Christina Stephens

Who they are

When Christina Stephens first launched, its’ mission was to give women with disability and dexterity challenges more choice and more voice to be included and heard regarding their fashion desires. Recently diagnosed with ADHD and autism, Jessie Sadler CEO and disability advocate, founded the brand when her mum had a fall and damaged her elbows. The injury prevented her from dressing with ease in her usual classy and understated style so Jessie started exploring the demand through focus groups and conversations with people with disability. Twenty percent of the population live with a disability, yet Jessie found the proportion of beautiful, quality, and on-trend fashion available, was vastly lacking.

Combining her mum’s name (Christine) and her dad’s name (Stephen), making the business even more personal, Christina Stephens allows people with disability, dexterity issues, and changing bodies to wear what they want, not what they're given. Based in Australia but shipping to New Zealand, USA, UK and Canada, every Christina Stephens’ piece is considered from its environmental impact, to where a pressure sore might occur, to what fabric combination will rock your body, in a good way!

Since launching the label at the start of COVID, the brand has won several awards and whilst the core of their mission has not changed, it has grown. Christina Stephens exists to disrupt disability stereotypes. Our colourful and elevated designs, combined with smart innovations, has turned adaptive clothing on its head.

What they sell

A full range of clothing is available for women including sleepwear, clothing suitable to wear for physio and evening wear. For men there is a range of tops and trousers as well as waistcoats, shorts and jackets. There is also a a wheelchair leg strap, catheter bag cover and a magnetic pouch which slides into your clothing for easy access to items you need to keep close to you. Prices start from £21.