13 Inclusive Fashion Brands Fulfilling the "Desire to Wear" for People with Disabilities

For people with disabilities, the act of "choosing clothes to wear" is not just a pleasure. Fashion is usually an important means of self-expression, but due to reasons such as difficulty in moving the body, there are many who have to give up on wearing the clothes they want. In this article, we introduce apparel brands that offer "inclusive wear" that is easy to wear even for those with disabilities.

1.The "Three Barriers" of Fashion for People with Disabilities

1-1.Functional Barriers

The "functional barrier" in fashion for people with disabilities refers to the physical difficulty of "dressing and undressing," such as weak hand strength making it hard to button clothes, or limited limb movement making it difficult to put on sleeves. For those who are bedridden or use a wheelchair, spending a lot of time sitting or lying down, the seams of clothes can also potentially cause "bedsores."

1-2. Design Barriers

The "design barrier" refers to the appearance of clothes. Clothes that have been sold as "care" or "for people with disabilities" have often prioritized functionality over style, lacking the fashion appeal that makes people want to wear them. People with disabilities often had to choose based on "can I wear it?" rather than "do I want to wear it?"

1-3. Psychological Barriers

Due to the time it takes to change clothes and the desire to avoid inconveniencing caregivers, many people end up thinking "let's choose clothes that are easy for caregivers to put on," losing their enthusiasm for fashion.

To break down these three barriers, inclusive fashion, which can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of disability, age, or body shape, was born.

2.[Latest] 13 Recommended Inclusive Fashion Brands

2-1.SOLIT!

SOLIT! is an all-inclusive apparel brand that advocates "leaving no one behind, whether people or the planet." Known for its clothing that balances functionality and design, it has received high praise, including winning global design awards.

2-2. Belle Maison × Kiyask

Belle Maison × Kiyask is an inclusive series collaborated by major mail-order company Belle Maison and alteration service Kiyask. It features popular ready-made clothes with snap buttons and zippers, making them easy to wear and put on even with illnesses or disabilities, and they are available at affordable prices.

Reference:Belle Maison×Kiyask