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 is a famous English fashion designer. She was born on September 13, 1971. Her parents are the well-known singer-songwriter Paul McCartney and photographer Linda McCartney.
Just like her parents, Stella cares a lot about animal rights and protecting the environment. Because of this, she uses only vegetarian and animal-free materials in her fashion designs. Since 2005, she has also created cool activewear collections for the sports brand Adidas.
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Stella McCartney's Early Life
Stella Nina McCartney was born in London, England. She was named after her two great-grandmothers, both named Stella. Her mother, Linda, had Jewish family roots.
As a child, Stella traveled all over the world with her parents. They were part of their band called Wings. Stella traveled with her older half-sister Heather, older sister Mary, and younger brother James. Her father, Paul, once shared that the band's name, Wings, came from a prayer he made when Stella was born. He prayed she would be born "on the wings of an angel."
Even though her parents were famous, they 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.
Stella McCartney's Fashion Career
Starting in Fashion Design
Stella McCartney 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. She also learned a lot from Edward Sexton, who was her father's tailor.
Stella studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins and Ravensbourne University London. She graduated in 1995. For her graduation fashion show, her friends, who were also supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, modeled her designs for free. Her father 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. She is a strong supporter of animal rights. Some of her clothes even have messages about her "no animal" policy. For example, one of her Adidas jackets says "suitable for sporty vegetarians."
Becoming a Top 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 company, 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. You can find her stores in cities like London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Milan.
Stella also created her first perfume, Stella, in 2003. In 2007, she launched a skincare line called CARE. It used 100% organic ingredients.
In 2008, she started a new line of lingerie. In 2010, she launched the Stella McCartney Kids collection. This line was for babies and children up to 12 years old.
In 2012, Stella McCartney had a fashion presentation in New York City. Many famous people attended, including Anne Hathaway and Jim Carrey. She was also part of The Sustainable Fashion Handbook, which is about eco-friendly fashion.
In 2016, Stella launched her first menswear collection. She said her father and comedian Jethro inspired these designs.
In April 2018, Stella took full control of her company. She bought back the shares from Kering. The next year, she partnered with another big luxury group, LVMH. She designed the wedding reception dress for Meghan Markle. Later, she made 46 copies of this dress for a special collection.
On October 15, 2018, Stella McCartney started the Stella McCartney Cares Foundation. This charity helps people with breast cancer. Stella's mother, Linda, passed away from breast cancer in 1998. The charity aimed to give special bras to women recovering from breast cancer surgery.
In November 2021, Stella launched "The Beatles: Get Back" collection. This collection was inspired by the famous band, The Beatles.
In 2023, Stella McCartney performed a spoken word piece at the Coronation Concert. This event celebrated the coronation of Charles III and Camilla.
In January 2025, Stella McCartney bought back LVMH's shares in her fashion label.
Working with Others
Stella McCartney started a long-term partnership with Adidas in 2004. She created a sports collection for women.
In 2010, Stella worked with Disney to make 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 Ministry of Defence to stop using real fur for guards' hats.
In December 2018, Stella McCartney helped launch a new plan for the fashion industry. This plan, with the United Nations, helps fashion companies become more sustainable.
In August 2019, the singer-songwriter Taylor Swift teamed up with Stella McCartney. They released a fashion line inspired by Swift's album Lover. The project was called "Stella X Taylor Swift."
Designing for Team GB
In September 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 outfits 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.
Awards and Recognition
Stella McCartney has received many awards for her work in fashion.
- In 2000, she won the VH1/Vogue Designer of the Year award. Her father, Paul, gave her the award.
- She received the Glamour Award for Best Designer of the Year in 2004.
- In 2007, she won the Elle Style Award for Best Designer of the Year.
- She was recognized as the Green Designer of the Year at the ACE Awards in 2008.
In 2009, she was named one of the Time 100 most influential people. In November 2011, she received the Red Carpet Award from the British Fashion Council. In 2013, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her contributions to fashion.
In 2012, Stella McCartney 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). This was for her work in fashion and her efforts towards sustainability.
In 2024, PETA named Stella McCartney their "Person of the Year." They praised her for using creative, animal-friendly materials in her designs.
Stella McCartney's Personal Life
Stella McCartney married British publisher Alasdhair Willis on August 30, 2003. Their wedding took place at Mount Stuart House in Scotland. Her wedding dress was a modern version of her mother's wedding dress from 1969.
Stella and Alasdhair have four children: two sons, Miller and Beckett, and two daughters, Bailey and Reiley. Her children appeared with her on the cover of Vogue magazine.
Stella also has a younger half-sister, Beatrice. Beatrice was born in 2003 to her father and his second wife, Heather Mills.
Stella has shared that transcendental meditation helped her cope with the loss of her mother. She said it made a big difference in how she felt.
See also
In Spanish: Stella McCartney para niños
