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GFG brings adaptive fashion to The Iconic in Australia

10 Aug '21
3 min read
Pic: Global Fashion Group
Pic: Global Fashion Group

Leading online fashion and lifestyle destination Global Fashion Group (GFG) has announced that Australia-based The Iconic is the latest GFG region and the first major ANZ retailer to launch a tailored shopping destination for adaptive fashion. The launch follows the introduction of adaptive fashion edits at Dafiti in Latin America and Lamoda in the CIS.

The Iconic Adaptive Edit curates items that prioritise functional style and ease of dressing through features such as thoughtful closures, seated-wear solutions and fits for prosthetics. The Edit will launch 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, created by Australian Occupational Therapists, Emma Clegg and Molly Rogers, the company said in a media release.

In bringing this edit to life, The Iconic worked closely with leading accessibility consultancy, All Is For All, who partnered to ensure the launch of this new category offering from The Iconic was created with a considered approach, informed by lived experiences.

The Iconic Adaptive Edit follows the launch of adaptive edits at Lamoda and Dafiti, which include shopping destinations for people living with disabilities as part of their conscious edits. Lamoda Planet includes a ‘Fashion without Borders’ section, which was created in conjunction with Paralympic athletes and includes clothing suitable for people with disabilities such as underwear for breast cancer survivors and items with prints in Braille. Dafiti Eco includes clothing suitable for wheelchair users and people who have difficulty opening buttons.

“GFG exists to empower everyone with the freedom of true self-expression through fashion. We’re incredibly proud and excited to offer our customers access to adaptive fashion ranges across three of GFG’s platforms and see this as essential because it enables people with a disability to feel included. As we execute our People & Planet Positive agenda, the launch of more inclusive edits is only the beginning. We continue to drive progress towards a more inclusive, accessible and empowering experience for our customers and look forward to working with the disability community and partner brands to continue on this journey,” said Jaana Quaintance-James, chief sustainability officer at GFG.

The latest launch of The Iconic’s Adaptive Edit marks an important milestone in GFG’s continued commitment to driving greater inclusivity and accessibility for consumers, as outlined in GFG’s People & Planet Positive Report. It also marks a step for better representation of the broad and diverse needs of the people in GFG’s markets, the release said.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)

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