Twenty-First Century Disability
Let's be honest. Life with a disability can be difficult. Luckily, we are living in the twenty-first century. This podcast is about how living in the modern world has helped people with disabilities to have fairly "normal" lives. Join me as we explore why this is and as I try to look at disability from a social model perspective and change how the world sees disability.
Twenty-First Century Disability
Unamic's Footprint: Crafting Adaptive Comfort
In this exciting episode, we welcome back our first returning guest, Christian Stylianou! Christian first joined us to share his insights into the world of adaptive fashion, and today, he's back to dive into his latest venture: Unamic Clothing.
Unamic is an innovative adaptive clothing line, currently focused on providing stylish and functional socks designed for individuals with unique needs. Christian explains how Unamic aims to bridge the gap between adaptive clothing and contemporary, fashionable apparel. He shares his vision of creating products that not only serve a functional purpose but also empower individuals to express their personal style.
During our conversation, we explore:
- The inspiration behind Unamic Clothing and its mission.
- The design process and the thought that goes into creating adaptive socks.
- Future plans for expanding the Unamic product line beyond socks.
- The importance of inclusivity and style in adaptive fashion.
Christian's passion for making a difference in the lives of those who require adaptive clothing shines through in this episode. Whether you're interested in fashion, entrepreneurship, or just want to learn more about adaptive clothing, this episode is for you!
#### Key Takeaways:
- Unamic Clothing's mission to merge style with functionality in adaptive fashion.
- Insights into the design and production of adaptive socks.
- Future expansions and upcoming products from Unamic Clothing.
- The importance of representation and inclusivity in the fashion industry.
#### Episode Resources:
- Learn more about Unamic Clothing: www.unamic.co
- Follow Unamic on social media: Instagram: @unamic, @christianstylianou LinkedIn: @unamic, @ChristianStylianou, Facebook: @christianstylianou
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