Stella McCartney is a fashion house established by Stella McCartney in a joint venture with Kering in Paris in October 2001. After graduating from Central St Martins in 1995, Stella’s signature style of sharp tailoring, natural confidence, and femininity was immediately apparent in her first collection. After only two collections, in 1997, she was appointed the Creative Director of Chloe in Paris and enjoyed great success during her tenure.
There was no looking back. Stella McCartney launched her fashion house in joint venture with Kering, showcasing her first collection in Paris in October 2001. A lifelong vegetarian, she does not use any leather or fur in her designs. Her collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, lingerie, eyewear, fragrance and kids. With 46 freestanding stores across New York City, London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing, her collections are now sold in 77 nations through 863 specialty shops and department stores, and ship to 40 countries via online. Check out the luxury fashion brand’s new arrivals!
Tiger Print Tie-Front Jumpsuit
No tigers were harmed in the making of this jumpsuit. It is spun from soft, lightweight organic silk, printed with an all-over tiger pattern. Its loose-fitting, balloon-leg silhouette is cinched by two panels at either side, tied at the front to create a kimono-esque knotted waist. Made in Hungary, this stylish Tiger Print Tie-Front Jumpsuit features a round neck, long sleeves, balloon legs, all-over tiger pattern, tie-front waist, ankle-length hem and a zip fastening at the back. It’s guilt- free shopping too. Per the luxury fashion brand’s official website, fashion designer Stella McCartney crafted the collection with “95 per cent sustainable materials that celebrate their beauty, in a conscious and cruelty-free way.”
Falabella Studded Mini Tote Bag
A compact version of Stella McCartney’s iconic Falabella silhouette from Autumn 2024’s ready-to-wear collection, the stylish, edgy Falabella Studded Mini Tote Bag has just enough room to carry your daily essentials like your smart phone, wallet and keys. Available in pitch black, consciously handcrafted from semi – gloss grained vegan Shaggy Deer fabric and perforated with silver studs, the slouchy tote is suspended from a recycled brass and recyclable aluminium chain. Attractive features of this mini tote include Signature recycled brass and recyclable aluminium diamond-cut chain; Waxed GOTS-certified organic cotton lacing; Silver studs; Two top handles, one shoulder strap; and One main compartment.
Plush Teddy Cropped Biker Jacket
Pioneering cruelty-free and vegan innovations, Stella McCartney continues to redefine luxury fashion with the introduction of the Plush Teddy Cropped Biker Jacket for Autumn Winter 2024. Crafted meticulously from a butter-soft leather alternative, this statement piece epitomizes the fashion brand’s commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. Cut to a cropped biker silhouette, the Plush Teddy Cropped Biker Jacket is punctuated with slide pockets and an adjustable belt, while the collar, cuffs and hem are trimmed with sumptuously soft, fluffy plush teddy. Made in Italy, and available in midnight black, the bier jacket has a Fringed panel at chest; Long sleeves; Zip fastening and Collar. The Plush Teddy Cropped Biker Jacket by Stella McCartney is not just outerwear; it’s a testament to modern luxury that combines cutting-edge fashion with compassion for animals and the environment.
Elsa Ruched Thigh-High Boots
A standout product in Stella McCartney’s new Autumn Winter 2024 collection, the Elsa Ruched Thigh-High Boots redefine luxury footwear with innovative design and ethical craftsmanship. Crafted from the luxury fashion brand’s soft, buttery vegan alternative to leather, the pair of boots is shaped with an exaggerated, elongated pointed toe and ruched from top-to-bottom as it sits perched upon the immediately- recognisable sculpted heel inspired by archival Stella McCartney designs. Made in Italy and available in Beige Nude, this pair of Elsa Ruched Thigh-High Boots is handcrafted with Alter Mat vegan alternative to animal leather and has an Elongated pointed toe; Ruching at front; Sculpted heel and is Fully lined with recycled materials. In essence, the Elsa Ruched Thigh-High Boots embody innovation, luxury, and conscientious design, making them a covetable choice for the modern, environmentally-conscious fashion enthusiast.
Lace Insert T-Shirt Midi Dress
Stella McCartney’s early collections subtly weaved lingerie codes into the design aesthetic, a theme that continues to evolve with striking elegance in the Autumn Winter 2024 lineup. The Lace Insert T-Shirt Midi Dress emerges as an alluring example of lingerie-inspired sophistication. Lingerie codes can be spotted in Stella McCartney’s earliest collections. Spun from organic cotton, its t-shirt upper begins with a crewneck, lace panels are carved into the chest and a lace-trimmed skirt peers out from beneath – leaning into the autumn winter season’s hybrid story. This juxtaposition creates a captivating focal point, enhancing the dress’s appeal as a versatile wardrobe staple. Designed in washed grey, the stylish slip-on midi dress, made in Portugal, has a lace insert at the chest, short sleeves, boxy fit, layered skirt effect and lace-trimmed hem.
Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.