Co-director of Classy Little Fashions Foundation to speak about disability, self-expression


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For people with atypical body types, finding well-fitting, age-appropriate clothing is a challenge. 

Jane Hash, co-director and model for Classy Little Fashions Foundation, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15 in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. A gallery reception will take place following her speech.

This speech is part of the (dis)ABLED BEAUTY exhibition. It is sponsored by (dis)ABLED BEAUTY, the Department of Communication Disorders, and the Division of Audiology in the College of Health Professions.

This event is free and open to the public.

People with atypical body types like Hash struggle to find clothing that fits well, looks good and allows them to express themselves. According to the Classy Little Fashions Foundation website, those with non-standard body types often have to buy children’s clothing or alter clothing with knots, rolls and scissors, since custom clothing is expensive for consumers. The goal of the foundation is to provide access to personalized, age-appropriate clothing which allows them to express themselves and feel confident.

Classy Little Fashions Foundation collaborates with fashion design departments at universities and other organizations to design custom patterns for “Classy Clients.” Clients can obtain the patterns and work with a tailor to produce custom clothing at a low cost.

Communication disorders faculty member Stacey Lim is one of the curators of (dis)ABLED BEAUTY. Lim chose to have Hash speak on campus because Hash can explain about how fashion affects one’s confidence and about the importance of loving one’s body.

“People who are interested in fashion, disability and women’s issues would be really interested in this event,” Lim said. “Jane is very open and honest about the various issues she has faced, and she deals with in her life, including sexuality.”

Lim said the audience will learn about how people perceive disability and how important fashion is for those with disabilities.

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