Stella McCartney cuts a stylish figure in a pinstripe suit as she joins Jared Leto at her Net-A-Porter party amid London Fashion Week
Stella McCartney looked as fashionable as ever as she joined stars including Jared Leto at her Net-A-Porter party at The Box Soho in London on Friday.
The fashion designer, 52, put on a very stylish display as she hosted the stars at a glitzy event as part of London Fashion Week.
For the occasion, she cut a smart figure in a grey pinstripe suit, which she teamed with a white vest top and pointed black heels.
Stella toted her essentials in a patent black clutch bag as she strutted her stuff outside the cabaret nightclub with some pals.
Also in attendance was actor Jared, 51, who cut a typically trendy figure in black trousers and a slogan T-shirt, worn underneath a red velvet jacket.
![Smart: Stella McCartney looked as fashionable as ever as she joined the stars at her Net-A-Porter party at The Box Soho in London on Friday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493057-12524783-image-m-66_1694819361003.jpg)
Smart: Stella McCartney looked as fashionable as ever as she joined the stars at her Net-A-Porter party at The Box Soho in London on Friday
![Glitzy affair: The fashion designer, 52, put on a very stylish display as she hosted the stars including Jared Leto at a glitzy event as part of London Fashion Week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493069-12524783-image-a-67_1694819375696.jpg)
Glitzy affair: The fashion designer, 52, put on a very stylish display as she hosted the stars including Jared Leto at a glitzy event as part of London Fashion Week
![Style icon: For the occasion, she cut a smart figure in a grey pinstripe suit, which she teamed with a white vest top and pointed black heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493081-12524783-image-a-68_1694819378375.jpg)
Style icon: For the occasion, she cut a smart figure in a grey pinstripe suit, which she teamed with a white vest top and pointed black heels
He kept comfortable in a very quirky pair of blue sandals and completed his look with a pair of black gloves, while he shielded his eyes with aviator shades.
Also at the event were the likes of Charli Howard, Lindsey Holland and Miquita Oliver, among others.
It comes after Stella landed in hot water after a marketing campaign featuring a horse was branded 'exploitative'.
Photographs taken for the designer - who refuses to use any animal products in her clothing lines - show model Kendall Jenner lying naked on the back of a white pony.
Kendall, 27, who has been criticised in the past for wearing clothes made of fur and leather, wears just a pair of Stella's boots and holds a handbag in the shot.
Stella dubbed the campaign 'Horse Power' and said that her new 'Stella girl' was a 'next-gen horse lover and equestrian'.
She wrote on Instagram: 'A celebration of the timeless healing relationships between humans and horses. It is a collection of what Stella loves, crafted from 92 per cent responsible materials.
'The campaign is shot by Harley Weir at the Camargue Salt Flats in the south of France, among white ponies native to region - raised freely by horse whisperer Jean Francois Pignon.'
But many of Stella's social media followers were quick to criticise her for using an animal in an advertising campaign.
'Whether a horse is large or not, using them for profit disregards their flight instincts, making them uncomfortable around lights, cameras, and noises. Horses don't receive payment or have a choice in working,' one person wrote in the comments section.
