WO2023007109A1

WO2023007109A1 - Modular clothing system

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Publication number: WO2023007109A1
Application number: PCT/GB2021/053004
Authority: WO
Inventors: Maria O'SULLIVAN-ABEYRATNE
Original assignee: Osullivan Abeyratne Maria
Priority date: 2021-07-30
Filing date: 2021-11-19
Publication date: 2023-02-02
Also published as: EP4376657A1; GB202111059D0

Abstract

There is provided a modular clothing system (10, 110, 50A - 50F) comprising a plurality of clothing parts, wherein the plurality of clothing parts includes: • • a plurality of front clothing parts (20A- 20E, 20G -200) and a plurality of rear clothing parts (30A- 30K); or • • a front clothing part and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or • • a plurality of front clothing parts and a rear clothing part, wherein the or each front clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer, and wherein the or each rear clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer, wherein each of the plurality of clothing parts includes at least one fastener element (22A, 22B, 26A, 26B, 32A, 32B, 36A, 36B, 122A, 122B, 126A, 126B, 132A, 132B, 136A, 136B, 222A, 222B, 226A, 226B, 232B, 322A, 322B, 326A, 326B, 336A, 336B, 422B, 426A, 426B, 526A, 526B), the or each fastener element of the or each front clothing part linkable to the or each fastener element of the or each rear clothing part, the fastener elements operable to assemble different modular clothings through different combinations of the front and rear clothing parts, the fastener elements operable to disassemble an assembled modular clothing by completely detaching the front and rear clothing parts of the assembled modular clothing.

