Brand alliance Walpole has revealed the 2016 selections for its Brands of Tomorrow programme, identifying trailblazing innovators who have caught the attention of the world of luxury.
The 12 chosen brands include several interiors and furniture designs brands: Richard Brendon, who transforms past elements into striking modern designs; Solomon & Wu, who are sought out by architects around the world, and continue to manufacture British modern heritage pieces for the global luxury market; and Tom Raffield, whose heirloom-worthy luxury handcrafted wooden lighting and furniture designs have been championed as antiques of the future.
The programme provides the 12 chosen brands with bespoke learning, under the mentorship of dynamic leaders from some of Britain’s finest luxury brands – Thomas Pink, Harrods, Bremont, The Savoy, Rolls Royce and Alexander McQueen amongst others.
