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Walpole British Luxury Awards

The annual Walpole British Luxury Awards is the only event dedicated to celebrating the very best high-end products and services from a diverse range of British businesses, spanning multiple sectors: from fashion, fragrance and fine jewellery to hotels, automobiles and accessories. The winners of these prestigious awards are selected by a panel of industry experts, headed up by Walpole’s Chairman and CEO, and are presented during a glittering ceremony held in central London venues including Banqueting House, The Victoria & Albert Museum and The Dorchester.

Brands are invited to nominate themselves for the Awards in the summer months, ahead of the ceremony each November. For more information on the Walpole British Luxury Awards, please click here to contact the Walpole Awards team.

2017 Winners and Nominees

British Luxury Brand of the Year
presented by Charlotte Tilbury and Demetra Pinsent
Winner
MATCHESFASHION.COM
Nominees
David Collins Studio, Farfetch, Harrods, Jaguar Land Rover
In Association With
Lifetime Achievement
presented by Roksanda Ilincic
Winner
Justine Picardie
In Association With
Leader in Luxury
presented by Michael Ward, MD of Harrods
Winner
Imran Amed
Nominees
Carmen Busquets, Clare Waight Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Richard Caring
In Association With
The Brands of Tomorrow Award for Emerging Talent
presented by Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole
Winner
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, House of Hackney, Seedlip, Tom Raffield
In Association With
Cultural Experience
presented by Amanda Berry OBE, CEO of BAFTA
Winner
Chatsworth
Nominees
The Crown, Historic Royal Palaces, The Serpentine Galleries, the V&A
In Association With
Luxury Maker of the Year
presented by Rosy Greenlees OBE, Executive Director of the Crafts Council
Winner
Bentley
Nominees
Globe-Trotter, Hamilton & Inches, Linley, Wedgwood
In Association With
International Luxury Brand of the Year
presented by Lorraine Candy, luxury content director for The Sunday Times and editor in chief of Style; and Jeremy Langmead, editor in chief of Times Luxx
Winner
Gucci
Nominees
Cartier, Estée Lauder, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren
In Association With
Luxury with a Heart
presented by Lady Kitty Spencer
Winner
Glenmorange
Nominees
Cadogan, Chewton Glen, Glenmorangie, Jo Malone London, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
In Association With
Commitment to British Manufacturing
presented by Patrick Grant, creative director of Norton & Sons of Savile Row
Winner
Johnstons of Elgin
Nominees
McLaren, Mulberry, Private White V.C., Savoir Beds
In Association With
Digital
presented by Jim Chapman, influencer and author
Winner
Farfetch
Nominees
Charlotte Tilbury, G.F. Smith, Victor, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
In Association With
Innovation & Creativity
presented by Gillian de Bono, editor in chief FT How to Spend It
Winner
Kingsman + MR PORTER
Nominees
Aston Martin, Foster + Partners, Founders Forum, Gleneagles
In Association With
Export Excellence
presented by Henrietta Jowitt, Deputy Director General of the CBI
Winner
Belmond, Ettinger, Jimmy Choo, Walkers Shortbread
Nominees
Jaguar Land Rover
In Association With
Walpole Honour
presented by Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole
Winner
Mark Wilkinson OBE

Highlights

Walpole British Luxury Awards Archive

Established in 2001, the British Luxury Awards has honoured numerous leading brands and individuals. Please click on the archive below to see who won what, when.

Year

Vanessa Kingori MBE

Leading Light

Ralph & Russo

Outstanding Achievement in British Luxury

Gary Card, Kathryn Sargent, Mother of Pearl, Ben Murphy

Emerging British Luxury Talents

Charlotte Tilbury

British Luxury Brand of the Year

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Best British Cultural Experience

