Walpole promotes, protects & develops
British luxury worldwide
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
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.

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.
The Real Thing
Culture Month
Performance
15th Oct 2024
18:30 - 22:00
The Real Thing
Join us for a performance of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing at The Old Vic.
Nature and Biodiversity Strategies and Impact Analysis
Sustainability
Working Group
17th Oct 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Nature and Biodiversity Strategies and Impact Analysis
Join Walpole and McKinsey & Company for a nature and biodiversity impact analysis for British luxury to understand the areas of greatest risk and opportunity.
These Foolish Things: In conversation with Dylan Jones
Culture Month
Breakfast
17th Oct 2024
08:30 - 10:30
These Foolish Things: In conversation with Dylan Jones
Join Walpole CEO Helen Brocklebank in conversation with Dylan Jones, as they discuss his storied editorial career, his current role as Editor-in-Chief of The Standard and his new autobiography, These Foolish Things

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.
Walpole Careers
Walpole Careers
14th Oct 2024
Looking for your next professional challenge? See the latest luxury job postings and vacancies in the luxury industry below
Culture Month
Culture Month
14th Oct 2024
The research behind our recent The State of London Luxury 2024 report revealed that over 94% of respondents from the high-end sector believed that the UK’s creative education was of crucial importance to the UK luxury industry. To mark both the 40th anniversary season of London Fashion Week and Walpole Culture Month, Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, writes about why our country's fashion universities and art schools continue to set the global fashion agenda
Out of Office
Out of Office
11th Oct 2024
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, to celebrate Walpole Culture Month, we talk college merch, Kennington Park and homemade cantuccini biscuits with Christine Riding, Director of Collections and Research at The National Gallery in London

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…
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

11th Sep 2024

Brands of Tomorrow
Meet the Brands of Tomorrow 2024 in our Instagram Live series

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
Introducing The State of London Luxury 2024 report
Sustainability
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Sustainability
Introducing the Walpole British Luxury Sustainability Manifesto 2024
Brands of Tomorrow
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Brands of Tomorrow
Meet the Brands of Tomorrow 2024 in our Instagram Live series

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…