NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

The 23rd "Golden Apricot" Yerevan International Film Festival has kicked off

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

Nikos Vertis to perform in Armenia for the 3rd time at the invitation of “ACVA BUILDINGS”

NEWS.am STYLE

NEWS.am STYLE

How luxury brands pamper wealthy shopaholics: Palace dinners, VIP parties, and million-dollar gifts

21:29, September 25

For America’s wealthiest shoppers, spending big comes with perks. From Gucci and Louis Vuitton to Fendi and Prada, luxury brands lavish their most devoted clients with exclusive experiences: courtside seats at Wimbledon, dinners in royal palaces, birthday celebrations, and extravagant Christmas gifts. Some stores even assist in decorating homes for a client’s next party, reports NYP.

“There are countless privileges — from fashion show access to brand history tours,” says Christos Garkinos, 60, founder of Covet by Christos, a platform that streams luxury sales live while treating top clients like royalty.

Special invitations to international trips, dinners, and star-studded events are constantly offered to those who enter the top-tier client circle, which typically requires spending $500,000 to over $1 million per year with a single brand.

“One percent of luxury shoppers can contribute up to 40% of a brand’s revenue,” Garkinos notes. “So retaining them is crucial.”

The Perfect Client Example

Philanthropist Amy Hart Green is one such top-tier client. “I received a humanitarian award, and Chopard organized a stunning dinner for me and 65 guests in Aspen,” Green recalls. “They showcased their entire jewelry collection, gifted me beautiful earrings, and covered the meal. Guests received luxury candles and gift sets. It’s an amazing way to reward those who support charitable causes.”

For a brand like Chopard, the benefits are clear: celebrating Green provides access to her wealthy social network, and such events can be partially written off as charitable expenses. When Green hosts fundraisers or cocktail parties, brands often participate and help decorate her home for the occasion.

Personalization Over Points and Discounts

Today’s luxury brands are moving away from traditional loyalty programs based on points or discounts. The focus is on a highly personalized approach: exclusive events, personal invitations, and unique experiences for clients who seemingly already have everything.

“Loyalty programs used to be ‘spend and earn,’ but that felt impersonal,” says retail expert Matt Schachter. “Now, buyers want exclusivity. They want the brand to recognize them as individuals.”

Brands collect and analyze client data to craft tailored experiences, tracking purchases, style preferences, birthdays, friends, residences, and travel habits.

Garkinos adds: “You’re not just inviting clients to fashion shows. You host birthday parties, anniversaries, and top-client showcases. It’s extremely personalized.”

He emphasizes that, despite the luxury, rewards shouldn’t feel transactional: “It’s not ‘pay — get.’ We create a community, offering experiences clients can’t easily organize themselves, whether in Dubai, Paris, or London.”


Follow NEWS.am STYLE on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram





  • Related News

  • AI-Generated Singer Announces Pregnancy and Quits Band — Fans Didn’t Realize She Wasn’t Real Social media users were left confused after news broke that Mity, a member of the Chinese pop group Baby Queen, had announced her pregnancy and decided to take a temporary break from the band. Many fans only then discovered that the group and its members were entirely AI-generated, the Daily Mail reports...
  • Three Hours for Makeup and Household Chores: Japanese Prime Minister’s Admission Sparks Public Debate Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said her daily schedule is significantly more demanding than those of her male predecessors. In addition to her official duties, she spends several hours a day on makeup, bathing, cooking and other household tasks. Her remarks have sparked a heated debate about gender stereotypes and the expectations placed on Japanese women, The New York Times reports...
  • “Grandparents Now Need Permission to Hug”: Controversial Ad Pulled After Backlash A controversy has erupted in Ireland over a public awareness campaign urging grandparents to ask their grandchildren for permission before hugging them. The video, created by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and funded by the Department of Justice, sparked accusations of absurd political correctness, disrespect toward older people and the misuse of public funds. The justice minister eventually demanded that the video be taken down...
  • The Pharaohs Forgot to Sign the Paperwork: Scottish Museum Removes Mummies Over Lack of Consent A scandal worthy of a museum exhibit of its own has erupted in Scotland: ancient Egyptian remains have been removed from a Glasgow museum because people who died thousands of years ago never gave permission for their bodies to be displayed in public. Visitors are now greeted by explanatory signs instead of mummies — apparently the safest exhibit in an era when even pharaohs have suddenly been found to have personal-boundary issues...
  • Hermès Steps Up Boutique Security After Riots in France French luxury house Hermès has tightened security at its stores following widespread protests in France, during which one of the brand’s boutiques in Marseille was looted. The company is also facing a new challenge: demand for its products is slowing, and sales of clothing and accessories have declined for the first time in several years, Reuters reports...


@NEWSam_STYLE

  • Archive
Search