Born in 1971, Stella McCartney is a UK-based fashion designer and the daughter of Sir Paul McCartney, formerly of The Beatles, and the late photographer and musician Linda McCartney. Stella spent much of her childhood on tour with her parents, who were performing as Wings.
At the age of 13, Stella became interested in fashion and created her very first jacket. She also worked as an intern for Christian LaCroix, and for Edward Sexton, Paul McCartney's tailor. Stella formally studied fashion at Central St. Martin's college where the collection she produced for her graduation runway show sold to a London retailer. Licensing deals were also made with Browns, Joseph, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.
In 1997, Stella McCartney was appointed Creative Director of the French fashion house Chloe and remained with the company until 2001, when a joint venture with the Gucci Group allowed her to launch a collection under her own name. Today, Stella McCartney's designs are available in 15 free-standing boutiques and 600 retail outlets in more than 50 countries around the world.
In 2004, a partnership with Adidas began, resulting in an athletic wear collection - including apparel for a number of sports, as well as shoes and bags. Stella also partnered with H&M to launch a limited edition collection in 2005 which sold out completely the day it launched. A lingerie collection launched in 2008, and Stella McCartney Kids was introduced in 2010.
Fragrances have been available under the Stella McCartney label since 2003 and Jacques Cavallier is the nose behind the scents.
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