Since 2007, Brands of Tomorrow has been shaping the future of British luxury. Through a twelve-month programme of mentorship, masterclasses, and industry networking, we’ve supported over 180 emerging brands and watched them grow into leaders in their respective fields.
These ambitious businesses are the innovators, exporters, and job-creators who will define luxury in the decades ahead. Our alumni include some of the sector's most recognised success stories including Nyetimber, Orlebar Brown, House of Hackney, ME+EM, and Business of Fashion. You can explore the full list of alumni in the section further down this page.
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Join the next generation of British luxury brands
The Brands of Tomorrow programme is your opportunity to accelerate growth, gain expert guidance, and connect with an unrivalled network of peers and industry leaders. Over twelve months, you’ll access mentorship from established luxury leaders, exclusive masterclasses, and curated networking events that spark meaningful connections and open doors to new markets and collaborations.
If your brand is ambitious, innovative, and turning over under £5mn annually, this is your chance to refine your strategy, expand your network, and be part of the cohort shaping the future of British luxury.
Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026
To qualify to be a Brand of Tomorrow your business should...
Be positioned in the luxury sector
Be British and registered in the UK
Have a turnover between £300,000 and £5mn
Be no older than 10 years
Have a clear vision for its future
Have an entrepreneurial management style
Apply for Brands of Tomorrow 2027
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Alumni
Our Chair
Balthazar Fabricius
Balthazar Fabricius is the Co-Founder of Fitzdares. Established in 2005, Fitzdares became an inaugural member of Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow Class of 2007 and is now proud to be the bookmaker to the British luxury sector.
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