Model and activist Angel Dixon says there are two invisible barriers that prevent her and other disabled people from entering a clothing store — and they're both essential to the shopping experience.But a spate of brands and online platforms are pushing for change"If your store isn't physically accessible or your staff feel uncomfortable around a person with a disability, then we're not coming in," she says.
For people living with a physical disability, it can mean struggling with putting on the kinds of everyday items most people take for granted: blouses with buttons, sneakers with laces and trousers with zippers. He said because they are usually not stretchy enough, it is hard to find ones that fit around his waist comfortably.In Australia alone, an estimated 4 million people are living with a disability.
"I use the example of zippers in the back of dresses a lot; they are usable by no one, yet we still put them there because apparently, it looks better," she said.
Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)
Repling: not the right fit: Garments today are badly cut and are not in the right cut for ever shape, sleeves too long too short. Leg ever long or short, well bodice. The quality of material is very thin. I grow up will quality even at a low price.
Oh my god seriously now fashion shops have to cater to the o.oo1% of disabled customers that will.come in to their shop? Stay home buy on line
slamup - On the topic your brought up yesterday on disability representation, this is an intresting article about Disability and shopping spaces.
ALL vanity, that's all it is, all nonsense
The fashion industry fails land whales because patriachy DeathToThePatriarchy Patriarchy
Most people without disabilities find the bright lights, loud music, ridiculous fashions, & poor quality a horrible experience too.
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