Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show
Designer Stella McCartney showcased a wool-free collection at Paris Fashion Week, emphasizing animal welfare and sustainable alternatives like 'Brewed Protein'. She advocates for stricter ethical standards in fashion production, noting that while she uses responsibly sourced wool, the industry at large lacks sufficient oversight.
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Reflects the growing influence of animal rights and sustainability ethics on high-end fashion industry standards.
A model wears a dress inspired by Hokusai waves. A model wears a dress inspired by Hokusai waves. Stella McCartney Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Stella McCartney has been talking about animal rights at fashion week for 30 years. She is usually a lone voice, but the issue is back in the headlines this season. Outcry over the physical restraining of a Peta protester at a catwalk show by Steven Kolb, the president of New York fashion week’s governing body, has put cruelty in wool production – previously considered niche compared to the hot button topic of fur – on the news agenda.
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