At the age of thirteen, she designed and sewed a jacket. Stella McCartney has always been close to fashion and before she could graduate, she got an internship with designer Christina Lacroix. In 1997, she became the creative director of the Chloé fashion house, which she left four years later. And she couldn’t have had a better reason for it. In 2001, the Stella McCartney brand was born, under which she still creates today.
Stella fights for nature and the rights of animals
Although many designers have abandoned the use of fur in recent years, the musician’s daughter Paul McCartney she never used them. From the beginning, she was adamant that she would not work with real furs and even left out leather. Stella McCartney has been a vegetarian all her life, as was her mother Linda McCartney, who died in 1998 of breast cancer. She instilled in her a love for animals and nature.
And precisely because sustainability is not just an empty phrase for her, he honored her a few days ago King Charles III Order of the British Empire. At Windsor Castle, she received the prestigious CBE, which gives her the title of Commander. At the same time, she received such an honor for the second time – ten years ago The Queen Elizabeth II. she presented the OBE cross, which for a change is associated with the title of officer.
And her creations are also loved by celebrities who get dressed by Stella for the most important events. Including weddings!
Adele
The designer last made a dress for the singer Adele, who was looking for clothes for her concerts in Las Vegas. The crystal-embellished dress not only fits her perfectly, but is also made to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
Princess of Wales
She also loves Stella McCartney dresses Princess Catherine (alias Cate), who has quite a few in her wardrobe. She garnered the most praise for the fuchsia she wore to the Queen’s platinum jubilee last year.
Meghan Markle
Although she had to attend the ceremony with Prince Harry Meghan Markle dress by designer Clare Waight Keller, for the evening reception she changed into a lighter dress by Stella McCartney. Back then, she was still on good terms with England, so it made sense that she chose models from two British women.
Amal Clooney
We will stay a little longer for the royal wedding, which was the event of 2018. The designer also dressed the guest of honor, Amal Clooney, who a celebration of Meghan and Harry’s love she arrived hand in hand with a Hollywood idol.
And she relied on the designer’s talent four years before, when she said yes to actor George Clooney. Although she too enjoyed a lavish lace-trimmed dress, she stepped out in white trousers and a loose top for the civil ceremony in Venice, which lasted just ten minutes.
Julia Roberts
Stella McCartney doesn’t just wear dresses. At the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, she created a trouser variation for actress Julia Roberts and showed that even this piece of clothing can be worn really spectacularly.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson the designer dressed for the biggest fashion event of the year – the Met Gala. The actress enjoyed 2017 in a beautiful asymmetrical dress with a train, which secured her a place on the list of the best dressed women of the evening.
Gisele Bündchen
Yes, Stella McCartney can also work with fancy materials. She designed a sparkling dress with a cut-out back for top model Gisele Bündchen, who met Kate Hudson on the red carpet. It was the same year of the Met Gala.
Cameron Diaz
The additional coat is a characteristic element for the designer, to which she often returns. She also showed off her favorite clean cut in the royal blue dress she designed for actress Cameron Diaz.
Gwyneth Paltrow
This dress is also of an earlier date, although it is not visible in the slightest. At the Grammys in 2012, actress Gwyneth Paltrow arrived in them, which is her own love of minimalism famous.
Kate Winslet
Actress Kate Winslet’s dress comes from the 2011 collection, when the designer played with different silhouettes and effects. Her semi-transparent dress with polka dots was so popular that all major fashion chains quickly copied it. Hers were the same way miracle slimming dress!