About the oblique life 2 There really isn't a service out there offering anything comparable to The Oblique Life. (Member #JT057) Tailored towards people who are like-minded, social, genuine & diverse, The Oblique Life is a London based Membership Club & Lifestyle Management Service that puts Community first. In a world that is increasingly uncertain, divided and polarised, our mission is to help people in London and beyond create a true sense of home away from home. Not based on where they are, but based on who they are with. Rather than joining the status quo and focusing on aesthetics and appearance, we go out of our way to create welcoming environments where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We ensure that our members are surrounded by other people who are open to new connections, and embrace the concepts of diversity and difference. As a member, you don t just get access to an incredible offering that spans across a holistic lifestyle, you get so much more. You become part of the family. The Oblique Life Family. The Oblique Life Members Night
Our Story 3 We are the Sumaria brothers, Romi, Shonil and Keyu, and together we founded The Oblique Life. Not only are we brothers, we are three best friends with a shared vision of helping Londoners meet, connect and engage like they used to, before the days of dating apps and social media. With roots spanning across three different continents over four generations, we have always been privileged to be part of numerous strong and supportive communities including an extremely large extended family that still holds strong ties, despite being spread across the globe. It is from these shared experiences that we began to formulate our core values regarding what it means to be part of a real community. After reflecting on this, we found ourselves tired of the increasingly impersonal nature of London s social scene with too many services and clubs focussing on aesthetics rather than creating welcoming environments where people could feel comfortable in their own skin around other like-minded people. The Oblique Life is a community that really cares (Member #OSS028) We created The Oblique Life as a solution to these problems. We wanted a way for people to try new experiences while feeling assured that they will be able to meet new and old faces alike. A way for people to feel that little bit more special through benefits and special treats offered by partners who share our same values. A way for people to feel like they always have someone looking out for them during the times they need that extra helping hand. A way to feel part of a family away from home. That s The Oblique Life. From left to right: Keyu, Shonil, Romi
Experiences 4 Every experience brings a great mix of old and new faces, so your network is constantly expanding both with like-minded people and those who open your eyes to the eclectic international crowd that only London boasts (Member #SM003) Socially, The Oblique Life experiences are a great way to meet like-minded people out to have a good time (Member #MM001) Oblique Life Drawing & Wine Evening Oblique Boat Week 2017 Chiara performing at Sunday Night Live
A selection of the regular member experiences we organise 5
Make it happen concierge & lifestyle management service 6 We know how valuable your time is and how busy life can get, which is why it never hurts to have someone looking out for you. MAKE IT HAPPEN is our Concierge & Lifestyle Management Service and is all about helping you spend time doing the things you love whilst saving you time on researching, planning and booking. Think of us as your connected, pro-active friends who know how to get things done. Quite simply, if you need something done, just get in touch and we ll make it happen! Members of The Oblique Life can access the Concierge & Lifestyle Management service 24/7 via the live chat built into the Oblique Life mobile app. Just send us a request and our team will MAKE IT HAPPEN! The personalised Concierge service is outstanding, both for planning events, parties or dinners and for spontaneous requests if I m in any part of London and unsure of where to go for the next drink, I can rely on Oblique Concierge to guide me to the nearest hotspot. (Member #GG027) Having just got engaged, the Oblique team proactively helped me plan some celebratory drinks and made the whole process totally stress-free. (Member #SM008) The team have been absolutely awesome; helping me find & book some of the coolest bars & restaurants across London (while managing to save me money!) (Member #JT057) Restaurant Bookings Bespoke Travel Planning Private Event Curation Flower Deliveries
Make it happen concierge & lifestyle management service 7 Would you have any suggestions for nice pubs around Westminster? The MAKE IT HAPPEN Service offers support across a wide range of categories: Can you get me a booking at a nice bar around soho? Could you help me organise my birthday dinner? I m looking to plan a group trip in South africa, can you help with this? Do you have any suggestions for places in madrid? Could I visit the Picasso exhibition at the tate next week?
Benefits & perks 8 The exclusive deals and discounts more than pay back the membership several times over (Member #MP047) The partner restaurants and bars are fantastic and offer great value my favourite is In Parma, one of the few genuine Italian restaurants in London and the only place that serves cuisine from my native city! (Member #GG027) The range of partners cover every aspect of life (Member #sm003) We value every member of our amazing Community, and so we like to make you feel special by providing you with special benefits and exclusive access to a range of venues and lifestyle brands. Whether it is an exclusive discount or a queue jump, complimentary tickets or special access, we want to put a smile on your face because we know that happy members make a happy community. All our partners that offer special benefits to our Community are picked on the basis that they share similar values to us. These include being conscious of their socio-economic and environmental responsibilities, always aiming to put Community first, and maintaining their dedication to creating quality products and services with particular attention to style and design which help to represent their own authentic individuality and identity. Opium Dim Sum & Cocktail Parlour Tate Galleries Urban Massage Apple Products
Benefits & perks 9 We have over 60 Partners & Brands across seven lifestyle elements that offer Members of The Oblique Life discounts, treats and special access throughout the year. Examples of our Partners & Brands that offer benefits to Members include:
How to access these benefits 10 The Oblique Life is a virtual members club, and all member benefits and lifestyle management services can be accessed via our OBLIQUE LIFE mobile app. Exclusive to our members, our APP keeps members up to date with everything that we have on offer, enables access to member benefits, and allows you to reach out to our team on the go, anytime of the day.
