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The Significance of the Emergence of Adaptive Fashion

The Significance of the Emergence of Adaptive Fashion

For Jess Cochran, seeing disabled, queer, plus-sized models amidst others from diverse and marginalised communities walking the runways of MFW was a moment they had dreamt of many times. This is their take on the significance of the emergence of adaptive fashion.
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.
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.
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. 
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.
THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit Is a Stylish Range For People With Disabilities

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

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 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 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.