Stella McCartney
Born	13 September 1971 (1971-09-13) (age 36) London, England
Nationality	British
Education	Central St Martins
Labels	Stella McCartney, adidas by Stella McCartney
Spouse	Alasdhair Willis (2003–)
Children	Miller, Bailey(girl), Beckett

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Early life

Stella McCartney was born in London, the second child of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman. She is named after her maternal great-grandmothers: both of Linda McCartney's grandmothers were named Stella. As a young girl, McCartney travelled the globe with her parents and their pop group Wings, along with her siblings: older half-sister Heather (who was legally adopted by Paul McCartney), older sister Mary, and younger brother James. According to her father, the name of Wings was inspired by Stella's difficult birth. As his daughter was being born by emergency caesarean section, Paul sat outside the operating room and prayed that she be born "on the wings of an angel."^[1] Wings toured from shortly after her birth in 1971 until 1980. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, poet, entrepreneur, painter, record producer, film producer, and animal-rights activist. ... Linda McCartney and Denny Laine in the 1970s as members of Wings Linda McCartney (September 24, 1941 - April 17, 1998), born Linda Eastman in Scarsdale, New York, was an American photographer. ... Wings was a rock music supergroup formed in August 1971, after the breakup of The Beatles, by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. ... Heather Louise McCartney (nee Heather Louise See) was born on December 31, 1962. ... Mary Anna McCartney (born in London on 28 August 1969) was the first child born to rock photographer Linda McCartney and Paul McCartney of The Beatles. ... James Louis McCartney was born on 12 September 1977 in London to Paul McCartney of The Beatles and his wife, rock photographer and animal rights activist Linda McCartney. ... A caesarean section (AE cesarean section), or c-section, is a form of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through a mothers abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one or more babies. ...

Despite their fame, the McCartneys wanted their children to lead as normal a life as possible so Stella and her siblings attended the local state school in East Sussex. McCartney has said that while attending state school, she was a victim of bullying,^[2] as well as a bully herself. ^[3] East Sussex is a county in South East England. ...

Career

Beginning

Stella McCartney became interested designing clothes at age 12, when she made her first jacket. Three years later, she interned for Christian Lacroix, working on his first fashion design collection, honing her skills on Savile Row for a number of years. Christian Marie Marc Lacroix (May 16, 1951 in Arles, France) is a French fashion designer. ... Savile Row Savile Row 3 Savile Row, 2007 Savile Row occupies a quiet corner of Mayfair in central London near Bond Street and is famous for its mens bespoke tailoring. ...

She studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in the early 1990s. Her graduation collection in 1995 was modelled by friends and supermodels Naomi Campbell, Yasmin Le Bon and Kate Moss – for free – at the graduation runway show. The collection was shown to a song penned by her famous father, called "Stella May Day."^[4] The show made front-page news, and the entire collection was sold to Tokio, a London boutique. The designs were licensed to Browns, Joseph, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. Central Saint Martins - Southampton Row, Holborn Central Saint Martins (ex-St Martins) in Charing Cross Road. ... Naomi Campbell (born May 22, 1969) is a British supermodel. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Not to be confused with Kate Mosse. ... TOKIO is a Japanese popular pop/rock band formed by Johnny & Associates in 1994. ... Bergdorf Goodman is a major luxury goods department store based in Midtown, Manhattan in New York City. ... Categories: Stub | Retail companies of the United States ...

In 1998 she designed her sister Mary's wedding dress for her wedding to television producer Alistair Donald. Mary Anna McCartney (born in London on 28 August 1969) was the first child born to rock photographer Linda McCartney and Paul McCartney of The Beatles. ... The primary role of a television producer is to coordinate and control all aspects of production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking. ...

