{"id":27409,"date":"2022-06-27T15:41:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T19:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=27409"},"modified":"2022-08-19T14:25:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T18:25:31","slug":"wilson-college-students-design-adaptive-fashion-for-north-carolina-spinal-cord-injury-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/06\/wilson-college-students-design-adaptive-fashion-for-north-carolina-spinal-cord-injury-association\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilson College Students Design Adaptive Fashion for North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Mary Giuffrida<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to a collaborative effort between NC&#160;State students and faculty and Belk at Crabtree, confident smiles filled the room of the North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association (NCSCIA) women\u2019s empowerment conference on Friday, May 6.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference, called \u201cA Voice at the Table,\u201d aimed to bring together women with disabilities for both a celebration of community and discussions of advocacy. The event included a fashion show featuring clothing and accessories created with the principle of universal design, a design process pioneered at NC&#160;State where products and spaces are designed to be accessible to people with a wide range of physical and intellectual abilities. Students from the Wilson College of Textiles created the clothing that appeared in the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cTwo Fridas Adaptive Fashion Show\u201d was a collaboration between the NCSCIA and the Wilson College which drew on both the art of Frida Kahlo and Mary Grace Wilder and Sabrina Martin\u2019s \u201cSonder\u201d collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/fashion-for-all\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/fashion-for-all\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-27415\" alt=\"Two models wearing &quot;Sonder&quot; Collection apparel on a runway\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/fashion-for-all.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/fashion-for-all.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/fashion-for-all-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/fashion-for-all-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/fashion-for-all-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Fashion for All<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Martin and Wilder&#8217;s &#8220;Sonder&#8221; Collection is the future of inclusive, expressive apparel. Learn more about their collection, and their collaboration with 321 Coffee for the 2021 Threads show.<\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Click the link to learn <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>more&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.textiles.ncsu.edu\/threads-senior-collection\/mary-grace-wilder\">\u201cSonder\u201d<\/a> was a semester-long project created for a <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tatm\/fashion-and-textile-management\/#:~:text=on%20technology%20application.-,Fashion%20Development%20and%20Product%20Management,-The%20Fashion%20Development\">fashion development and product management<\/a> class. It debuted at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.textiles.ncsu.edu\/threads-senior-collection\/\">2021 Threads Senior Collection<\/a> Show along with 14 other original collections. \u201cSonder\u201d aimed to show how beautiful clothing can be accessible to everyone, regardless of physical or cognitive ability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe created pieces that work for multiple populations of people without compromising style or comfort,\u201d says Martin, who graduated in 2021 with a bachelor\u2019s in fashion and textile management and is currently pursuing a Master of Textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martin and Wilder created looks for twelve models both with and without disabilities. They included features such as alternative closures, drawstring sleeves, accordion side paneling, natural fiber fabrics and whole knit garments. Each design was created to address the needs of the models, creating clothing that was not only beautiful but functional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the design process Martin and Wilder drew on principles of universal design, and they were lucky enough to have the course taught by a leading expert in inclusive apparel design, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kecarrol\">Associate Professor Kate Annett-Hitchcock<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen you talk about universal design, you\u2019re being thoughtful about engaging the user before you even start brainstorming the initial design,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says. \u201cIt\u2019s much earlier in the process that you start addressing the needs of the user.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/05\/how-universal-design-can-inform-inclusive-fashion\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/05\/how-universal-design-can-inform-inclusive-fashion\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-27413\" alt=\"Kate Annett-Hitchcock\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/how-universal-design-can-inform-fashion.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/how-universal-design-can-inform-fashion.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/how-universal-design-can-inform-fashion-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/how-universal-design-can-inform-fashion-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/how-universal-design-can-inform-fashion-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">How Universal Design Can Inform Inclusive Fashion<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Associate Professor Kate Annett-Hitchcock specializes in universal design within the apparel industry. <\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Learn how her research is making the world of fashion more inclusive. <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forging New Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the models for the \u201cSonder\u201d collection was a member of the NCSCIA who brought her positive experience back with her to the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe went back to the director,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says. \u201cThey then reached out to me and said, \u2018We\u2019re having this women\u2019s empowerment conference in May and we\u2019d like to do a fashion show.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Martin and Wilder created pieces for the show, some repurposed from the \u201cSonder\u201d collection, others completely original.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI worked with someone who was visually impaired and she brought up a lot of great things,\u201d Martin says. \u201cIt made me aware of other issues and pushed my thoughts on how to create more inclusive fashion.