Walpole Awards for Excellence 2013 winners announced

 

Walpole British Luxury, the not-for-profit organisation that represents over 175 leading luxury brands, announced the winners of its annual Awards for Excellence last night. The awards, presented by adventurer, presenter, author and broadcaster Ben Fogle, recognised some of the industry’s most exciting and innovative brands and individuals; highlighting the level of quality, design, service, and talent within Britain and the international luxury industry. This year’s winners included: British Luxury Brand: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Emerging British Luxury Brand: Nicholas Kirkwood; International Luxury Brand: Gucci; British Luxury Design Talent: Paul Smith; British Cultural Excellence: The National Theatre; British Luxury Brand Online: Business of Fashion; British Luxury Brand Overseas: Alexander McQueen; Best Luxury Service: Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons; Best Luxury Craftsmanship: Shaun Leane; and Corporate Social Responsibility: Cartier. The Medal of Excellence was presented to Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry. Walpole also presented its first posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award to the late interior designer and architect David Collins. A Lifetime Achievement Award was also presented to Julia Carrick, who was Chief Executive of Walpole British Luxury for 13 years.