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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 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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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’...

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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...

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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...

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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...