Spitfires and Hurricanes (81-84)

Not only could Pentland provide the financial backing Fireman needed but also, they had offices in Hongkong and Pusan, Korea the home of HS corporation and their factory. To head his development Paul recruited Steve Liggett, who would spend much of the next five years flying to and from Pusan where he stayed for months on end.

FRED PERRY (2000-2005)

Fred Perry had a rich history, founded by Fred in 1952, the company was famous for its laurel wreath logo and pique knitted tennis shirts, which with French competitor Lacoste had been at the forefront of technical sportswear in the 1960’s and then adopted by MOD culture and hit the high-street.  This had faded slightly in the 80’s but had turned the corner with yet another resurgence of Mod culture through the ‘Brit pop years of the 1990’s.