There is a simpatico mirrroring vibe going on here, between the designers wife and Tsar Wintour, which augurs well for the reception of the Hunter Original show
The identical faint smize, the burgundy/navy/white palette, the arm and leg crossing. Also, the eagle eyed may have noticed that the wife of Hunter creative director Alasdhair Willis is, in fact, Stella McCartney. The McCartney clan were out in force for Hunters second London fashion week showing, flanking American powerhouse attendees Wintour and Richard Buckley (Mr Tom Ford) in all their transatlantic aristocracy. Nancy Shevell wore low-heeled ankle boots - not exactly a wellie, but a nod towards solidarity - while her husband Sir Paul McCartney, the epitome of the rock grandee in black jeans, must surely have enjoyed the Yellow Submarine references scattered over his son-in-laws catwalk. A humble Wellington boot brand? Er, that will be a no
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