The Intersection of Fashion and Disability
The Intersection of Fashion and Disability

Author: Kate Annett-Hitchcock

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-10-05

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1350143138

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The history of the fashion industry has been well written as it relates to people who conform to certain physical norms and cultural stereotypes, whereas the inequality in access to the world of fashion has been largely ignored. Despite this lack of coverage, much work has taken place over the centuries to enable people who live with disability to participate in fashionable culture. This book tells that story via perspectives of notable historical figures, events and movements, and continues the discourse with a look at some of the contemporary developments in clothing and fashion. The Intersection of Fashion and Disability takes the long view, from early attempts to conceal 'unsightly' bodies of royalty and nobility via creative innovation through growing contemporary awareness of inclusive fashion and how future work can be driven by technology and cultural acceptance.

Fashion, Disability, and Co-design
Fashion, Disability, and Co-design

Author: Grace Jun

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2024-04-18

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 1350299561

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Constricting styles and limited clothing choices can restrict a person with a disability from fully participating in social communities, employment and gatherings that have an unspoken dress code. Design has the power to change this. Fashion, Disability, and Co-design shows how collaborative, inclusive design techniques can produce garments and accessories that increase social inclusion. Grace Jun outlines practical techniques to help designers create their own inclusive collections, with detailed examples from interviews with professionals. 14 illustrated case studies show how engagement with disability communities to co-design clothing and accessories can lead to functional, wearable solutions for people of all abilities without compromising style. Interviews: - Inclusive Representation in Fashion Narrative & Design Process – Christina Mallon - Understanding the Use of Materials – Angela Domsitz Jabara - Human Factors and Occupational Therapy – Michael Tranquilli - Interactive Garments and Textiles – Jeanne Tan

Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury

Author: United States. Veterans Administration. Medical and General Reference Library

Publisher:

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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