What happens when fashion meets empathy, innovation, and the desire to make daily life a little easier? This project, captured through the lens of photographer Yunhao Zhang and brought to life by model Zander Cossham, is the vision of designer and creative pattern maker Huili Jin, with shoot assistance by Minjea Liew. Together, they explore not only clothing—but freedom, dignity, and care.
“I am Huili Jin, a fashion designer and creative pattern maker originally from China. Inclusivity, functionality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything I create. These are not just concepts—they are values I actively translate into patterns, seams, and silhouettes. Inclusive fashion design is a deeply meaningful and necessary field. I am proud to contribute to it, and to develop garments that genuinely support people in their daily lives.
In this project, inspired by the belief that fashion should be accessible to everyone, this project addresses a common yet overlooked challenge faced by wheelchair users: the difficulty of independently putting on pants. In collaboration with my model Zander, a wheelchair user, I explored innovative solutions through inclusive fashion design.
The core of this project is to redesign the pants pattern specifically for wheelchair users, allowing the garment to be worn from the top down. This makes it possible to dress while remaining seated, significantly improving ease of use and independence. Additionally, special attention was given to techniques, fabric choice, and seam placement to reduce discomfort caused by long periods of sitting.”
Designer: Huili Jin / @huilik_f
Photographer: Yunhao Zhang / @zz_cedrc
Model: Zander Cossham / @zander_cossham
Shoot Assistant: Minjea Liew / @mj.l1_
