This chapter explores the world of luxury consumption, promoters, and the role of girls in elite clubs. It discusses the lifestyle and job of promoters, their recruitment strategies, and the expectations placed on them to make the club experience enjoyable for girls. The chapter also delves into the discriminatory practices faced by women based on their appearance in exclusive clubs and highlights the presence of white supremacy dynamics within the elite club scene.
Featuring Ashley Mears on her book Very Important People: Status and Beauty in the Global Party Circuit. Mears, a sociologist and former fashion model, explores the super-elite "models and bottles" party scene where beautiful young women and conspicuous consumption heighten the status of rich men.
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