Frequently Asked Questions

Velvet Lioness is the umbrella brand — a world of luxury, storytelling, and connection to the wild founded by Katie Leibold. It encompasses fine art, immersive experiences, conservation initiatives, and curated travel.  Velvet Lioness Society is the exclusive event and membership arm of the brand. Our seasonal soirées and intimate gatherings are designed to awaken the senses, connect like-minded souls, and celebrate untamed beauty in unforgettable settings.  Think of Velvet Lioness as the vision and voice, and Velvet Lioness Society as the invitation to step inside and experience it for yourself.

Members enjoy:

• Priority access to tickets for our seasonal soirées and curated experiences

• Exclusive VIP offerings, including early entry and private member moments

• First access to limited-edition Velvet Lioness merchandise and apparel

• Invitations to members-only gatherings designed for networking, creative inspiration, and intimate connection

• A place in the VLS community, where like-minded dreamers and creators come together to celebrate beauty, purpose, and the wild  As the Society grows, members will also enjoy special travel experiences, private conservation events, and other bespoke offerings that bring the Velvet Lioness ethos to life.

Your ticket is an invitation into an evening of untamed elegance. 

Admission includes:

• One signature cocktail crafted exclusively for the soirée

• Light hors d’oeuvres to enjoy as you wander and connect

• Access to a multi-sensory experience featuring:

• Live string music to set the evening’s rhythm

• Perfume exploration bar for an intimate and interactive scent journey

• Hand-rolled cigar experience for tactile indulgence

• Fine art wildlife photography gallery

• Curated artisan market featuring 4-6 hand-selected creators

•      Non-Alcoholic refreshments will be provided as well as the option to purchase additional adult beverages.

•     Selected vendors will be offering their hand crafted items for purchase, all transactions in that regard will be made with them directly. 

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Yes. The Sundowner Soirée is an intimate, adults-only experience designed to be sophisticated, social, and immersive. Guests must be 18+ to attend.

The suggested dress code is Safari Luxe—elegant, adventurous, and a touch untamed. Think cocktail and evening wear with whispers of safari chic, as if you’re headed to a sunset soirée on the savanna.

Yes. The evening will be captured in a curated event gallery, which will be shared with attendees for personal use only. Guests are welcome to take their own photos to capture the magic, but we ask that the focus remain on connection and experience.

Yes. Each soirée features a hand-selected group of artisans and creators offering luxury, handcrafted goods and fine art photography. Guests will have the opportunity to take home a piece of the evening as a lasting reminder of the experience.

Tickets are refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days of the soirée, tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest. Please contact us to assist with any transfers to ensure a seamless experience at check-in.

In the tradition of luxury African safaris, a sundowner is a golden-hour ritual - a moment to pause, sip, and savor the wild beauty of the world as the sun sets. The Sundowner Soirée captures that same essence, inviting guests to step out of the ordinary and into an evening of untamed elegance and sensory wonder.