Leading International Designer
In 2001 McCartney landed a joint venture with Gucci Group, which agreed to let the young designer have her own label. She has since gone on to launch a number of different products, from lingerie and eye care, to organic skincare and perfume.
Like her mother, Stella is a staunch vegetarian, and her clothes reflect that. Absent is the use of any leather or fur in her collections. Her hardened stance has even provoked her to criticize others who do use animal products in their work as "heartless."
In addition to Gucci, McCartney has teamed up with other companies, including H&M and Adidas. Working with Adidas, McCartney brought in to be creative director for Great Britain's 2012 Olympic team. Since then, she has sought out other interesting projects. McCartney launched her sustainable evening wear line, the Stella McCartney Green Carpet Collection, in 2014.