Last night (8 February) Walpole announced the emerging luxury brands selected for 2018 Brands of Tomorrow programme at London department store, Fortnum & Mason. Established in 2007, Brands of Tomorrow identifies 12 entrepreneurial British luxury brands that have captured the industry’s attention and, through a year-long programme of workshops and mentoring, helps them to develop their business skills and helps to accelerate their growth. Participants are paired with some of the UK’s most experienced luxury executives who provide 12 months of personal mentoring and one-to-one coaching; sharing their knowledge and expertise with the next generation.

Selected brands are Savile Row tailor, Kathryn Sargent; flower delivery service, Flowerbx; men’s underwear brand, Hamilton and Hare; womenswear label, Rae Feather; sleep and swimwear brand, Asceno; sportswear label, Castore; leather goods brands L.O.N.B.; luggage and adventure accessories brand, Malle London; creative production house, Method Studio; lifestyle magazine, The Jackal; JJ Corry Irish Whiskey and skin-care brand, Votary.