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‘Brexit effect’: New study by Walpole reveals impact of Brexit on UK luxury

A new study by Walpole has stated that luxury exports from the EU to the UK were on average 43 percent lower than they may have been without Brexit. According to the platform’s ‘Trading with Europe’ report, the fashion and accessories sector has been the hardest hit by Brexit-impacted trading, reporting a decline of 64 percent on exports to the...

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Walpole unveils 2025 ‘Brands of Tomorrow’

Fresh off success at London Fashion Week, British luxury brand E.L.V. Denim, dedicated to handcrafting timeless fashion pieces from 100 percent upcycled materials, has been named as one of the 12 ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ for 2025 by industry body Walpole, which represents the British luxury sector. The annual ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ initiative, now in...

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Erdem, Jo Malone London and Clothsurgeon win at Walpole awards

The Walpole British Luxury Awards, which celebrates British luxury brands and individuals who define “the exciting creativity, innovation and global cultural relevance of Great Britain,” honoured beauty brand Jo Malone London, menswear label Clothsurgeon and fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu at its 2024 event held at The Dorchester in London....

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London: Luxury retailer confidence drops despite surge in affluent population

Luxury retailers have reported a drop in positivity towards business prospects in London despite a surge in affluent customers both living and visiting the city. According to Walpole’s ‘State of London Luxury Report 2024’, retailer positivity dropped from 71 percent in 2023 to 53 percent in the current year. The cause for such sentiments was...

UK luxury sector worth 81 billion pounds to the economy

The British luxury sector is now worth 81 billion pounds annually to the UK economy, supporting more than 450,000 jobs across various sectors, making it one of the top industry drivers of the economy, according to a new report from Walpole. The ‘Luxury in the Making’ report from the industry body that represents more than 250 British luxury...

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Walpole names Brands of Tomorrow for 2024

Walpole, the industry body for the British luxury sector, has named 12 early-stage brands for its year-long ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ programme, including sustainable eyewear brand Monc and bridal destination Gigi & Olive. The ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ mentoring initiative, in association with law firm Mishcon de Reya, will help each of the brands...

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Ozwald Boateng, Boodles and Sunspel win at Walpole awards

The Walpole British Luxury Awards, which celebrates the contribution that luxury and high-end businesses make to the UK, honoured Boodles, Neal’s Yard Remedies, and fashion designer Ozwald at its 2023 event. The awards featured ten categories celebrating design, innovation, talent and craftsmanship at the heart of Britain’s luxury sector, from...

Walpole pushes for the reinstatement of tax-free shopping for visitors in the UK

Walpole, the industry body that represents more than 250 British luxury companies, has published its inaugural ‘State of London Luxury’ report in partnership with Cadogan, which manages more than 90 acres of Chelsea and Knightsbridge and is calling for the reinstatement of a tax-free shopping scheme for international visitors. The report, which...

Walpole to promote British brands in New York

Walpole, the industry body that represents more than 250 British luxury companies, is taking a delegation of 25 members including Neal's Yard Remedies and Harris Tweed Hebrides to New York this week. The Anglo-American luxury trade delegation will host a programme of events and meetings in New York to promote British luxury in the US, as well as...

Walpole announces the 2023 Brands of Tomorrow

Walpole, the industry body for the British luxury sector, has named 12 early-stage brands that will participate in its year-long Brands of Tomorrow programme, including sustainable knitwear label Navygrey and ethical jewellery brand Roxanne First. The programme, which is now in its 16th year, will offer each of the brands workshops and mentoring...