Walpole promotes, protects & develops
British luxury worldwide
New Study
Luxury in the Making
in association with Frontier Economics
Walpole’s landmark new study demonstrates how the British luxury sector delivers £81 billion for the UK economy – and supports over 450,000 jobs across the country.
Meet the Class of ‘24
From exquisitely hand-crafted cookware to alcohol-free aperitivi, these are the 12 emerging British luxury brands you need to know.
Introducing the
Book of British Luxury
2023 / 2024
Our annual love letter to British luxury has arrived, featuring essays by Raven Smith, Jimi Famurewa, Kenya Hunt, Ben Spriggs and many more

Community

Walpole Members are stronger when they work collaboratively. Walpole brings its community together to develop powerful networks, strengthen individual brands and bolster the British luxury eco-system.

Members

Events

Walpole stages over 60 events and initiatives each year, enabling attendees to build on their luxury knowledge and expertise.
Women in Luxury
Luxury Insights
Women in Luxury
4th Jun 2024
08:30 - 10:30
Women in Luxury
Join Walpole for a morning at AllBright women's club.
June Member Social
Walpole after Work
Drinks Reception
6th Jun 2024
17:30 - 20:00
June Member Social
Walpole's June social will be held in the Italian Room and Bar at Mount St. Restaurant, on Thursday 6th June.
The Chairman and CEO Dinner
CHAIRMAN & CEO DINNER
Dinner
1st Jul 2024
18:30 - 22:00
The Chairman and CEO Dinner
Walpole members are invited to join Michael Ward, Chairman of Walpole and Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole for the annual Walpole Chairman & CEO Dinner.

Knowledge

British luxury businesses support more than 150,000 jobs. Walpole helps its Members develop and improve the effectiveness of both their brand and their people by providing knowledge, research and expertise.

News
& Insights

Walpole’s daily content programme includes the latest news, insights, interviews, features and stories from its Members, and highlights the opportunities and issues affecting the wider luxury sector.
Welcome to Walpole
Welcome to Walpole
15th May 2024
Learn a little more about our latest Walpole member, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, in our interview with the environmentally-minded pigment producer's eponymous Founder
Luxury in the Making
Luxury in the Making
14th May 2024
In a series of essays and images commissioned by Walpole as a part of our 'Luxury in the Making' study, we celebrate the people behind some of the exceptional luxury products made in the UK every day. From the intricacies of watchmaking to the teamwork that goes into every high-end car, we speak with some of the highly skilled individuals who pour their passion into their respective crafts
London Craft Week
London Craft Week
13th May 2024
London Craft Week returns to the capital from Monday 13th May to Sunday 19th May 2024, celebrating the outstanding British creativity of over 750 makers, designers, brands and galleries – including a selection of Walpole members. Here, we detail all the events you need to know at this year's LCW, plus all the details you need on how to attend

Public Affairs

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Latest

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15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…
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15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…
8th May 2024

Luxury in the Making
Meet the makers at Richard Brendon

2nd May 2024

Luxury in the Making
Meet the makers at Kathryn Sargent

18th Mar 2024

Reports & Research
Introducing Walpole's landmark new study, Luxury in the Making

Representation

Walpole represents and promotes members’ interests at home and abroad, lobbying on behalf of its members and campaigning at the heart of Westminster and on a European stage.

Reports

Walpole works with expert partners to commission reports and research into the state of British luxury, as well as creating post-event insights and thought leadership.
Luxury in the Making
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Luxury in the Making
Meet the makers at Richard Brendon
Luxury in the Making
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Luxury in the Making
Meet the makers at Kathryn Sargent
Reports & Research
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Reports & Research
Introducing Walpole's landmark new study, Luxury in the Making

Public Affairs

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Latest

Caption
15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…
Caption
15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…
Caption
15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…
Caption
15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…
Caption
15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…
Caption
15th March 21

Spotlight on the Speakers
Lisa Bridgett, COO of DREST

Day 3 of Walpole’s Festival of Luxury Marketing was wholly dedicated to the hyper-acceleration of digital luxury – and as Chief Operating Officer of luxury gaming platform DREST, Lisa Bridgett was perfectly placed to share her thoughts on the impact of…