This chapter explores the motivation of individuals in various industries to be a part of the VIP scene, the meticulous planning and layout of exclusive nightclubs, and the behavior of wealthy clients. It also discusses the challenges of examining the institutional ties and consequences for older elites who participate in this 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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