As a strict vegetarian, McCartney does not use fur or leather in her designs and supports PETA. ^[5] Some of McCartney's designs have text that elaborates on her "no animal" policy; for example, one of her jackets for Adidas says, "suitable for sporty vegetarians" on the sleeve. Her father is also known for supporting PETA by protesting against designers who use animal fur, and those who wear it. However, Stella will use wool, silk, and other animal-derived fabrics in her designs. The logo of the worlds first Vegan Society, registered in 1944 [2] Veganism is a philosophy and lifestyle which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practical — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes... Peta can refer to: Peta (prefix), a prefix meaning times 1015 in the International System of Units People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an animal-rights organization People Eating Tasty Animals, a parody of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Peta, Greece, a town in the prefecture... This article is about the company. ...

Chloé, Gucci, CARE

After two collections, in March 1997 McCartney was appointed chief designer of Paris fashion house Chloé, following in the footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld was less than impressed with the house's choice, famously stating: "Chloé should have taken a big name. They did, but in music, not fashion. Let's hope she's as gifted as her father."^{[citation needed]} Despite that initial skepticism, McCartney's designs enjoyed considerable commercial and critical success. She was accompanied to the design House by her assistant and friend Phoebe Philo, who later replaced her as design director. This article is about the capital of France. ... Chloé 2005 ad, featuring the Chloé Paddington Bag Chloé is a French luxury fashion design house headquartered in Paris, France. ... Karl Lagerfeld (born Karl Otto Lagerfeldt on September 10, 1933) is widely recognized as one of the most influential fashion designers of the late 20th century He has collaborated with a variety of different fashion labels, with Chloé, Fendi and Chanel the most notable. ... Phoebe Philo was the former fashion designer of the fashion house Chloè. Philo began working for Chloè in 1997 as Stella McCartneys assistant while McCartney was chief designer. ...

In 2001, McCartney resigned from Chloé in order to enter into an eponymous joint venture with Gucci. The line has three stores, one in New York City (September 2002), one in Mayfair (April 2004) and one in Los Angeles which she opened on her birthday in September 2005 and expanded her brand into perfume. It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Guccio Gucci and Gucci, accessible from a disambiguation page. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Mayfair is an area in the City of Westminster London, named after the fortnight-long May Fair that took place there from 1686 until it was banned in that location in 1764. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... For other uses, see Perfume (disambiguation). ...

Stella McCartney received the VH1/Vogue Designer of the Year award in 2000. Paul McCartney presented the award to his daughter. She thanked him in her acceptance speech and dedicated the award to her late mother.^[6] Also in 2000, McCartney designed Madonna's wedding dress for her marriage to Guy Ritchie. Her older sister, Mary, served as the wedding photographer. VH1 (VH-1: Video Hits One until 1994 and VH1: Music First until 2003) is an American digital television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and owners of MTV. VH1 and sister channel MTV are currently... For other meanings, see vogue. ... This article is about the American entertainer. ... Guy Stuart Ritchie (born 10 September 1968 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire[1]) is an English film director. ...

In January 2007, Stella McCartney launched a skincare line called CARE. The 100% organic line includes seven products, from a cleansing milk made with lemon balm and apricot, to green tea and linden blossom floral water.^[7] Dutch model Bette Franke stars in the line's advertisements. This article is about the fruit. ... Binomial name Prunus armeniaca L. For other uses, see Apricot (disambiguation). ... Green tea (绿茶) is tea that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. ... Linden is one of three English names for a genus of trees, Tilia, also known as lime and basswood. ... Bette Franke (b. ...

Collaborations

In 2004, she designed clothes for Madonna's Re-Invention Tour, Annie Lennox's summer tour, and Gwyneth Paltrow's and Jude Law's costumes for the film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. This article is about the American entertainer. ... Re-Invention Tour was a seven-country concert tour by Madonna starting in May 2004 which featured music from the beginning of her career to her 2003 album American Life. ... Annie Lennox (born Ann Lennox on 25 December 1954) is a Scottish musician, vocalist, and Academy Award-winning songwriter. ... Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (born September 27, 1972)[1] is an Academy Award-, Golden Globe- and two-time Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actress. ... David Jude Law (born 29 December 1972) is an BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated British actor. ... Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is a film released on September 17, 2004 in the United States. ...

