Walpole promotes, protects & develops British luxury worldwide
The next big things…
Meet the emerging British luxury brands selected for our prestigious mentorship programme this year
Who are the most influential people in British luxury?
Discover the individuals whose creativity, leadership and skill is set to define the direction of our sector
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.
Creating culture: why entertainment is the luxury marketeer's secret weapon
Luxury Marketing Mindset
Breakfast Session
30th Apr 2025
08:30 - 10:30
Creating culture: why entertainment is the luxury marketeer's secret weapon
Join us for the first session of our Luxury Marketing Mindset programme at The Savoy on Wednesday 30th April
May Member Social
Walpole after work
Community drinks
8th May 2025
17:30 - 20:00
May Member Social
Our social will take place at The Aubrey, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, on Thursday 8th May
Walpole British Luxury Summit 2025
Summit
Luxury Insights
15th May 2025
08:00 - 18:30
Walpole British Luxury Summit 2025
Hosted at The Londoner in Leicester Square, the event will bring together over 300 luxury professionals and expert speakers.

Knowledge

British luxury businesses support nearly 500,000 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.
Brands of Tomorrow
Brands of Tomorrow
25th Apr 2025
Earlier this year, we revealed the twelve emerging British luxury companies on our Brands of Tomorrow 2025 mentorship programme. In our Founding Principles series, we introduce you to all of the founders behind these brands so you can get to know more about them, their businesses and their hopes for the future. This week, we meet the eponymous founder of luxury knitwear brand, Genevieve Sweeney
Welcome to Walpole
Welcome to Walpole
24th Apr 2025
Learn a little more about our new partner, H.I. Executive Consulting, in our interview with the global executive search firm's Managing Partner, Melissa Reed, about why the organisation wanted to collaborate with Walpole – and how they could help members achieve their leadership goals
Walpole Careers
Walpole Careers
22nd Apr 2025
Looking for your next professional challenge? See the latest luxury job postings and vacancies in the luxury industry below

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…
31st Mar 2025

Knowledge & Insights
Introducing the latest edition of The Art of British Luxury Hospitality

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

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 & Insights
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Knowledge & Insights
Introducing the latest edition of The Art of British Luxury Hospitality
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

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…