Behind the gilded gates down tree-lined driveways lies a world of rarefied beauty. These palaces, mansions, exclusive beach clubs and clifftop estates are havens where the privileged can party and play in private. From Sydney to Saigon, Riyadh to Tangier, and Portsea to the Amalfi Coast, The Big Group is dedicated to crafting, curating, and creating unforgettable celebrations and events. ?By Invitation Only? showcases 35 years of The Big Group adventures, highlighting how they design and facilitate the dreams of their clients. For the first time, they have opened their personal image libraries, inviting the reader to step into a visual retrospective of the world's most glamorous parties and events. Accompanying sumptuous photographs and a selection of recipes is a foreword by The Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal, Edward William Fitzalan-Howard. The Big Group co-founder Bruce Keebaugh also shares his witty and sometimes wildly entertaining recollections from events large and small. With creative direction by Robyn Lea and fascinating insights from Guillaume Brahimi, Guy Grossi, Paul Bangay, Chyka Keebaugh, Brigitte Hafner, Amanda Henderson, Patrick Johnson, Hibah Albakree, Joost Bakker and Koichi Takada, ?By Invitation Only? is a covetable ticket to the best parties in town.
