Stella McCartney Stages Equestrian Spectacle With Horses Under Glass at Paris Fashion Week

Source note: only Grazia material was provided for this summary, so all factual details, descriptions and quotes below are drawn from that single Grazia article about Stella McCartney’s Winter 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week.

“Stella McCartney on Her High Horses: Winter 2026 in Majesty In a chic equestrian runway show presented on March 4 in Paris, the British designer proves that sustainable fashion has nothing to envy when it comes to glamour and presence”

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Stella McCartney staged a distinctive equestrian spectacle on March 4 at Paris Fashion Week beneath the glass roof of the Grand Manège Jean Caucanas.

The show was presented as both glamorous and intentional, with the designer aiming to prove that sustainable fashion can match traditional couture in presence and spectacle.

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The live equestrian elements were central: ten white and black horses led a procession in the arena.

“Stella McCartney on Her High Horses: Winter 2026 in Majesty In a chic equestrian runway show presented on March 4 in Paris, the British designer proves that sustainable fashion has nothing to envy when it comes to glamour and presence”

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They were guided by equestrian artist Jean‑François Pignon, turning the runway into an immersive tableau that linked the collection’s equestrian references with a choreographed, theatrical presentation.

Sustainability and animal‑welfare themes were explicit: the collection is described as being made with 93% sustainable materials.

The show’s concept emphasized the house pillar of respect for animals and living in harmony with them, continuing McCartney’s longstanding focus on fur alternatives and cruelty‑free materials.

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Design-wise, McCartney explored dualities—masculine and feminine, precise tailoring and playful spirit.

“Stella McCartney on Her High Horses: Winter 2026 in Majesty In a chic equestrian runway show presented on March 4 in Paris, the British designer proves that sustainable fashion has nothing to envy when it comes to glamour and presence”

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She revisited the house’s icons through an equestrian lens with references ranging from Savile Row tailoring and vintage lace to 1980s sportswear.

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Evening looks amplified glamour with long silk jacquard or Chantilly lace gowns, iridescent details, sequins and fluid textures.

Accessories and finishing details underlined the collection’s creativity and ethical stance.

The Appaloosa bag was reinvented in new textures and sizes and the Falabella adopted mink‑effect faux fur and leopard jacquard.

The quilted Ryder clutch showed a cruelty‑free croc effect, shoes introduced an architectural pyramid heel, and the collection was described as telling the brand’s DNA: technical, poetic and sustainable.