Green is the new black

Esteemed British designer Stella McCartney launched her eponymous, eco-friendly label in October 2001. Threading her ethical values into her brand DNA has made it the go-to for refined and spirited collections with sustainability at its core. Paving the way for fellow eco-minded fashion designers, McCartney has created a brand beloved as much for its values as it is for its confident femininity and chic tailoring.

As well as her pioneering Eco Alter Nappa faux ‘leathers’, fur-free-fur coats and chic suiting that women turn to for their working wardrobes, McCartney thoughtfully caters to our carefree summer closets, too. This season, she has created a sustainable capsule exclusively for NET-A-PORTER, which celebrates the quintessential Stella McCartney woman by combining simplicity, femininity and attitude with her signature playful edge. Whether your summer vacation takes you to a sun-drenched city or white sandy beaches, the collection perfectly satisfies all sides of the global-traveler vibe.

Delivering profound messages with wit is one of McCatney’s hallmarks, and so organic cotton-denim separates and T-shirts come emblazoned with an irreverent graphic slogan that reads ‘Original Earth – Handle With Care’. Style them with the brand’s chunky-soled faux-leather sneakers for days out exploring.

The Stella McCartney woman is a free spirit at heart and no spring-summer collection would be complete without her romantic, floaty dresses and signature floral prints. Standout pieces include the high-waisted, wide-leg pants that are destined for summer festivals – made from sustainably sourced viscose, they are luxe, lightweight and ultra-flattering. Wear them with a matching camisole and chic sandals.

Other heroines of the collection include the glamorous off-the-shoulder, balloon-sleeved, ruffled blouse, and the cobalt-blue playsuit, crafted from a featherweight crepe. The perfect day-to-night pieces, they can be dressed down with flat sandals and oversized shades for a pared-back beachside look, then effortlessly elevated with heels, statement earrings and a swipe of red lipstick when the sun begins to set and the dance-floor beckons.

It comes as no surprise that McCartney has amassed a cult following of sophisticated and influential women, from the Duchess of Sussex and Gwyneth Paltrow to Oprah Winfrey. With a mission statement that commits to pushing “boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable”, McCartney is defining the future of fashion in more ways than one.