Stella McCartney’s salary from her fashion company rose to £2.7m last year, despite the firm claiming more than £850,000 in support from the government’s furlough scheme.
The designer pocketed more than £220,000 more for herself in the year to December 31, 2020 compared to the previous 12 months, even though the business suffered a 26% fall in sales over the same period.
The figures have been published in accounts on Companies House, which reveal sales in the UK more than halved, contributing to a pre-tax loss of £31.4million.
The document also indicates that Stella McCartney Limited received six-figure payments from the government in order to support staff during pandemic.

Stella McCartney’s salary from her fashion company rose to £2.7m last year, despite the firm claiming more than £850,000 in support from the government’s furlough scheme
MailOnline told last year how the entrepreneur had furloughed hundreds of her staff and asked those who remained working to take a pay cut in the midst of the crisis.
Under Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s rescue package, firms can claim up to 80 per cent of wages to a maximum of £2,500.
Stella McCartney Limited didn’t change its mind, unlike Victoria Beckham who retreated from furloughing 30 employees at her fashion business after criticism.
According to one employee, the staff was ‘extremely upset’ by the decision at that time.
The accounts read: ‘During the year, the Company received cash payments in relation to the Government Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme amounting to £849,392. The payment was included in salaries and wages.
Stella is a fashion icon with many stars, including Reese Witherspoon who was seen in one of Stella’s outfits recently.
In April MailOnline told how the designer had furloughed hundreds of her staff and asked those who remained working to take a pay cut during the coronavirus crisis.
Under Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s rescue package, firms can claim up to 80 per cent of wages to a maximum of £2,500.
Stella McCartney didn’t change her mind, unlike Victoria Beckham, who retreated from furloughing 30 employees at her fashion business after criticism.

McCartney’s Mayfair boutique, one 51 stores that she sells her clothes all over the world
Like Ms McCartney, Mrs Beckham planned to increase the furloughs’ salaries by 20% on top of the 80 percent paid under the Government scheme.
McCartney’s decision was reportedly causing staff ‘extremely pain’ at the time.
Stella McCartney Limited spokeswoman told the Guardian, “During the lockdown senior managers including Stella received a salary cut. The 2020 accounts reflect a year in transition, the impact of the pandemic and how the brand’s sales are still strong.
“In common with other companies in the sector, we’re currently facing one of most difficult times of our lives. Therefore, we’re conducting an assessment to see if our company can adapt to the changes occurring in the economy.