She also launched a joint-venture line with Adidas, establishing a long-term partnership with the corporation in September 2004. This line is a sports performance collection for women called 'Adidas by Stella McCartney'.^[8] The collection includes apparel for swim, gym, running, tennis and wintersports, as well as bags. McCartney's favorite pieces in the collection come with a special reflector keychain.^{[citation needed]} In early 2006, the keychain was in the shape of a pink heart and in later 2006, it was in the shape of a gray wolf's head. In January 2007 Stella McCartney announced that she will be adding a branch called Gym Yoga to her sports range for Adidas. Gym Yoga spring/summer 2007 collection is inspired by ballet and dance uniforms. The collection features double-layered tank tops with deep necklines, low-waisted skinny trousers and lightweight rubber shoes.^[9] Her Adidas contract was extended until 2010. This article is about the company. ... For other uses, see Ballet (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ...

In 2005, she designed a range of clothing and accessories for H&M, to boost public awareness of her own brand and to create more affordable options for her fans. The line was released in November of that year and sold out almost immediately on launch day, due to the similarity (in many cases, almost direct copies) between her expensive main line and the H&M line. For the former railroad, see Hudson and Manhattan Railroad. ...

On March 12, 2007, Stella McCartney's limited edition 42-piece range was released to just 100 Target stores exclusively in Australia. The range was priced from $30 for a silk scarf to $200 for a taffeta trench coat. The collection was made in China. Scenes of near hysteria broke out as women stormed the stores to buy the collection. A problem was "clothing scalpers", who bought up large amounts of the range to resell on eBay at a high mark-up.^[10] Later, a large number of buyers returned their Stella clothes to Target complaining of strange, non-standard sizing that was bigger than the norm. A Target spokesperson defended the range saying that Stella's look was "generous" and "oversized". Later, returned Stella clothes languished on the racks having had their prices slashed by up to 60 per cent.^[11] is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Target Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian discount department store chain owned by Coles Group. ...

In January 2008, McCartney's collaboration with lingerie label Bendon will be released to department stores, speciality stores and Stella McCartney stores. The lingerie is to come in the colours of her signature palette: antique pink, blue, grey, and cream.

In early 2008, McCartney will be releasing a line of handbags for LeSportsac. The collection will have 30 to 40 styles and will range from $200-$500. The collection will consist of travel bags, luggage, baby accessories and bags for mothers with infants and toddlers. The line will be sold at high end retailers, the Los Angeles and New York Stella McCartney stores, select LeSportsac boutiques, and will be available for purchase online. LeSportsac Inc. ...

Criticism

Some in the press have suggested that McCartney's meteoric rise through the fashion industry was partly due to nepotism; however she has always claimed that she would have been a famous fashion designer even if her dad hadn't been Paul McCartney. In particular, it has been suggested that Vendome, owners of the Chloé house, appointed her as much for the wave of publicity the appointment would generate as for her talent. In recent times, however, most commentators have said that she is entirely capable. Indeed, Vogue magazine wrote that "her first collection for the house Chloé, shown in Paris in October 1997, quickly dispelled any doubts about her talent."^[12] Look up nepotism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Vendôme is a commune of north-central France. ... Chloé 2005 ad, featuring the Chloé Paddington Bag Chloé is a French luxury fashion design house headquartered in Paris, France. ... For other meanings, see vogue. ...

McCartney went to Saint Martins where she did not receive a first class degree,^{[citation needed]} unlike the other internationally famous Saint Martins Alumni, such as John Galliano and Hussein Chalayan, adding to the speculation that it was her name rather than her talent which lead to the Chloé appointment. Despite this, she is known in the fashion industry as "Stella Steel" or "Unstoppable Stella."^[13] John Galliano CBE (born January 28, 1960, in Gibraltar) is a British - Gibraltarian fashion designer. ... Hussein Chalayan MBE (or, in keeping with the original spelling of his name, Hüseyin ÇaÄŸlayan) (born 1970) is a British/Turkish Cypriot fashion designer. ...

