BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CoDesign Collaborative - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CoDesign Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T022801 CREATED:20250416T172938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T172938Z UID:32613-1745584200-1745586000@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:The Current: Rethinking Fashion for Inclusivity DESCRIPTION:The Current: Rethinking Fashion for Inclusivity\nJoin us for a virtual lightning talk with Parsons student Maanya Lakhiani and Katie Horan\, Founder of All Bodies\, which provides accessibility training to the bridal industry.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTickets\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join CoDesign Collaborative for The Current\, a virtual\, student-led lightning talk series highlighting vital topics in design\, on April 25\, 12:30-1 pm ET / 9:30-10 am PT to discuss inclusive fashion design with students Maanya Lakhiani and Katie Horan\, Founder at All Bodies\, All Brides. \nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 4 people worldwide have a disability. Yet\, the fashion industry—driven by mass production and seasonal trends—often prioritizes form over function\, making it difficult for individuals with disabilities to find clothing that is both stylish and accessible. While adaptive clothing exists\, the current options remain limited\, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach to fashion design. \nThis talk will explore how designers can integrate inclusive design principles to create garments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional\, comfortable\, and empowering for all wearers. Through the lens of bridal wear\, we’ll examine the challenges individuals with disabilities face when shopping for significant life events and how the industry can better meet their needs. \nThe conversation will delve into: \n\nHow fashion brands can integrate inclusivity from the start rather than as an afterthought.\nThe role of technology and innovation in advancing adaptive fashion.\nHow store layouts and dressing rooms can be redesigned for greater accessibility.\nHow bridal designers can ensure gowns and suits accommodate different mobility and sensory needs.\n\n  \nAbout Maanya Lakhiani:\n \nMaanya Lakhiani is a strategic thinker with a passion for brand direction\, marketing\, and luxury fashion. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Design and Management at Parsons School of Design\, she has spearheaded projects that live in the intersection of business\, creativity\, and consumer insights. Beyond her professional aspirations\, Maanya is an advocate for networking and industry engagement. Recognizing a gap in resources for fashion business students at Parsons\, she is working to establish a fashion business society to facilitate networking events\, industry talks\, and career support. Having grown up in Dubai and India\, Maanya brings a global perspective to her work\, seamlessly blending diverse cultural influences with a keen eye for trends. \nAbout Katie Horan:\n \nKatie Horan is the founder of All Bodies\, All Brides\, a company providing accessibility training to bridal stores\, seamstresses\, and wedding dress designers in the pursuit of disability justice. With 6 years of bridal experience and a lifelong commitment to disability advocacy\, she is reshaping the fashion industry’s perspective to be better prepared to serve people with disabilities in a compassionate\, inclusive manner. When she isn’t working with bridal teams or sketching adaptive wedding dresses\, she is an undergraduate in the Department of Religion at Princeton University\, considering how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities navigate religious spaces\, develop community\, and conceptualize God. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, April 25\, 2025\n12:30 – 1 pm ET / 9:30 – 10 am PT\nVirtual Lightning Talk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFree for Students\, Members & Partners\n(see your email for the promo code)!\n$5 General Admission. Registration is required. \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Design Impact Society\, Corporate & Academic Partners\, and Members: you should have received a promo code for free and discounted registration. Email membership@codesigncollaborative.org with questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maanya Lakhiani\nBBA candidate\, Strategic Design & Management\, Parsons School of Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katie Horan\nFounder\, All Bodies\, All Brides\nBA candidate\, Religion\, Princeton University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a member to attend special events free of charge\, and get Unfold Magazine mailed twice a year.\nMembership starts at just $5/month.\n \n Join URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/current-inclusive-fashion/ CATEGORIES:Partner,Member,Design Impact Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Heading-Image-CoDesign-Collaborative.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR