Amped Up is a brand new clothing line by New York-based amputee Eman Rimawi. This collection of apparel is designed to make the lives of disabled individuals much easier.
Rimawi has explained that her typical uniform is leggings and shorts due to how easy each article can pass over her prosthetic leg. Changing the world of fashion to suit her needs -- as well as the needs of many others in America -- Rimawi recently launched the Amped Up clothing line which consists of jeans with velcro fastenings. These elements can be opened all the way to the top of one's leg, allowing above-the-knee amputees to get dressed with ease.
Since being launched, the Amped Up collection only features jeans but Rimawi hopes to expand her brand to later include more pant styles and suits.
Convenient Amputee Apparel
The Amped Up Clothing Line Aims to Change the Lives of Disabled People
Trend Themes
1. Adaptive Clothing - Opportunity to innovate in the clothing industry by producing apparel that caters to the specific needs of disabled individuals.
2. Velcro Fastenings - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fastening industry by creating velcro designs that enable ease of dressing for above-the-knee amputees.
3. Inclusive Fashion - Potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by designing clothing lines that are accessible and suitable for individuals with disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive potential for clothing brands to create inclusive lines that cater specifically to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
2. Prosthetics - Opportunity for prosthetic manufacturers to collaborate with clothing brands to create innovative solutions that enhance the functionality of prosthetic limbs in relation to dressing.
3. Fasteners - Potential for fastening manufacturers to develop specialized velcro designs that facilitate dressing for above-the-knee amputees and other individuals with limited mobility.