Back in February 2018, many fashion designers made political statements on important issues of concern. For 2018, Stella wishes to highlight the one positive movement which has been gaining much strength: the new wave of women’s rights. Stella’s Fall/Winter 2018 collection aims to give power to the phrase “FEMINIST BUT FEMININE.”
Stella imagines a confident woman who is not afraid to embrace her sexuality and who claims the respect she deserves. “Clothing is a way of expression, but you should not have to sacrifice your feminine essence for the world. Girly and feminine can be strong.” Sheerness, lace, feathers, and soft silhouettes can be embraced by the woman of the 21st century who knows her rights and her capacities. Maybe we must seek to effect change not by challenging contemporary fashion ideals of femininity, but by conforming to them.
