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.  

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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 16th 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.

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Walpole Luxury eBusiness Forum 2009 : Integrated Trade Craft; eCommerce Best Practice

Walpole’s fourth annual Luxury eBusiness Forum brought together experts, practitioners and investors from both the Luxury and Online worlds. 

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Discover Walpole Thought Leadership

Each month Walpole Deputy Chairman, Guy Salter reports on various issues and topics affecting luxury sector businesses. View the latest report in which Guy calls on the Luxury sector to reassess luxury value and values.
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WALPOLE ANNOUNCES LUXURY'S FINEST IN 2009

The Walpole Awards for Excellence in association Kuoni are awarded annually to those brands who exemplify luxury and commitment to British Excellence by their work across luxury, design and culture both internationally and within Britain. The Medal of Excellence is also awarded to an individual who has influenced Britain's luxury, creative and cultural industries over a lifetime. With thanks to Kuoni, the Admirable Crichton, Barclay’s Wealth, Boodles, Chivas Regal, Laurent Perrier, Links of London, McArthurGlen, Mishcon de Reya, TheMOON and The Observatory.

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Dates for Your Diary

January 12th
Chairmen and Chief Executives' Dinner 2010 at The Berkeley

20th January
Brands of Tomorrow - Final Workshop

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

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