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Mulberry, John Smedley Scoop Walpole Luxury Awards During Gala at London’s Dorchester Hotel

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Mulberry, John Smedley Scoop Walpole Luxury Awards During Gala at London’s Dorchester Hotel

The annual awards gala was a lively affair with a gospel choir, deadpan jokes from Bill Nighy and some swearing from Gordon Ramsay.

THE LUXE BUNCH: Bill Nighy might not have appeared in person at Walpole‘s British Luxury Awards on Monday in London, but he certainly made an impression on the 350-strong audience with a video congratulating the winner of the night’s top prize, John Smedley.

“I’ve been wearing John Smedley since I was 17,” said the British actor, who has appeared in a series of humorous ads for the storied knitwear brand. “If I never do anything with my life, there will always be this.”

Nighy said the 242-year-old Smedley, which scooped Brand of the Year, exudes a “quiet confidence, and it never goes out of fashion.” Smedley makes knitwear for a slew of luxury brands, and also collaborates closely with Grace Wales Bonner, Hermès’ new menswear designer.

Nighy wasn’t the only one playing for laughs during the lively evening at The Dorchester hotel. Paloma Faith, one of the presenters, cracked a joke about Fortnum & Mason’s smoked salmon, while Gordon Ramsay let slip a few swear words during his acceptance speech for the Visionary award.

The statuesque Jade Parfitt compared herself to a giraffe before presenting the Leadership award to Mulberry.

The lively evening featured members of a gospel choir standing on chairs and “singing” the guests into the dining room following the cocktail hour. K. government to support British luxury, which preserves specialist skills and makes a significant contribution to the economy.


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