Stella McCartney’s sustainable summer staples
The London designer is a go-to for consciously crafted pieces that are truly covetable
Stella McCartney has become as synonymous with sustainability as she has with style. Since establishing her namesake label in 2001, the London-based designer has been committed to creating clothing that is as covetable as it is conscious, from organic cotton midi dresses that are ideal packed into summer suitcases and vegetarian-leather slip-ons that are perfect for pounding city pavements, to sleek totes that fit the essentials for those on-the-go days.
The designer, who studied at Central Saint Martins and established her brand after a stint working for Chloé in Paris, was one of the early trailblazers in the realm of luxury eco; a lifelong vegetarian, she was influenced by her mother’s steadfast compassion for animals.
“With a chunky sole and a refined strap, the Air Slide is mindfully crafted using 50 percent repurposed materials, in line with the brand’s move towards circularity and reducing its overall impact
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And for spring/summer 2021, during an extended period of time at home, McCartney found new rigor for her original brand ethos — her McCartney A to Z Manifesto furthered her commitment to sustainable fabrication and craftsmanship. The bestselling ‘Falabella’ bag – first introduced in vegetarian leather in 2009 and instantly recognizable for its diamond-cut chain strap – has been given a summery reboot. With a fan-shaped silhouette and a sustainable raffia fabrication that’s carefully sourced from forests, the ‘Falabella Raffia’ is an ideal choice for a season spent outdoors. Pair with polished suits or take it to the beach – this bag has serious wardrobe mileage.
“Good for your closet and the planet – such feel-good garments are guaranteed to be cherished for years to come.
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McCartney’s classic summer flip flop has been given new eco credentials, too; with a chunky sole and a refined strap, the Air Slide is mindfully crafted using 50 percent repurposed materials, in line with the brand’s move towards circularity and reducing its overall impact. Wear them with everything from jeans and a crisp white tee to tailored trousers – these light-as-air, sustainable slides are sure to put a spring in your step.
Among the first fashion designers to offer vegetarian leather accessories, McCartney has been committed to sourcing and developing sustainable materials for two decades – and she shows no signs of slowing down. From old-season fabrics given a new lease of life, to regenerated nylon and forest-friendly viscose, the spring/summer collection comprises 65 percent eco-friendly fibers. Good for your closet and the planet – such feel-good garments are guaranteed to be cherished for years to come.