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Christina Stephens on the Autism Mates runway at expo

Christina Stephens on the Autism Mates runway at expo

On August 4th, 2023 Autism MATES took their powerful Model MATES fashion show to the stage at Sydney Disability Expo in Homebush. Autism MATES wanted to partner with Christina Stephens, who are leading the market in adaptive, yet style-led designs - making fashionable clothing options accessible to everyone.
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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.
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A moment in history for adaptive fashion

Australia’s iconic adaptive fashion brand Christina Stephens headlined the first-ever adaptive clothing runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week.
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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.
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AirRobe Founder chats to Christina Stephens about circular fashion

AirRobe Founder chats to Christina Stephens about circular fashion

Hannon Comazzetto is the Founder and powerhouse behind the circular wardrobe movement, and we had a little chat with her to find out more about this female-founded company making big waves in ecommerce. 
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Adapting Fashion to a New Market

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.
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Jessie Makes the Power 30 List in Ragtrader's Top Influential Fashion Leaders

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. 
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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

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.
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THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit is ‘Inclusive, Accessible and Empowering’ for Shoppers

THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit is ‘Inclusive, Accessible and Empowering’ for Shoppers

Almost 20 percent of the Australian population live with a disability and access other needs, and despite this growing need to service and accommodate shoppers, many consumers are left out. THE ICONIC is hoping to change that with the launch of its new Adaptive Edit.
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PODCAST: Grow Bold with Disability

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. 
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VIDEO: 7news Brisbane chats to Christina Stephens about inclusive fashion

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.
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VIDEO: Inclusive fashion for people with disability - Christina Stephens interview with Studio10

VIDEO: Inclusive fashion for people with disability - Christina Stephens interview with Studio10

Christina Stephens Founder Jessie Sadler and Disability Advocate Lisa Cox talk to Studio10 about #inclusivefashion #adaptiveclothing and the issue of representation of disability in mainstream media and popular culture.

 

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