Purrmission Lingerie - Santa Barbara's Premier Lingerie Boutique

Stellaaaaaaaa!
The moment we have been waiting for, Stella McCartney Lingerie is finally introduced to our bra wall at Purrmission. Our first style is available up to 36DD. Quantities are limited and selling out fast, so come in and see what it's all about.

About Stella:
Born and raised in London and the English countryside, Stella McCartney graduated from Central St Martins in 1995. A signature style of sharp tailoring, natural confidence and sexy femininity was immediately apparent in her first collection.

After only two collections, in 1997, she was appointed the Creative Director of Chloe in Paris and enjoyed great success during her tenure.

In 2001, Stella McCartney launched her own fashion house under her name in a joint venture with Gucci Group and showed her first collection in Paris in October 2001. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her designs. Her collections include women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, lingerie, eyewear, fragrance and organic skincare. Her first perfume, “Stella”, launched successfully in September 2003.

Stella McCartney now operates 16 stores, including flagships in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, London’s Mayfair, LA’s West Hollywood and Paris’ Palais Royal, and recently opened doors in Milan and Beirut. Her collections are now distributed in over 50 countries through 600 wholesale accounts including specialty shops and department stores.

In November 2005, the hugely successful one-off collection “Stella McCartney for H&M” sold out worldwide in record time. In 2007, Stella McCartney unveiled CARE by Stella McCartney, a luxury organic skincare line. In 2008, a new lingerie line was launched. Most recently, in November 2009, Stella McCartney collaborated with the Gap on a kids and baby collection which has been extended into a second season which launched in March 2010.

The following awards have recognized Stella McCartney’s achievement in fashion and social awareness: VH1/Vogue Fashion and Music 2000 Designer of the Year Award (2000, NY), the Woman of Courage Award for work against cancer at the prestigious Unforgettable Evening event (2003, LA), the Glamour Award for Best Designer of the Year (2004, London), the Star Honoree at the Fashion Group International Night of the Stars (2004, NY), the Organic Style Woman of the Year Award (2005, NY), the Elle Style Award for Best Designer of the Year Award (2007, London), Best Designer of The Year at the British Style Awards (2007, London), Best Designer of The Year at the Spanish Elle Awards (2008, Barcelona), the Green Designer of the Year at the ACE Awards (2008, NY) and in 2009 she was honoured by the NRDC, featured in the Time 100 and recognized as a Glamour magazine Woman of the Year.

We recently went to Vegas to one of the biggest lingerie trade shows to view the new merchandise available for Spring/ Summer 2011. We saw new and amazing sexy pieces from the brands you know from Purrmission including Cosabella, Chantelle, Passionata, Samantha Chang, Wendy Glez, Simone Perele, Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Eberyjey and more. We also saw a few brands that are due to make their debut this Fall. La Perla and Stella McCartney are two lines we are very excited to announce. Be on the look out for hen we announce their arrival dates!

We met with Samantha Chang and she personally showed us her exciting new prints and silk creations. One of our favorite pieces was a sheer black silk robe and her hand painted silk kimono robes (seen below). Both of which you will find in Purrmission at holiday time.