Welcome to Walpole

Walpole furthers the interests of the British luxury industry.

Walpole is a non-profit-making organisation that furthers the interests of the British luxury by harnessing and sharing the collective knowledge, experience and resources of the membership.

Formed in 1990 by top tier British companies, including British Airways, Chewton Glen. Coutts & Co, DAKS Simpson, the Financial Times, The Savoy Group and William Grant & Sons, the membership provides a community for the exchange of best practice ideas to drive business development in both UK and export markets.

Walpole News

The Luxury Channel features Walpole

The Luxury Channel was at the magnificent Banqueting House in London for the prestigious Walpole Awards for Excellence 2009. View the programme to discover the companies and individuals who were honoured at this year’s awards including best British brands and new talents as well as commentary from Mario Testino, Paul Smith and luxury industry leaders.

http://www.theluxurychannel.tv/TheWalpoleAwards.aspx

Walpole announces 2009 Award Winners and a Medal of Excellence for Mario Testino

Walpole has announced the award winners for its annual awards ceremony which took place on Monday 16^th November 2009 at the Banqueting House in Whitehall. Each year, the awards recognise some of the world’s most outstanding brands and individuals. This year Walpole awarded the Medal of Excellence to the globally acclaimed photographer, Mario Testino.

Search for the 2010 Walpole Brands of Tomorrow

Walpole, the trade body that represents the British luxury industry, announces the call for entries for the 2010 Walpole Brands of Tomorrow Programme. The Walpole Brands of Tomorrow Programme in association with Mishcon de Reya aims to provide objective mentorship to aspiring British luxury brands by offering between 6 and 8 selected companies free practical expertise in areas such as business planning, marketing, distribution and internationalisation.

Chairmen and Chief Executives' Dinner 2010

On 12^th January 2010 the chairmen and chief executives of Walpole member companies gathered at The Berkeley for a celebration of all Walpole and its members achieved in 2009 and to look forward to the coming year.

Tickets Now on Sale For The Walpole Luxury Forum 2010: The Americas

The Walpole Luxury Forum 2010: The Americas in association with Barclays Wealth willtake place on Tuesday 25th May 2010.

Speakers confirmed so far include:

Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times

Daniel Gestetner, CEO of Myla

Joshua Schulman, CEO of Jimmy Choo

Dr Jim Taylor, Vice-President of the Harrison Group

Following the most turbulent and prolonged period of disruption for the luxury market in North America, Walpole’s annual luxury Forum will bring together experts, practitioners, retailers and brands from both sides of the Atlantic.

Dates for Your Diary

20th January
Brands of Tomorrow - Final Workshop

28th January
PR Breakfast 1 with James Hall, Retail Editor, The Daily Telegraph

25th May
The Walpole Luxury Forum 2010 : The Americas

8th March
Marketing and Communications Directors' Dinner at Home House