Stella McCartney kicks off 2025 with new sustainable trainer designs

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Credit: Stella McCartney

New footwear collection with Balena uses non-toxic, compostable, and bio-based alternatives to conventional plastics

Luxury fashion brand Stella McCartney has announced a new collaboration with material science company Balena, which will see the partners release a new trainer made using fully compostable and recyclable...

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