What the media say about Rackety’s
17/10/2007 - Daily Express
Clever Clothes Give Disabled Cool Makeover
A talented designer is dragging garments for people with special needs into the 21st century – Maisha Frost reports
“In the Rackety’s world, those in wheelchairs no longer have to make do with a jacket thrown over them like a makeshift quilt, or a voluminous navy nylon cover – up instead of a proper coat. Instead there are easily removable styles featuring cute tops, vivid tee shirts and even a sharply tailored trench coat as the brand makes its first forays with its formula into adult wear, sports gear and accessories.”
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Autumn 2007 - Ford Magazine Mobility
Fast Fashion
“Rackety’s, a company that specialises in creating practical clothing for children with disabilities, have just unveiled a new line of adult clothing.
With expert guidance from Dame Tanni Grey – Thompson, ‘Tanni and Anni’ looks to bring fashionable choice to a market driven by healthcare considerations.”
Summer 2007 - Gowerings Mobility
Wider Horizons Issue 15
“The clothes are exciting, well made and modern – ideal for any fashion conscious disabled customer. ”
04/05/2007 - You and Yours BBC Radio 4
THOMPSON:
“Well, body image is important, I mean if you’re a wheelchair user, like me, I pick the colour of my chair, I pick how I want to sit, I pick the colour of the fabric, you know like women pick dresses and shoes and handbags. For a disabled person it does make that level of difference. And it’s just great to see young people wearing stuff – trendy, elegant, quite sophisticated, some of it a bit edgy but a lot of fun as well...”
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