Walpole has recently unveiled the list of 12 brands that have been handpicked to participate in its renowned year-long support and mentoring programme known as Brands of Tomorrow. In its 12th edition, this initiative is designed to assist emerging luxury brands in the UK to thrive and succeed in a highly competitive market.
The 2019 edition of Brands of Tomorrow features a stellar lineup of luxury labels, including the likes of Anna Mason, Desmond & Dempsey, and Jennifer Chamandi. These brands will have the invaluable opportunity to benefit from workshops and mentorship provided by industry experts. Notable figures such as former Vogue editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman, Fortnum & Mason CEO Ewan Venters, Harrods boss Michael Ward, and Mr Porter managing director Toby Bateman are poised to offer their guidance and expertise to the selected brands.
Helen Brocklebank, the CEO of Walpole, expressed enthusiasm about the diverse range of British luxury entrepreneurs taking part in the Brands of Tomorrow programme this year. She underscored the varied sectors that the selected brands represent, spanning from elegant sleepwear and exquisite travel accessories to bespoke lingerie, artisanal knives, premium gin, stylish footwear, and handbag repair services.
The overarching goal of the programme is to nurture fresh talent in the luxury industry and equip brands with the necessary support to flourish and make their mark. Brands of Tomorrow has a proven track record of helping numerous businesses carve a niche for themselves in the realm of British luxury, with success stories including renowned names such as Orlebar Brown, Bremont, and Charlotte Olympia.
Apart from personalized coaching sessions, the chosen brands will also become part of the esteemed Walpole community, joining the ranks of over 250 British luxury brands as valued members. The 2019 lineup comprises Anna Mason, Conker Spirit, Desmond & Dempsey, Farer, Jennifer Chamandi, London Sock Company, Luna Mae London, Sabina Savage, Savernake Knives, Stow, The Restory, and Wyse London.
To learn more about the Brands of Tomorrow programme and the selected brands, please visit the Walpole website, and for insights into the world of British luxury, explore the resources available at VisitBritain.
