Business Development
We bring together leaders in luxury design to share experiences, ideas and moments that lead to new friendships as well as business opportunities.
Our mission is to connect the right people, uncover new possibilities and drive sustainable growth so that business development becomes not only enjoyable but also effortless for our members.
the vanguard
app
A digital home to bring your membership to life, The Vanguard’s App and Members Portal is a space to connect, collaborate and grow.
Designed exclusively for the collective, the app allows you to search companies, message fellow members, RSVP to events, upload your own events, access whitepapers and on-demand professional development, plus more.
apt.23
A DESIGN RESIDENCE IN THE HEART OF MAYFAIR, APT.23 IS A LIVING GALLERY THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE CRAFTSMANSHIP, CREATIVITY AND VISION OF OUR MEMBERS.
In collaboration with the Bruton & Co. Gallery, Apt.23 will act as a gathering place for the community offering an elegant setting where clients, collectors and collaborators can experience design first-hand.
Each room is conceived as a collaborative expression of The Vanguard, including furniture, lighting, textiles and accessories designed by our members – with everything available for purchase. Open to a discerning audience of HNWs, art buyers, tastemakers and designers, this unique showcase opportunity is available exclusively to members of The Vanguard.
curated
events
WE SUPPORT MEMBERS IN HOSTING EVENTS WITH TAILORED GUEST LIST CURATION AND SEAMLESS EXECUTION, ENSURING THE RIGHT PEOPLE ARE IN THE ROOM AND EVERY OCCASION DELIVERS IMPACT.
Alongside these member-led gatherings, we also facilitate co-hosted events and encourage attendance across the collective, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, cross-pollination of audiences, and shared inspiration.
exclusive
content
WE CREATE AND SHARE CONTENT THAT SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MEMBERS, HELPING THEM GAIN VISIBILITY AND RECOGNITION ACROSS THE DESIGN INDUSTRY.
From our Plugged-In Series with PrimeResi to the quick-fire After Hours videos, we bring authentic voices and stories to life.
Our Artist Spotlights and Interior Edits are shared across socials and in newsletters reaching 3,500+ designers, ensuring members’ work is seen by a highly relevant, design-savvy audience. Each feature is designed to inspire, inform, and elevate the collective.