Info Session Retail & Luxury Goods Chazen Study Tour March 17 – 23 | London + Paris Organizers Eleanor Thadani Suzan Riazi Victoria Harman CBS ’19 CBS ’19 CBS ’20 Fendi Christian Dior UK’s Department for Couture International Trade Itinerary 1 3 days in London 2 days in Paris • Arrive in London Sun 3/17 • Train to Paris Thurs 3/21 morning • Depart from Paris Sat 3/23 2 London Innovative tech-focused luxury companies Fascinating fast fashion brands Highest online luxury sales globally Paris Birthplace of heritage luxury brands Primary luxury shopping destination (24% international share) Potential Company Visits (TBC) Tech-Focused Retailers and Traditional Brick & Mortar Fast Fashion and Traditional Luxury Brands Potential Company Visits (TBC) Tech-Focused Retailers and Traditional Brick & Mortar Fast Fashion and Traditional Luxury Brands Sweaty Betty British Fashion Council Molton Brown Charlotte Tilbury Superdry Ted Baker The White Company Selfridges Clive Christian Mulberry Jack Wills Depop Marks & Spencer Temperley London London Eye Tour + Champagne Toast V&A Exhibition: Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams High Tea Harry Potter World Tour LONDON OPTIONAL ACTIVITY Private Walking Tour of Montmartre Sun 3/17 Mon 3/18 Tue 3/19 Wed 3/20 Company Visit Company Visit Company Visit Arrive Morning London Lunch High Tea Lunch Afternoon Company Visit Company Visit Company Visit London Eye Tour Welcome Optional Tourist + Champagne Dior Exhibit Evening Dinner Activity Toast Tentative Itinerary Thu 3/21 Fri 3/22 Sat 3/23 Company Visit Morning Arrive Paris Depart Paris Lunch Lunch Afternoon Company Visit Company Visit Optional Walking Farewell Dinner Evening Tour Tentative Itinerary Estimated Budget: $1,900 - $2,250 What is covered ...and what is not • 4-5* accommodations • Airfare to and from Europe (double occupancy) ($400-$600 currently) • All breakfasts, most lunches, • Additional optional activities some dinners • Alcohol at meals • Some cultural activities • Personal expenses • Ground transportation • Visa (as necessary) • Train from London-Paris Logistics Bidding • Group of 22 students • chazentours.gsb.columbia.edu (including 3 organizers) • 2PM Thurs. November 8th – - No significant others or shadowers 4PM Tues. November 13th - Students with holds on their accounts are unable to participate • Results released Wed. • Students required to attend November 14th at 12pm noon entire study tour • Waitlist position based on bid • All company visits are points (up to 2,000 lifetime mandatory points available per student) • Tour selection through • $500 non-refundable deposit bidding due within 48 hours of notification Questions? Contact for additional information: Eleanor, [email protected].