Photo Credits: Acielle Style Du Monde
Behind the sharp tailoring and confident silhouettes that stormed Stella McCartney’s Fall 2025 runway, the backstage scene was a meticulous dance of innovation, conviction, and sustainable sophistication. Models moved through final touch-ups with the kind of poised energy that only a McCartney show can inspire—one where environmental integrity meets unapologetic style.
This season, the atmosphere backstage pulsed with the bold essence of ’80s workplace glamour, reinterpreted through Stella’s unwavering ethical lens. Amid racks of big-shouldered blazers and python-printed vegan fabrics, dressers and stylists hustled with precision, guiding the transformation from preparation to performance. The environment was sleek but intentional—mirroring the ethos of the collection itself.
Photo Credits: Acielle Style Du Monde
At the heart of the buzz was Yatay M, the groundbreaking vegan material developed from fungi mycelium, recycled polyester, and biobased polyurethane. In the backstage lighting, its richly textured surfaces—evoking exotic skins like python and ostrich—caught the eyes of editors and eco-enthusiasts alike. The Ryder bags and Falabella totes lined up near the accessories table drew admiration not just for their visual appeal but for what they represented: a future where luxury and sustainability aren’t at odds.
Stylists layered the eco-forward accessories into looks that channeled fierce retro office energy—think sharp tailoring, draped silk, and sultry black lace cocktail dresses. As each model stepped into character, there was a visible awareness of the weight their garments carried—not just fashion, but a message.
Photos Credits: Paolo Lanzi
The backstage mood was celebratory, but grounded in purpose. One couldn’t help but feel the significance of McCartney’s mission echoing in the air: a refusal to compromise on ethics, even while delivering aesthetics that rival the boldest in the industry. Between the garment steamers and makeup touch-ups, conversations frequently drifted to the fashion industry’s responsibility in a changing world—an issue McCartney continues to spotlight with clarity and creativity.
This Fall/Winter 2025 show wasn’t just about silhouette or trend. It was a backstage experience steeped in advocacy, where style and substance intertwined in every fitting, fabric choice, and final runway cue. As the models stepped out under the lights, the backstage remained a quieter—but no less powerful—stage of its own, where values are stitched into every seam.
Photos Credits: Paolo Lanzi
The backstage mood was celebratory, but grounded in purpose. One couldn’t help but feel the significance of McCartney’s mission echoing in the air: a refusal to compromise on ethics, even while delivering aesthetics that rival the boldest in the industry. Between the garment steamers and makeup touch-ups, conversations frequently drifted to the fashion industry’s responsibility in a changing world—an issue McCartney continues to spotlight with clarity and creativity.
There were also quiet, intimate moments of reflection—models reading Stella’s personal notes pinned discreetly to the clothing tags, a gesture that’s become somewhat of a tradition for the house. These handwritten affirmations about power, softness, and ecological duty offered a glimpse into McCartney’s inner voice, whispered into each piece as it prepared to step into the spotlight.
PhoTO Credits: Paolo Lanzi/ Umberto Fratini
This Fall/Winter 2025 show wasn’t just about silhouette or trend. It was a backstage experience steeped in advocacy, where style and substance intertwined in every fitting, fabric choice, and final runway cue. As the models stepped out under the lights, the backstage remained a quieter—but no less powerful—stage of its own, where values are stitched into every seam.
Photos Credits: Acielle/ Paolo Lanzi
