The recent Walpole British Luxury Awards ceremony was an unforgettable evening celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of key players in the luxury sector, both at home and abroad. Hosted in London, this prestigious event bestowed accolades upon industry giants such as Zandra Rhodes, Prada’s Church’s brand, Burberry, Manolo Blahnik, and Dunhill for their remarkable contributions to the world of luxury.
Dame Zandra Rhodes was rightfully honored with the Legend award, recognizing her illustrious 50-year career as one of the UK’s most iconic fashion designers. This well-deserved award, presented by fashion commentator Hilary Alexander, pays homage to Rhodes’ unparalleled creativity and profound influence on the industry. In a similar vein, Burberry was awarded the Luxury With A Heart prize, highlighting the brand’s steadfast commitment to social responsibility.
Manolo Blahnik was lauded for the best Creative Collaboration, specifically for the highly acclaimed Manolo Blahnik x The Wallace Collection exhibition. Additionally, Dunhill, a part of the Richemont family, was named Best British Brand for its significant global impact in terms of sales and exposure over the past year.
Joining the prestigious list of winners were Smythson for the British Luxury Overseas title, Church’s for the Luxury Maker prize, Bentley for the Future Legacy award, Ewan Venters of Fortnum & Mason as the top Luxury Leader, Josie Rourke for her Cultural Contribution, and Flowerbx for The Brands of Tomorrow Award recognizing Emerging Talent.
The distinguished judging panel, comprising industry luminaries such as Michael Ward of Harrods, Helen Brocklebank of Walpole, and Mark Henderson of Gieves & Hawkes, meticulously selected each winner. Brocklebank emphasized the shared ambition of all winners and nominees to elevate British luxury on the global stage, a mission exquisitely displayed at the awards ceremony. Through their unwavering passion, tireless dedication, and innovative spirit, these individuals and brands are not only setting new benchmarks of excellence but also cementing British luxury as a shining beacon of brilliance worldwide.
To learn more about the Walpole British Luxury Awards and the winners, visit Walpole and Bentley Motors.