![All smiles: Stella toted her essentials in a patent black clutch bag as she posed with Marisa Abela inside the venue](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493075-12524783-image-a-70_1694819430932.jpg)
All smiles: Stella toted her essentials in a patent black clutch bag as she posed with Marisa Abela inside the venue
![Pals: Stella was seen posing with actor Jared and Interim CEO of YOOX NET-A-PORTER Alison Loehnis at the party](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493065-12524783-image-a-71_1694819436494.jpg)
Pals: Stella was seen posing with actor Jared and Interim CEO of YOOX NET-A-PORTER Alison Loehnis at the party
![Suave: Stella showed off her rouge tinted tresses as she wore them in loose waves while posting with Caitriona Balfe](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493049-12524783-image-a-96_1694819766929.jpg)
Suave: Stella showed off her rouge tinted tresses as she wore them in loose waves while posting with Caitriona Balfe
![Fashionista: Stella posed with Alison Loehnis as she hosted guests at the very lavish cocktail party](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493059-12524783-image-a-72_1694819439118.jpg)
Fashionista: Stella posed with Alison Loehnis as she hosted guests at the very lavish cocktail party
![Pals: Stella was seen stepping out alongside friends as they all left the cabaret nightclub together after the fun night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492633-12524783-image-a-78_1694819461000.jpg)
Pals: Stella was seen stepping out alongside friends as they all left the cabaret nightclub together after the fun night
![Edgy: Jared, 51, cut a typically trendy figure in black trousers and a slogan T-shirt, worn underneath a red velvet jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492621-12524783-image-a-86_1694819485729.jpg)
Edgy: Jared, 51, cut a typically trendy figure in black trousers and a slogan T-shirt, worn underneath a red velvet jacket
![Unique style: He kept comfortable in a very quirky pair of blue sandals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492613-12524783-image-m-84_1694819476845.jpg)
![Vibrant look: He completed his look with a pair of black gloves, while he shielded his eyes with aviator shades](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492623-12524783-image-a-85_1694819482095.jpg)
Unique style: He kept comfortable in a very quirky pair of blue sandals and completed his look with a pair of black gloves, while he shielded his eyes with aviator shades
![Quirky: Jared showed off his quirky sense of style for the outing and flashed a peace out sign as he stepped out](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492627-12524783-image-a-83_1694819474679.jpg)
Quirky: Jared showed off his quirky sense of style for the outing and flashed a peace out sign as he stepped out
![Trendy: Miquita Oliver cut a stylish figure in slim-fit trousers and a white shirt, which she wore with a faux-leather jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492629-12524783-image-a-88_1694819496439.jpg)
Trendy: Miquita Oliver cut a stylish figure in slim-fit trousers and a white shirt, which she wore with a faux-leather jacket
![Glam: Charli Howard looked effortlessly chic in a black satin dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492617-12524783-image-m-94_1694819537669.jpg)
![Elegant: Lindsey Holland put on a leggy display in a mini dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492631-12524783-image-a-95_1694819544360.jpg)
Glam: Charli Howard looked effortlessly chic in a black satin dress while Lindsey Holland put on a leggy display in a mini dress
![Looking good: Roxie Nafousi put on a very fashionable display in a black blazer-style mini dress with padded shoulders](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493053-12524783-image-a-91_1694819524571.jpg)
Looking good: Roxie Nafousi put on a very fashionable display in a black blazer-style mini dress with padded shoulders
![Stunner: She strutted her stuff in black peep-toe heels and toted her essentials in a sparkling silver handbag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75492625-12524783-image-a-92_1694819528504.jpg)
Stunner: She strutted her stuff in black peep-toe heels and toted her essentials in a sparkling silver handbag
![Sophisticated: Caitriona Balfe looked glamorous in a black jumpsuit featuring satin lapels for the occasion](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/75493051-12524783-image-a-93_1694819533463.jpg)
Sophisticated: Caitriona Balfe looked glamorous in a black jumpsuit featuring satin lapels for the occasion
![Backlash: It comes after Stella landed in hot water after a marketing campaign featuring Kendall Jenner lying on a horse was branded 'exploitative'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/16/00/74656599-12524783-Reality_star_turned_model_Kendall_Jenner_27_who_has_been_critici-a-69_1694819385198.jpg)
Backlash: It comes after Stella landed in hot water after a marketing campaign featuring Kendall Jenner lying on a horse was branded 'exploitative'
Another follower wrote: 'I love this brand, its mission and vision, I don't find this photo campaign appropriate, especially if we have to protect animals and nature, this is a celebration of vulgarity and nudity.'
One posted: 'This is not a good campaign Stella McCartney, this is supporting exploitation of horses. You are promoting something that many of your patrons feel is cruelty to animals.'
'Horses have a strength that is almost hard for humans to understand, and even though I can't communicate with them directly, I feel that the ones I've cared for have always lent that strength to me,' said the model.
Stella, whose father is former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and mother is the late animal rights activist Linda, received a CBE last year for her services to fashion and sustainability.
She says on her website that she has 'never used leather, feathers, fur or skin since day one' and uses 'innovative animal and cruelty-free alternatives'.