Optivus

Who they are

Cristel Guzman is the founder of Optivus, an adaptive urban streetwear brand for kids. Cristel was inspired to create the brand by her disabled son, Liam.

Liam has a rare metabolic disorder which interferes with his ability to metabolise protein and this lead to severe brain damage. Liam’s stiff limbs and spasms made dressing a painstaking chore and Cristel soon understood the obstacle parents and carers face when it came to this task. 

As a young boy Liam would indicate his fashion preferences with his eyes or hands and asserted his choices confidently. A new shirt would fill him with joy.

Optiuv’s goal is to relieve the strains of dressing by offering adaptive and tailored clothing whilst delivering on their commitment to fashion and design so to recognise and personal style preferences. 

Combining functional design with fashionable aesthetics, Optivus aims to empower individuals like Liam to dress with comfort and style, they also aim to lighten the load for caregivers with easy to use fasteners, adjustable elements, soft, sensory friendly fabric. Optivus’ brand voice says “dress for life, not limitations” and this perfectly sums up their ethos.

What they sell

Optivus have a range for adults and kids, including an unisex range of hoodies and tops. T-shirts range from £28.20.