Gucci is building an internal inclusion strategy to create greater opportunities for people with disabilities. With employees opting for companies that are committed to long-term change around DEI, Gucci's strategy recognises that internal policy can generate a wider change in culture.

With many disabled people still feeling left out of typical beauty narratives and mainstream conversations, some brands are hoping to diversify the landscape. Hair-care brand Pantene is driving inclusivity through product innovation and partnerships with key voices in the disabled community.

Shapewear brand SKIMS has launched a line of undergarments designed for customers with limited mobility, combining accessibility with style. It reflects how brands are facing up to calls for fashion-forward and comfortable options for everyone, not just those who fit conventional body shapes.

People with disabilities face numerous barriers at work, but as COVID-19 locked down the world, the shift to WFH created new professional opportunities. As businesses seek to restore normalcy post-pandemic, how can they ensure that remote and hybrid set-ups best serve workers with disabilities?