Stella McCartney honoured at PETA awards

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has been awarded one of the top prizes at PETA's Vegan Fashion Awards.

Stella McCartney has been honoured at PETA's Vegan Fashion Awards.

The designer was amongst several designers to receive honours a the awards ceremony, which recognise fashion companies that are kind to animals.

"PETA are always willing to put their necks on the line and always with a provocative sense of humour," Stella told Britain's Vogue magazine.

McCartney is a big supporter of animal rights and doesn't use animal skin in any of her clothing or accessory collections.

She was awarded the prize for Most Stylish Women's Knitwear for her Jacquard jumper.

The pale pink design was lauded for its casual yet luxurious look and proved that angora and sheepskin are not needed for a comfy winter knit.

Vivienne Westwood took home the award for Most Stylish Men's Outerwear, with its printed jacket with neon trim.

High street brands also made the cut with Topshop, ASOS and Marks & Spencer also featuring on the winner's list.

Taeseok Kang Shopping Paper Bag was the winner of the Most Stylish Handbag accolade, for its 600 faux leather bag.

McCartney, who is also a lifelong vegetarian, has spoken openly in the past about her views on animal rights and how designers are wrong for using so many animal based products.

"As soon as you set foot in a luxury label's store, you're brainwashed. You come in, see one or two half-empty clothes stands and then just leather bags.

"Most fashion houses hardly sell clothing. They survive because of their accessories. Did you know that 50 million animals die for the leather and fur industry? That's wrong!" she told German magazine Stern.


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