Stella McCartney Kicks Off London Fashion Week With Kate, Rihanna, and Alexa

London Fashion Week kicked off yesterday with a magical presentation from one of England’s hottest designers, Stella McCartney. Many of Stella’s friends came out to see her Winter 2012 London Evening Collection which began with a vegetarian dinner for the likes of Kate Moss, Jamie Hince, and photographer Mario Testino. Models were seated at the tables with guests, and following the meal excused themselves to perform a choreographed dance routine in Stella’s magnificent designs. The fun didn’t stop there for one guest. Alexa Chung was called to the stage by a magician who hypnotized her and then levitated her body above swords! Stella herself got in on the games by performing a card trick for the audience. Rihanna seemed to be enjoying herself at the party as well. After posing for photos on the red carpet, wearing a sexy jewel towned gown, she met up inside with friend Kayne West. Rihanna turns 24 on Monday, and kicked off the celebrations last week at a private post-Grammy party in LA. Another young star, Shailene Woodley, mingled with Vogue editor Anna Wintour, fashion icon Twiggy, and actress Minnie Driver. Shailene doesn’t have an Oscar dress yet and shared details of her predicament with Grazia, “I have no idea what to wear so yes I’m always looking for red carpet dresses.” View Slideshow ›