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American Express, known for its attention to detail and renowned customer service, launched its first ever Platinum House internationally, setting up shop in central London. The four-day pop up started this past Thursday, September 13, as guests were whisked into the lobby, which formerly housed Central Saint Martins College.
The event included array of curated experiences for Platinum card members including specialty cocktails and beverages, as well as hors d’oeuvres catered by London staples, Hakkasan and Duck & Waffle. Opening night treated guests to DJ sets by Kungs and SG Lewis with James Bay holding an intimate performance to cap off the night. Guests paraded their way through several different rooms of which AMEX partnered with brands and London creatives such as Sarah Andelman, creative director of retail concept Colette as well as Jen Rubio, who treated guests to a live art installation wall comprised of Away luggage.
Saturday night ushered in a slightly difference crowd brought to Platinum House by designer Alexa Chung, celebrating the launch of her new collection. Specialty cocktails, appetizers and in house DJ’s treated partygoers to another unforgettable night. American Express truly spared no expense in offering its Platinum cardholders a culmination of events that made for an unforgettable weekend.
-Kyle Mattone
Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for American Express
It’s the 50th year of the US Open. The newly renovated Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is glowing as the clock passes six. Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal are both slated to play the first night of the tournament. American sweetheart Kelly Clarkson will perform shortly before their matches commence.
In its 25th year of partnership with the United States Tennis Association, American Express has created a new interactive gaming exhibit and additional benefits for card members at the US Open such as a band that allows payments with the tap of a wrist.
For the first time ever American Express made its way inside the actual festival grounds with an ultra cool Amex Card member club.
The American Express Experience was an experience to remember
On Tuesday night, Amercian Express and “Orange Is the New Black” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” actress, Samira Wiley hosted an exclusive party at Fulton Market in lower Manhattan honoring the new AMEX feature Pay It Plan It, which allows you to place larger purchases into a monthly payment plan. The benefits to cardholders is that it is interest-free with no hidden surprises- the fixed monthly fee is shown upfront and users can still earn rewards.
Last night we joined Shay Mitchell, Pretty Little Liars star, at the “A Taste of Travel,” event announcing the brand new Blue Delta SkyMiles card.
Maria Sharapova’s much anticipated return was perhaps one of the more exciting aspects the opening day to this year’s US Open.
For the second year in a row, American Express has teamed up with Venus Williams for a two-part social content series.