Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney... Paul McCartney's daughter and pride of his life. An amazing energy, incredible talent and impeccable fashion designer. When I lived in Hollywood getting to know and meet so many talents, one of the ways I could support myself as I went after trying to get into the entertainment world and like so many artists, I worked in catering. I was blessed to work thru a very connected staffing company. My assignment on this particular evening was to work the grand opening for Stella's store in Beverly Hills as bartender. My bar was located in the garden. My premiere drink was makling the Stella. Basically a pink vodka concoction. Many of the attending stars, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Portia Rossi, the Queen of England(well not really but I have a fondness for the Queen) apppeared at my bar. Got to know them and discovered the world of Stella. What a night! What a designer! It was love at first cocktail..

A bit of History for Stella:

Born and raised in London and the English countryside, Stella McCartney graduated from Central St Martins in 1995. A signature style of sharp tailoring, natural confidence and sexy femininity was immediately apparent in her first collection and after only two collections, in 1997, she was appointed the Creative Director of Chloe in Paris and enjoyed great success during her tenure.

Stella McCartney launched her eponymous fashion house in a partnership with Kering as a 50/50 joint venture and showed her first collection in Paris in October 2001. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her designs. Her collections include women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, lingerie, eyewear, fragrance and kids.

Stella McCartney now operates 51 freestanding stores in locations including Manhattan’s Soho, London’s Mayfair and Brompton Cross, LA’s West Hollywood, Paris’ Palais Royal, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. Her collections are now distributed in over 77 countries through 600+ wholesale accounts including specialty shops, and department stores, as well as shipping to 100 countries online.

In 2003, Stella McCartney launched her first perfume STELLA. In addition to the main line collection, a long-term partnership with adidas was introduced in September 2004. The critically acclaimed sports performance collection adidas by Stella McCartney, has since successfully grown to include several athletic disciplines including running, gym, yoga, tennis, swimming, winter sports and cycling.

In 2008, a new lingerie collection of aspirational styles that reflect a modern woman’s needs was launched. In Winter 2010 Stella McCartney introduced the Falabella handbag, distinguish by a braided chain detail the bag has since become one of the designer’s best-selling items. Also in 2010 the first Stella McCartney Kids collection debuted, capturing the spirit and energy of kids today for boys, girls and babies ages newborn to 14 years. Since 2011, all sunglasses complimenting Stella McCartney’s collections are eco-friendly; which has since also expanded into the optical range.

For the Olympic Summer Games in 2012, Stella McCartney was appointed Team GB’s Creative Director by adidas – the first time in the history of the games that a leading fashion designer has designed the apparel for a country’s team across all competitions for both the Olympic and the Paralympic Games. In celebration of London in 2012, Stella McCartney presented a one-off capsule evening collection during London Fashion Week.

Stella McCartney’s commitment to sustainability is evident throughout all her collections and is part of the brand’s ethos to being a responsible, honest, and modern company.

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I Was touched by the huge heart she has for so many of us and listed some of my fav.... charities that she is involved in:

Stella Charities

H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Ease Abuse Related Trauma) for the Foundation for VIP Mental Health Center (Violence Intervention Program) Based in Los Angeles, H.E.A.R.T. is a source for everything practical that victims of abuse need in order to help them heal. It is run by a group of women who have made the choice to commit whatever resources they can to providing for victimized children in Los Angeles County and the people that are trying to keep them safe. This can be anything from clean clothes, new underwear and shoes, a warm coat, blankets to help keep warm at night, a safe place to sleep, a new pair of glasses, food, a toothbrush and toothpaste, new school supplies so they don’t fall further behind, all the tangibles that they need to move their lives forward. H.E.A.R.T. is about more than just raising money, it is about creating community – a community of advocates who pool their creative talents to find ways to help victims and families

The White Ribbon Campaign is an organisation that seeks to prevent violence against women through campaigning, lobbying, organising and fundraising. Each year The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women takes place in November. In 2014, Stella McCartney designed a limited edition White Ribbon badge – the campaign’s symbol since 1991. The campaign aims to increase awareness about women’s violence and is supported by the Kering Corporate Foundation in a new partnership that began last year.

“SOVA” is a Hebrew word that means “eat and be satisfied.” Much more than a food pantry, JFS { SOVA provides free groceries and an array of supportive services to over 12,000 individuals of all ages, ethnicities and religions each month. At SOVA’s three comprehensive service centers in the Los Angeles area, they have a food pantry offering free nutritious food that nourishes families, helps children perform better in school, and strengthens the elderly. There are also free on-site services including legal advocacy, job counseling, nutrition counseling, food stamp enrolment, information and referrals, case management and counseling. Hundreds of people of all ages work together each week to support the program and the community.

So, please if you get a chance, visit this amazing store, feel the vibes, understand the heart behind this incredible spirit and get to know a kindred spirit. Stella McCartney