Xeni Designs Pieces That Flatter Rather than Frustrate
Andrew Robertson — April 12, 2012 — Social Good
References: xenicollection & facebook
The adaptive fashion industry doesn't often conjure up images of stylish apparel and chic couture but Xeni is changing that with their line of clothing specifically designed for women who use wheelchairs or have difficulty using clasps, buttons and zips.
Using magnets removes the frustration of fiddling with small interlocking pieces and allows dresses and jackets to be on with relative ease and comfort. Xeni's "free seat" design makes it possible for women to put on clothing independently because it doesn't come under the seat.
Recovering from debilitating injuries is a taxing endeavor. Those who have adapted to their environment shouldn't feel as if certain luxuries no longer apply to them. Xeni ensures that a disability is nothing to hide from.
Contact Information
Xeni website
Xeni on Facebook
Xeni on Twitter
Using magnets removes the frustration of fiddling with small interlocking pieces and allows dresses and jackets to be on with relative ease and comfort. Xeni's "free seat" design makes it possible for women to put on clothing independently because it doesn't come under the seat.
Recovering from debilitating injuries is a taxing endeavor. Those who have adapted to their environment shouldn't feel as if certain luxuries no longer apply to them. Xeni ensures that a disability is nothing to hide from.
Contact Information
Xeni website
Xeni on Facebook
Xeni on Twitter
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1. Adaptive Fashion - Creating stylish clothing specifically designed for people with disabilities opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry.
2. Magnetic Fastening - Using magnets in clothing removes the frustration of small interlocking pieces, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity in the garment manufacturing sector.
3. Independent Dressing - Designing clothing that enables individuals with disabilities to dress independently presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessibility and inclusive design industry.
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1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can benefit from embracing adaptive fashion and creating stylish clothing for people with disabilities.
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3. Accessibility and Inclusive Design - Developing clothing that enables independent dressing for individuals with disabilities creates disruptive innovation potential in the accessibility and inclusive design industry.
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