There are clubs which are exclusive, and then there are clubs that truly put meaning to the word exclusive.
The Phoenix Gentlemen's club which was originally founded by Nicholas's grandfather was an elite club that wasn't just for any rich and glamorous individual who could afford the club's hefty joining fee and annual membership fee.
The Phoenix was strictly for luminaries. Rich men and women of brilliant achievement from all over the world. Even if you're rich and a luminary, to join the Phoenix, you must be over thirty years of age, nominated by at least five current members, with recommendation letters from all five, complete different video interviews, and then you await approval by a committee.