For Autumn 2026, Stella McCartney is going back to basics, reconnecting with the elements that have defined her design style for two decades—heritage, a love for animals, sharp tailoring, and a modern attitude.

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Being that it’s the Year of the Horse, the equestrian motif is littered throughout the collection. Horses are deeply personal to McCartney, who has long tied equestrian imagery to strength. Horses appear throughout the knitwear, denim, and accessories, becoming more of symbols rather than decoration.

As always with McCartney, the collection is entirely free from leather, fur, feathers, and skins, and uses 98% responsibly sourced materials. Next-gen vegan alternatives, forest-friendly viscose and acetate, responsibly sourced wool, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and ECONYL form the backbone of the lineup, affirming McCartney’s sustainability-first ethos.

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Tailoring remains a centerpiece, which has been shaped by McCartney’s Savile Row training. Sharp shoulders, elongated waistcoats, and double-breasted coats carry a new seasonal SMC crest embroidered in gold thread, an homage to a pair of her father’s old slippers. Deadstock heritage checks are clashed and layered with a 70s style, while classic menswear silhouettes, like tuxedo jackets and pleated wide-leg trousers, are embellished with crystals that elevate the forms.

There’s a softer side amongst the tailoring. Draped day dresses, subtle peplums, and corded lace add a sense of delicacy. Knitwear continues that tactile story of the themes and materials, with recycled cashmere cardigans. The denim offers lived-in authenticity with corduroy–denim hybrids inspired by McCartney’s Scottish upbringing with distressed patchworks.

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Accessories round everything out, with new bag styles like the soft Appaloosa and the SMC Boston alongside updated classics, such as the Falabella studded with crystals. Footwear also gets that same effect, with metallic finishes and leopard velvet.

The result is a collection that feels intimate, grounded, and unmistakably Stella, a designer reconnecting with her roots while continuing to reimagine a future of fashion.