Stella McCartney sees profits soar British brand Stella McCartney has reported substantial growth in sales and profits over the last fiscal year. According to documents filed at Companies House, sales at Stella McCartney Ltd. increased 19 per cent to £21 million, while profits climbed 0.5 per cent to £2.9 million in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, reports WWD . IN PICTURES: Stella McCartney's greatest fashion hits in pictures "It's been very balanced," said Frederick Lukoff, president and chief executive officer of Stella McCartney. We're still growing healthily, although we're remaining vigilant about the external environment. There is room to grow and we are optimistic. The brand, which is jointly owned by McCartney herself and high-fashion conglomerate PPR, currently has 20 free-standing stores around the world - two of which are in London - and 25 shops-in-shop worldwide, with further expansion planned for 2013. Awareness of the brand has become even wider this year thanks to McCartney's involvement in designing the Team GB Olympic kits, meaning profits may be set to grow even bigger.