To celebrate The International Day of Disabled People on 03 December our simple aim is to engage the nation with one, effortless, single act of united solidarity - to buy & wear a pair of our purple socks!

By buying and wearing our soft bamboo socks, made by BAM, & tagging us at #PurpleSockDay, you can help us raise positive awareness for disability inclusion.

Style with Purpose!

BUY SOCKS

‍The International Day of Disabled People (IDPD) takes place annually on 03 December. The day was created by the UN in 1992; with the aims to promote the rights & well-being of disabled people across society & raise awareness of disability in every aspect of political, social, economic & cultural life.

For Corporate Orders (min. order 10 pairs), please email socks@parallellifestyle.com for more information on how to get your whole company involved!

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OUR BAM SOCKS

Our socks are made by the wonderful folks at BAM, who are pioneers in natural activewear.
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Soft, sustainable, & ethically sourced bamboo clothing run by people who care passionately about our environment. BAM also create clothing that inspire people to be the best versions of themselves, regardless of age or ability.
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Did you know that purple is the colour most commonly associated with disability.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO
THE MONEY?

Our principal beneficiary and partner is the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE). BASE is the leading voice that represents the Supported Employment sector, who across the UK are changing lives, by supporting individuals and employers to embed inclusive recruitment practices into the heart of workforce planning.

Sockstars

Amy Jackson
AJ Illustration

Emily
Braz

Marcus
Mason-Williams

Sandra
Davis

Shelley
Cowen

Bilguudei, wearing glasses and a black-and-cream jacket, looks at the camera while holding a drawing tablet displaying colourful anime artwork. The photo is framed inside a gold-outlined star.

Bilguudei
Enkhtuya

Hamse Abdilahi Aliberg Media

Daydream Cinema

Samuel Robinson Creative Harbour

Will Sadler
Beacon Films

Shani is looking off confident with her arms on her sides in a black dress

Natalie Cain

Chloe Hammond is sitting in her wheel chair with a Parallel medal round her neck whilst her guide dog Ocho is sitting beside her wearing a red dog tag

TT Coaching

Ivan Lopez IV Beats

Subterranea

Victoria

Victoria Jenkins is an award winning adaptive designer, disability advocate, speaker & writer. After becoming disabled in her mid-20s, Victoria founded Unhidden, a highly successful & socially responsible adaptive fashion range for people with disabilities.

In early 2021 she wrote her first book, The Little Book of Ableism, as a guide to help non disabled people learn simple & easy ways to communicate with the community & be accessible in their private & professional lives. Victoria is also a brand ambassador for Models of Diversity & TEDx Speaker.

Partners & Supporters

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With heartfelt thanks to the following organisations & their staff for supporting Purple Sock Day, wearing our purple socks to celebrate IDPD & caring enough to create opportunity for disabled-owned businesses & entrepreneurs.

If you would like to find out more & join these trailblazing inclusive organisations to help us create meaningful social impact for this year’s IDPD: please get in touch with us HERE

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