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martin took the model\u2019s feedback and created garments that were both reversible and able to be worn with either side facing forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annett-Hitchcock reached out to the College of Design, where a class of graduate students created accessories to be included in the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlmost every model who modeled in the spinal cord injury show had a garment that was original and an accessory from the students in the College of Design,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The show didn\u2019t stop at original designs; they also partnered with Belk to create a video offering the audience tips on shopping for adaptable fashion in retail stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe reached out to Belk and they donated three looks,\u201d Martin explains. \u201cWe went through the whole shopping process and took a video of the three women who wore the clothes and explained why this piece works and why this piece doesn&#8217;t.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe three models were all in wheelchairs, and they did a walkthrough of the store,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says. \u201cThey talked about accessibility in the aisles: what they can see, what they can\u2019t see.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video and collaboration with Belk meant that some of the looks the audience saw could go straight from the runway to their closets. This is something that is not always true of adaptive fashion, as many pieces are only available from specialized companies or at higher price points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event itself was designed with the audience in mind. The models walked at eye level rather than on a traditional raised catwalk. Each designer also included a description of the look their model was wearing and its adaptive features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere were a lot of people that came up to us afterward and said, \u2018This is incredible, what a great idea!\u2019 and expressed how cool some of the concepts are.\u201d Martin says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-thumbnail-gallery\" id=\"ncst-thumbnail-gallery0\"><div class=\"thumbnail-gallery__controls-container\"><button class=\"scroll prev\" disabled><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M448,216.66H205.64l103.87-97.57L256,64,64,256,256,448l53.51-53.51L205.64,295.34H448Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/button><span class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-numerals\"><span class=\"thumbnail-gallery__current-page\">1<\/span>\/2<\/span><button class=\"scroll next\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M64,295.34H306.36L202.49,392.92,256,448,448,256,256,64l-53.51,53.51,103.87,99.15H64Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span 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data-fullsize=\"1000x1500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100844\/resized-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Model wears green original design on runway\" data-id=\"27421\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100844\/resized-3.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-27421\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo Courtesy: Maria Pahang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__item\" data-gallery-item=\"2\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100844\/resized-4.jpg\" data-fullsize=\"1000x1500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100844\/resized-4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Model wears bright orange dress on the runway\" data-id=\"27422\" 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href=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-6.jpg\" data-fullsize=\"1000x1500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Model wears bright red dress\" data-id=\"27424\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-6.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-27424\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo Courtesy: Maria Pahang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__item\" data-gallery-item=\"5\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-7.jpg\" data-fullsize=\"1000x1500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-7-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Models shows off original wheelchair cover design\" data-id=\"27425\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-7.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-27425\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo Courtesy: Maria Pahang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__item\" data-gallery-item=\"6\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-8.jpg\" data-fullsize=\"981x1500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Model wears floral print dress\" data-id=\"27426\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100843\/resized-8.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-27426\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo Courtesy: Maria Pahang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__item\" data-gallery-item=\"7\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/feature-image-resized-1.jpg\" data-fullsize=\"1500x1000\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/feature-image-resized-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"NCSCIA model wears original design\" data-id=\"27410\" data-link=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/feature-image-resized-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-27410\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo Courtesy: Maria Pahang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-container\"><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator\"><button class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-button\" data-page=\"1\" aria-label=\"Scroll to page 1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Page 1<\/span><\/button><\/li><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator\"><button class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-button\" data-page=\"2\" aria-label=\"Scroll to page 2\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Page 2<\/span><\/button><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilder and Martin show no signs of slowing down. The duo has started their own company under the name \u201canyBODY\u201d where they are continuing to use universal design to make beautiful clothing accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re a really good team,\u201d says Wilder, who graduated in 2022 with a bachelor\u2019s in fashion and textile management. \u201cAs we went through the process we just thought, \u2018Wouldn\u2019t it be a dream to do this in the future?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The startup was recently awarded a $10,000 microgrant from the NC Idea Foundation which supports promising young companies in North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-27417\" alt=\"Caroline Cockerham and Laura Tripp\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/cicil.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/cicil.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/cicil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/cicil-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/cicil-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">AnyBODY One of Two Alumni-Founded Businesses Awarded Grant. <\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Two Wilson College alumni were recently awarded $50,000 in grant money from the NC Idea Foundation, the same organization that awarded anyBODY. Caroline Cockerham and Laura Trip founded CICIL in 2021.