Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
No Roo Leather
Stella McCartney: I am not using kangaroo leather!
29/08/2007 01:37
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Designer STELLA McCARTNEY has hit back at misleading press reports that suggest she's using kangaroo leather in her new Adidas shoes. Longtime animal right activist MCCartney was horrified when British tabloid reports about her links to the sportswear chain were misconstrued as the story spread around the world.
Although Adidas has a history of using kangaroo leather in their products, McCartney insists she won't be using any leather in her shoes. McCartney's spokesman Stephane Jaspar says, "Stella McCartney is a lifelong vegetarian and committed advocate of animal rights and doesn't use any leather or fur in any of her collections. "All the accessories designed in collaboration with Adidas are made with alternative to leather: high performance fabrics, which don't use any animal by products including kangaroo leather."
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
EARTH TO STELLA!
Stella McCartney booed over roo skin
August 26, 2007 08:04pm
Article from: AAP
McCartney, a long-time vegetarian who has previously attacked designers who use fur, is just weeks away from unveiling her new sportswear range for Adidas at London Fashion Week.
But in an embarrassing twist, animal rights campaigners have begun publicly attacking Adidas for fuelling the "largest wildlife slaughter in the world" by using kangaroo skins to make football boots. "Adidas's use of kangaroo skin is inexcusably cruel," Animal Aid director Andrew Tyler told The Independent on Sunday newspaper.
"On the question of Stella McCartney's alleged silence, we know she opposes animal cruelty and presume she is taking the steps she feels appropriate to press the company to stop the use of kangaroo skins."
McCartney's father, Paul McCartney, has previously campaigned for Vegetarians International Voice for Animals (VIVA).
The group last month scored a major victory in the United States when the Californian Supreme Court banned the sale of football boots and other products made from kangaroo skins.
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- http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22311226-1702,00.html
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Neiman Marcus' take on the future
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is moving forward and looking up to the future as it will celebrate its 100 years of retail success this October. Instead of looking back, Neiman Marcus’ executives decided that it would be delightfully interesting to present an exhibition of looks and original sketches titled “Future Fashion” in which contributors will be asked to present their take on the question of where design will go next, be it in the near future or 600 years from now.
The exhibition will be part of a month-long launch starting in Dallas at the downtown flagship this October. And truly important designers will be helping Neiman and presenting their styles such as Vera Wang, Stefano Pilati for YSL, Stella McCartney, Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, and Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci, who created a crocheted dress comprised of yards and yards of shimmering yarn.
I believe that the question asked is highly profound and hard to rapidly respond. The possible outcomes of this exhibition are many and diverse. I would love to be able to imagine how Stefeno Pilati’s work will look like, but unfortunately I can’t. I strongly think that in spite of being just a goofy garment lacking of real importance, Pilati’s design will certainly give a clue to those wondering how his future women’s wear lines will look like.
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Stella McCartney for Adidas
Stella McCartney Dance Gear New Line Adidas (08/08)
SHALL WE DANCE Jennifer Beals drew much more attention for what she didn't wear in Flashdance than what she did?and yet, her sexy studio look is creeping back onto the scene via a new collection by Stella McCartney for Adidas. Gym Dance, which hits stores this Friday, is comprised of leotards, leg warmers, wrap tops, and leggings that combine a vintage-inspired look with a modern athletic sensibility that will have you dancing like you've never danced before. The collection is full of contrasts?silk and cotton; chunky knits and sleek metallics?that are meant to be layered to fashion-forward effect. The collection is part of McCartney's ongoing collaboration with Adidas: Next up is a line of winter sports gear, which we're guessing will have her fans dropping the Hustle for the slopes in no time.
-Adidas by Stella McCartney Thala shoe, $95, at shopadidas.comPhotos courtesy of Adidas by Stella McCartney-
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Stella McCartney to launch lingerie collection
Wednesday, 01 August 2007 Eco-aware designer Stella McCartney is to launch a lingerie line, in association with Elle Macpherson Intimates licensee Bendon, a New Zealand based company. The news comes after the recent announcement of her newly launched organic skincare range called Care by Stella McCartney. "Lingerie is an obsession of mine," McCartney told WGSN. "I've been inspired by it for years, and ever since my degree collection at St Martins, I've used it in my work. This is a natural progression for me." The lingerie collection will have an emphasis on "naturally sexy, confident and modern designs," the company said. It will come in silk, organic cottons and georgette silk chiffons in a signature Stella McCartney palette of soft shades of vintage pink, cream, blue and pearl grey. Marco Bizzarri, CEO of Stella McCartney said: "This is a real partnership with Bendon and a unique opportunity for Stella McCartney to address her sensibility for lingerie. Related items www.stellamccartney.com
Beauty of organic lines
Some of the biggest names in skin care are jumping into the organic market, which until recently was a niche product for specialty stores. Estee Lauder, for instance, has nine products in its new Origins Organics line. L'Occitane en Provence and fashion designer Stella McCartney are also expanding into organics.
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