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PhotograPhy by Mary Mccartney Green Glamour Stella Mccartney brings her vision of sustainable chic to boston with a special event at saks fifth avenue. by adrienne gaffney Stella McCartney looks at fashion differently, always has. The way a sweater or a stiletto is produced is just as important as how it looks. Her eponymous collection overf lows with objects of beauty—blush mod tops, splashy cobalt jump- suits—many of them rooted in environmental decency. Knitwear is crafted from organic cotton, denim is made without sandblasting, parkas utilize recycled polyester, and shoe soles are produced from renewable resources. On May 5, eco-savvy Bostonians can meet McCartney and see the results of her commit- ment at a Saks Fifth Avenue private event, where she'll preview her Fall collection and its innova- tions in sustainable design. McCartney will also be honored at a cocktail party hosted by Saks Boston's vice president and general manager, Joel Ellzey, along with Ashley Bernon, Christy With each new collection, Stella McCartney proves that protecting the environment doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury and style. continued on page 36 bostoncommon-magazine.com 35 STYLE Tastemaker