PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 04: (L-R) Sir Ringo Starr, Stella McCartney and Sir Paul McCartney attend the Stella McCartney Winter 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Stella McCartney)
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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) A model walks the runway during the Stella McCartney Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) A model walks the runway during the Stella McCartney Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 04: A model walks the runway during the Stella McCartney Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pietro D'Aprano/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway during the Stella McCartney Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Source:Stella McCartney: Bella Vida Magazine’s Luxe Fashion Designer of the Year 2024
Stella McCartney, an enduring force in luxury fashion, is our 2024 Luxe Fashion Designer of the Year, honored for her visionary commitment to ethical and sustainable luxury.
Founded in 2001, McCartney’s brand has become synonymous with sustainability, long before the fashion world embraced the movement. Committed to vegan materials, her collections fuse elegance with innovation, using ethically sourced fabrics like organic cotton, vegan leather, and regenerated cashmere. Her designs embody her ethos, proving that fashion can be luxurious, beautiful, and kind to the planet.
McCartney’s influence extends beyond her collections; she’s reshaping the industry through collaborations and advocacy, inspiring other designers to adopt eco-friendly practices. Her approach is transforming what luxury means, challenging the industry to embrace responsibility and creativity without compromise. With timeless pieces that honor nature, Stella McCartney has truly earned her place as this year’s Luxe Fashion Designer of the Year.
Stay tuned for her complete article feature in our upcoming Holiday Issue launching in November, 2024.
