History of Adaptive Fashion

The first wave of adaptive fashion in the 1950s and 60s to the pioneers of the early 2000s adaptive fashion resurgence.

Created by: Tracy Vollbrecht
Adaptive Fashion Expert & Consultant

What Will I Learn?

• Students will be introduced to the innovations in fashion that laid the foundation for adaptive fashion to develop.
• Students will learn about the rise and decline of the first wave of adaptive fashion in the 1960s and 70s.
• Students will learn about the adaptive fashion resurgence and the second wave pioneers in the 21st century.
• Students will be introduced to the three approaches to clothing by people with disabilities.

Requirements

• No prior adaptive fashion knowledge or experience needed, just an interest in learning about adaptive fashion and becoming a more inclusive member of society! It is recommended that you have taken Introduction to Adaptive Fashion prior to taking this course.

Target audience

• Fashion students interested in adaptive fashion.
• Fashion designers who want to learn about adaptive and universal design.
• Fashion merchandisers who want to learn about merchandising adaptive fashion.
• Production managers who want to learn about developing adaptive fashion.
• Product developers who want to learn about developing adaptive fashion.
• Fashion buyers who want to learn about adaptive fashion.
• E-Commerce specialists who want to learn about adaptive fashion e-commerce.
• Marketing professionals who want to learn about marketing adaptive fashion.
• Fashion executives who want to expand the reach of their brands.