Walpole promotes, protects & develops
British luxury worldwide
And the winners are
Discover the brands, individuals and organisations who took home trophies at this year’s Walpole British Luxury Awards
New Report
The State of London Luxury 2024
In association with Cadogan
Explore the unique relationship between the British luxury sector and London's cultural institutions
Introducing the
Book of British Luxury
How does the future inform the past, and the past inform the future?

Our annual publication spotlights the engaging stories, innovative brands and homegrown makers that will define the British luxury sector over the coming year
Knowledge & Insight
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.

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.
Brands of Tomorrow Class of '25 Launch Party
Brands of Tomorrow
Launch Party
24th Feb 2025
18:30 - 21:30
Brands of Tomorrow Class of '25 Launch Party
Join us at The Ned as we announce the twelve emerging luxury companies that have been selected for Walpole's Brands of Tomorrow Class of '25
March Member Social
Walpole after Work
Drinks Reception
6th Mar 2025
17:30 - 20:00
March Member Social
Catch up with familiar faces and make new connections at our monthly member social
Inclusive Luxury Programme
Inclusive Luxury
Breakfast
10th Mar 2025
08:30 - 11:00
Inclusive Luxury Programme
In partnership with Minority Report Group

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.
Out of Office
Out of Office
7th Feb 2025
In our Out of Office interview series, we speak to Walpole member and partner executives at the top of their game about how they live their lives away from their desks – the habits that help them decompress, the activities that re-centre their minds, and the little luxuries that they can't live without. This week, we talk Pilates, The Pig and preparing for the week over a glass of red with Sophie Cracknell, Managing Director of global creative events studio Moriarty
Welcome to Walpole
Welcome to Walpole
6th Feb 2025
Walpole is proud to announce a new partnership with Minority Report Group, an organisation with a mission to create inclusive workplace culture for diverse voices by advancing the conversation around equity and inclusion to a point of measurable change. Here, we speak with the founder of Minority Report Group, Daniel Peters, about his journey into the luxury sector, his vision for the organisation and his passion for creating opportunity
Member News
Member News
5th Feb 2025
The storied British shoemaker has partnered with digital platform Drest to offer users gamified access to the virtual world of Manolo Blahnik in its first 'Drest Quest' – and a very real world prize

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…
22nd Oct 2024

Knowledge & Insight
V&A East's Gus Casely-Hayford OBE on redefining the UK's national creative narrative

3rd Oct 2024

Knowledge & Insight
Introducing The State of London Luxury 2024 report

19th Sep 2024

Sustainability
Introducing the Walpole British Luxury Sustainability Manifesto 2024

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.
Knowledge & Insight
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Knowledge & Insight
V&A East's Gus Casely-Hayford OBE on redefining the UK's national creative narrative
Knowledge & Insight
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Knowledge & Insight
Introducing The State of London Luxury 2024 report
Sustainability
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Sustainability
Introducing the Walpole British Luxury Sustainability Manifesto 2024

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…