Walpole, the British luxury federation, has announced the shortlist for the 14th annual 2015 British Luxury Awards, which will take place at The Dorchester on 2 November. Established in 2001, the Walpole British Luxury Awards are a celebration of exceptional brands and individuals that make up the luxury sector; created to honour those who demonstrate brilliance both within Britain and Internationally. The only awards ceremony to span all sectors of the luxury world, the Walpole British Luxury Awards shortlist is divided into nine categories, including British Luxury Brand of the Year, Luxury Experience, Craftsmanship, Social Responsibility, Cultural & Creative Innovation, Brand Ambassador, International and New Talent. The shortlist includes:
 
Best New British Luxury Talent
Anna Laub [Prism]
Chris Morton [Lyst]
Emilia Wickstead
Natalia Barbieri & Jennifer Portman [Bionda Castana]
Thomas Tait
 
Best British Cultural & Creative Innovation
A House for Essex, Grayson Perry and Living Architecture
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, The Tower of London
Genée International Ballet Competition, Royal Academy of Dance
Masterpiece London
Savage Beauty, Victoria & Albert Museum
 
British Luxury Brand of the Year
Alexander McQueen
Bentley
Burberry
Roksanda
Victoria Beckham
 
Best British Luxury Experience
Corinthia London
Fera at Claridge's
Fortnum & Mason
Goodwood
Harrods
 
Best British Luxury Craftsmanship
Aryma
Aston Martin
Ralph & Russo
Redman Whiteley Dixon
Roger W. Smith
 
Most Socially Responsible British Luxury Brand
Beulah London
Diageo
Green Carpet Challenge [Eco Age]
Pippa Small
Selfridges - Project Ocean
 
Best International Luxury Brand
Chloé
Christian Louboutin
Fendi
Louis Vuitton
Valentino
 
The Leading Light and Best Luxury Brand Ambassador category winners will be revealed on the night.

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