Other gifts included a rather controversial piece of artwork by street artist Ben Flynn for the President, and a set of Miller Harris candles for the First Lady.

Mr Cameron opted for fuchsia pink and iris Young Hunter wellies for the first family’s two daughters Malia and Sasha.

Read the full story on the BBC News website.

Hunter is a brand with a natural affiliation to music, fashion and farming, which extends to the partnership with Alex James and his vision for urban and country life: “Since I’ve moved to the country I’ve realised that you can’t beat a beautiful, life affirming walk through icy silver and green countryside.  I even love the cold and wet.  But having a a pair of Hunters on still reminds me of the fun of the city and Hunters are perfect for the lifestyle I have now on every level.”

Hunter’s Managing Director Peter Taylor says, “We are delighted to be working with Alex.  He is a great ambassador for Hunter who has the ability to combine style, creativity and a great British sense of fun!  Like Hunter he is as comfortable celebrating life in the muddy fields of a music festival as he is working on his farm or walking through a city square.”

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Alexandra Burke is pictured in her Hunter Carnaby Boa Snakeskin wellies - she’s opted for the short version which looks great with hotpants and a fringed top.  She also advises packing spare socks because they are likely to get wet and muddy.

Ellie Goulding, winner of the Critics’ Choice at thie year’s Brit Awards has also opted for a Hunter wellington - the exclusive Jimmy Choo boot produced by Hunter for their second summer season.   She’s pictured in over the knee socks and a loose jersey dress with the exclusive crocodile effect wellies.

The list of celebrities photographed in Hunter wellingtons continues to get longer and longer - and with Glastonbury taking place this coming weekend the magazines are sure to be packed with images of these iconic boots over coming weeks.  If you’re off to a festival this summer and want to join the A-listers you know what you’ve got to get on your feet!

The writer clearly fails to understand the market - we’ve been selling these for over 12 months now and their popularity is only growing.  Lots of people enjoy the ability to express their individuality with the funky colours and patterns the Wedge Welly is available in, and the extra height they afford the wearer is immensely popular with younger clients and shorter ladies.

They go on to say, “In any case, once you’re knee-deep in festival mud, no one will be able to see what’s on your feet..”   True - but not everybody that’s  buying wellies is even thinking of going to a festival.  People regularly wear wellies for shopping in town these days - the humble welly is now a boot for all occasions, and it is precisely because of designs such as the Wedge Welly that this is the case.

So the conclusion can only be - sorry Daily Mail, you’ve got it wrong this time.

Read the article here.

If you’re heading off to a music festival this year then don’t forget to pack the essentials - including the all-important wellies.   With the British summer the way it usually is, let’s face it, you’re gonna need them!  Our warehouse is packed to the hilt with festival must-haves from Hunter, but don’t delay because old favourites such as the Hunter Original Black always sell out fast at this time of year.  If it has to be a particular style or colour then we advise buying early to avoid disappointment.

And don’t worry - if you suddenly realise at the last minute that your old wellies have got holes in, we are offering next day delivery as standard, so if you order before midday Monday to Thursday your boots will be with you the very next day.   We know how important it is and we’ll do our absolute best to get them to you.

It’s Spring cleaning time again here at Welly Warehouse!  Lines are coming to an end, shortly to be replaced by brand new wellington designs, and it’s time for us to clear all the odds and ends out of the way to make way for new stock.

After the popularity of our Bargain Bin last year we’re once again offering end of lines, customer returns with damaged/no packaging, shop soiled pairs, and all the other odds and ends that we have knocking around in corners of the warehouse - all at knock-down prices on our new Bargain Barrow page.

Stock is offered strictly on a first come first served basis, and new lines will be added daily over the next few weeks.  Everything must go - but it’s for a limited period only, so if you see something you fancy then snap it up quick because it won’t be there for long!

Bring your wellies - but just for your feet - wellies for wanging are included in the £1 entry fee.  Meeting at Cafe Meadow, there are two rounds, 11.45 for the under 8’s and 12.15 for anyone over 8 years old.  There is a small prize for the winner of each age group.

For more information see the Forestry Commission website.

Hunter objected to Jacobson’s new wellington which they saw as bearing more than a passing resemblance to their own new Carnaby Boa boot, hailed as the ’sexiest Hunter boot to date’.

A legal tussle ensued between the two companies who have since struck a confidential deal between themselves over the issue.

To see what all the fuss was about click here to view details of the new Hunter Carnaby Boa.