Awards & Press
We're Building Something Different Here.
Joe & Bella is redefining what easy-dressing clothing can be: premium quality, modern style, and innovative features that just make life easier. No medical vibes, no compromises on fashion. Just really good clothes that happen to cooperate.
Recognition keeps rolling in, and we're grateful for every nod from the people and organizations who see what we're building.
Featured Recognition
CoCreate 2025 Finalists
Selected by Shark Tank's Daymond John & Lori Greiner
Out of more than 20,000 applicants from around the world, Joe & Bella was chosen as a CoCreate 2025 finalist—a competition judged by Shark Tank legends Daymond John and Lori Greiner. We're honored to be recognized alongside the most innovative consumer brands on the planet.
Awards
Chicago Innovation Awards
The Up-and-Comer Award: Chicago's Most Innovative Startup
John Hopper Impact Award
Ziegler Link-Age Fund
AARP AgeTech Collaborative
Grand Prize Winner
Caregiver Magazine & Caregiver.com
Best New Product
Boomer Venture Summit
Best New Apparel Brand
Chicago Innovation & The Village Chicago
Turn the Page on Age Award
Global Health & Pharma
Most Innovative Adult Clothing Brand
Style & Apparel Awards
Best Clothing Brand
Caregiver Friendly Awards
Best Apparel Product
In The News
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USA Today
Featured in Fashion Industry Guide on the Rise of Adaptive Clothing
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Today Show
Spotlighted as Leader in Inclusive Apparel Movement
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Us Weekly
Buzz-O-Meter: Joe & Bella x Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity
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Woman's Day
Recognized for Innovative Approach to Inclusive Fashion
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Good Housekeeping
Recognized for Game-Changing Designs
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Block Club Chicago
Seth Rogen Collaborates On Chicago-Based Adaptive Fashion Line for Older Adults
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Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago Innovation Award Winners Revealed
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Chicago SunTimes
Finding the Fun in Functional
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AgeTech News
Joe & Bella Named Winner of 21st Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
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Daily Caring
3 Ways Adaptive Clothing Improves Seniors' Quality of Life
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Next Avenue
The Latest Shopping Resources and Trends for Caregivers
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BizJournals/BizWomen
In Her Own Words: Cara Sumpton Brings Lululemon Experience to New Brands
TV, Radio, Podcasts
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CW26 Chicago
Adaptive Clothing Company for Seniors
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Safe and Sound TV
Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing
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WBEZ/NPR Chicago
Chicago Fashion Brand Joe & Bella Designs Adaptive Clothing
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Will Gather Podcast
Making Life Easier for Caregivers with Joe & Bella
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Aging in Style
Why Adaptive (and Fashionable) Apparel Is a Need for Older Adults
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The Caregiving Years
A Conversation with Jimmy Zollo
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Caregiving Club
Calling All Caregivers – Let's Go Shopping!
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WGN Daytime Chicago
Joe & Bella: Modern Adaptive Clothing for Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Whole Care Network
Why Adaptive (and Fashionable) Apparel Is a Need for Older Adults
