What’s Trending In British Luxury News? July 2025

By Charlie Colville

10 hours ago

From travelling ice cream vans to a Burberry hotel takeover, here's all the luxury news you might have missed this June


Best of British: stay up-to-date with everything happening in homegrown luxury this month. Here’s all the British luxury news for July 2025.

British Luxury News: July 2025

Sunspel Teams Up With Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park On Limited Edition T-Shirt

Homegrown clothing label Sunspel and iconic London hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park have joined forces to celebrate British luxury and craftsmanship, culminating in a new limited edition T-shirt. A bespoke take on Sunspel’s Classic T-Shirt, the design now comes in Mandarin Oriental’s signature Celadon green – and it will be gifted to guests of the hotel throughout July.

But that’s not all. Guests of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park will also receive a personal invitation to experience Sunspel’s Bespoke T-shirt service, giving them the opportunity to create their own unique handcrafted T-shirt, which will be expertly cut, tailored and handmade to their exact specifications in Sunspel’s Long Eaton factory.

‘This collaboration celebrates the essence of British luxury – elegant, personal, and crafted with care,’ says Torsten van Dullemen, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Area Vice President. ‘Sunspel shares our passion for heritage, quality and sustainability, and we are delighted to offer our suite guests a piece that reflects the timeless sensibilities of both brands.’

‘Partnering with Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, a name long synonymous with excellence, has been a natural fit,’ adds Raul Verdicchi, CEO of Sunspel. ‘What we admire is not only their heritage but their extraordinary attention to customer experience, curated to perfection in every detail. This collaboration goes beyond a garment: it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, experience, and a shared commitment to meaningful luxury.’

sunspel.commandarinoriental.com

Man in t-shirt | British Luxury News July 2025

Alexa Chung Second Wardrobe Drop Hits Vinted

Originally kicking off on 4 May 2025, the Alexa Chung x Vinted sale saw some of the model’s beloved fashion finds hit the market for Endometriosis UK. And, after shoppers snapped up the first lot, a second drop of preloved luxuries from Chung’s wardrobe are dropping on the Vinted app on 1 July 2025.

Newer items in the sale include a caramel hued blazer from Max Mara, a pair of Miu Miu x Church’s leather brogues and (perhaps the most coveted item of the summer drop) a Dior Saddle handbag crafted from classic blue denim.

You can find out more about the collaboration here, and shop Chung’s wardrobe at vinted.co.uk

Alexa Chung listing an item on Vinted

Tom Daley Releases New Knit Kit With Woolmark

Known for making a splash both in and out of the swimming pool, Tom Daley has just dropped a fresh (and colourful) knit kit via his label Made With Love – and it promises to get even the newest of knitters reaching for their needles. The kit was created in collaboration with Woolmark alongside UK-based yarns manufacturer Laxtons – which Daley and the Made With Love team have been working with to test and trial merino wool yarns. The result? A pastel-inspired, Woolmark-certified knit kit comprised of three new knitting patterns.

‘The knit kit brings some of my favourite pieces to life using 100 percent Merino wool. The wool fibre’s natural properties make it perfect for comfort, breathability and warmth,’ said Daley. ‘It’s a natural, renewable fibre I’ve always trusted and loved, and I can’t wait to see how it inspires others on their knitting journey.’

Read all about the knit kit (and how to get your own) here | bytomdaley.com

Tom Daley wearing knit kit jumper