Welcome to Walpole
Walpole furthers the interests of the British luxury industry.
A not-for-profit organisation, formed in 1992 by top tier British companies including British Airways, Chewton Glen, DAKS, Financial Times and William Grant & Sons, Walpole promotes, develops and represents the British luxury industry in partnership with over 100 of Britain's most prestigious brands.The membership provides a community for the exchange of best practice ideas and to drive business development in the UK and export markets.
Walpole announces Speakers for Luxury in Asia Summit
May 21, 2008Walpole has announced an impressive line up of speakers for the Walpole Luxury in Asia Summit to take place on May 21st from 8:15am - 3pm. The morning session will focus on China and the afternoon will provide insights into the India Market.
The speakers will draw from a range of backgrounds from the Luxury Industry Including David Tang of Shanghai Tang, Nicholas Coleridge of Conde Nast, Yuki Tan of Follie Follie & Links of London China, Alain Li Regional CEO of Asia for Richemont and Bonnie Brooks, President of Lane Crawford.
Walpole Re-launches International Press Trips in 2008
In 2008 Walpole will re-introduce its successful international Press Trips with high-profile international press in order to hightlight the importance of what will be the next Olympic country after China.
Originally held in autumn 2006, in conjunction with Visit Britain, Visit London and Visit Scotland, two groups of international and US journalists visited Walpole members in the UK. The visits were immensely successful generating superb, high quality coverage for the UK Luxury industry.
Marketing and Communication Director's Dinner
Mar 17, 2008The inaugural Walpole Luxury Dinner for Marketing and Communications Directors was held on Monday 17th March, at Home House. Attended by over 70 British Luxury Marketers, the event was held to facilitate Networking and information sharing across the luxury industry.
Guests were treated to an entertaining speech by Luke Johnson, Chairman of Channel 4 Television and Risk Capital Partners, who gave an amusing insight to the pitfalls and triumphs of running a successful business.
Walpole launch party for 2008 Brands of Tomorrow
Join us for the Brands of Tomorrow Lauch Party at Pelham PR, where Walpole will announce the 2008 Luxury Brands of Tomorrow.
Walpole Brands of Tomorrow helps nurture and support the UK’s finest talent within the luxury sector. Launched in 2007, the bespoke mentorship and coaching programme helps aspiring British luxury brands of the future to fulfil their potential and become global leaders in their field!
Thursday 1st May, 6.30pm-9.00pm, RSVP to: retail@pelhampr.com
Walpole Seminar 1 Luxury In Asia : China & India
WEDNESDAY, 21ST MAY 2008
THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB
TICKETS NOW SELLING
Tickets are now selling to Walpole’s first seminar of the year which will concentrate on the main markets for luxury in Asia with a particular focus on China & India - With key speakers from the luxury industry, the seminar will give actionable insights to help your business prosper in China and India.
Dates for Your Diary
17 April, 2008
Walpole AGM
1st May 2008
Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow Reception, hosted by Pelham PR
21 May, 2008
British Luxury Summit – Luxury in China and India
June, 2008
Meet the Meet Members with the Maybourne Hotel Group
July, 2008
British Luxury Press Day in London
