“From embryo to something with substance”. How the British returned to creating luxury brands

Michael Ward may be known for his longevity of over a decade at the helm of the British department store Harrods, but he is also chairman emeritus of Walpole, the British counterpart to the Portuguese association Laurel, both dedicated to the promotion and development of luxury and excellence, and he has already boosted the activity of more than 150 brands on British soil.