I did always say I wanted to infiltrate from within. That was always my reasoning behind going into partnership with a luxury group that uses a lot of leather in their products. Stella McCartney groupinfiltrateleather Change image and share on social
Designing kids clothes is something personal to me because I'm a mother. So to be able to see my kids wearing something I've designed is very fulfilling. With the kids' collection, we really try to focus on great quality with an accessible price point in styles that appeal to both parents and kids. Stella McCartney accessibleappealclothe share on social
You feel like everyone hates you if you've got a good life, now I feel maybe it's allowed because I've had my share of sadness. Stella McCartney allowfeelgood Change image and share on social
What you wear in the evening is important for women because it's so personal, and it's so complicated to get it right. I like trousers for evening, especially when they have that width and attitude to them. Stella McCartney attitudecomplicateeven share on social
Strength on its own in a woman is quite abrasive and not terribly attractive all the time. Stella McCartney abrasiveattractivestrength Change image and share on social
As a British fashion designer, it is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be creative director of Team GB as the hosting nation of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Stella McCartney amazebritishcreative Change image and share on social
It's more expensive for me to make my shoes. I don't use animal-based glues or fish-based glues. So that costs me more. And, you know, like anything in life - mass marketing of anything - mass manufacturing of anything costs less. Stella McCartney animalbasecost share on social
I can debate for weeks whether a trouser should sit on the waist, or a centimetre below, or on the hip, whether it should have a zip or a button, because I find personally that a detail like that can have a massive impact on how I carry myself that day. If I wear a slouchy jean, that will affect my posture and my whole manner. Stella McCartney affectbuttoncarry share on social
I confess to being a frustrated musician. Stella McCartney confessfrustratemusician Change image and share on social
When I first started, it was a dirty word to say you made clothes for people to wear... I was a little ashamed of it. You didn't always feel you were this amazing creative force. Stella McCartney amazeashamedclothe Change image and share on social