Stella McCartney
Known in fashion circles as the 'Rock Chic Chick', Stella is one of the hottest names in UK fashion.
Studied: Graduated in Fashion Design in 1995 from Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design.
Discovery: McCartney wowed the fashion crowd at her graduation show, by calling on friends Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell to model for her. She was taken on by the London boutique Tokio.
Work: Aged 15, McCartney worked for Christian Lacroix on his first couture collection. She later spent several years on Savile Row and in 1997 showed her first collection in Paris. In 2001 she stepped into Karl Lagerfeld's shoes as chief designer at the French couture house Chloe. McCartney is currently signed with Gucci and has set about turning her own label into a global luxury brand. She has fashion boutiques in New York and London.
Signature style: McCartney's is a sensual and romantic collection, teaming lacy petticoat skirts with fine tailoring.
Accolades: Winner of the Elle and Rover Best New Designer of the Year Awards 1998.
British achievements: McCartney has launched her own fragrance called 'Stella'. The scent reflects her English side – and reminded her of her late mother Linda McCartney.
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