<\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Learn how sustainability drives every decision behind their rug business. <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe grant makes things feel a lot more real,\u201d Wilder says. \u201cAnd the programming we\u2019ve been taking part in through that has been amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the grant, Wilder and Martin received mentoring and guidance from the foundation, which is helping them move toward bringing anyBODY to the public.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEveryone deserves to wear something that makes them feel confident and comfortable,\u201d Martin says. \u201cUltimately that\u2019s our goal.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Mary Giuffrida<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thanks to a collaborative effort between NC State students and faculty and Belk at Crabtree, confident smiles filled the room of the North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association (NCSCIA) women\u2019s empowerment conference on Friday, May 6.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The conference, called \u201cA Voice at the Table,\u201d aimed to bring together women with disabilities for both a celebration of community and discussions of advocacy. The event included a fashion show featuring clothing and accessories created with the principle of universal design, a design process pioneered at NC State where products and spaces are designed to be accessible to people with a wide range of physical and intellectual abilities. Students from the Wilson College of Textiles created the clothing that appeared in the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The \u201cTwo Fridas Adaptive Fashion Show\u201d was a collaboration between the NCSCIA and the Wilson College which drew on both the art of Frida Kahlo and Mary Grace Wilder and Sabrina Martin\u2019s \u201cSonder\u201d collection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/highlight {\"teaser\":\"Martin and Wilder's \\u0022Sonder\\u0022 Collection is the future of inclusive, expressive apparel. Learn more about their collection, and their collaboration with 321 Coffee for the 2021 Threads show.\",\"callToAction\":\"Click the link to learn more\",\"imageID\":27415} -->\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/fashion-for-all\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/01\/fashion-for-all\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img class=\"highlight__image wp-image-27415\" alt=\"Two models wearing &quot;Sonder&quot; Collection apparel on a runway\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/fashion-for-all.jpeg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Fashion for All<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Martin and Wilder's \"Sonder\" Collection is the future of inclusive, expressive apparel. Learn more about their collection, and their collaboration with 321 Coffee for the 2021 Threads show.<\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Click the link to learn <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>more&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/highlight -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Finding Inspiration<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.textiles.ncsu.edu\/threads-senior-collection\/mary-grace-wilder\">\u201cSonder\u201d<\/a> was a semester-long project created for a <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tatm\/fashion-and-textile-management\/#:~:text=on%20technology%20application.-,Fashion%20Development%20and%20Product%20Management,-The%20Fashion%20Development\">fashion development and product management<\/a> class. It debuted at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.textiles.ncsu.edu\/threads-senior-collection\/\">2021 Threads Senior Collection<\/a> Show along with 14 other original collections. \u201cSonder\u201d aimed to show how beautiful clothing can be accessible to everyone, regardless of physical or cognitive ability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe created pieces that work for multiple populations of people without compromising style or comfort,\u201d says Martin, who graduated in 2021 with a bachelor\u2019s in fashion and textile management and is currently pursuing a Master of Textiles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Martin and Wilder created looks for twelve models both with and without disabilities. They included features such as alternative closures, drawstring sleeves, accordion side paneling, natural fiber fabrics and whole knit garments. Each design was created to address the needs of the models, creating clothing that was not only beautiful but functional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Throughout the design process Martin and Wilder drew on principles of universal design, and they were lucky enough to have the course taught by a leading expert in inclusive apparel design, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kecarrol\">Associate Professor Kate Annett-Hitchcock<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWhen you talk about universal design, you\u2019re being thoughtful about engaging the user before you even start brainstorming the initial design,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says. \u201cIt\u2019s much earlier in the process that you start addressing the needs of the user.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/highlight {\"teaser\":\"Associate Professor Kate Annett-Hitchcock specializes in universal design within the apparel industry. \",\"callToAction\":\"Learn how her research is making the world of fashion more inclusive. \",\"imageID\":27413} -->\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/05\/how-universal-design-can-inform-inclusive-fashion\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/05\/how-universal-design-can-inform-inclusive-fashion\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img class=\"highlight__image wp-image-27413\" alt=\"Kate Annett-Hitchcock\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/how-universal-design-can-inform-fashion.jpg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">How Universal Design Can Inform Inclusive Fashion<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Associate Professor Kate Annett-Hitchcock specializes in universal design within the apparel industry. <\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Learn how her research is making the world of fashion more inclusive. <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/highlight -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Forging New Connections<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the models for the \u201cSonder\u201d collection was a member of the NCSCIA who brought her positive experience back with her to the organization.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cShe went back to the director,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says. \u201cThey then reached out to me and said, \u2018We\u2019re having this women\u2019s empowerment conference in May and we\u2019d like to do a fashion show.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both Martin and Wilder created pieces for the show, some repurposed from the \u201cSonder\u201d collection, others completely original.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI worked with someone who was visually impaired and she brought up a lot of great things,\u201d Martin says. \u201cIt made me aware of other issues and pushed my thoughts on how to create more inclusive fashion.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Martin took the model\u2019s feedback and created garments that were both reversible and able to be worn with either side facing forward.