Listen to this Article It started with a broken hand. A quick fall, an awkward landing, nothing dramatic really, but suddenly everything small became impossible. Australian, Storm Menzies couldn’t twist open her mascara, couldn’t hold a pencil and couldn’t sign her name neatly. “It sounds trivial,” she says, “but losing the use of my hand […]

Listen to this Article Balini Naidoo-Engelbrecht Innovative adaptive clothing with tactile Braille designs empowering blind and low-vision individuals through fashion Some designers speak through colour. Others through silhouette. Balini Naidoo-Engelbrecht speaks in dots you can run your fingertips over. Her clothes don’t whisper or play coy. The braille that spills across her garments is unapologetically

Listen to this Article Samantha Jade Duran is a Miami creator bringing DIY adaptive fashion to life. As an ambulatory wheelchair user, she spotted something fashion consistently misses: clothing fits differently standing than seated. Waistbands rise, skirts pool and sleeves snag. She turned that reality into Seated vs. Standing, a series that reveals how clothing really

Listen t o this Article Lynn Brannelly Adaptive fashion often struggles to find its place within mainstream design. For Lynn Brannelly, founder of Sewn Adaptive, that struggle reflects a failure of imagination rather than a lack of skill. “There isn’t a single design I’ve created in the last three years that couldn’t also be worn

Listen to this Article Be comfortable Prioritise comfort when selecting your wardrobe. There is nothing worse than being stuck in tight and uncomfortable clothing. Opt for soft, breathable fabrics that allow for ease of movement. Consider adaptive clothing options with features like magnetic closures, elastic waistbands, and adjustable closures, ensuring comfort throughout your journey. Liberare has