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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.
From Hi-Vis To The High Street: How Jessie Sadler Used Her MBA to Create a Successful Fashion Label That Is Causing Waves On The Iconic
After more than a decade rising up the ranks of the oil and gas industry, Jessie Sadler had no idea a shopping trip with her mother would turn into a highly successful adaptive fashion business that is on the path to global expansion.
PODCAST: Grow Bold with Disability
Jessie wants to give women living with disabilities a choice. She wants to bring inclusive and adaptive clothing to the mainstream. Listen to her story as she talks to Pete and Tristram about Christina Stephens and her plans for the future in the adaptive clothing industry.
VIDEO: 7news Brisbane chats to Christina Stephens about inclusive fashion
Watch Christina Stephens Founder Jessie Sadler and Disability Advocate Lisa Cox talk to 7News Brisbane about inclusive fashion for women living with a disability.
THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit Is a Stylish Range For People With Disabilities
THE ICONIC Adaptive Edit works to curates items that prioritise functional style and ease of dressing/undressing, through features such as thoughtful closures, seated-wear solutions and fits for prosthetics. More importantly, it gives those living with a disability or limited-mobility the same experience of online shopping, as it would give a customer without a disability.
Christina Stephens founder reveals the impact of The Iconic's Adaptive Edit
Following The Iconic's launch of an Adaptive Edit yesterday, Christina Stephens founder Jessie Sadler details the impact this edit will have on adaptive fashion and her brand.
THE ICONIC Has Just Launched An Adaptive Edit To Cater For Australians Living With Disability
THE ICONIC launched the Adaptive Edit — a curated collection of clothing that prioritises functional style and ease of dressing to serve the 1 in 5 Australians living with disabilities and other access needs.
Adaptive fashion is a rapidly growing area
Adaptive clothing – or clothing specifically designed around the needs of people with disabilities – is a rapidly-growing fashion niche, which is tipped to grow to half a trillion dollars over the next five years.
"He is the child that saw me when I was the mom who would run around with him in the playground, pick him up and go shopping…. to being the mom that I am today."
Aldelly Vasque. A glamorous woman with long dark hair dressed in a smart cowl neck black and lighter shade dress. Top half of image only.dressed in a black dress....
"I could have a day where I do absolutely everything right but still end up passed out on the floor."
Michelle Roger. A stylish woman posing in a wheelchair, dressed in a black dress, stockings, bangle and funky jewellery. Meet Michelle Roger……….. Tell us a little bit about yourself....
At the Forefront of Adaptive Fashion
"Finding ways to combine entrepreneurial endeavours with a want to help people with disability and mobility restrictions live their best lives has proven a perfect fit for businesswomen, Jessie Sadler.”...
"Being in a wheelchair doesn’t take that feeling away of wanting to feel sexy. It’s the fashion industry that takes that away from you."
RONIA HAMZE Q&A Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m Ronia, 27 and I grew up in Melbourne. I am from a big family. I have a big family....
