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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.

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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

 
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“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

 
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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

 
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