The daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney, Stella McCartney was already working with fashion heavyweight Christian Lacroix in her teens. She later went on to study fashion design in London, garnering plenty of attention at her graduation show for employing friends Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss as models. After launching her own line, McCartney signed on as chief designer at Chloé. Her collection of delicate, feminine clothing was positively received by the fashion world, boosting the brand's sales and reputation and proving that McCartney wasn't just gliding by on her name. She left Chloé, however, in 2001 to develop her own label as part of the Gucci group and opened her New York store in 2002. Eminently wearable and at the same time directional, McCartney's line blends sweet elements like pastel silks and ribbons with street-worthy rocker accents, like slasher tees and industrial zippers. All clothes are animal-free, including the shoes, which are outfitted from a leatherlike plant derivative.

Status

Established

Clients

Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Kate Moss, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson

Other Product Lines

Beauty, Fragrances, Handbags, Lingerie, Shoes

Collaborations

Stella McCartney for Bendon lingerie (2008), Stella McCartney for LeSportsac (2008), Stella McCartney for Target Australia (2007), Care by Stella McCartney, organic beauty line in collaboration with YSL Beauté (2007 to present), Jeff Koons for Stella McCartney, designed prints for dresses and accessories (2006), Robert Crumb for Stella McCartney (2005), Stella McCartney for H&M (2005), Adidas by Stella McCartney (2004 to present), Gary Hume for Stella McCartney, designed prints for dresses and accessories (2002), David Remfry for Stella McCartney, designed prints for dresses and accessories (2002)

Owned By

François Pinault, Gucci Group

Address

30 Bruton St.
Mayfair, London, United Kingdom W1J 6QR
44-20-7518-3100

Where To Buy

Stella McCartney , Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman

Related Websites

• Stella McCartney (Official)
• Stella McCartney Parfums (Official)
• Care by Stella McCartney (Official)
• Wikipedia: Stella McCartney (Other)