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Stella McCartney's Sustainable 2026 Collection Shines at Paris Fashion Week

3/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Stella McCartney, designer, unveiled her 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week, staging the show in a stable to honor the Year of the Horse.
The presentation featured ten horses and used no leather or fur.
Oversized faux fur coats opened the collection, paired with power-dressing silhouettes.
Oprah Winfrey and Sir Paul McCartney attended, and McCartney urged greater industry sustainability collaboration.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Paris Fashion Week took place in October 1973 at the Palace of Versailles, organized to raise funds for its restoration. This landmark event featured renowned designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin, and marked the first time African-American models walked a French runway. Today, Stella McCartney's sustainable collections reflect a continuing evolution in fashion towards environmental responsibility, echoing the cultural shifts initiated in the 1970s.

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Story summary

Stella McCartney, designer, unveiled her 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week, staging the show in a stable to honor the Year of the Horse.
The presentation featured ten horses and used no leather or fur.
Oversized faux fur coats opened the collection, paired with power-dressing silhouettes.
Oprah Winfrey and Sir Paul McCartney attended, and McCartney urged greater industry sustainability collaboration.

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