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Adidas names Alasdhair Willis as chief creative officer

Sportswear giant Adidas has appointed Alasdhair Willis, husband of Stella McCartney, as its new chief creative officer “to shape the future of Adidas”. Willis, who was creative director at British heritage footwear and outdoor brand Hunter until 2020, will be responsible for “shaping, defining, and shepherding the creative direction,” for Adidas...

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Hunter creative director Alasdhair Willis steps down

British heritage footwear and outdoor brand Hunter has confirmed that Alasdhair Willis is stepping down from his role as creative director on July 31. Willis, who has been creative director at Hunter since 2013, will stay on as a senior advisor to Atypical Partner, the umbrella company controlling Pall Mall Legacy, Hunter’s new majority...

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Hunter assumes control over Scandinavia distribution

British heritage brand Hunter has confirmed that it will take control over its Scandinavia distribution in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland, effective from July 1. Hunter will operate as a directly owned business in the Scandinavian market, managing the brand’s distribution of ready-to-wear, footwear, outerwear and accessories from...

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Hunter reports strong full year sales

Wellington boot brand Hunter has announced that it has delivered record revenues in its full year to December 29, 2018, with an increase of 9 percent to 113.8 million pounds. Strong growth came from Hunter’s largest market, the US, which increased by 13 percent year-on-year across all channels, added the brand, while sales in Asia Pacific also...

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Alasdhair Willis and Emma Cook join Warehouse

High street fashion retailer Warehouse has appointed Hunter creative director Alasdhair Willis and print designer graduate Emma Cook to join the brand as it looks to relaunch in time for its 40th birthday next year. Willis has been brought onboard to work with the existing management team as a brand consultant, he will be "instrumental in the...

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Hunter to open first global flagship

Heritage footwear label Hunter is to open its first global flagship store on Regent Street in London, this autumn, to reflect the “new vision” of the brand. Hunter has signed an agreement with the Crown Estate to take over the former Gilly Hicks store at 83 Regent Street, which closed following Abercrombie & Fitch Group’s decision in November to...

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Hunter makes LFW debut

Heritage footwear label Hunter made its London Fashion Week debut for its lifestyle brand, Hunter Original, which is set to be the “heart of the Hunter brand” as part of the label’s plans to offer outerwear, knitwear, accessories, as well as footwear such as the iconic ‘Original’ boot. The move marks the first collection under the creative...

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Hunter names creative director

British heritage brand Hunter boots has named Alasdhair Willis, husband of Stella McCartney and creative entrepreneur, as its creative director. Willis takes the helm with immediate effect and will work alongside the new commercial sales director, Fabrizio Stroppa, and the recently-appointed CEO, James Suess, who joined the company in December...