Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion week Spring/Summer 2012 - in pictures

Opera National de Paris - the venue for Stella McCartney's show Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

The all important model running order board Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

The collection had a relaxed sporty vibe. A sense of movement and energy was captured with the wave motif used as a swirl trim on tops, tailoring and eveningwear Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Slider sandals - shoe trends start here Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Stella mixed next season's biggest print trend - paisley with oriental circles and bouillard spots Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Orlando Bloom's wife, Miranda Kerr Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Natasha Poly in a signature Stella McCartney look - tailored blazer, updated for SS12 with a cord 'wave' trim Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Arizona Muse - one can only assume she is the namesake for the 'Arizona' bag in the collection; a quilted shoulder bag with handles that tie in a slouchy bow..... Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Oversized printed sunglasses with circular lenses in square frames featured throughout the collection Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Stella countered the paisley prints with her classic fluid tailoring in neutral shades Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Vegetarian friendly shoes Photograph: Stella McCartney/Observer

Natalia Vodianova closes the show in a structured paisley and airtex body con 'wave' dress Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

The finale Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Natalia's rail is packed up ready to go back to Stella HQ Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Supermodel Natalia Vodianova, who opened and closed the show Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Stella being congratulated post show Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer

Sir Paul McCartney backstage after the show Photograph: Helen Seamons/Observer