Eyes on Talents and Paris Good Fashion have launched the third edition of the Grand Prix Inclusive Design with APF France handicap. In the run-up to the Paris Paralympic Games, this new edition highlighted adaptive clothing and the future of inclusive clothing. The Grand Prix Inclusive Design 2024 was awarded to Hanan Tantush, founder of the British adaptive clothing brand Intotum. Intotum aims to create functional clothing for and with wheelchair users, using an exploratory and collaborative approach. The collection is inspired by outdoor clothing and nature, with a bold colour palette and integrated elements that allow for modularity and adaptability while reflecting a sportswear style. Intotum encourages empowerment through ease of dressing, enabling independence and individuality for a marginalised community.
The jury awarded Bénédicte de Torquat with a special mention for her æquidem project, a clothing brand designed for teenagers and young adults who are frequently hospitalised. Reconciling fashion and health in an inclusive and sustainable approach, æquidem is a concrete solution to increase confidence and independence by creating trendy, comfortable and functional clothing that will give people in care the flexibility they need in terms of clothing. The aim of the project is to combat the social isolation of vulnerable people by providing them with clothing adapted to care.