Stella McCartney news and archive

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...

Fashion Featured

Stella McCartney introduces Mirum bags: A luxury plant-based alternative to leather

One could be forgiven for not having heard of Mirum, but it is a new vegan, plastic and animal-free alternative to leather and an important innovation for the fashion industry. British designer Stella McCartney has pioneered the plant-based material into a bonafide accessory collection. Unlike traditional leather, Mirum is entirely animal-free,...

Business

Bolt Threads reportedly pulls plug on Stella McCartney-backed Mylo

American firm Bolt Threads is understood to have halted the production of its mycelium-based leather alternative Mylo, a material that has been used by the likes of Stella McCartney, Adidas and Kering. The production was paused after the company was unable to secure financing in order to scale up, Bolt Threads chief executive Dan Widmaier told...

Fashion Featured

Sustainable Shopping can have a big impact, even with small changes

Amidst the urgent call to address climate change, the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlights it as the greatest health crisis of our time. Ignoring the issue is no longer an option. The evidence is mounting, compelling us to take immediate action Jordan Kelly, brand marketing manager for sustainable toilet...

Fashion

Stella McCartney launches bag crafted from banana plants

British fashion designer Stella McCartney is continuing to innovate and invest in leather alternatives with its first-ever bag crafted from Bananatex, a durable and waterproof fabric that is entirely natural, circular and plastic-free. The vegan logo tote, part of the Stella McCartney autumn/winter 2023 collection, is embroidered with the brand’...

Fashion

Item of the week: the figure-hugging maxi

What it is: The dress silhouette of the year has to be the figure-hugging maxi, so called for its ability to wrap around the body in a flattering way. The dress itself is often elasticated, giving it the ability to take the shape of the figure it sits on, and reaches down to the ankles, either then flaring out or remaining skin tight. Other...

Fashion Featured

The Fashion Pact faces key departures as H&M assumes leading role

The Fashion Pact, an initiative launched four years ago with the aim of driving environmental change in the fashion industry, is now grappling with the departure of several influential members, coinciding with H&M's ascension to a prominent position within the coalition. Renowned luxury retailers Hermès and Selfridges have recently withdrawn...

Fashion

Item of the week: the lace dress

What it is: The lace dress is a style that transcends seasons and fashion trends, appearing in looks that can be linked to almost every aesthetic, from bohemia to formalwear to beachwear. While typically a trend that appears in the summer season, its prominence on the runway for autumn/winter 2023 has seen it take on new forms, in styles that...

Fashion

Stella McCartney debuts first-ever plastic-free, plant-based sequin garment

British fashion designer Stella McCartney has showcased the world’s first garment crafted from Radiant Matter’s plastic-free, plant-based sequins. Dubbed ‘BioSequins,’ material innovation start-up Radiant Matter has created sequins derived from plant-based cellulose, using no metals, minerals, synthetic pigments and colourants. The innovative...

Fashion

Item of the week: the denim maxi skirt

What it is: In line with the return of 90’s fashion, the denim midi skirt has made a resurgence, seeing it appear almost everywhere, from multiple runway collections to street style trends across all fashion capitals. A world away from the denim mini skirts that have defined recent years, the midi iteration ushers in a new era of comfortable...

Fashion

Stella McCartney and Neiman Marcus partner on spring 2023 launch

Stella McCartney presented her spring 2023 collection during an exclusive launch experience at Neiman Marcus, as part of the retailer’s ongoing ‘Revolutionising Luxury Experiences’ initiative. During the event, visitors could gain insight into the importance of sustainably and ethically-sourced fashion, Neiman Marcus said in a release, values...

Management

Stella McCartney revenue up 14 percent in 2021, but losses widen

British luxury label Stella McCartney saw an increase in both its revenue and losses in 2021. The company made full-year revenue of 32.49 million pounds, a 14 percent increase on the 28.40 million pounds it made a year earlier, according to filings at Companies House. However, its loss before tax widened to 32.73 million pounds from 30.36...