In November of 2007, Stella designed a silver necklace featuring a single leg, an apparent attack on her father's estranged wife Heather Mills, an amputee. Fashion insiders thought it was "edgy", but also a bit "out of order." ^[14]

Personal Life

McCartney married publisher Alasdhair Willis on 30 August 2003 at Mount Stuart House, the Stately home of the Marquess of Bute on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. McCartney's wedding dress was an updated version of her mother's wedding dress from her March 1969 marriage ceremony to Paul McCartney.^[15] She designed the dress with Tom Ford, her boss at Gucci. The service was attended by Gwyneth Paltrow, Liv Tyler, Pierce Brosnan, and Madonna.^[16] A publisher is a person or entity which engages in the act of publishing. ... Stella Nina McCartney (born September 13, 1971) is an English fashion designer. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mount Stuart House on the east coast of the Isle of Bute, Scotland is a Neo-Gothic mansion with extensive gardens. ... A stately home is, strictly speaking, one of about 500 large properties built in England between the mid-16th century and the early part of the 20th century, as well as converted abbeys and other church property (after the Dissolution of the Monasteries). ... The title of Marquess of Bute was created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1796 for the 4th Earl of Bute (in the Peerage of Scotland). ... Bute shown within Argyll and Bute Bute is one of the islands of the lower Firth of Clyde in Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... This article is about the fashion designer. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Guccio Gucci and Gucci, accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (born September 27, 1972)[1] is an Academy Award-, Golden Globe- and two-time Screen Actors Guild Award-winning American actress. ... Liv Tyler (born Liv Rundgren, on July 1, 1977, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, New York[1]) is an American actress and model. ... Pierce Brendan Brosnan,The most gorgeous man on the planet OBE[1] (born May 16, 1953) is an Irish actor and producer best known for portraying James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002: GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day. ... This article is about the American entertainer. ...

Their first child, son Miller Alasdhair James Willis, was born 25 February 2005, weighing 7 lb. 7 oz.^[17] Their second child, daughter Bailey Linda Olwyn Willis, was born 8 December 2006, weighing 7 lb. 14 oz.^[18][19] Stella gave birth to her second son and third child Beckett Robert Lee Willis on 8 January 2008.^[20] Her three children were born in London, England. is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ...

Stella is a member of The Royal British Legion Paddington Branch as is her husband. British Legion redirects here. ... For other places with the same name, see Paddington (disambiguation). ...

In addition to her elder sisters and younger brother, Stella has a much younger half-sister, Beatrice Milly McCartney, born in 28 October 2003 to her father and his (ex) second wife Heather Mills. Somebodys half-sister is a female sibling with one shared parent. ... is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Private Eye journalist see Heather Mills (journalist). ...

References

External links

• Stella McCartney's official site
• adidas by Stella McCartney
• Stella McCartney at the Internet Movie Database
• Vogue Who's Who Profile for Stella McCartney
• Hello! Magazine Profile
• Jewish Virtual Library biography
• "Stella McCartney Expecting Second Baby", Entertainment Wise; 2 August 2006
• "Stella McCartney Wedding Shrouded in Secrecy", The Age; 1 September 2003
• "Stella Nova", New York Magazine; 25 August 2002
• "Stella Triumphs in New York", BBC News; 21 October 2000
• "Baby, You're A Star", Christa D'Souza; 1999
• "McCartney Takes Wing", Chicago Sun-Times, 27 October 1999
• Article on Stella McCartney's Graduation Fashion Show by Nadine Brozan, The New York Times; 06/14/95
• Stella McCartney article with photos
• "Fashion industry acquires a new look" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette