Stella McCartney launched her eponymous label in 2001 as a joint venture with Gucci Group. The brand already includes a successful range of women's ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance, eyewear as well as an acclaimed performance range with adidas. The Stella McCartney brand is distributed in 43 countries and operates three flagship stores in London, New York and Los Angeles.
H&M is synonymous around the world with affordable as well as up-to-date and high quality fashion. H&M has a wide product range that is divided into a number of different concepts for women, men, teenagers, children and cosmetics. The company's clothing collections are created by its own designers, pattern makers and buyers. H&M has more than 45,000 employees and around 1,100 stores in 22 countries.