Hunter is a British heritage brand renowned for its iconic original boot. Founded in Scotland in 1856 by American entrepreneur henry Lee Norris as the North British rubber company, the brand has a history of innovation and pioneering design. In 2011, -based searchlight capital partners l.P. Became majority shareholders in the company. Signaling the start of a new path for the brand, James Seuss was appointed CEO in 2012, followed by Alasdair Willis as creative director in 2013. Under Alasdair Willis’s creative direction, Hunter launched Hunter original with a runway show at London fashion week, showcasing new footwear, outerwear and knitwear, alongside the iconic original boot. Hunter field, a new brand category, will be unveiled for spring/summer 2015. This specialist performance collection will deliver technical products, born from the development of pioneering techniques in manufacturing and materials.