Book of
British Luxury

How does the future inform the past, and the past inform the future? Coinciding with the 190th birthday of William Morris, the British entrepreneur who founded the globally influential Arts & Crafts movement, the Walpole Book of British Luxury 2024/2025 looks at the progressive ideas and time-honoured expertise that will shape our country’s luxury industry and culture far into the future.

With articles penned by a roster of exceptional journalistic talent including Ben Pentreath, Michelle Ogundehin, Aleks Cvetkovic and Katy Wickremesinghe and a cover designed exclusively by Walpole member Morris & Co., our annual publication spotlights the most engaging stories, innovative brands and homegrown makers you need to know, resulting in an indispensable guide to the British luxury sector.

The Walpole Book of British Luxury is available to order now, priced at £30. To buy your copy, contact the team using the link below.

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Past issues

Book of
British Luxury

As Britain’s luxury brands emerge from the pandemic with renewed vigour, the Walpole Book of British Luxury 22/23 takes a detailed look at all the things that make our country a key player to a high-end aficionado on both the domestic and international stage.

This year’s edition – with exquisite cover artwork designed by Cole & Son – features essays from a host of the world’s leading luxury commentators including Esquire’s Alex Bilmes, ELLE UK’s Farrah Storr, The Economist’s Tom Standage, The Telegraph’s Sasha Slater and many more. Explore our electronic issue below.

View the 2022 issue

Past issues

2023/2024 Edition
2022/2023 Edition
2021/2022 Edition
2020/2021 Edition

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