Adaptive Clothing Collective Runway - AfterPay Australian Fashion Week

Adaptive Clothing Collective debut runway presentation at AAFW. Featuring Christina Stephens and JAM the label. Sydney, Thursday 12 May at 10am.

The Adaptive Clothing Collective is a unified voice for inclusive and adaptive clothing labels in Australia and abroad. Founded in 2021 by three of Australia’s leading adaptive fashion labels, Adaptive Clothing Collective is a membership organisation that represents established and emerging Australian adaptive and inclusive clothing designers and labels.

The purpose of the Collective is threefold: to be the voice that brings strength and unity of message to mainstream media, retail and the fashion industries; to educate; and to create growth and opportunities for adaptive clothing labels in Australia and abroad.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Front Row $239
Second Row $179
Third Row $139
Fourth Row $109
+ booking fee

All tickets include access to The Hub at Carriageworks, San Pellegrino soft beverages and Vittoria coffee.
This is an industry presentation open to the public. Seats are strictly limited.

Sydney, Thursday 12 May at 10am.

Booking terms and conditions

LOCATION

Carriageworks
245 Wilson St, Eveleigh

ACCESSIBILITY

Carriageworks is an accessible venue.
Further information on access can be found on the Carriageworks website.

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SHOP THE RANGE

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Standing male and seated female wearing cobolt blue puffer vest and jacket. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
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Elly Gender Neutral Puffer Jacket
$299.00
BlackRedBlue
Gender neutral design for universal and seated fashion
The VIVRA ‘Vivid’ waist bag in a vibrant blue adorned with colourful, rainbow-patterned 'LOVE' text, a black zipper, and the brand tag that says, ‘Vivra’, set against a white background.
Just Landed
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VIVRA Vivid Magnetic Fashion Pouches
$69.00
All SortsGatsbyMadagascarPrideSahara+ 2 more
VIVRA, the best bum bag for people with disability!
Standing male and seated female wearing midnight black puffer vest and jacket over black clothing. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
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Matt Gender Neutral Puffer Vest
$189.00
BlackRedBlue
Gender neutral design for universal and seated fashion
Standing male is wearing a bamboo long sleeve raglan style t-shirt with jeans. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
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Sir Lord Raglan T-Shirt
$99.00
NavyBlack
Engineered for ease of dressing
A female standing with her back to a brick wall wearing a red linen shirt tucked into blue denim jeans with zippers up both side seams. She is standing next to a seated male in a wheelchair. He has dark skin and dark hair, and is wearing a beige linen vest, white linen shirt and blue jeans. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
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Sam Universal Linen Shirt
$129.00
BlackRedBlueWhite+ 1 more
Gender neutral for dexterity challenges
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3/4 Sleeve Leaf Back T-Shirt
$79.00
BlackGreyNavyRedPea GreenDusty RoseSage GreenWhiteCobalt Blue+ 6 more
Engineered for ease of dressing
Woman with a prosthetic limb is wearing a white and pink raglan t-shirt. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
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Lisa Raglan Leaf Back T-Shirt
$69.00
BlackRedNavyPink+ 1 more
Engineered for ease of dressing
A blonde women sitting in a wheelchair wearing a gold glitter top and black pleather pants with gold zips up the sides of the legs. She is wearing gold shoes. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
Back In Stock
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Suzie Q Seated Pant
$169.00
Black
Engineered for wheelchair users
Just Landed
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Silver Buckle Wheelchair Leg Strap
$39.00
Black
Engineered for wheelchair users
The VIVRA 'Chic' waist bag with a zebra print pattern and gold zipper detailing, featuring a brand emblem in gold that says, 'Vivra', angled upright against a white backdrop.
Just Landed
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VIVRA Chic Magnetic Fashion Pouches
$149.00
EquusPardus
VIVRA, the best bum bag for people with disability!
Blonde female is wearing a sand coloured, linen waist coat, with a white top and blue jeans. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
New Arrival
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Dean Gender Neutral Waistcoat
$99.00
Sand
Engineered for ease of dressing
The VIVRA 'Base' waist bag in royal blue, perforated wallet with a black trim and zipper, adorned with a visible brand tag that says' Vivra', standing upright against a white background
Just Landed
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VIVRA Base Magnetic Fashion Pouches
$69.00
Bon VoyagePink CrushSoldier OnStorm TrooperSunriseTake Off+ 3 more
VIVRA, the best bum bag for people with disability!
Standing female with brunette hair up in a bun is wearing an ivory bamboo leaf back top with long sleeves. She is also wearing a cropped wide leg pant made from the same fabric. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia
Best Selling Bundle
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Essensual Pyjama Set
From $99.00
Designed for ease of dressing
Catheter Bag Leg Cover - Christina Stephens
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Catheter Bag Leg Cover
$59.00
Black
Engineered for catheter, SPC and uridome users
Male with dark skin and dark hair is sitting in a wheelchair wearing a white t-shirt, black and flamingo print board shorts and sand coloured loafer shoes. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
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Lindsay Seated Board Shorts
$99.00
Black and Flamingo Print
Engineered for wheelchair users
Kathleen Prosthetic Jeans - Christina Stephens
New Arrival
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Kathleen Prosthetic Jeans
$199.00
Blue
Engineered for prosthesis wearers
Male with dark skin and dark hair is sitting in a wheelchair wearing a white linen shirt, sand coloured linen vest, blue jeans and sand coloured loafer shoes. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
New Arrival
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Dinesh Seated Jeans
$199.00
BlueBlack
Engineered for wheelchair users
Female wearing a pink and white t-shirt and quilted blue denim skirt. She is wearing a prosthetic limb that is white and black. She is wearing white sneakers. Christina Stephens Adaptive Clothing Australia.
New Arrival
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Bella Skirt
$79.00
Blue
Engineered for prosthesis wearers
Woman wearing black tapered leg trousers with black sandals and white top. Hands in both pockets. Square pocket detail and sewn square detail at the bottom half of both legs (where a catheter bag is held internally).
Sale Item
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Tapered Track Pant with Hidden Pouch
$39.00 $49.00 Sale
Sage GreenNavyBlack
Engineered for catheterisation
Woman wearing black tapered leg pants with square pocket detail, cuff at leg opening and black sandals.
Sale Item
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Tapered Track Pant with Adjustable Cuff
$39.00 $49.00 Sale
Sage GreenNavyBlack
Engineered for ease of dressing