fashion
March 5, 2026
Stella McCartney Paris show is a whistle-stop tour of her life
A spot of ‘equine therapy’ marks Chinese year of the horse as designer turns fashion week show into a moment

TL;DR
- Stella McCartney celebrated 25 years in fashion with a Paris show that included dancing horses and a vest referencing her father, Paul McCartney.
- The collection drew inspiration from various stages of McCartney's life and emphasized her commitment to sustainable and animal-free fashion.
- McCartney revealed she would receive the prestigious French Légion d’honneur.
- Pieter Mulier presented his final collection for Alaïa, inspired by Azzedine Alaïa, before moving to Versace.
- Mulier's departure from Alaïa comes as Versace, recently acquired by the Prada group, seeks to revamp its image with his sculptural approach.
- Alaïa's legacy was highlighted, including its association with pop culture figures like Alicia Silverstone's character in Clueless.
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