WALPOLE ANNOUNCES THE 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN BRITISH LUXURY IN 2023

The fourth-annual Walpole Power List named Bernie de Le Cuona as one of 50 individuals who are the most influential in British luxury. Bernie is recognised for her tireless work on sustainability and championing initiatives that future-proof the brand legacy of de Le Cuona and other brands working equally hard in this space. 

Bernie de Le Cuona, Founder and CEO of de Le Cuona

When hearing of this award, Bernie de Le Cuona said "I am thrilled and honoured that Walpole has recognised me in their 2023 Power List as an individual who is a guardian of brand legacy, future-proofing businesses with sustainable initiatives. This is something I am passionate about and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Walpole for this prestigious honour and all of my team at de Le Cuona that work tirelessly to keep us moving forward to meet my ambitions in this area."

Bernie de Le Cuona is the founder and CEO of de Le Cuona. She heads the business and its creative direction, overseeing all elements of the business. Her passion and vision for bringing a new approach to natural fabrics began in 1992 when she founded the business and remains unique to the industry today. Rooted in Nature is the brand ethos and only the noblest natural fibres and best specialist mills are used to responsibly craft linen, silk, and wool fabrics with the greatest care and attention to detail through every step of the process. A trailblazer who is passionate about sustainability and conservation, Bernie was the first to launch a 100% organic linen collection certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) in this sector. Investment in the award-winning Pure GOTS collection established Bernie as a leader in this field and this is the second time Walpole has recognised Bernie for her achievements in driving forward sustainable initiatives.

Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Warpole

With the release of the Power List 2023, Helen Brocklebank, Walpole, CEO said: “After four years of publishing the Walpole Power List I am always struck by the quality of the creatives, entrepreneurs, and executives who are growing their careers in British luxury. Time and time again we see that people are this sector’s greatest asset and the driving force behind the brands, hotels, and cultural institutions that make British luxury so desirable. It’s a pleasure to be able to recognise and celebrate their achievements this evening.” 

About Walpole

Walpole is the UK trade body for luxury brands, it speaks on behalf of more than 250 of Britain’s finest brands across a wide range of sectors. With a mission to protect, promote and develop the business of luxury in the UK, Walpole brings its members together to collaborate and connect both digitally and in person.

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