RELIANCE BRANDS STELLA MCCARTNEY INDIA CONSCIOUS LUXURY CRUELTY-FREE ETHICAL FASHION VEGAN ACCESSORIES FOOTWEAR READY-TO-WEAR SUSTAINABILITY FASHION INDIAN CONSUMERS MULTICHANNEL AJIO LUXE GLOBAL FASHION LUXURY ECO-AWARE DESIGN MATERIAL NATIONAL
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
By IFAB MEDIA - NEWS BUREAU - October 1, 2025 | 715 4 minutes read
Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) is partnering with British designer Stella McCartney to bring her iconic conscious luxury to India. With 47 stores across major global fashion capitals and a presence in 71 countries, Stella McCartney now adds India to her ever-growing list of destinations, marking a significant milestone for both the brand and the country’s evolving fashion landscape. Known for her cruelty-free materials, bold design, and commitment to sustainability, Stella McCartney’s philosophy of ethical fashion resonates perfectly with India’s growing community of environmentally aware and style-conscious consumers.
Founded in 2001, Stella McCartney has consistently championed cruelty-free fashion, avoiding the use of leather, fur, feathers, and exotic skins, while driving innovation through circular design and material experimentation. This collaboration with RBL aims to introduce India to the brand’s ready-to-wear collections, vegan accessories, and footwear, blending modern design with ethical practices. By entering the Indian market, Stella McCartney is poised to redefine luxury for a new generation that values both style and responsibility.
The partnership will leverage both physical and digital platforms to ensure maximum reach. Standalone stores are expected to open across major cities, providing an immersive brand experience, while online channels such as Ajio Luxe will offer a seamless shopping experience to consumers across the country. With this multichannel approach, RBL and Stella McCartney are aligning to meet the aspirations of Indian shoppers who increasingly seek products that reflect their values, from sustainability to ethical sourcing.
Reliance Brands Limited’s move to bring Stella McCartney to India also highlights the nation’s growing presence in the global luxury fashion market. As the Indian consumer base becomes more conscious of the environmental and ethical implications of their purchases, the introduction of a brand that marries high fashion with sustainability is a timely step. This collaboration signals a shift towards responsible consumerism and positions India as a destination for global conscious luxury.
Stella McCartney’s iconic brand, known for its fearless design and planet-friendly ethos, now promises to make a meaningful impact on India’s fashion scene. From sleek ready-to-wear to meticulously crafted vegan accessories, the collections reflect a vision where luxury and responsibility coexist seamlessly. For Indian consumers, this partnership offers more than just access to a prestigious label — it provides an opportunity to embrace fashion that is innovative, stylish, and ethically conscious.
With Reliance Brands Limited as the partner, Stella McCartney’s entry into India represents not just an expansion of retail presence but a statement about the country’s evolving fashion sensibilities. It underlines the growing demand for brands that champion both creativity and conscience, inspiring Indian shoppers to explore a new era of luxury that is as responsible as it is aspirational.