AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM TO DEBUT ITS FIRST PLATINUM HOUSE IN THE UK DURING LONDON FASHION WEEK

JAMES BAY, SG LEWIS & KUNGS TO PERFORM AT AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM HOUSE

ALSO HOSTING ALEXA CHUNG OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY IN SUPPORT OF HER FIRST EVER LONDON FASHION WEEK SHOW

FOR MORE INFORMATION: amex.co/platinumhouse

Platinum House London will feature exclusive experiences for American Express Platinum Cardmembers. These include access to the official after party for the first-ever Alexa Chung show, a live performance from James Bay and DJ sets from SG Lewis and KUNGS. Former creative director of concept store Colette and founder of Just An Idea, Sarah Andelman, has curated a selection of London-based designers to take part in a pop-up shop within Platinum House. Food & beverage menus will be orchestrated by Amex Global Dining Collection partners Tredwells, Duck and Waffle and Hakkasan.  Platinum House will also feature a live-art luggage graffiti wall with Jen Rubio of Away, ‘Hidden London’ recommendations by Tom Marchant of Black Tomato, and group fitness classes hosted by high performance lifestyle leaders, Equinox.

Located at the former site of Central Saint Martin’s College, Platinum House London will be open exclusively for Platinum Cardmembers from Thursday, September 13th through Sunday, Septemver 16th. Platinum House will bring together the best of London and offer Cardmembers access to premium experiences and programming brought to life through collaborations with American Express Platinum partners. For further information please visit amex.co/platinumhouse.

PLATINUM HOUSE EVENTS SCHEDULE

RSVP EVENTS:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH 9:00PM – 1:00AM:

Platinum House London will open Thursday night with musical performances on the Republic Records stage from three-time GRAMMY Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multiplatinum singer-songwriter James Bay, and DJ sets from songwriter, producer and musician SG Lewis and KUNGS, before opening up for daily programming throughout the weekend. Cardmembers can RSVP for entry on a first-come-first-served basis.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 9:00PM – 1:00AM:

American Express Platinum is proud to be supporting Alexa Chung’s first-ever London Fashion Week show. To celebrate this exciting fashion week debut, Platinum Cardmembers will have access to Alexa Chung’s official fashion show after party at Platinum House on Saturday night. Cardmembers can RSVP for entry on a first-come-first-served basis. A very limited number of spots are available.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 9:30AM – 11:30AM:

Amex Platinum and Equinox are bringing a selection of Equinox’s signature group fitness classes, offered exclusively at Platinum House London. Cardmembers can expect unparalleled fitness experiences created and developed by the industry’s best minds. A dynamic mix of Pilates, Yoga and Barre classes taught by instructors who inspire and ignite.

Friday, September 14th

9:30 AM Pilates Power with Michelle

11:30 AM Vinyasa Yoga with Holly

Saturday, September 15th

9:30 AM Barre Burn with Michelle

11:30 AM Power Yoga with Caroline=

Sunday, September 16th

9:30 AM Detox & Unwind Yoga & Meditation with Caleb

11:30 AM Yoga Vybz with Chris

DAILY PLATINUM HOUSE PROGRAMMING (NO RSVP REQUIRED):

Platinum Collective-Curated Experiences

Tom Marchant of Black Tomato, the award-winning creators of unique, perfectly tailored, global travel experiences, will bring “Hidden London” to Platinum House through a series of interative and discoverable moments that highlight Black Tomato’s recommended and under-the-radar, can’t-miss experiences and hotspots throughout the city.

Former creative director of the beloved retail concept store Colette and founder of Just An Idea, Sarah Andelman, has curated a selection of London-based designers including ALEXACHUNG and Bernstock Spiers, as well as Azumi & David and Katherine Hamnett – graduates of Central Saint Martin’s College – to take part in a pop-up shop within Platinum House. Guests will have the opportunity to browse, shop, and purchase items from these designers.

Jen Rubio of Away is creating a live-art luggage wall within Platinum House where guests can watch a graffiti artist build a Brick Lane-inspired mural across a wall of Away suitcases. At the installation, guests will receive a complimentary and exclusive luggage sticker, and can shop select items from the signature Away Travel Uniform. Curated menus by American Express Global Dining Collection partners Duck & Waffle, Hakkasan and Tredwells.

WHERE:          Former site of Central Saint Martin’s College (Holborn)

Old Central St. Martin’s Building

12-48 Southampton Row

London, WC1B 4AF

WHEN:         Thursday, September 13th from 9:00PM – 1:00AM

Friday, September 14th from 9:00AM – 1:00PM and from 9:00PM – 1:00AM

Saturday, September 15th from 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Sunday, September 16th from 9:00AM – 1:00PM

WHO:          American Express Platinum Cardmembers are welcome and can bring up to 3 guests.