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Mumbai— Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL), has formalized a strategic partnership with pioneering British designer Stella McCartney to introduce and expand her namesake fashion house across India. This collaboration is set to redefine luxury retail in the country by bringing McCartney’s distinctive blend of modern femininity, luxury design, and uncompromising cruelty-free and sustainable values to the Indian consumer.
The partnership will deploy a comprehensive multichannel distribution model, ensuring wide accessibility to Stella McCartney’s signature creations. Indian consumers will now have direct access to the brand’s acclaimed ready-to-wear collections, along with its full range of accessories and footwear—all meticulously crafted to be 100% vegan.
Stella McCartney is not merely a designer brand; it is a global movement. Founded in 2001, it swiftly established itself as a leading voice for responsible fashion, rooted in both desirability and strong sustainability principles. As a lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney has famously abstained from using leather, feathers, fur, or exotic skins in any of her collections, setting a benchmark for ethical production in the luxury segment. The brand continues to drive change through its commitment to material innovation and circular design principles, pushing fashion, culture, and business toward a more responsible future.
A spokesperson for Reliance Brands Limited expressed immense pride in the new venture. “Stella McCartney is more than a fashion brand—she is a pioneer of a conscious luxury movement that challenges conventions and redefines the way the world experiences fashion. India’s growing base of environmentally aware, style-conscious consumers presents the perfect landscape for Stella’s mission to thrive. This market is rapidly evolving, with consumers actively seeking brands that align with their ethical convictions, and Stella McCartney fits that need perfectly. We are proud to bring her powerful vision and transformative approach to India, confident that this brand will resonate deeply with a new generation of Indian luxury buyers.”
The sentiment was warmly reciprocated by the British design house. The Stella McCartney brand commented, “We are thrilled to be bringing our conscious luxury movement to India and developing stronger connections with like-minded changemakers who want to build a fashion industry that is kinder to Mother Earth and our fellow creatures. Partnering with a dynamic and powerful organization like RBL is crucial for scaling our impact and reaching this vibrant, growing luxury consumer base.”
The sheer scale of RBL’s operations provides a significant platform for the British brand’s expansion. RBL, established in 2007, operates with the mandate of launching, scaling, and nurturing global fashion and lifestyle brands in India, spanning the luxury to premium spectrum. Its extensive portfolio already includes iconic international names such as Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Versace, and Zegna. With a network of over 1,590 stores across India, including standalone stores and shop-in-shops, RBL possesses the strategic retail and logistical prowess necessary to successfully integrate a progressive global brand like Stella McCartney.
This collaboration reinforces RBL’s commitment not only to bringing the best global fashion to India but also to investing in brands that uphold higher ethical and environmental standards. For the Indian fashion industry, the arrival of a major cruelty-free luxury house signals a maturing market where sustainability is becoming a key component of the luxury proposition. Stella McCartney’s entry promises to inspire greater accountability and innovation in materials and production practices across the retail landscape.
The partnership with Stella McCartney is the latest in RBL’s series of investments, which include leading Indian designer labels and key global acquisitions like Hamleys, strengthening its position as a dominant force in India’s dynamic retail environment.
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