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10 News First | Christina Stephens Launches New Inclusive Denim Collection
Christina Stephens launches the first of its kind! Bullet proof jeans (kinda). Our denim is technically-crafted with a patented recipe to prevent tearing, ripping and cutting, as well as enhance body cooling. Sustainable, schmick and comfy.
Nobody Solves a Problem Like Christina
The ground-breaking label has gone from strength to strength; listing on Australia's biggest online retailer THE ICONIC, launching a range of menswear, and co-chairing panels on diversity and inclusion. Jessie and Carol’s story has appeared on the ABC, 7 News, SBS, Studio 10, and featured in Women's Weekly, The Australian, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Vogue Magazine - the list goes on.
Jess chats to Marie Claire about "work"
Jessie sat down with Bron Bates from Marie Claire to chat about how she abandoned her high flying corporate gig, in favour of work with meaning. The secret? It all starts with making THE list.
Bringing disability-friendly creations to the Runway for Fashion Week
For the first time in Australian Fashion Week history, a runway show has been created by and for people with disabilities, and modelled by people with disabilities.
Emotional standing ovation for adaptive fashion show at Fashion Week
This year’s Adaptive Fashion Show at AAFW saw two fashion labels, JAM the Label and Christina Stephens showing off their latest pieces, as models in wheelchairs, models using assistive walking devices and models with prosthetics took to the catwalk wearing the designs.
Here’s what it was like to be in Fashion Week’s first adaptive show
‘Unexpected’, ‘unbelievable’ and ‘unreal’ were all words I heard to describe the Adaptive Clothing Collective at this year’s Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW).
Adaptive Clothing Collective runway makes an emotive case for universal design
Awash with innovative, inclusive designs and bold colours, JAM and Christina Stephens’ collections make clear people with disability deserve to be seen and have their needs met. (Harpers Bazaar)
Making adaptive fashion mainstream
In celebration of 2022 International Women’s Day, UQ Contact Magazine sat down with our Founder, Jessie Sadler, a fashion innovator on a mission to make clothing more inclusive.
How to Bring Your Business Idea to Life with Jessie Sadler
Business Chicks sat down with our Founder Jessie Sadler on how she bought the Christina Stephens idea to life, and what's next for us in the adaptive clothing world.
Adapting Fashion to a New Market
Australian clothing label Christina Stephens is pioneering the adaptive fashion movement, offering people with disabilities and changing bodies beautiful and functional wardrobe choices.
Christina Stephens celebrates IDPwD with three big announcements
The brand has today announced its expansion into menswear, revealed a new limited-edition printed t-shirt range and introduced new colours to its womenswear range.
Jessie Makes the Power 30 List in Ragtrader's Top Influential Fashion Leaders
Jessie Sadler has made it her mission to create inclusive clothing, after witnessing the difficulties her mum had dressing herself after a fall. She's now just made #24 on Ragtrader's Power 30 list of influential fashion leaders.
Shop Christina Stephens
Elly Gender Neutral Puffer Jacket
$299.00
Gender neutral design for universal and seated fashion
Long Sleeve Leaf Back T-Shirt
$89.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Karni Glitter Top
$89.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Matt Gender Neutral Puffer Vest
$189.00
Gender neutral design for universal and seated fashion
Nick A-line T-Shirt
$69.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Sam Universal Linen Shirt
$129.00
Gender neutral for dexterity challenges
3/4 Sleeve Leaf Back T-Shirt
$79.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Tara V-Neck Leaf Back Top
$139.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Suzie Q Seated Pant - Pleather
$169.00
Engineered for wheelchair users
Emma Boat Neck Leaf Back Top
$129.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Jessie Wide Leg Pants
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$109.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Silver Buckle Wheelchair Leg Strap
$39.00
Engineered for wheelchair users
Louis Thermal Top
$119.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Maggie Thermal Top
$119.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Dean Gender Neutral Waistcoat
$99.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Annie Seated Jeans
$199.00
Engineered for wheelchair users
Stephen Seated Jeans
$199.00
Engineered for wheelchair users
Sir Lord Raglan T-Shirt
$99.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Lisa Raglan Leaf Back T-Shirt
$69.00
Engineered for ease of dressing
Christina Prosthetic Jeans
$199.00
Engineered for prosthesis wearers