Trend spotted: Members-only clubs catering exclusively to women

In the 18th century, London’s West End was filled with members-only clubs that were exclusive to upper class British gentlemen. Today, a similar trend is emanating from the UK capital and resonating all the way from Minneapolis to Majorca, where modern women are turning the tables on their male counterparts with female-only clubs. London-based Grace Belgravia is a luxurious wellness sanctuary that aims to provide women with a nurturing environment in which to socialize with likeminded, health-conscious peers. Last month, Sofakingcool in London’s Soho neighborhood reopened as a women’s-only restaurant and networking hub called KC’z Bar. Owner KC Gates explained to The London Evening Standard that the reinvented space is intended “to be a place women can come to after work. It’s not about preventing men from coming in but (rather) putting what women want first. It is by women, for women.”