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What to expect in the Book of British Luxury 2024/2025. The latest edition of our annual Walpole 'Book of British Luxury' has arrived, fronted by a collection of dynamic essays that reflect the key trends and talking points shaping our sector. The issue's Commissioning Editor and Walpole's Head of Content, Nick Carvell, introduces the roster of superb writers and artists who have brought the new issue to life in our article on site – which can read below.

Last week, the British Consul General, Hannah Young, and Walpole's Charlotte Keesing hosted a dinner to represent British luxury in New York City, USA. Today, North America remains the second largest international market for British luxury – an important achievement to celebrate for both countries. ⁠ ⁠ Guests included Dame Glenda Bailey, Mustafa Kacar, Avril Graham, Justin Fenner, Kitty Guo and many more.⁠ ⁠ During dinner, guests discussed the opportunities for British luxury, the evolving media and retail landscape, and luxury travel trends in the US. The dinner was hosted as part of a trip to develop activities for Walpole's next Trade Mission to New York in March 2025. ⁠ ⁠ Our thanks to Heather Falconer-Serhan, Financial Times, Chapel Down Group, Ettinger London, Neal's Yard Remedies, Biscuiteers and McQueens Flowers for helping to create such a special night. Photography by Chris Fox-Kelly

Getting to know MONC, one of Walpole's Brands of Tomorrow 2024. In our new Instagram Live series, we speak to the founders behind the eleven emerging luxury companies participating in the Brands of Tomorrow 2024 programme every Wednesday at 1pm. In this week's edition, our Head of Content, Nick Carvell, interviews Freddie Elborne, Founder & Creative Director of sustainability-led, craft-focused eyewear brand, MONC. Watch the interview below.

Inside the Walpole Book of British Luxury 2024/2025 launch party. On Thursday 4th July, Walpole members gathered in the gilded and historic Pompadour Ballroom of the Hotel Café Royal on London's Regent Street to celebrate the arrival of the Walpole Book of British Luxury 2024/2025. The latest edition of our annual publication, the issue looks at the progressive ideas and time-honoured expertise that will shape our country's luxury industry and culture far into the future with contributions from some of our sector's leading voices such as architect Benjamin Pentreath, creative-leader Katy Wickremesinghe and journalists Melinda Stevens, Aleks Cvetkovic, Michelle Ogundehin, Mina Holland and Ming Liu, as well as artistic contributions by Luke Edward Hall. View the full gallery here: https://lnkd.in/ecNdDYFY

"Every bespoke rug we create is a canvas for personal narratives, weaving together the stories and inspirations of our clients into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece." – Laylah Holmes, Founder & Creative Director Holmes Bespoke's one-of-one rugs and wall hangings are designed in its West London HQ and crafted by skilled artisans using local, natural materials. These creations furnish luxury residences, hotels and super yachts all over the world. A graduate of the Brands of Tomorrow 2023 programme, we are so pleased that Holmes Bespoke has joined Walpole as a full member. Learn a little more about Walpole's latest addition in our interview below.

"There is now an opportunity for the incoming Prime Minister to bring fresh eyes to some of the issues that the outgoing Government were unable to solve." – Helen Brocklebank Following the UK General Election yesterday, Walpole CEO Helen Brocklebank sends her congratulations to the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and outlines what Walpole member businesses need from the incoming Government. Discover which policies the incoming Government should priorities below.

On the eve of the UK's General Election, we launch the Walpole British luxury Manifesto 2024 that outlines the policy changes our sector needs so that it can continue to thrive. Some of our key priorities for policymakers are to: • Expand geographical indicators to include craft products • Reform the Apprenticeship Levy • Reduce trade barriers with the EU • Reform working visas to address the hospitality workforce shortage • Create a sustainability and ESG policy that recognises the importance of high regulatory standards to international consumers Read the Walpole British Luxury Manifesto 2024 below to learn more about our calls to the incoming Government.

In our latest Out of Office interview, Hurtwood Books's Francis Atterbury shares his secrets to escaping work. Recently, his escape has been to a tiny USSR town through the pages of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles and cycling with his sons in the Black Forest. Discover further downtime wisdoms in our interview below.