LA
A bright, modern art gallery with white walls and polished floors displays several colorful paintings featuring abstract faces with exaggerated red lips and expressive features. A bright, modern art gallery with white walls and polished floors displays several colorful paintings featuring abstract faces with exaggerated red lips and expressive features.
14 Bury St, SW1Y 6AL

A private viewing of Slawn at Saatchi Yates

Meanwhile, our under 35 members made their way to Saatchi Yates for a complimentary late-night viewing of Slawn’s exhibition. Inside the gallery’s invite-only VIP room – accessed via a hidden door – they sipped English sparkling wine. Afterwards, they trotted off to Soho House 40 Greek Street, until the early hours. 

Guinness Men’s Six Nations

As well as scoring tickets to the rugby tournament, we also shared the best places to watch the Six Nations in London. That meant our members’ game plan was simple: catch all the action live in the stadiums or settle into our line-up of luxury pubs and restaurants screening the matches. 

A cosy pub interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a lit candle on a table. A large screen on the wall shows a rugby match in progress. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. A cosy pub interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a lit candle on a table. A large screen on the wall shows a rugby match in progress. The atmosphere is warm and inviting.
Various locations
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Various locations

New York Fashion Week

Despite the bitter temperatures, our Big Apple-based office snapped up the hottest tickets for select NYFW events, including runway shows, fashion presentations, and afterparties. As a result, our members were among the first to experience the unveiling of the autumn and winter ’26 collection. 

Sergio Soledano at NYFW

During the fashion week frenzy, our members strutted off to Italian designer Sergio Soledano’s womenswear presentation at Printemps New York. Inside the Boudoir – the building’s double-height salon – they viewed the Italian fashion house’s fall/winter 2026–2027. 

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1 Wall St, NY 10005 
A large American flag is held across the field at a football stadium filled with fans. The stadium displays “Seahawks” branding, and the crowd watches as the flag is presented before the game. A large American flag is held across the field at a football stadium filled with fans. The stadium displays “Seahawks” branding, and the crowd watches as the flag is presented before the game.
Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Wy, CA 95054

The Big Game

Then we pulled a rabbit out of the hat, securing tickets, travel arrangements, and hospitality packages for the Big Game. Our members hopped over to the Levi’s Stadium for the NFL showdown and Bad Bunny’s half-time show, alongside exclusive parties like Shaq’s Fun House. 

The 68th Grammy Awards

Something that was music to our members' ears: we made sure they rocked up to the Grammys, with access to the ceremony and select parties. They were front and centre for one of the biggest nights in music, featuring a star-studded line-up of live performances. 

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Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St, CA 90015
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165 Worth Ave, FL 33480

A cocktail reception with Pragnell Jewellery

Our founder, Ben Elliot, flew to the US to co-host a cocktail reception with Pragnell Jewellery in Palm Beach. The evening offered our members an exclusive opportunity to privately view the brand’s new collection of fine jewellery and rare gemstones. 

NBA All Star Weekend

We’re always on the ball of the world’s hottest events – and that includes one of basketball’s most anticipated weekends. Our members touched down in Los Angeles for the tournament – and saw USA Stars crowned champions. 

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Intuit Dome, 3930 W Century Blvd, CA 90303
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Various dates

Art Basel Qatar

In November last year, we shared a guide to Art Basel Miami Beach. And this month, we went a step further, securing VIP passes to the Doha debut of one of the world’s leading art fairs. Quintessentially Doha provided our members with access to personalised tours and sought-after exhibitions. 

A beachside Valentine's Day brunch

Our Dubai team hosted a beachside brunch at Maison Mer Dubai for Valentine’s Day. Set against the waterfront, the elegant afternoon brought together inspiring women to connect and slurp pasta dishes like carabinero spaghetti while waves swooshed against the Arabian shore.  

A long outdoor dining table is set with plates, menus, glasses, and napkins. Green and patterned cushions are on the chairs, and red rose petals are scattered along the center of the table. People are seen in the background. A long outdoor dining table is set with plates, menus, glasses, and napkins. Green and patterned cushions are on the chairs, and red rose petals are scattered along the center of the table. People are seen in the background.
Maison Mer Dubai at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai
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Various locations

The Berlin International Film Festival

Quintessentially Germany didn't just track down tickets to premieres of the industry’s finest films – the team ensured members stayed in Berlin’s best hotels, dined at the city’s most sought-after restaurants, and witnessed history as Michelle Yeoh received the Honorary Golden Bear.  

2026 Winter Olympics

Our Italian office has been busy securing tickets and hospitality packages for select competitions at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Beyond the Games, they also arranged sought-after restaurant reservations and hotel bookings with benefits. 

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Various locations
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