Pricing, membership plans & value proposition *All prices inclusive of VAT **Potential Annual Value To Member calculated as combination of optimal usage and market standard Plans & Price* Community 249/Yr Tailored 599/Yr Potential Annual value to member** 11 Be part of a like-minded, social, genuine and diverse community community Dedicated social and professional matchmaking - Access to The Oblique Life s global network - Highly curated experiences across all areas of lifestyle 900 experiences Access to regular, exclusive and unique members' only events 550 Free Credit to be used against Experiences 25 50 25-50 Reactive Concierge 2,000 concierge Tailored Concierge (in addition to reactive concierge) Discounts & special benefits on partner brands across all areas of lifestyle Regular member gifts and rewards - 3,500 1,145 380 benefits Private access to the oblique life travel booking platform Special and priority access to high profile places and brands - 1,000-475 Total Potential annual value to member 5,000 10,000 Grapes in Provence during Oblique Vineyard Experience 2018
12 Overview of The oblique life offering 12 The Oblique Life is a lifestyle offering split up into 4 key aspects as outlined below: community experiences Be part of a like-minded, social, genuine and diverse community Enjoy all the priceless benefits of being part of a close community as explained by our 5 core Pillars of Community: Strong Network, Shared Lessons & Support, Inspiration & Motivation, Opportunities and Fun. Highly curated experiences across all areas of lifestyle Enjoy and take part in high quality and curated social experiences across every lifestyle element, all aimed at facilitating meeting and engaging with new and old faces from the Community whilst offering a really memorable experience. Dedicated social and professional matchmaking Access to The Oblique Life s global network Find the right people to help you achieve all your personal and professional goals with the help of our dedicated team who will go out of their way to connect you to suitable and relevant members of our community. The Oblique Life's community extends far beyond borders which is why we make sure that wherever you go, we have someone willing to lend a helping hand and make you feel right at home. Access to regular, exclusive and unique members' only events Free Credit to be used against Experience Join other members at exclusive and unique member only socials and parties, all which help bring back the true authenticity and fun in socialising. With renewal, you will receive some credit to be exchanged against experiences of your choice as a Thank You for being part of the Community. Experiences include Oblique Fit, Sunday Night Live, Gallery Hop, The Art Scene and others. concierge Benefits & perks Reactive Concierge Tailored Concierge We value your time, which is why we are here to help you save it by taking care of all those small but time-consuming errands and tasks. Whether you are looking for on-demand restaurant bookings, need quality and trusted recommendations, seek a reliable handyman or are looking for ideas of what to do on the weekend, we are here for you around the clock. For people looking for extra dedicated support in their daily lives, our Tailored Concierge Service offers a dedicated team to help you organise and plan for those priceless experiences and moments, whether it be through delivering bespoke travel itineraries, helping with personalised group bookings for special occasions or regular tailored recommendations suited to your tastes. Discounts & special benefits on partner brands across all areas of lifestyle Regular member gifts and rewards Private access to the oblique life travel booking platform Special and priority access to high profile places and brands Benefit from a whole range of discounts and special partner benefits every day of the year across specially picked out partner brands including bars and restaurants, fashion brands, health brands and many more. We regularly have ad hoc giveaways and rewards that we offer our community, as well as providing the opportunity to earn points through referrals and attending experiences. These points can be exchanged for special gifts, from special discounts to free drinks. The Oblique Life Travel Booking Platform is an exclusive service that provides members the ability to book bespoke and personalised trips at discounted rates compared to market price. Our members enjoy special access and discounts on a selection of high profile palaces, premium brands and cultural hotspots including luxury villas in Mykonos and Ibiza, Apple products, and The Tate Galleries.
How to apply 13 Membership for The Oblique Life is by application only. You can apply by finding the Typeform application form either on our website or by downloading our app and finding the link on the opening screen. To improve your chances of being accepted, we suggest: 1. Applying via a referral from a current member 2. Attending one of our experiences as a non member and by meeting someone from the team 3. Contacting the team to arrange a call/meeting so we can make sure The Oblique Life is just as much a fit for you, as you are for us Oblique Gallery Hop - Mayfair
The oblique life blog www.theobliquelife.com/blog 14 Our blog is made up of three main sections: The Oblique Life Recommends is our blog series where we post recommendations, reviews and give you special tips on London s hidden gems. All our recommendations are curated by members of The Oblique Life team and have to meet our own stringent criteria. Whether you re looking for London s best authentic Japanese eatery or the best places to find live music, The Oblique Life Recommends is here to fill you in. The Oblique Life Community is our blog series dedicated to putting the spotlight back onto our amazing community of Members. From our Members Lounge interviews where we hear and share their unique stories to various lifestyle pieces written by our very own industry experts, some of our passionate members and our very own team, this is the place to engage with all the incredible people who love to live, and live to love. The Oblique Life City Guides is our blog series dedicated to sharing our favourite spots across some of the world s best cities hand picked by members of our team and local connects. This is a great place to find Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Music Venues, Cultural Hotspots, Clubs and Fine Dining for your next City Break.
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