Stella McCartney spotlights sea life at Paris fashion week as animal rights returns to headlines
Summary
Stella McCartney highlighted animal rights and ocean conservation at Paris Fashion Week, focusing on cruelty in wool production and protecting sea life. She showcased alternatives to wool and emphasized the need for responsible, humane practices in fashion.Key Facts
- Stella McCartney has spoken about animal rights at fashion week for 30 years.
- This season, no wool was used on her runway due to concerns about cruelty in wool production.
- She works with biotech company Spiber to develop alternative materials like Brewed Protein as substitutes for wool and cashmere.
- McCartney allows only responsibly sourced wool in her collections, monitoring suppliers closely.
- The issue of cruelty in wool has gained more attention following a protest incident at New York Fashion Week.
- At Paris Fashion Week, she shifted focus to protecting sea life instead of eating seafood.
- The show took place in the British embassy gardens, featuring ocean-themed clothing and a message from oceanographer Sylvia Earle.
- McCartney said humans are harming oceans and many sea creatures die as bycatch when fishing.
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