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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.
Fashion moves forward to embracing people with disability

Fashion moves forward to embracing people with disability

The importance of providing realistic and inclusive fashion options to people with disability.
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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.
Bringing disability-friendly creations to the Runway for Fashion Week

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

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.
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. 
Christina Stephens celebrates IDPwD with three big announcements

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 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. 
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.

 

What Really Goes on BTS at an Accessible Photoshoot...

What Really Goes on BTS at an Accessible Photoshoot...

Sexy photos, right?! Thanks! We think so too. But what you might not see in these selectively styled, perfectly poised images, is the laser precision and the extra attention to detail that goes into coordinating an accessible photoshoot.
3 things to think about when building an inclusive label

3 things to think about when building an inclusive label

Christina Stephens' Clare Puki discusses the top three things to consider when building an inclusive fashion label.Building any business from the ground up is hard.There’s capital investment, logistics, branding, networking,...