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# Appointment Only Boutiques
Tokyo VIP Fashion Hot Spots

By Tao | Published 2008-11-10 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-shopping-for-celebrities-and-members
References: [iht](http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/02/27/rclub_ed3_.php)

Retail fashion boutiques such as [LVMH](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-italian-caf)’s Celux and Not Found are Tokyo’s newest [appointment-only boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-boutique). You will find the rarest fashion pieces, one-of-a-kinds, limited editions and the [most exclusive collaborated pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avi-co) in these shops.

These stores take the shopping experience to totally new levels. Upon arrival, you will be offered champagne and it’s a no rush, very relaxed and luxurious experience. But do be prepared to drop a pretty penny. Also, don’t be surprised if you see a celebrity or two, as they often frequent these stores.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Appointment-only Boutiques:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create exclusive and highly personalized shopping experiences.
- **One-of-a-kind Fashion:** Demand for unique and rare fashion pieces opens up market opportunities for designers and artisans.
- **Celebrity-inspired Shopping:** Offering exclusive collaborations and limited-edition items allows retailers to tap into the celebrity fashion influence.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Luxury Retail:** Appointment-only boutiques create a niche market for high-end fashion brands.
- **Fashion Design:** Designers can leverage the trend of one-of-a-kind fashion pieces to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship.
- **Event Planning:** Opportunity to provide personalized shopping experiences and event coordination for appointment-only boutique clients.

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