Alasdhair Willis, husband of designer Stella McCartney, has been announced as creative director of heritage boot brand Hunter, with immediate effect.

Willis, who is also to continue to work at his consultancy companies Announcement and The Anonymous Partner, reports to new CEO James Seuss, and his debut collection for the label will be launched autumn/winter 2014-15.

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