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Scroll here for major Christina Stephens updates and events, incredible stories and profiles from our community, as well as articles that have been featured in the media. 

Christina Stephens celebrates IDPwD with three big announcements

Christina Stephens celebrates IDPwD with three big announcements

The brand has today announced its expansion into menswear, revealed a new limited-edition printed t-shirt range and introduced new colours to its womenswear range. 

From Hi-Vis To The High Street: How Jessie Sadler Used Her MBA to Create a Successful Fashion Label That Is Causing Waves On The Iconic

From Hi-Vis To The High Street: How Jessie Sadler Used Her MBA to Create a Successful Fashion Label That Is Causing Waves On The Iconic

After more than a decade rising up the ranks of the oil and gas industry, Jessie Sadler had no idea a shopping trip with her mother would turn into a highly successful adaptive fashion business that is on the path to global expansion.
THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit is ‘Inclusive, Accessible and Empowering’ for Shoppers

THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit is ‘Inclusive, Accessible and Empowering’ for Shoppers

Almost 20 percent of the Australian population live with a disability and access other needs, and despite this growing need to service and accommodate shoppers, many consumers are left out. THE ICONIC is hoping to change that with the launch of its new Adaptive Edit.
PODCAST: Grow Bold with Disability

PODCAST: Grow Bold with Disability

Jessie wants to give women living with disabilities a choice. She wants to bring inclusive and adaptive clothing to the mainstream. Listen to her story as she talks to Pete and Tristram about Christina Stephens and her plans for the future in the adaptive clothing industry. 
VIDEO: 7news Brisbane chats to Christina Stephens about inclusive fashion

VIDEO: 7news Brisbane chats to Christina Stephens about inclusive fashion

Watch Christina Stephens Founder Jessie Sadler and Disability Advocate Lisa Cox talk to 7News Brisbane about inclusive fashion for women living with a disability.
VIDEO: Inclusive fashion for people with disability - Christina Stephens interview with Studio10

VIDEO: Inclusive fashion for people with disability - Christina Stephens interview with Studio10

Christina Stephens Founder Jessie Sadler and Disability Advocate Lisa Cox talk to Studio10 about #inclusivefashion #adaptiveclothing and the issue of representation of disability in mainstream media and popular culture.

 

THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit Is a Stylish Range For People With Disabilities

THE ICONIC’s New Adaptive Edit Is a Stylish Range For People With Disabilities

THE ICONIC Adaptive Edit works to curates items that prioritise functional style and ease of dressing/undressing, through features such as thoughtful closures, seated-wear solutions and fits for prosthetics. More importantly, it gives those living with a disability or limited-mobility the same experience of online shopping, as it would give a customer without a disability.
Christina Stephens founder reveals the impact of The Iconic's Adaptive Edit

Christina Stephens founder reveals the impact of The Iconic's Adaptive Edit

Following The Iconic's launch of an Adaptive Edit yesterday, Christina Stephens founder Jessie Sadler details the impact this edit will have on adaptive fashion and her brand. 

The Iconic taps into 20% of the Aussie population with new edit

The Iconic taps into 20% of the Aussie population with new edit

The eTailer's new edit will serve the one in five Australians living with a disability and other access needs, with an introductory assortment of over 130 pieces across menswear, womenswear and kidswear from Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, Brisbane-label Christina Stephens, and Melbourne-based JAM The Label.

THE ICONIC Has Just Launched An Adaptive Edit To Cater For Australians Living With Disability

THE ICONIC Has Just Launched An Adaptive Edit To Cater For Australians Living With Disability

THE ICONIC launched the Adaptive Edit — a curated collection of clothing that prioritises functional style and ease of dressing to serve the 1 in 5 Australians living with disabilities and other access needs. 
Adaptive fashion is a rapidly growing area

Adaptive fashion is a rapidly growing area

Adaptive clothing – or clothing specifically designed around the needs of people with disabilities – is a rapidly-growing fashion niche, which is tipped to grow to half a trillion dollars over the next five years.