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“I wanted to feel good about the way I looked. I didn't understand why style had to be sacrificed for sports technology. I found when going to the gym women were wearing their own tees, without the technology. I started to think, does it make you run faster if you wear that terrible color or sweat less if you wear that horrible fabric? And I challenged it, and the answers were not there to why we were being given poor design work. It was something I wanted to bring to women's wardrobes.”

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Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney is a renowned fashion designer known for her commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. Born on September 13, 1971, McCartney has been the creative director of her eponymous brand, Stella McCartney, since 2001. Her designs emphasize the use of environmentally friendly materials and advocate for animal welfare, making her brand a beacon in the global fashion industry. more

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