LONDON — British rain may not be appealing, but London’s black taxi cab in black tie at The Dorchester Hotel on Monday night to attend the Walpole British Luxury Awards ceremony. The sight of the guests coming down from the rain looked like something out of a movie.
Luke Evans, Bianca Saunders, Kunal Nayyar, Bianca Jagger and Tinie Tempah were among those in attendance on the night.
Thirteen awards were presented that night, with actor, playwright and author Zawe Ashton hosting the ceremony.
Helen Brocklebank and Zawi Ashton
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Walpole chief executive Helen Brocklebank was elated and praised Britain’s £81bn luxury sector.
“The secret to a luxury brand’s long-term success has always been and always will be its artisans, artisans and visionaries,” she said.
“It may not be the easiest market for luxury goods at the moment, but for those who understand how to offer true craftsmanship, exceptional quality and the perfect blend of art and craft, British Luxury “This is a market where our inherent strength really shines,” she added.
Gizzy Erskine and Martha Sitwell
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The night’s prizes showcased British luxury across fashion, art and engineering.
Highlights include Range Rover winning the Made in British Award; Beauty brand Jo Malone won the Creative Collaboration Award for its campaign with Paddington Bear. River Café co-founder Ruth Rogers was presented with the Great Creative Briton Award by her friend and restaurateur Jeremy King. Outgoing British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush won the Cultural and Social Contribution Award, while Erdem Moralioglu won the Visionary Award.
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