The British designer reveals more about her sustainability goals, her love of trousers, the need to go dancing post pandemic—and how she rescued chickens recently
Eco-luxury powerhouse Stella McCartney showed her fall-winter 2021 collection via digital runway and audiences were immediately struck by the plethora of colour and sparkle, unusual for the British designer who has been more known for her relaxed pieces in earthy tones. "I think after this pandemic, everyone will be rearing to get out," McCartney says in a video conference after the release. "There’s an element of rebellion that will happen in the way people dress, even if it’s 'wrong'."
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One commentator noted that there were also more trousers, and flared disco trousers at that. "I feel like in the winter I wear more pants because you feel less exposed and safer, and also more agile and effortless, which is so important right now," says McCartney. "I also encourage men and women to wear everything of mine so in my heart I hope men can wear these pants—and dresses—too."