The 16th annual Walpole British Luxury Awards took place at The Dorchester in Mayfair last night. Hosted by Catherine Zeta-Jones, CBE, the awards, since 2011, has brought together CEOs and creatives from Britain’s longstanding and emerging luxury companies to celebrate the success of the exceptional brands, experiences and individuals that make British luxury the world leader it is today. Currently in its 25th year, Walpole promotes, protects and develops the unique qualities of UK luxury through its mentoring programmes, events, research and public affairs with the British government and in Europe. The winners are:

British Luxury Brand of the Year - MATCHESFASHION.COM

The Brands of Tomorrow Award for Emerging Talent - Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, House of Hackney, Seedlip, Tom Raffield

Cultural Experience - Chatsworth Stately Home

Luxury Maker Of The Year - Bentley

Luxury with a Heart - Glenmorangie

British Manufacturing - Johnstons of Elgin Scottish Cashmere

Export Excellence - Jaguar Land Rover

Digital - Farfetch

Innovation & Creativity - Kingsman + Mr Porter

International Luxury Brand of the Year - Gucci

Leader in Luxury - Imran Amed, MBE Founder and editor-in-chief, Business of Fashion

Lifetime Achievement - Justine Picardie, editor-in-chief - Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country

Walpole Honour - Mark Wilkinson, OBE