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Tom Mendenhall new CEO of Stella McCartney

Tom Mendenhall has been appointed chief executive officer of Stella McCartney. He succeeds Amandine Ohayon, who is stepping down as head of the fashion house after nearly two years. The company reported this in a statement obtained by WWD. Mendenhall brings extensive experience from the luxury sector. He was previously brand president of Polo...

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Stella McCartney partners with Sony to digitise store fronts

British fashion designer Stella McCartney has teamed up with tech giant Sont to digitise the store fronts of her eponymous brand. Sony’s Bravia Professional Range has been installed in various settings across 11 of McCartney’s global flagship stores, promoting the brand’s winter 2024 collection. It builds on an existing relationship between...

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Stella McCartney takes back full control of her brand from LVMH

British fashion designer Stella McCartney has taken back full control of her eponymous fashion house. In a press release sent this Monday, January 27, 2025, Stella McCartney announced the repurchase of the minority stake held by luxury fashion house LVMH, “after more than five years of fruitful collaboration.” According to the statement sent out...

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The winners and losers in PETA’s end of year Fashion Awards

Every year, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) awards the brands and individuals that it believes have made the biggest impact and contribution to the welfare of animals. In doing so, the organisation intends to inspire more progress throughout the industry, encouraging more of what it dubs “cruelty-free fashion”. Since 2023,...

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LVMH sales dip signals broader challenges for the luxury industry

A 5 percent decline in quarterly sales may not spell disaster for LVMH's annual revenue, but for a bellwether like this luxury giant, the stagnation in its fashion and accessories portfolio signals broader challenges for the entire industry. LVMH, long heralded for its ability to weather economic downturns and outpace its competitors, is now...

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'Billions of birds' killed for fashion says designer McCartney

British designer Stella McCartney lamented the "billions of birds" that have been killed to make people look good after her Paris show on Monday in which she appealed for the fashion world to change its ways. The campaigning creator who has blazed a trail for sustainable style, provocatively called her show "It's about... time" -- a reference to...

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Stella McCartney hosts NYFW "No Leather Ever" campaign with PETA

British luxury womenswear label Stella McCartney has partnered with animal rights organization People for the Protection of Animals (PETA) to reimagine the group’s iconic “I’d Rather Go Naked” during New York Fashion Week. Stella McCartney, known for its ethically minded and sustainable values, unveiled a new display at its flagship store in...

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Denim industry pivots towards compostability in sustainability push

The denim industry, long criticised for its environmental impact, is making strides towards sustainability with a focus on compostable jeans. This shift represents a significant departure from traditional manufacturing processes and could reshape the sector's approach to circular fashion. Candiani Denim, a renowned Italian denim mill, has been...

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Fashion|In Pictures

In Pictures: Stella McCartney’s ode to Mother Earth for FW24 at Paris Fashion Week

British designer Stella McCartney made a poignant return to Paris Fashion Week this week with a heartfelt homage to Mother Earth and her mother. Staying true to her sustainable initiatives, the designer presented her Fall/Winter 2024 collection at Parc Andre Citroen with a manifesto that was read by Oscar-winning actors Olivia Colman and Helen...

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Two of fashion's most sustainable designers present at Paris fashion week

Eco-responsible fashion conscious designers presented their autumn-winter collections on Monday, the penultimate day of Paris Fashion Week. CAPTION: Stella McCartney presentation at Paris fashion week Fall/Winter 2024. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Vegan Stella McCartney With her father and his Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr watching from the...

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Stella McCartney cuts losses, revenues up 23 percent

For the year to December 31, 2022, Stella McCartney reported 23 percent increase in revenues to 40 million pounds. While the company continued to remain loss making, operating loss significantly narrowed to 8.8 million pounds. The company attributed the narrowing of losses to improved gross margin driven by a decrease in operating expenses of 17...

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Stella McCartney launches installation at Selfridges Corner Shop

British luxury womenswear label Stella McCartney has opened a “theatrical extravaganza” at the Selfridges Corner Shop space. The installation, titled ‘Stellabration,’ will run until December 28 and is described as an “emotional and energetic exploration of light, joy and nostalgia, with a touch of festive drama and delight”. At the heart of the...