21/09/2023 – Adaptive Fashion
It must fit when sitting
For people in wheelchairs, there is only a small range of stylish and comfortable fashion. Functional clothing often lacks style. And beautiful attire is often impractical and can lead to pressure points due to seams and buttons.
Yannick Aellen, founder and director of Mode Suisse: “With this project, we can move a lot in the field of adaptive fashion. There is definitely potential there.” © Schweizer Paraplegiker-Stiftung Joel Najer / Sabrina Kohler
“You don't even have to come up with buttons for quadriplegics.” – The critical feedback from the wheelchair users is valuable for the students' work. © Schweizer Paraplegiker-Stiftung Joel Najer / Sabrina Kohler
Yannick Aellen, founder and director of Mode Suisse: “With this project, we can move a lot in the field of adaptive fashion. There is definitely potential there.” © Schweizer Paraplegiker-Stiftung Joel Najer / Sabrina Kohler