Who Is Stella McCartney’s Husband? All About Alasdhair Willis

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has long been one of the most influential names in sustainable luxury fashion. The 54-year-old designer has worked with global brands like Chloé, launched her perfume “Stella” in 2003, and founded the Stella McCartney Cares Foundation in 2018 to support breast cancer awareness and research.

She has also collaborated with Adidas and served as Creative Director for Team GB. Stella is the daughter of late photographer, musician, and activist Linda McCartney and legendary Beatles member Paul McCartney of The Beatles.

Recently, Stella has been trending following revelations in the documentary Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, where she spoke about the harsh criticism her mother faced during her time with Wings. Stella shared how deeply it affected her to see Linda ridiculed, calling her mother’s resilience a true reflection of courage.

Amid renewed public interest in Stella’s life, many are asking: Who is her husband, Alasdhair Willis?

Who Is Alasdhair Willis?

Alasdhair Willis is a respected creative executive in the fashion and design industry. Since March 2022, he has served as Chief Creative Officer at Adidas, helping shape the brand’s global creative direction.

At the time of his appointment, Willis stated that Adidas has had a profound impact on sport and culture, and he expressed excitement about leading a new era of design and brand leadership.

His Career Before Adidas

Born and raised in Middlesbrough, England, Willis began his career in the 1990s at Wallpaper*, a magazine focused on lifestyle, architecture, and design. He left the publication in 2002.

In 2005, he co-founded furniture design company Established & Sons, later departing in 2010. Before joining Adidas, Willis served as Creative Director at Hunter Boot Ltd, the British heritage brand globally recognized for its iconic boots.

His leadership at Hunter helped modernize the brand while maintaining its traditional identity.

How Stella McCartney and Alasdhair Willis Met

Stella and Alasdhair first met in the early 2000s during a business meeting when Willis was consulting for her fashion brand. In a 2014 interview with Vogue, Willis recalled that their first meeting took place over breakfast.

He later reached out to Stella the same afternoon, unsure whether she would respond. She did — and their professional relationship soon evolved into a romance.

Willis has described Stella as his “best friend,” emphasizing their mutual respect and shared values.

Their Marriage and Children

The couple married in 2003 in a ceremony held on the Isle of Bute in Scotland.

They have four children together:

• Miller (born 2005)

• Bailey (born 2006)

• Beckett (born 2008)

• Reiley (born 2010)

Stella has often spoken about how motherhood influences her work. In an interview with Moda Operandi, she explained that the next generation is more environmentally conscious and determined to challenge industry norms.

She emphasized that the future belongs to children who are ready to take responsibility for the planet.