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Annett-Hitchcock reached out to the College of Design, where a class of graduate students created accessories to be included in the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAlmost every model who modeled in the spinal cord injury show had a garment that was original and an accessory from the students in the College of Design,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The show didn\u2019t stop at original designs; they also partnered with Belk to create a video offering the audience tips on shopping for adaptable fashion in retail stores.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe reached out to Belk and they donated three looks,\u201d Martin explains. \u201cWe went through the whole shopping process and took a video of the three women who wore the clothes and explained why this piece works and why this piece doesn't.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe three models were all in wheelchairs, and they did a walkthrough of the store,\u201d Annett-Hitchcock says. \u201cThey talked about accessibility in the aisles: what they can see, what they can\u2019t see.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The video and collaboration with Belk meant that some of the looks the audience saw could go straight from the runway to their closets. This is something that is not always true of adaptive fashion, as many pieces are only available from specialized companies or at higher price points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event itself was designed with the audience in mind. The models walked at eye level rather than on a traditional raised catwalk. Each designer also included a description of the look their model was wearing and its adaptive features.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThere were a lot of people that came up to us afterward and said, \u2018This is incredible, what a great idea!\u2019 and expressed how cool some of the concepts are.\u201d Martin says.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/thumbnail-gallery {\"ids\":[27419,27421,27422,27423,27424,27425,27426,27410],\"instanceId\":0} -->\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-thumbnail-gallery\" id=\"ncst-thumbnail-gallery0\"><div class=\"thumbnail-gallery__controls-container\"><button class=\"scroll prev\" disabled><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M448,216.66H205.64l103.87-97.57L256,64,64,256,256,448l53.51-53.51L205.64,295.34H448Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/button><span class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-numerals\"><span 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data-link=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/feature-image-resized-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-27410\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo Courtesy: Maria Pahang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-container\"><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator\"><button class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-button\" data-page=\"1\" aria-label=\"Scroll to page 1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Page 1<\/span><\/button><\/li><li class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator\"><button class=\"thumbnail-gallery__page-indicator-button\" data-page=\"2\" aria-label=\"Scroll to page 2\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Page 2<\/span><\/button><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/thumbnail-gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Looking Forward<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilder and Martin show no signs of slowing down. The duo has started their own company under the name \u201canyBODY\u201d where they are continuing to use universal design to make beautiful clothing accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re a really good team,\u201d says Wilder, who graduated in 2022 with a bachelor\u2019s in fashion and textile management. \u201cAs we went through the process we just thought, \u2018Wouldn\u2019t it be a dream to do this in the future?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The startup was recently awarded a $10,000 microgrant from the NC Idea Foundation which supports promising young companies in North Carolina.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/highlight {\"teaser\":\"Two Wilson College alumni were recently awarded $50,000 in grant money from the NC Idea Foundation, the same organization that awarded anyBODY. Caroline Cockerham and Laura Trip founded CICIL in 2021.\",\"callToAction\":\"Learn how sustainability drives every decision behind their rug business. \",\"imageID\":27417} -->\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/commitment-to-sustainability-passion-for-the-process-inspire-alumni-founded-business\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img class=\"highlight__image wp-image-27417\" alt=\"Caroline Cockerham and Laura Tripp\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100845\/cicil.jpg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">AnyBODY One of Two Alumni-Founded Businesses Awarded Grant. <\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Two Wilson College alumni were recently awarded $50,000 in grant money from the NC Idea Foundation, the same organization that awarded anyBODY. Caroline Cockerham and Laura Trip founded CICIL in 2021.<\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Learn how sustainability drives every decision behind their rug business. <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/highlight -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe grant makes things feel a lot more real,\u201d Wilder says. \u201cAnd the programming we\u2019ve been taking part in through that has been amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the grant, Wilder and Martin received mentoring and guidance from the foundation, which is helping them move toward bringing anyBODY to the public.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cEveryone deserves to wear something that makes them feel confident and comfortable,\u201d Martin says. \u201cUltimately that\u2019s our goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After hearing about an adaptive fashion line designed by two students from the Wilson College of Textiles, the NCSCIA collaborated with the Wilson College to hold a fashion show at their women\u2019s empowerment conference featuring adaptive fashion designed by its students<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":27441,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"source":"","ncst_custom_author":"","ncst_show_custom_author":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/default-post-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{\"showAuthor\":true,\"showDate\":true,\"showFeaturedVideo\":false,\"caption\":\"\",\"displayCategoryID\":2132}","ncst_content_audit_freq":"","ncst_content_audit_date":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[490,502],"tags":[2618,2411,1875,949,835,550,2514,1382],"class_list":["post-27409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-people","category-student-success","tag-adaptive-fashion","tag-b-s-fashion-and-textile-management","tag-department-of-textile-and-apparel-technology-and-management","tag-fashion-development-and-product-management","tag-master-of-textiles","tag-threads","tag-universal-design","tag-wilson-college-of-textiles"],"displayCategory":null,"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>Wilson College Students Design Adaptive Fashion for North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association - 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