Walpole promotes, protects & develops British luxury worldwide
Knowledge & Insight
Trading with Europe
Our new analysis reveals the significant impact of Brexit on the £81 billion UK luxury sector
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.
The Art of Crafting Luxury Experiences
Luxury Insider
Lunchtime Event
2nd Jun 2025
11:30 - 15:30
The Art of Crafting Luxury Experiences
Join us in North Yorkshire, at the beautiful Grantley Hall for a lunchtime insights event on the 2nd June
June Member Social
Walpole after Work
Drinks Reception
5th Jun 2025
17:30 - 20:00
June Member Social
Catch up with familiar faces and make new connections at our monthly member social
Meet the Media with Andy Silvester, London Editor, The Times
Meet the Media
Breakfast session
11th Jun 2025
08:30 - 10:30
Meet the Media with Andy Silvester, London Editor, The Times
As part of our Meet the Media series, in association with ANM Communications, Walpole's Head of Communications, Carly von Speyr, will be in conversation with Andy Silvester, The Times' London Editor, at The Beaumont Mayfair in London

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.
Out of Office
Out of Office
23rd May 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 Charli XCX, Baja California and life drawing classes with Noah Bier, Co-Founder of design-led stationary-making studio, Makers Cabinet
Welcome to Walpole
Welcome to Walpole
22nd May 2025
Learn a little more about Scotland's picturesque Old Course Hotel in our interview with the venue's General Manager, Phyllis Wilkie...
Walpole Events
Walpole Events
20th May 2025
Couldn't join us at our annual thought leadership event? Here, Walpole's Summit Director Charlotte Keesing brings you a few of the most notable insights for luxury brands from the day, as well as all of the photos from inside The Londoner...

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…
19th May 2025

Knowlege
Our Trading with Europe report reveals Brexit's impact on British luxury exports to EU

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

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.
Knowlege
REPORTS & RESEARCH
Knowlege
Our Trading with Europe report reveals Brexit's impact on British luxury exports to EU
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

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…