What’s Trending In British Luxury News? July 2026
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From Mulberry's LFW return to Graff's new campaign with Jung Kook, 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 2026.
British Luxury News: July 2026
Christopher Kane, Laura Weir, Andrea Baldo and Tammy Kane (photo by Darren Gerrish)
Mulberry Announces Return To London Fashion Week
It’s been six long years since Mulberry announced it would be pausing its ready-to-wear offering to focus on accessories – but now, the wait is over. The brand recently announced that it would be debuting a brand new womenswear collection at London Fashion Week SS27, with British designer Christopher Kane taking the lead as Creative Director.
The news was celebrated at the newly Bar Finch in Mayfair, hosted by Kane, alongside Mulberry CEO Andrea Baldo and British Fashion Council CEO Laura Weir.
‘London has long been a global platform for creativity and culture, making it the ideal stage to debut the Mulberry by Christopher Kane collection,’ said Baldo. ‘We are delighted to join the London Fashion Week schedule, to mark the next chapter in the Back to the Mulberry Spirit strategy and to confirm our absolute commitment in supporting and championing British talent, creativity, and craftsmanship.’
‘It is an honour to return to London Fashion Week with Mulberry, I am so grateful to the BFC and fashion community for their support since the announcement,’ added Christopher Kane. ‘It’s an exciting time, and I look forward to sharing SS27 with everyone.’
Mulberry by Christopher Kane will return to London Fashion Week on Sunday 20 September 2026, with the collection available to shop from January 2027.
Westley Richards
Westley Richards Expands Its Leather Goods Operations In Birmingham
Known for crafting exceptional leather goods, Westley Richards has long made its coveted wares in small batches – often to order. But this month, following investment in the brand’s leather development, Westley Richards welcomes a new chapter.
One of the only gunmakers with its own leather factory – with every leather bag, case and accessory is designed in-house and made by hand in Birmingham, under the same roof – Westley Richards is leaning even further into its craft by expanding its factory. This marks the first addition to the site since the company moved there in 2008.
The expansion is thought to help shorten lead times and increase Westley Richards’ capacity, both for current hero styles and new designs – all without the customary wait time that comes with made to order items.
‘What is special about Westley Richards leather goods is not simply that they are made by hand, but that they are shaped by use, experience and a belief that the things we make should become more valued over time,’ said Stephen Humphries, Creative Director of Westley Richards. ‘This investment allows us to grow the leather workshop in Birmingham while preserving the character and authenticity that make these pieces truly distinctive.’
Vinterior x Liberty
Liberty Teams Up With Vinterior On Reclaimed Collection
A collaboration we’re loving this month? It comes from London department store Liberty and pre-loved marketplace Vinterior. The two recently teamed up on a fresh range of home furnishings, created using reclaimed pieces of furniture and archival Liberty fabrics.
Tapping the brains of Liberty’s Head of Design (Home & Interiors), Genevieve Bennett, the collection spans sofas, chairs, lamps and footstools – and shows us just how heritage and vintage can come together to create something seriously chic for your home.
‘We’ve always been drawn to Liberty’s uncompromising commitment to craft,’ said Vinterior Founder and CEO, Sandrine Zhang Ferron. ‘Their designs have outlasted trends for over 150 years. The pieces in this collection have done the same. That’s the spirit this partnership is built on – timeless design, beautifully made, built to last.’
‘This partnership with Vinterior is a celebration of enduring design,’ added Genevieve Bennett, Head of Design (Home & Interiors) at Liberty. ‘We were naturally drawn to fabrics from our FuturLiberty and The House of Liberty collections, inspired by the same 1960s-1970s periods as the selected furniture pieces – each fabric felt perfectly aligned in history and aesthetic. Sculptural, curved silhouettes juxtapose dynamic geometrics, charming scenic landscapes, and bold textures. Bringing together our commitment to craftsmanship with Vinterior’s sustainable style, the collection offers pieces that feel both iconic and unmistakably contemporary.’
Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Reveals Bespoke Commission Inspired By Savile Row
A Rolls-Royce neatly parked on the streets of Savile Row is hardly an out of the ordinary sight – but this particular vehicle is a very special one. The British car manufacturer recently unveiled a one-of-one car inspired by the traditions of London’s tailoring district.
