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People dressed in fox, crocodile and cow
costumes stole the show during the joyous finale, eliciting
smiles from A-list guests including Vogue editor-in-chief Anna
Wintour and actress Shailene Woodley.
McCartney has long been known for her environmentally-friendly
approach and was one of the first major designers to shun
animal-related products - a cause many others have since taken
up, though rarely in such a tongue-in-cheek manner.
"There has never been a time when we have had more hope in
ending fashion's use of fur and leather - a practice that is
cruel to the animals and harmful to the planet," McCartney said
in the show notes.
A pioneer in using recycled fabrics, the designer uses vegan
leather in her latest collection, including a perforated
raincoat and long, amber-brown jackets.
Models showcased fluffy outerwear and comfortable dresses, with
many featuring lumberjack and checked prints. Some coats were
even shaggier, and appeared to be clad in mini-dreadlocks.
High-collar cloaks, utilitarian tunics and slouchy suits also
made an appearance while McCartney's tailoring mixed feminine
and masculine codes in an androgynous and minimalist style.
In some of the most ready-to-party looks, McCartney offered
silky and fluid gowns embellished with luxurious metallic beaded
designs, presented in the corridors of the sumptuous Opera
Garnier.
Gold or silver animal jewelry including necklaces and brooches
added an eccentric touch to some outfits.
The Stella McCartney brand has joined forces with French luxury
goods group LVMH, after a long-running partnership with the
conglomerate's rival Kering.
(Reporting by Laetitia Volga, editing by Sarah White and Ed
Osmond)
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