Taking 60 Hours of Hand-Stitching: Stella McCartney and Yoshitomo Nara Drop Part 3, Letting You Wear These Cuties
Who could resist the gaze of this little girl?
Summary
- The third Stella McCartney x Yoshitomo Nara collaboration officially launches globally on November 11, 2026.
- The release features four ultra-limited handmade pieces, including the "Cutie in the Puddle" sweater, which takes over 60 hours to knit.
- Footwear includes adidas SPW64 sneakers printed with Yoshitomo Nara's artwork and made from eco-friendly materials.
- Isetan Shinjuku in Japan will host a pop-up store from November 11 to December 8, giving out a different limited-edition sticker design each week.
Stella McCartney and Yoshitomo Nara have teamed up again. If the first two collaborations left you wanting more, this third drop might make you want to collect the pieces as actual artwork. What catches the eye first is a knit sweater that takes over 60 hours to complete, embroidered with Nara’s “Cutie in the Puddle”—the little girl’s gaze alone draws you right in.
Turning artwork into handcrafted pieces
Set against a rock ‘n’ roll forest backdrop, the collection offers the familiar organic cotton apparel and vegan bags, but the real standout is a set of four ultra-limited bespoke pieces. The brand’s atelier turned Yoshitomo Nara’s archival artwork into 3D crochet wall hangings, alongside a scarf that takes 40 hours to hand-knit. Then there’s that sweater—crafted over 60 hours using a mix of yarns and hand-stitching techniques. Its rich textures and layers make it look almost like a 3D sculpture.
Playful illustration details on the sneakers
For readers who prefer versatile everyday styles, the footwear lineup has a surprise too. The collection introduces the adidas by Stella McCartney x Yoshitomo Nara SPW64 sneaker, reimagining the silhouette of the classic Tokyo 64 track shoe. The lightweight, eco-friendly upper is printed with Nara’s illustrations and keeps the retro tongue design from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics shoe, giving the whole sneaker a sleeker, longer profile.
Release date and Japan pop-up store
The third Stella McCartney x Yoshitomo Nara collection launches November 11, 2026, on the official website and at select stores worldwide. If you happen to be visiting Japan around that time, the brand is running a pop-up store at Isetan The Space on the second floor of Shinjuku Isetan from November 11 to December 8. Inside, you’ll find 3D art installations crafted from recycled cardboard—plus exclusive Yoshitomo Nara stickers handed out each week with different designs, giving you every reason to drop by more than once.
Beyond this story, here are a few recent updates worth catching up on:
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