Sunseeker Yachts

The Champion of British Luxury Manufacturing

Anya Hindmarch MBE

Digital Innovation in British Luxury

Soho House Group

The Champion of British Luxury Overseas

Burberry & House of St. Barnabus

The Champion of British Luxury Sustainability

Julia Peyton-Jones OBE

Leading Light

Charlotte Olympia Dellal

Best Luxury Brand Ambassador

Victoria Beckham

British Luxury Brand

Goodwood

Best British Luxury Experience

Roger W. Smith

Best British Luxury Craftsmanship

Pippa Small

Most Socially Responsible British Luxury Brand

Emilia Wickstead

Best New British Luxury Talent

Valentino

Best International Luxury Brand

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red by Paul Cummins & Tom Piper at the Tower of London, Historic Royal Palaces

Best British Cultural & Creative Innovation

Jaguar

British Luxury Brand

Charlotte Tilbury

Emerging British Luxury Brand

Bottega Veneta

International Luxury Brand

Royal Shakespeare Company

British Cultural Excellence

Stella McCartney

Most Socially Responsible British Luxury Brand

Claridge's

Best British Luxury Experience

Dovecot Studios

Best British Luxury Craftsmanship

Farfetch

British Luxury Brand Online

Bentley Motors

British Luxury Overseas

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

British Luxury Brand

Nicholas Kirkwood

Emerging British Luxury Brand

Gucci

International Luxury Brand

The National Theatre

British Cultural Excellence

Cartier

Corporate Social Responsibility

Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons

Best British Luxury Experience

Shaun Leane

Best British Luxury Craftsmanship

Business of Fashion

British Luxury Brand Online

Alexander McQueen

British Luxury Overseas

Mulberry

British Luxury Brand

Orlebar Brown

Emerging British Luxury Brand

Ferrari

International Luxury Brand

The Royal Academy of Arts,

British Cultural Excellence

IWC Schaffhausen

Corporate Social Responsibility

Brown's Hotel London

Best British Luxury Experience

Theo Fennell

Best British Luxury Craftsmanship

Burberry

British Luxury Brand Online

Jaguar

British Luxury Overseas

McLaren Automotive

British Luxury Brand

Victoria Beckham

Emerging British Luxury Brand

Hermès

International Luxury Brand

Royal Opera House

British Cultural Excellence

Selfridges Project Ocean

Corporate Social Responsibility

The Goring

Best British Luxury Experience

Church's English Shoes

Best British Luxury Craftsmanship

Mr Porter.com

British Luxury Brand Online

Mulberry

British Luxury Overseas

Burberry

British Luxury Brand

Erdem

Emerging British Luxury Brand

Hublot

International Luxury Brand

Aldeburgh Festival of Music & Arts

British Cultural Excellence

Six Senses Resorts and Spa

Corporate Social Responsibility

Claridge's

Best British Luxury Experience

Soane Britain

Best British Luxury Craftsmanship

Burberry

British Luxury Brand Online

Hackett London

British Luxury Overseas

Paul Smith

British Luxury Brand

The Real Flower Company

Emerging British Luxury Brand

Louis Vuitton

International Luxury Brand

Sadler's Wells

British Cultural Excellence

Estee Lauder

Corporate Social Responsibility

Chewton Glen

Best British Luxury Experience

Savile Row Bespoke

Best British Luxury Craftsmanship

Astley Clarke

British Luxury Brand Online

Links of London

British Luxury Overseas

Goodwood

British Luxury Brand

Bremont Watches

Emerging British Luxury Brand

Chanel

International Luxury Brand

BBC Proms

British Cultural Excellence

Alfred Dunhill

British Luxury Overseas

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Walpole British Luxury Awards

2017 Winners and Nominees

British Luxury Brand of the Year

MATCHESFASHION.COM

Lifetime Achievement

Justine Picardie

Leader in Luxury

Imran Amed

The Brands of Tomorrow Award for Emerging Talent

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, House of Hackney, Seedlip, Tom Raffield

Cultural Experience

Chatsworth

Luxury Maker of the Year

Bentley

International Luxury Brand of the Year

Gucci

Luxury with a Heart

Glenmorange

Commitment to British Manufacturing

Johnstons of Elgin

Digital

Farfetch

Innovation & Creativity

Kingsman + MR PORTER

Export Excellence

Belmond, Ettinger, Jimmy Choo, Walkers Shortbread

Walpole Honour

Mark Wilkinson OBE

Highlights

Walpole British Luxury Awards Archive

Year

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