Some who came that day had life-limiting conditions, said Lim. “They are well aware of their timeline, so when they choose to be here, you know that it means something to them,” she said quietly.
Timothy Chan, who modelled the first edition of the T-shirt, had muscular dystrophy and died two days before CNA Women met Lim. She was heading to his wake after the interview.
THE PEOPLE MAINSTREAM FASHION FORGETS
Most clothing is not designed to be inclusive, said 32-year-old Lim. A dress with back zippers that you have to stretch to reach. A shirt with tiny buttons down the front and at the cuff. Pants that require balance to put one foot into at a time.
For people living with disabilities or special needs, these can turn getting dressed into a daily obstacle.
Indeed, Lim recalls how as a fashion student, she was approached by a doctor trained in geriatric medicine, who wanted to make clothes for his elderly and bedridden patients.
This inspired her to found Will and Well in 2017, where she offers ready-to-wear clothes, as well as customisation and bespoke designs, available online and at HIVE @ Enabling Village, at 20 Lengkok Bahru.