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.
May Member Social
Walpole after Work
Drinks Reception
2nd May 2024
17:30 - 20:00
May Member Social
Walpole's May social will be held at The Hari, London, on the 2nd May
Meet the Media Breakfast
Luxury Insights
Meet the Media
15th May 2024
08:30 - 10:30
Meet the Media Breakfast
In our Meet the Media series, Carly von Speyr, Walpole’s Head of Communications, interviews the editorial teams behind the UK’s leading luxury publications. Part-briefing, part-masterclass, the series is designed to provide marketeers and press teams with the tips they need to get their brand seen, and to best tell the enriching stories of British luxury.
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.

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.
The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
1st May 2024
Located on the corner of Pall Mall and St James, The Spirits Shop opened this April as Berry Bros. & Rudd's new space dedicated to all things distilled. Here, we speak to the 325-year-old company's Creative Director & Brand Experience Director, Geordie Willis, about why now was the right time to open this retail space and how the brand's history has informed its design
Events
Events
30th Apr 2024
The Walpole British Luxury Summit returned to its home at The Londoner hotel in Leicester Square this April, uniting over 300 luxury leaders who gathered to hear expert insights and exclusive analyses into where our sector is headed over the coming year. Couldn't join us in person? Take a look at all the photos from the event here
Luxury in the Making
Luxury in the Making
25th Apr 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

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…
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…
18th Mar 2024

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

15th May 2023

Reports & Research
Read Walpole's The State of London Luxury report 2023

13th Mar 2023

Reports & Research
Read our new report: The Art of British Luxury Hospitality

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.
Reports & Research
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Reports & Research
Introducing Walpole's landmark new study, Luxury in the Making
Reports & Research
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Reports & Research
Read Walpole's The State of London Luxury report 2023
Reports & Research
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Reports & Research
Read our new report: The Art of British Luxury Hospitality

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…