From Skims to Anthro: 9 Styles You May Not Know About Changing Clothes

(Image credit: Courtesy of Anthropologie)

Of the approximately 340 million people in America, approximately 42.5 million live with some form of disability, which is 13 percent of the total population. According to the American Institute for Research, or AIR, this group has an estimated spending of about $490 billion, or about half a year. billions dollars, and many of them are willing to use a portion of that to invest in fashion. That is, as long as there are brands to design pieces that suit their needs and wants.

Understanding the financial and social benefits of catering to the wishes of people with disabilities, some of the biggest names in shopping have entered the market of flexible style in the last few years, designing something everything from bralettes and straps with magnets or hook-and-eye front closures for comfort and access (thank you, Victoria’s Secret and Skims) to casual sneakers by hand courtesy of Nike and Kizik who use a variety of advanced, patented technologies to easily put on and take off shoes in one. -makes a move. But those are just a few of the highlights. Ahead, check out the fashion trends of nine brands, all of which are helping to push the fashion industry toward an inclusive future where everyone has access to clothes, shoes, and more. for see, by working and by virtue.

Anthropology

Tommy Hilfiger

Skims

Kizik

JAM

Slick Chicks

No Limbits

Nike

Victoria’s Secret