Brands of Tomorrow

Since its launch fifteen years ago, Walpole’s flagship development programme, Brands of Tomorrow, has been a key pillar of our work to drive the growth of the British luxury sector. So far, we’ve taken 142 early-stage, high-end brands through a tried and trusted programme of mentoring and masterclasses, immersing their founders in the support, help and advice of their fellow Walpole members and investing the time and talents of established British luxury brands into nurturing and developing the potential of new ones."

Helen Brocklebank, Chief Executive, Walpole

The Walpole Brands of Tomorrow is a development programme for fledgling British luxury brands. Founded in 2007, the programme has supported and nurtured over 140 emerging luxury brands through a year-long programme of networking, mentorship and workshops, and proudly seen them become leaders in their respective fields.

We select up to 12 brands in any year from up to 120 applications. It is a competitive process. We also consider the mix of brands and their individual sectors in any particular year to ensure we have a good spread of brands.

We are looking for entrepreneurial drive, a learning mentality, a creative spirit, and an openness to making the most of the support the programme offers. The programme will open doors and create opportunities and be there to support you in your journey. The more you put into the programme, the more you shall get out. The programme is free to enter and there is no charge for being on the programme.

For full details on the programme and eligibility criteria, please see the application form.