"What exactly is the kitchen rule?" was perhaps the most frequently asked question at The Modernists' October gathering at Kensington Pickleball Club. As it turns out, learning this increasingly popular sport's quirky rules became half the entertainment at what proved to be a delightfully engaging evening. 

When Melissa left Cambridge University with her master's degree and a position at a consultancy firm, she hardly imagined that a WhatsApp group would evolve into one of London's most innovative luxury platforms. Yet, that's precisely how The Modernists began - as a simple 'Clubland soirees' group amongst friends who shared a passion for exploring London's exclusive private members' clubs.