Following their inclusive child clothing line earlier this year, fashion design brand Tommy Hilfiger is expanding its range of clothing for disabled people to include adults.
The adaptive clothing features a variety of modifications including adjustable leg openings, magnetic flies and Velcro closures for men and women with disabilities. While Tommy Hilfiger collaborated with Runway of Dreams and MagnaReady with their children's line, the company did not work with any outside groups for the adult collection, which consists of 37 styles for men and 34 for women.
Although diversity has been a focus for many designer labels and across the fashion and beauty industry, designing clothing for disabled people has not been part of the conversation compared to issues of gender and race.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Inclusive Fashion
- Expanding clothing ranges for disabled people to include adults presents an opportunity for brands to tap into an underserved market and promote inclusivity.
- Adaptive Clothing
- The inclusion of modifications like adjustable leg openings, magnetic flies, and Velcro closures in clothing for disabled individuals creates a chance for innovative design solutions that cater to specific accessibility needs.
- Diversity in Fashion
- The surge in interest around diversity in the fashion industry provides an avenue for designers and brands to explore new markets and challenge traditional beauty standards.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Design
- Designers can capitalize on the growing demand for inclusive and adaptive clothing by incorporating these features into their collections, catering to a wider audience.
- E-commerce
- The rise of e-commerce platforms offers an opportunity to expand the reach of inclusive fashion, making it more accessible to disabled individuals around the world.
- Hospitality and Healthcare
- The hospitality and healthcare industries can benefit from adopting adaptive clothing in their operations, providing greater comfort and ease of movement for their customers or patients with disabilities.
