We try to make earth-friendly decisions whenever we can, as it's part of our brand DNA. Stella McCartney branddecisiondna Change image and 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'm incredibly sad that my mother's not here to see my kids and that my kids don't get to know her. And she didn't meet my husband. That's one of the hardest things. I don't even know how to put that into words. Stella McCartney hardhusbandincredibly share on social
Modern fake fur looks so much like real fur that the moment it leaves the atelier, no one can tell it's not the real thing. And I've struggled with that. Stella McCartney atelierfakefur Change image and share on social
My mum and dad had creative jobs, but our family was a working family - so there wasn't an option of, 'Oh, when you're older, you're not going to have to work.' Stella McCartney creativedadfamily Change image and share on social
I was brought up in a way that was based purely on the senses. Everything in my upbringing was a reaction to growing up on an organic farm or to the emotions of animal cruelty, as well as the visuals of my mum's and my father's art - he was also an art collector. Stella McCartney animalartbase share on social
It's not realistic to live in the country at this stage. I've got a business in London. I beat myself up about it all the time. Stella McCartney beatbusinesscountry Change image and share on social
My job at the end of the day is to design timeless, desirable, beautiful products. It's not about just designing a bunch of organic jumpers. I have a balance within the brand. If you try to create something people enjoy, and it happens to be made in a responsible way, then that's when you can really strike an incredible balance. Stella McCartney balancebeautifulbrand share on social
We've all got to come together, and we've got to protect what's left of our ancient forests on this planet. Stella McCartney ancientforesthave Change image and share on social
My biggest surprises in my everyday job have to do with the challenges of trying to be slightly more responsible as a brand. Stella McCartney bigbrandchallenge Change image and share on social