The Diplomacy of Luxury: An Interview with Alexander & Olha Kipiani

In an age when “luxury” is often equated with scale and spectacle, Origen Collection takes a quieter path – one defined by diplomacy, design, and soul.
Founded by Alexander and Olha Kipiani, the boutique real estate and concierge agency is reshaping how Georgia is presented to the world: as a place where authenticity meets international sophistication.
We sat down with the founders to discuss their journey from diplomacy and luxury marketing to building Georgia’s most refined property advisory.
Alexander, after two decades in diplomacy – why real estate, and why now?
Alexander: For more than twenty years, I worked in Georgian Embassies in Israel, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and the Netherlands. During that time, I met countless expatriates and investors searching for a sense of belonging, not just opportunity. I was always curious about why they chose one country over another.
Having lived across such diverse cultures – from Central Asia to Western Europe – I realised that my own country, Georgia, possesses the same advantages they sought elsewhere: an elevated lifestyle, competitive prices, and an open, welcoming society.
With the world facing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Georgia offers stability, growth, and a truly human way of living. After twenty-five years in diplomacy, I wanted to return home and showcase Georgia to the world – not just as a destination, but as a way of life. That vision became Origen Collection.
Olha, your background is rooted in client service and luxury marketing. How does that shape Origen?
Olha: My entire career has been built around service. I began at the European Business Association, supporting international companies and investors establishing themselves in Ukraine, and later joined a U.S.-based luxury marketing group that promoted global real estate and hospitality brands.
Those experiences taught me that true luxury lies in vision and experience – in the emotion a brand evokes and the care it delivers. After fifteen years working with world-class names, I wanted to bring that standard to Georgia – to offer international buyers not only trusted advice but a world-class experience while finding their new home.
What gap did you see in Georgia’s property market that Origen now fills?
Alexander: Georgia has transformed dramatically over the past decade. We now see contemporary architecture, international hospitality brands, and villas that rival Europe’s finest. Yet what was missing was a trusted guide – a single partner who could help international clients navigate this new landscape.
Finding and evaluating properties in Georgia can be complex without local expertise. Origen was created to be that bridge – combining diplomatic precision with local insight.
Olha: Exactly. We curate every step of the journey – from identifying the right property to managing legal, investment, and relocation needs.
Our promise is simple: to be the bridge between Georgia’s timeless soul and the modern global lifestyle.
You both speak often about “luxury.” How do you define it?
Olha: For us, luxury is about experience, meaning, and authenticity. It’s not measured by price or exclusivity, but by connection – the way a home reflects a culture, a landscape, or a story. True luxury doesn’t shout; it speaks in subtle details, timeless craft, and quiet confidence.
Authenticity is what makes luxury feel real – when every detail, material, and gesture carries a sense of place and integrity.
Alexander: Our guiding principle is simple: “Luxury is not created – it is discovered in the soul of a place.”
Each property we represent is chosen for its architectural integrity, aesthetic value, and emotional resonance. Luxury, in this sense, isn’t about ownership – it’s about belonging.
And what is the mission that drives Origen Collection?
Alexander: Our mission is to connect through trust, taste, and timeless values. We want international clients to discover that Georgia is not only a smart investment, but a country where they can truly belong.
Olha: A home is more than a property. It’s a story, a legacy, a reflection of one’s identity. Origen exists to help people find that story – here in Georgia, where history meets modernity and where true luxury is found in authenticity.
Closing Reflection
In their quiet, confident way, Alexander and Olha Kipiani are re-defining what it means to experience Georgia. Through Origen Collection, they invite the world to see the country not as emerging, but as elevated – a place where heritage and horizon coexist, and where every home is chosen with soul.
