Picture of the day: Stella’s fashion cue

Is this the most glamorous pool game ever? We think so. But then this trio of smiling women aren’t cueing up at The Three Crowns or wherever. They are celebrating the opening of Stella McCartney’s new shop in SoHo, New York. It isn’t about the eight ball or even the scrabble table (which also featured) it’s about the cashmere jumpsuits with patch pockets and zips laid bare and the immaculately cut jackets. We are officially on Stella watch in 2012, this being her year and all. Anyone else on similar high McCartney alert should know that the autumn collection also featured metallic brocade, embroidered lace, huge diamond lapels and multiple monogramming. We think this counts as an excellent opening break. Your thoughts?
Illustration: Photograph: Stella McCartney