Group History
Explore the landmark events and innovations that have made Stella International
a global leader in premium footwear and leather goods.
1982
Stella International is founded in Taiwan by Jimmy Chen, Jack Chiang and Eric Chao to produce fashion footwear for US retail customers.
1998
The group launches its operations in Vietnam
1998
Stella starts producing fashion footwear for Nine West Group
1999
Selena, the group’s first factory dedicated to premium women’s footwear, opens in Dongguan, China
1999
Stella starts manufacturing sports footwear
for Nike, Inc
2004
Stella starts manufacturing bespoke footwear
for Rossi Moda
2006
Stella launches premium womens’
footwear brand, Stella Luna
2007
On 6th July 2007, Stella International goes public on the Hong Kong stock exchange
2008
Jack Chiang takes over from Jimmy Chen as Chairman of the Group
2012
The group expands production to
Indonesia, focusing on casual footwear
2012
Stella Luna launches 1st flagship store
in Paris
2013
The "STELLA LUNA pour ANTHONY VACCARELLO" collection is presented at the ANTHONY VACCARELLO FW13 fashion show in Paris
2019
Lawrence Chen takes over Chairman of the Group, with Stephen Chi taking over as CEO
2020
Stella’s R&D operations are consolidated into the new Stella PCC, enhancing design, development, and innovation capabilities
2021
New footwear factory in Solo, Indonesia commences operation
2022
Stella releases its first annual ESG report