Celebrating the artistry of bespoke tailoring – namely the materials, craftsmanship and the quiet details that define a beautifully made suit – Rolls-Royce turned to one of its hero vehicles, Ghost, to reimagine the language of tailoring in a new form.
The exterior, painted in midnight sapphire and English white, was designed to echo a classic navy suit and white shirt combo, with silver featureline a nod to cufflinks. Inside, meanwhile, features a pinstripe embroidery across the seats, with arctic white leather inserts meant to emulate pocket squares.
And then there’s the centrepiece. Hidden beneath the rear armrest is a piece of embroidered artwork consisting of 250,000 stitches and 1,830 metres of thread, which has been engineered to resemble woven cloth and mimic the interlocking warp and weft of fine suiting. The result? The illusion that woven fabric has been seamlessly laid into leather, like the lining of a bespoke jacket.
Really Wild
Really Wild Takes The Runway For The King’s Trust
Earlier this month, royal charity The King’s Trust celebrated its 50th anniversary with a massive celebration at Gleneagles Hotel – where Really Wild was announced as the exclusive Fashion Showcase Partner of the event.
The celebration, which was hosted by Ewan McGregor and welcomed 240 guests – including Sir Rod Stewart, Jools Holland OBE, Alan Cumming and Really Wild’s Nadja Swarovski – featured an exclusive runway presentation, where the label unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection for the first time.
Inspired by the cinematic landscapes of Scotland, the collection collaborated with Scottish mills and drew on heritage textiles.
‘For five decades, His Majesty the King has demonstrated an extraordinary and unwavering commitment to young people,’ said Nadja Swarovski, Chair and Chief Creative Officer of Really Wild London. ‘Long before many recognized the importance of investing in the next generation, he understood that talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Through his vision, compassion, and enduring leadership, The King’s Trust has empowered more than 1.3 million young people to build confidence, develop skills and realise their potential. It is a remarkable legacy – one that has changed countless lives and continues to inspire all of us.
‘It is therefore with enormous pride, and great humility, that Really Wild has been invited to be the exclusive fashion house presenting today’s runway in celebration of this historic milestone. We are deeply honoured to support The King’s Trust and the extraordinary work it continues to do.’
Purdey
Purdey Embraces Culture Of The Countryside In AW26 Collection
This season, Purdey’s back in the countryside – but it’s leaving the guns at home. Where recent releases have worked around performance, the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2026 Lifestyle collection instead looks to ease and comfort. A weekend relaxing in the great British outdoors, rather than a sporting vacation.
Elevating Purdey’s signature silhouettes with sharper lines and modern materials, the new collection is envisioned as one you’d wear while enjoying a bucolic lifestyle – or, as Purdey puts it, walking the dogs, elevenses at the folly, dusk followed by an evening next to the fire. Nods to the brand’s sartorial heritage, meanwhile, pop up as tweed suiting and Purdey’s rose and scroll motif.
‘The collection celebrates a life well lived in the English countryside. It’s a study of place and permanence: locations where Purdey’s lifestyle pieces belong effortlessly with purpose. And, as always, of being at ease in one’s surroundings,’ said Giles Deacon, Creative Director of Purdey.
Graff
Jung Kook Of BTS Becomes Graff’s New Global Brand Ambassador
Luxury jeweller Graff recently named Jung Kook, musician and member of Grammy Award-winning K-pop group BTS, as its new global brand ambassador.
‘Jung Kook is a cultural icon, known for his multifaceted talents,’ said Francois Graff, Chief Executive Officer. ‘His performances are bold yet refined, crafted with a brilliance that is impossible to ignore. Just as we at Graff push the boundaries of what is achievable in luxury jewellery, Jung Kook continually challenges creative boundaries in his work – this dedication to his craft is evident throughout our new campaign, and we are delighted to welcome him as Graff’s new global ambassador.’
To celebrate, Graff also launched a campaign starring Jung Kook, in which the star wears the newly released Laurence Graff Signature collection. Shot by acclaimed Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø, the campaign shows the singer wearing unisex creations from the House’s goldwear collection, backdropped by Graff’s signature colours.
The news of the partnership comes just as BTS took its global Arirang tour through London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – where they set an attendance record of around 130,000 fans over two sold-out concerts.
