Summary
A fashion student named Ellie Brown started a clothing brand called Recondition after breaking her ankle. The brand focuses on making clothes that are easier for people with disabilities to wear, by adding simple features like poppers instead of buttons. The brand aims to combine style with accessibility.
Key Facts
- Ellie Brown injured her ankle in 2021, which made her realize how hard it could be for people with disabilities to wear regular clothes.
- She started Recondition, a clothing brand that makes disability-friendly clothes.
- The brand works with people with disabilities to design adaptable clothes like jeans and stoma bag covers.
- A key feature of their clothes is using poppers instead of buttons for easier use.
- Julie Blagbrough, who uses a wheelchair, is part of the design group and helped make clothes more accessible.
- One popular item from Recondition is stoma bag covers, treated as stylish accessories.
- The brand aims to provide both functionality and style in its clothing, making people feel included and confident.