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Festival Culture - Our Forecast

Monday, May 13th, 2013

One of the most famous festivals to take place was the Woodstock festival of 1969. Also known as ‘Three days of peace and music’ the 2 day concert was initially planned as a ‘one off’ so four young chaps could invest their money to build a recording studio.

After finding a large, unused area that would home 50,000 revellers, the event attracted 500,000. Sex, drugs and rock and roll, the prolonged event caused uproar but huge media attention and has given the World festival culture.

The Black Boot

With the military and boyfriend trends still dominating the cat walks and a favourite for celebrities, the black boot is on our festival hit list.

We love the versatility of this staple, looking great with vibrant prints, teamed simply with a pretty, pastel dress or even layered with denim cut offs and a jumper as Diana Vickers sports.

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Feelin’ Free

When the mud is nowhere to be seen, give your feet the freedom they deserve with sandals and flats. Cut out detailing and bold buckles are key this season so opt for a neutral colour like Heidi Range, and let your clothes do the talking. Works great with floral prints!

The Classic Essential

When we mention festivals we usually think of mud and that means ‘wellies’. Even super models like Kate Moss make staying in the mud chic. But don’t wait for the rain, as we’ve seen on the catwalk, festival styling this year means wellies are in. They’re perfect for light layering and great with shorts.

Plus, if the mud takes over, why not make a ‘Welly Henge’ like they do at Glastonbury with all of the abandoned wellies.

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Fun Welly Facts

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

With the weather getting wet and icy, out comes the saviour of winter, the welly. But we don’t want you to dread this event, oh no, so we have collated a load of fun welly facts to lift your festive spirits. Enjoy!

- Oxford and Cambridge boat crews all wear Hunters before and after the race: Oxford in blue boots; Cambridge in green.


- The biggest Hunter ever made was a size 18 for a Derbyshire vet.


- It takes a gallon of custard to fill a size 10 Hunter.


- A Cumbrian farmer’s pig ate her Hunters and didn’t even suffer indigestion.


- Well into the 20th Century, rubber was more valuable than silver.


- Many rubberists ascribe aphrodisiac powers to its pungent smell, now available as a bottled scent from Parisian perfumer Jean Guton!!


- Some people love their wellies so much that they give each pair a name and even have a ‘Welly Naming Ceremony’


- In 1974, Scottish comedian/actor Billy Connolly adopted a comical ode to the boot called ‘The Welly Boot Song’ as his theme tune and it became one of his best-known songs.


- Paddington Bear started wearing his red wellies in 1972 when the first soft toys of the character were produced.


- The Scotch Malt Whisky Society lovingly describes its cask number 41.29 as “the colour of golden syrup with the scent of the inside of a welly boot”.


- A Yorkshire farmer requested a plastic buckle for his Hunters - the rattling kept waking up his wife as he got undressed for bed. A Hunter buckle is made from six separate pieces.


- The boot has also given its name to the welly boot dance, said to have been performed by miners in Africa to keep their spirits up whilst working.


- Hunter even made boots for cows! In the early 90’s Hunter made the Hubble Boot which was a boot specially designed for cows.


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Alexandra Burke wears Havaianas Wellies

Thursday, September 1st, 2011


Alexandra Burke spotted with Havaianas printed wellies
Alexandra Burke spotted with Havaianas printed wellies

Alexandra Burke has the right idea with her Always Summer Havaianas wellies! Even if the festival season is drawing to a close you can keep the summer vibe going like Alexandra with some printed wellies! Havaianas have branched out and now cater for your toes whatever the weather with both wellies and their world famous flip flops.

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Mollie from the Saturday’s - Bonny Quilted Welly

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011


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I know the festival season is drawing to an end, but Mollie from the Saturday’s has the bonny quilted welly high on her priority list ‘ideal for festival season! Love the preppy feel to them’ We agree with Mollie on this one…the quilted rubber welly will also make a stylish back up for these changeable days we’ve been having lately! Ahh the good old Great British Summer…

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Mel New in: Boots and Brogues

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Mel is the playful younger sister of Melissa, a happy go lucky footwear brand whose only aim in life is to sweeten your stride. In addition to the feel good summer sandals, Mel is back with two new styles at OFFICE. For starters, a glossy ankle high plastic bootie decorated with a gold woven bow. Moulded from the softest bubblegum scented Melflex plastic, you can be sure to play in the puddles and still look stylish.
Another instant favourite: the classic brogue gets an adorable Mel makeover.The sleek lace up design is moulded from the softest Melflex plastic with an irresistible bubblegum scent. A silver Mel heart logo sits on the plush insole. What more could you want for this really unpredictable weather?

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TED BAKER: NEW WELLY IN

Monday, June 20th, 2011

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Office brings you this fabulous Ted Baker Mardea welly boot - just in time to add to your collection of festival footwear! Ted Baker Mardea welly boot is a classic yet versatile style, the sleek riding boot shape in matte black is a super stylish alternative for any welly boot lover. Tailor your look with a choice of removable Ted Baker enamel stud or cute white rubber bow, a great way to mix it up! Ted Baker Mardea welly boot is an essential for rainy days and is guaranteed to wow at this summer’s festivals.

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Brand focus: Hunter classic short back in stock

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Firmly established as a style classic, Hunter Wellington Boots were originally designed over 150 years ago to conquer Britain’s rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. Since then, Hunter Wellington Boots have been mastering the art of making wellington boots and marrying modern technology with traditional techniques, to offer hand crafted designs to a diverse worldwide audience. Today the reputation of the Hunter boots’ performance, durability and outstanding comfort has become legendary. Hunter Wellington Boots are globally recognised and have become a lifestyle statement around the world.

The Hunter Classic Short Wellies are now back in stock!

The Hunter Classic Short welly is cut shorter on the leg than the iconic Hunter Original Tall welly enabling greater flexibility and versatility for the wearer. This shorter length makes it easier to slip on and light work of tucking in bulky trousers. Hunter Wellington Boots are designed for orthopaedic comfort wherever you wear them. Hunter is constantly recognised as the go to brand for a fashion welly.

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Hunter - The Essential Festival Welly

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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Now firmly established as a style classic, Hunter Wellington Boots were originally designed for walking in Scotland’s rugged terrain and combating its unpredictable weather. Since then, the reputation of our boots for performance, durability and outstanding comfort has become legendary. The Hunter Original Welly is iconic in its design and continues to be the fashion welly of choice.

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Hunter - Womens Original Welly

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Hunter - Womens Original Welly

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Hunter - Womens Original Welly

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Personalise your look with this great lace up version of the classic short Hunter welly. A cross between a welly boot and a walking boot, the Hunter Original Lace Welly is the perfect compromise. With a wide range of colours to suit your mood and reflect your personality, it’s time to have some fun in your welly boots!

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Hunter - Womens Original Lace Welly

Hunter - Womens Original Lace Welly

Hunter - Womens Original Lace Welly

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The Hunter Short Classic Welly is a new design is built on the iconic Original tall boot, but is cut shorter on the leg enabling greater flexibility and versatility for the wearer. This shorter length makes it easier to slip on and light work of tucking in bulky trousers. Hunter Wellington Boots are designed for orthopaedic comfort wherever you wear them. Try the metallic version for a sleek fashion foward look, perfect for every Hunter occasion.

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Hunter - Womens Short Classic Welly

Hunter - Womens Short Classic Welly

Hunter - Womens Short Classic Welly

Hunter - Womens Short Classic Welly

Hunter - Womens Short Classic Welly

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Womens - The Most Talked About

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
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