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Designing for access: How Mizzou students are advancing fashion for all - Department of Textile & Apparel Management


Eric Stann
June 10, 2026

A woman with glasses and a floral top smiles as she talks to two people in casual attire, creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
Mackenzie Miller, center, created a new adaptive apparel class this semester in Mizzou’s Department of Textile and Apparel Management. Photos by: Koden Lam

At the University of Missouri, students are learning fashion design through the lens of everyday life: how people live, move and navigate the world around them.

That user-centered mindset shows up every day across Mizzou’s Department of Textile and Apparel Management. By working closely with people who have disabilities, students are engaging in a more thoughtful, collaborative process that reflects real experiences.