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Stella McCartney signs new licensing deal for kids line

British fashion brand Stella McCartney has announced a new licensing partnership with Italian fashion manufacturer Altana for its childrenswear range. In a statement, Stella McCartney said that Altana, a family-founded childrenswear specialist, will be responsible for the development, production and distribution of Stella McCartney Kids moving...

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First Look: H&M unveils new collection with Stella McCartney

Swedish fashion retailer H&M have unveiled the first look at its upcoming collaboration with Stella McCartney, some twenty years after its first partnership with the British designer, which launches on May 7. In 2005, the collaboration marked H&M’s second-ever design collaboration, following the sellout success of the inaugural collection with...

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AW26: Corsets and crinolines, the 18th century as a value driver

The autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections, presented during Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, revealed a common dynamic: the revival of 18th-century codes. These are not just a constant stylistic reference. They also offer a response to the current challenges in the luxury fashion sector. Three exhibitions (Palais Galliera, Musée des Arts Dé...

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H&M and Stella McCartney launch Insights Board to encourage sustainability dialogue

Swedish retailer H&M has partnered with long-time collaborator Stella McCartney to launch a specialised board tasked with continuing dialogue around sustainability in fashion. The ‘Insights Board’ assembled for its first in-person meeting in London this week, bringing together members selected for their contrasting voices and perspectives...

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Stella McCartney named ambassador of King Charles III’s Sustainable Markets Initiative

British designer Stella McCartney has been appointed as an ambassador of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). The organisation, founded by King Charles III in 2020, strives for the goal of bringing key industry stakeholders together to accelerate private-sector progress towards a circular fashion industry. The appointment builds on...

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Stella McCartney reports widened loss amid revenue decline in 2024

Stella McCartney Ltd, the luxury fashion brand, reported a significantly increased loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, despite continued strategic efforts focused on sustainability and product innovation. The company's loss for the financial year widened to 33.59 million pounds in 2024, up from a loss of 24.68 million pounds in the prior...

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Stella McCartney collaborates with equestrian brand LeMieux

British fashion label Stella McCartney has unveiled an equestrian collaboration with LeMieux, for both rider and horse, which combines luxury fashion with technical performance wear. McCartney, a lifelong rider, states the conscious collection celebrates her love of horses and nature, while also combining the sustainable vision of the Stella...

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Exclusive: Stella McCartney, Maison Margiela and Ganni takeover PETA’s 2025 Fashion Awards

As the year draws to a close, a growing awareness of animal welfare is continually shifting industry practices regarding their use. In recognition of this momentum, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is reflecting on the past period and acknowledging those who are leading the charge for change through its annual PETA Fashion...

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H&M and Stella McCartney reunite 20 years later for new collection

H&M and Stella McCartney are launching a new collection almost exactly 20 years after the Swedish fashion retailer and the British designer first joined forces. A preview of the new collection was given on Monday evening at the Fashion Awards in London, H&M announced. At the awards ceremony, stars including models Emily Ratajkowski, Amelia Gray,...

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Women are finally leading global brands. So why is fashion still failing them?

By announcing Berta de Pablos-Barbier as its next CEO, Pandora – the world’s biggest jeweler – has done something that fashion continues to resist: put women in charge. The appointment feels like a door cracked open in an industry that depends on women at every level but rarely allows them to lead. Now the rest of the industry must decide...

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Conscious luxury: Stella McCartney launches in India with Reliance Brands

Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed British designer Stella McCartney to introduce and expand her namesake fashion house across India. This collaboration is set to bring McCartney’s signature blend of sustainable luxury, modern femininity, and progressive, cruelty-free values to Indian consumers....

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Stella McCartney takes on 'barbaric' feather industry

British fashion designer Stella McCartney is showcasing plant-based alternatives to real feathers in her latest collection, as the animal-rights campaigner takes on the "barbaric" farming of birds for clothing. "I've been having the conversation about not killing cows and goats and snakes or any living animal to be made into a shoe or handbag in...