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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.
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.”...
“I counted the list of things that this disease had taken away from me. It was very personal."
IT WAS AT THIS TIME THEY WERE TOLD REBECCA WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE ANY MORE CHILDREN. SHE WAS GUTTED. SHE WAS BROKEN. “I COUNTED THE LIST OF...
"I'm raising my daughter to know that everyone is different, to be mindful of their difference, help them and never discriminate against being different."
"MY HOPE IS FOR PEOPLE TO BE BETTER EDUCATED AT A YOUNGER AGE ABOUT BEING DIFFERENT. I'M RAISING MY DAUGHTER TO KNOW THAT EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT, TO BE MINDFUL OF...
"I don’t think I’m inspirational but I do enjoy challenges!!"
"I DON’T THINK I’M INSPIRATIONAL BUT I DO ENJOY CHALLENGES. I ENJOY CHALLENGING PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS. AND I ENJOY SEEING PEOPLE’S REACTIONS. BUT PEOPLE CLOSE TO ME ARE USED TO THINGS....
