Designer Stella McCartney held a Winter 2026 fashion show on Wednesday in a riding hall at the Bois de Boulogne during Paris Fashion Week to promote sustainable fashion and animal welfare. Ten horses entered the arena before the models, creating a strong visual message. The animals, guided by equestrian artist Jean-François Pignon, moved in organized pattern formations while models walked around the edge. The show highlighted a collection that avoided leather, fur, and feathers, showing the designer’s long-term focus on ethical fashion.

The collection followed the designer’s life story, showing early ideas from childhood in Scotland and later work from training in Paris. Faux fur clothing made from recycled materials and new fibers opened the presentation, showing new ideas in fashion design. Around ninety-three percent of materials met sustainability goals set by the brand. Famous guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, and Hannah Waddingham attended the event. Attention also focused on Antoine Arnault from LVMH, especially after the designer regained full ownership in 2025. Despite challenges in recent years, the designer continues to have strong influence in promoting responsible fashion worldwide.