Stella McCartney’s Rating
Stella McCartney
Category: Luxury
Sustainability: 🌱 5/5
Affordability: 💸 3.5/5
Adaptability: ♿️ 3/5
Affordability Assessment
💵 | Price Range: $200 - $1500+
Stella McCartney is a luxury fashion brand, with some pieces going above $6000. Prices vary significantly based on the item category, with bags often being more expensive than other accessories and clothing.
📈 | Value for Money: Good
The products are all made with premium materials, including a custom vegan leather. Customers report that items are durable and able to withstand frequent use.
💡 | Affordability Tools
Stella McCartney is a luxury brand, so the core collection does not go on sale. However, it does have an online and in-person outlet, where a lot of products go on sale. Additionally, third-party stores that Stella McCartney go on sale more often, such as Nordstrom and Farfetch.
Adaptability Assessment
🦾 | Inclusivity
Stella McCartney does not offer a special line for people with disabilities or partner with brands that do. However, they have made their website more accessible, meaning that they are attempting to be as inclusive as possible for the online experience.
♿️ | Comfort
Stella McCartney prioritizes both style and comfort, targeting customers who are willing to pay more for better quality products.
Sustainability Assessment
🌍 | Environmental Impact
Stella McCartney is famous for its sustainability, being extremely progressive in its policies and advocacy. The brand aims to have zero plastic waste that is not recyclable or compostable. It is also aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, while also reducing water consumption by over 25%.
🤝 | Labor Conditions
The brand is a long-time member of the Ethical Trading Initiative, which mandates that workers have safe working conditions and are paid fair wages. The brand remains transparent about its wages, saying that it believes all laborers should be paid a living wage. It also focuses on gender equality, with around 66% of its leadership team being female. Majority of its products are manufactured in Italy, a place known for its high-standards for treatment of workers.
🐾 | Animal Welfare:
Stella McCartney is known for not using animal products, instead choosing to invest in high-quality alternatives, like vegan leather and synthetic furs.
