When Irinie first came to us with a customisation request, she was a busy bride-to-be. However, she wasn’t looking to make new clothes for herself, but for her then-future mother-in-law – Jane. Jane has been bedridden for a long time due to a stroke. The family was looking forward to her son's upcoming wedding and hoped that Jane could be dressed in an outfit that would look flattering on her, without neglecting her comfort.

What would you do if your favourite piece of clothing was giving you problems because of your ever-changing needs? For Timothy who has Muscular Dystrophy, he is dependent on his caregivers for dressing. His favourite jacket was gradually unable to meet his needs, but he knew what adaptations he wanted and we were happy to provide our technical expertise to explore new solutions.

Will & Well believes no one has to suffer for the sake of fashion, including Planet Earth. That’s why we’re using fabrics we have in storage to make Adaptable+. This eco-conscious collection that embraces what we already own, what you can own, and what, together, we can call our own efforts towards inclusive and sustainable fashion that also includes Planet Earth. 

“What would an organisation with inclusive work practices look like?”

For centuries, workplaces have been designed for able-bodied people. Because of long-standing physical and social barriers, organisations often fail to make adequate accommodations for people with special needs. Through my time with Mustard Tree, I learnt what it means to build a workplace with love.

Looking back on the past two years I had spent pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School, I can only describe it as my best education experience. It’s not every day that you get to be surrounded by people who share the same heartbeat for the things you care about, and I found exactly that in my school community.

Social isolation is a complex issue with various causes and solutions. Muthiah had to wear a sarong instead of conventional pants because of a condition called elephantiasis. He felt ashamed, believing he could not face modern society and gradually, he lost his social life, dignity, and independence.

We took on the role as Aliyya’s mentor last year and over 7-months, this amazing rockstar had done everything from sewing to print-making, tie-dye, and even modelling!

In some ways, our journey with Yuan Ping mirrored that with our other customisation clients. What makes our experience with each client unique though, is the little moments in between which remind us why the human touch is an indispensable part of our design process.

An anonymous nomination for our #BeTheDifference campaign led us to meet Kang Wei. Having cerebral palsy, Kang Wei has difficulties navigating daily dressing processes which require greater dexterity. Then, out of Kang Wei’s big heart, he had decided to pay it forward and become a Well Wisher for another beneficiary.