Stella McCartney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stella McCartney
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McCartney in 2014
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Stella Nina McCartney
13 September 1971 Camberwell, London, England
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| Education | Ravensbourne University London |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
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Alasdhair Willis
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| Children | 4 |
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| Relatives | Mary McCartney (sister) James McCartney (brother) Heather McCartney (maternal half-sister) Beatrice McCartney (paternal half-sister) |
Stella Nina McCartney CBE (born 13 September 1971) is a famous English fashion designer. She is known for her unique style and for using only animal-free materials in her designs. Stella is the daughter of the legendary musician Paul McCartney and photographer Linda McCartney. Like her parents, Stella cares deeply about animal rights and the environment. She uses vegetarian and animal-free materials in all her work. Since 2005, she has also designed cool sports clothes for Adidas.
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Early Life and Family
Stella McCartney was born on 13 September 1971 in London. She was named after her two great-grandmothers, both called Stella. Her mother, Linda, had Jewish family roots. As a child, Stella traveled all over the world with her parents and their band, Wings. She traveled with her older half-sister Heather, older sister Mary, and younger brother James.
Stella's father, Paul McCartney, shared that the band's name, Wings, was inspired by Stella's birth. She was born by emergency caesarean section. Paul prayed that she would be born 'on the wings of an angel'.
Even though they were famous, the McCartneys wanted their children to have a normal life. Stella and her siblings went to local public schools in East Sussex. Stella has mentioned that she faced bullying at school, but also admitted to being a bully herself sometimes.
Stella's Fashion Career
Starting Out in Design
Stella became interested in designing clothes when she was young. She designed her first jacket at age 13. When she was 16, she worked for the famous designer Christian Lacroix. This helped her learn about haute couture, which means high fashion. She also worked for Edward Sexton, who was her father's tailor on Savile Row.
Stella studied fashion design at Ravensbourne University London and then at Central Saint Martins. She graduated in 1995. For her graduation fashion show, supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Yasmin Le Bon, and Kate Moss modeled her clothes for free. Her father, Paul, even wrote a special song for the show called "Stella May Day."
Stella has always been a vegetarian. This means she never uses leather or fur in her designs. The Guardian newspaper called her a strong supporter of animal rights in 2015. Some of her designs even have messages about her 'no animal' policy. For example, one of her Adidas jackets says 'suitable for sporty vegetarians'.
Becoming a Famous Designer
In 1997, Stella McCartney became the main designer for the fashion brand Chloé. She worked there until 2001.
In 2001, Stella started her own fashion house called Stella McCartney. She partnered with a company called Gucci Group (now Kering). She showed her first collection in Paris. Today, she has many stores around the world, including in London, Los Angeles, and Paris.
In 2003, Stella launched her first perfume, called Stella. In 2007, she started an organic skincare line called CARE. It had seven products made with natural ingredients like lemon balm and apricot.
Stella also launched a new lingerie (underwear) line in 2008. In 2010, she launched the Stella McCartney Kids collection. This line was for babies and children up to 12 years old.
In 2012, Stella invited the Soul Rebels Brass Band to play at her fashion show in New York City. Many famous people attended, including Anne Hathaway and Jim Carrey. Stella was also part of The Sustainable Fashion Handbook that year, which is about making fashion more eco-friendly.
In 2016, Stella launched her first menswear collection for men. It included many comfortable, sporty, and pyjama-like outfits. She said her father, Paul McCartney, helped inspire this collection.
In 2018, Stella took full control of her company, buying out her partner. The next year, she partnered with LVMH, another big fashion group. She designed the wedding reception dress for Meghan Markle. Later, she made 46 copies of the dress for her "Made With Love" collection.
On 15 October 2018, Stella started the Stella McCartney Cares Foundation. This charity helps people with breast cancer. Stella's mother, Linda, died from breast cancer in 1998. The charity aimed to give away 1,000 special bras to women recovering from breast cancer surgery.
In 2021, Stella launched "The Beatles: Get Back" collection. This collection was inspired by the famous band, The Beatles. In 2023, Stella performed a spoken word piece at the Coronation Concert for King Charles III.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Stella McCartney has worked with many other brands. In 2004, she started a long-term partnership with Adidas. She designed a sports clothing line for women.
In 2010, Stella worked with Disney to create a jewelry collection. It was inspired by the movie Alice in Wonderland. That same year, she worked with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to ask the British military to stop using real bear fur for their guards' hats.
In 2018, Stella announced a new plan for the fashion industry. She worked with the United Nations to help fashion companies use more sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
In 2019, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift teamed up with Stella. They released a fashion line inspired by Taylor's album Lover. This project was called "Stella X Taylor Swift."
Designing for Team GB
In 2010, Adidas chose Stella McCartney to be the Creative Director for Team GB (Great Britain's Olympic team) for the 2012 Olympics. This was the first time a major fashion designer created the uniforms for a country's team for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Team GB kit was shown to the public in March 2012. Stella continued this role for the 2016 Summer Olympics as well.
Awards and Recognition
Stella McCartney has received many awards for her work. In 2000, she won the VH1/Vogue Designer of the Year award. Her father, Paul, gave her the award. She dedicated it to her late mother, Linda.
She also won the Woman of Courage Award in 2003 for her work against cancer. Other awards include the Glamour Award for Best Designer of the Year (2004), the Elle Style Award for Best Designer of the Year (2007), and the Green Designer of the Year (2008).
In 2009, she was honored by the NRDC (a nature protection group). She was also featured in the Time 100 list of the most influential people. In 2013, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her contributions to fashion.
In 2012, Stella was chosen by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his famous artwork. This artwork was the album cover for The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. That same year, Stella won 'Designer of the Year' and 'Designer Brand' at the Fashion Awards.
In 2017, she received the Special Recognition Award for Innovation at the Fashion Awards. In 2022, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her services to fashion and sustainability. In 2024, PETA named her their "Person of the Year" for her animal-friendly designs.
Personal Life
Stella McCartney married British publisher Alasdhair Willis on 30 August 2003. Their wedding took place at Mount Stuart House in Scotland. Stella's wedding dress was a modern version of her mother's wedding dress from 1969. Alasdhair Willis is also the creative director for the shoewear brand Adidas.
Stella and Alasdhair have four children: two sons, Miller (born 2005) and Beckett (born 2008), and two daughters, Bailey (born 2006) and Reiley (born 2010). Her children appeared with her on the cover of Vogue magazine.
Stella also has a younger half-sister, Beatrice Milly McCartney. Beatrice was born in 2003 to Stella's father and his second wife, Heather Mills.
In 2018, Stella shared how she coped after her mother passed away. She said she had panic attacks and felt overwhelmed. She found that transcendental meditation helped her greatly. She said it made an almost immediate difference in how she could handle her feelings.
See also
In Spanish: Stella McCartney para niños
