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Denim industry pivots towards compostability in sustainability push

The denim industry, long criticised for its environmental impact, is making strides towards sustainability with a focus on compostable jeans. This shift represents a significant departure from traditional manufacturing processes and could reshape the sector's approach to circular fashion. Candiani Denim, a renowned Italian denim mill, has been...

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In Pictures: Stella McCartney’s ode to Mother Earth for FW24 at Paris Fashion Week

British designer Stella McCartney made a poignant return to Paris Fashion Week this week with a heartfelt homage to Mother Earth and her mother. Staying true to her sustainable initiatives, the designer presented her Fall/Winter 2024 collection at Parc Andre Citroen with a manifesto that was read by Oscar-winning actors Olivia Colman and Helen...

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Two of fashion's most sustainable designers present at Paris fashion week

Eco-responsible fashion conscious designers presented their autumn-winter collections on Monday, the penultimate day of Paris Fashion Week. CAPTION: Stella McCartney presentation at Paris fashion week Fall/Winter 2024. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Vegan Stella McCartney With her father and his Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr watching from the...

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Stella McCartney cuts losses, revenues up 23 percent

For the year to December 31, 2022, Stella McCartney reported 23 percent increase in revenues to 40 million pounds. While the company continued to remain loss making, operating loss significantly narrowed to 8.8 million pounds. The company attributed the narrowing of losses to improved gross margin driven by a decrease in operating expenses of 17...

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Stella McCartney launches installation at Selfridges Corner Shop

British luxury womenswear label Stella McCartney has opened a “theatrical extravaganza” at the Selfridges Corner Shop space. The installation, titled ‘Stellabration,’ will run until December 28 and is described as an “emotional and energetic exploration of light, joy and nostalgia, with a touch of festive drama and delight”. At the heart of the...

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Stella McCartney unveils first garment made using biological recycling

British fashion designer Stella McCartney unveiled a parka jacket in partnership with US biological recycling company Protein Evolution at COP28 crafted using artificial intelligence and biology to produce raw ingredients of polyester from plastic waste instead of fossil fuels. The collaboration is the world’s first garment made using biological...

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Stella McCartney appoints Amandine Ohayon as CEO

A new chief executive officer has been named at British luxury brand Stella McCartney, with Amandine Ohayon understood to be taking up the helm position from December 1. From her base in London, Ohayon will succeed Gabriele Maggio, who had initially joined the company in 2019 as both president and CEO, and is expected to leave to pursue other...

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Stella McCartney and Deepak Chopra launch educational platform on equine therapy

Stella McCartney has joined forces with the Chopra Foundation to launch an education platform promoting the benefits of equine therapy. Inspired by the brand winter 2023 'Horse Power' campaign, the new initiative sees Stella McCartney and Deepak Chopra work together to highlight the healing power of horses through equine therapy. Through the...

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Stella McCartney hosts Sustainable Market alongside SS24 PFW show

For her latest spring/summer 2024 runway show, Stella McCartney complemented the event with a street market that showcased some of the British fashion designer’s sustainable and materials innovation partners. The occasion came as part of Paris Fashion Week, during which McCartney held her runway show at the Marché Saxe-Breteuil where the...

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Adidas and Stella McCartney team up on away kit for Arsenal Women

Sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled the first away kit and travel range for Arsenal Women football team made in collaboration with British designer Stella McCartney. The limited-edition, eight-piece collection includes looks for both on and off the pitch, with items such as a jersey, shorts, zip-up jacket, track-style pants and an oversized tee...

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Stella McCartney to make Shanghai Fashion Week debut, SS24 schedule released

Details of the upcoming SS24 Shanghai Fashion Week (SFW) have been unveiled, with the event set to become more intertwined with the international fashion industry and sectors beyond than ever before. This is largely down to the theme of the season, ‘Synergy’, defined as dynamic links that in this case revolve around home and abroad, fashion and...

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Stella McCartney goes full horse power with new campaign

Stella McCartney's latest Winter 2023 campaign stars Kendall Jenner in evocative shots by Harley Weir, photographed at France's Camargue Salt Flats. Amidst the area's iconic white ponies, provided by horse whisperer Jean-Francois Pignon, the campaign bridges to the collection's runway launch. Themed 'Horse Power,' Winter 2023 unites the...