Houlden’s Leaders in Luxury event sees record post-covid attendance

Houlden has revealed that its most recent Leaders in Luxury: The London Legacy event saw a record post-covid attendance alongside a high-impact catwalk showcase.

Held at a prestigious Hilton venue, the event brought together members, supplier partners, and leading industry figures.

The opening night set the tone with an exclusive catwalk show, where supplier partners’ designs took centre stage. The enhanced Summit Showcase, provided members with an exclusive buying experience tailored to their business growth.

Gold sponsors received premium placement, while a carefully curated selection of guest suppliers introduced fresh opportunities. The conference day tackled issues like economic trends to luxury sector strategies and customer engagement techniques.

Peer-to-peer meetings were also introduced to further strengthen collaboration and professional development.

Furthermore, Houlden unveiled a charitable initiative to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, demonstrating a “commitment to leaving a lasting legacy of responsibility and impact”.

The introduction of Houlden’s 2025-2027 strategy aims to outline a clear vision for growth, which it said ensures that “members and supplier partners continue to thrive with a defined pathway for long-term success”.

Isabel Rhodes, Houlden CEO, said: “This event was a defining moment for Houlden, reinforcing our passion for luxury, our principled approach to partnerships, and our progressive vision for the future. Record attendance highlighted the strength of our community, the buying showcase provided members with exclusive access to the very best, and our speaker sessions delivered industry-leading insights.

“With our 2025-2027 strategy now in place, we remain focused on empowering our members with the tools, connections, and expertise to drive continued success. Houlden is more than a buying group—we are leaders in luxury, shaping the future of our industry.”