Description

The present invention relates to modular clothing suitable for use by a wheelchair or bedridden user or a person who suffers from a physical disfigurement. With accessible workspaces, it is possible for wheelchair users to have office-based jobs. Whilst it is easy for an able-bodied person to change to socialise after work, this is not straightforward for a wheelchair user. Furthermore, it is impossible for some people who suffer from physical disfigurements to find clothing which fits them properly. This is because the disfigurement may result in an asymmetry in their body shape, such as the size of their back being larger than the size of their front (e.g. for a disfigurement such as a spine scoliosis) or the size of their upper body being larger than their lower body (e.g. for achondroplasia or dwarfism). Not many people can afford to pay tailors or seamstresses to create bespoke clothing or have the skills to create such clothing for themselves. Furthermore, for play activities where specialised clothing is worn, such clothing is not available which is suitable for wear by a wheelchair user or a person with a physical disfigurement. A way of ameliorating these problems has been sought. According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a modular clothing system comprising a plurality of clothing parts, wherein the plurality of clothing parts includes: x a plurality of front clothing parts and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or x a front clothing part and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or x a plurality of front clothing parts and a rear clothing part, wherein the or each front clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer, and wherein the or each rear clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer, wherein each of the plurality of clothing parts includes at least one fastener element, the or each fastener element of the or each front clothing part linkable to the or each fastener element of the or each rear clothing part, the fastener elements operable to assemble different modular clothings through different combinations of the front and rear clothing parts, the fastener elements operable to disassemble an assembled modular clothing by completely detaching the front and rear clothing parts of the assembled modular clothing. The modular clothing system enables a user to freely switch front clothing parts and/or rear clothing parts in order to alter the assembled modular clothing. Thus, the interchangeability of a front clothing part with one or more other front clothing parts and/or the interchangeability of a rear clothing part with one or more other rear clothing parts not only provides a wearer with a wide range of clothing that fulfils various aesthetic and functional purposes but also makes it easier for the wearer to change their clothing, which provides the wearer with greater independence and comfort. For example, the invention provides a wearer with the option of switching between different front clothing parts depending on whether they are sitting or standing, which may be for aesthetic or comfort reasons. This is of particular benefit to wheelchair or bedridden users as well as people suffering from physical disfigurement or having body shapes and sizes that do not fit standard clothing ranges sold by shops. This includes people with dwarfism and scoliosis. It will be appreciated that a given modular clothing may be assembled from one or more front clothing parts in combination with one or more rear clothing parts. The modular clothing system of the invention may be a kit of modular clothing, examples of which are described throughout the specification. It will be appreciated that, in some assembled modular clothings, some of the fastener elements of the attached clothing parts may remain unused. This may be due to various reasons, such as different number of fastener elements on the front and rear clothing part or such as different shapes or sizes of the front and rear clothing parts. In embodiments of the invention, the or each front clothing part may be shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer by extending from one side of the front of the body to the other side of the front of the body. In further embodiments of the invention, the or each rear clothing part may be shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer by extending from one side of the rear of the body to the other side of the rear of the body. In embodiments of the invention, the or each front clothing part may be shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer by extending up to the shoulders of the wearer. In further embodiments of the invention, the or each rear clothing part may be shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a part extending up to the shoulders of the wearer, the clothing part may have a single shoulder portion or two shoulder portions. In still further embodiments of the invention, the plurality of clothing parts may further include at least one sleeve clothing part for linking to a front clothing part and/or a rear clothing part. In such embodiments, the or each sleeve clothing part may include a fastener element for linking to a fastener element of a front clothing part and/or a fastener element of a rear clothing part. It will be appreciated that a given modular clothing may include one or two sleeve clothing parts. Examples of sleeve clothing parts are described throughout the specification. In embodiments of the invention, the plurality of clothing parts may further include at least one shoulder clothing part for linking to a front clothing part and/or a rear clothing part. In such embodiments, the or each shoulder clothing part may include a fastener element for linking to a fastener element of a front clothing part and/or a fastener element of a rear clothing part. It will be appreciated that a given modular clothing may include one or two shoulder clothing parts. Examples of sleeve clothing parts are described throughout the specification. A body length of each of the front and rear clothing parts may vary. For example, a given clothing part may extend from the shoulders or above the chest to the waist, thighs, knees, shins, ankles or any point in-between. The front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts may have a same body length as the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. Alternatively the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts may have a different body length from the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. At least two of the front clothing parts may have different body lengths. At least two of the rear clothing parts may have different body lengths. The front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts may have a same body width as the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. Alternatively the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts may have a different body width from the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. of the rear clothing parts may have different body widths. The front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts may have a same clothing size as the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. Alternatively the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts may have a different clothing size from the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. At least two of the front clothing parts may have different clothing sizes. At least two of the rear clothing parts may have different clothing sizes. It will be understood that, although different sizing systems exist, the references to clothing sizes is intended to refer to clothing sizes with reference to the same sizing system. In embodiments of the invention, the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts may include two fastener elements, the two fastener elements may have different lengths and may extend along a side of the corresponding front clothing part, one of the two fastener elements may be linkable to a first fastener element of one of the rear clothing parts, the other of the two fastener elements may be linkable to a second fastener element of another one of the rear clothing parts, the first and second fastener elements may have different lengths. There may be two sets of the two fastener elements, each set extending along a respective side of the corresponding front clothing part. In further embodiments of the invention, the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts may include two fastener elements, the two fastener elements may have different lengths and may extend along a side of the corresponding rear clothing part, one of the two fastener elements may be linkable to a first fastener element of one of the front clothing parts, the other of the two fastener elements may be linkable to a second fastener element of another one of the front clothing parts, the first and second fastener elements may have different lengths. There may be two sets of the two fastener elements, each set extending along a respective side of the corresponding rear clothing part. A wide range of modular clothings can be assembled from the plurality of clothing parts of the modular clothing system. For example, the different modular clothings may for example, the plurality of clothing parts may include a front clothing part that is a harness or is formed from a piece of rope. The type and configuration of each fastener element may vary depending on the shape and size of the corresponding clothing part. Each of the front and rear clothings parts may have a single fastener element, or multiple fastener elements (such as a row of fastener elements), down each of its sides. For any front or rear clothing part extending up to the shoulders of the wearer, the clothing part may have a single fastener element, or multiple fastener elements (such as a row of fastener elements), along its shoulder portion or each of its shoulder portions. In embodiments of the invention, at least one fastener element may be or may include a quick release fitting. In further embodiments of the invention, at least one fastener element may be or may include a closure. In such embodiments, at least one closure may be or may include: a magnet, a part of a hook-and-loop system; and/or a press-fit stud closure. In still further embodiments of the invention, at least one of the fastener elements may include a ring, at least one other of the fastener elements may include a retention element, and the retention element may be receivable by the ring to assemble a modular clothing from the corresponding front and rear clothing parts. The retention element may include a strap. The strap may include a closure for securing the strap when it is received by the ring. The ring may be a D-ring. Optionally at least one fastener element may include a zip element. At least one of the plurality of clothing parts may include a flap for covering the zip. Further optionally the fastener elements of each clothing part may be arranged to be spaced apart at equidistant intervals. Alternatively the fastener elements of each clothing part may be arranged to be spaced apart at non-equidistant intervals. According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of using a modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method includes the steps of: through different combinations of the front and rear clothing parts; and operating the fastener elements to disassemble an assembled modular clothing by completely detaching the front and rear clothing parts of the assembled modular clothing. According to the invention there is provided a kit of modular clothing wherein the kit comprises: (a) one or more front clothing parts which are each shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer by extending from one side of the front of the body to the other side, wherein each front clothing part has a quick release fitting on each side for linking to a respective side of a rear clothing part; and (b) one or more rear clothing parts which are each shaped to cover in use a substantial part of a rear part of the body of the wearer by extending from one side of the rear of the body to the other side and by extending up to the shoulders of the wearer wherein each rear clothing part has a quick release fitting on each side and on each shoulder for linking to the front part; and/or (c) one or more rear clothing parts which are each shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of the body of the wearer by extending from one side of the rear of the body to the other side of the wearer such that it does not cover the shoulders of the wearer wherein each rear clothing part has a quick release fitting on each side; and optionally one or more pairs of sleeve clothing parts having a quick release fitting for linking to the front part and/or rear part (a). According to the invention there is also provided a front clothing part for use in the kit according to the invention wherein the front clothing part is shaped to cover at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer by extending from one side of the front of the body to the other side wherein each front clothing part has a quick release fitting on each side for linking to a respective side of a rear clothing part. According to the invention there is further provided a rear clothing part for use in the kit according to the invention wherein the rear clothing part is shaped to cover a part of a rear part of the body of the wearer by extending from one side of the rear of the body to the other side and by optionally extending up to the shoulders of the wearer wherein each rear clothing part has a quick release fitting on each side and on each shoulder for linking to the front part. for use in the kit according to the invention wherein each sleeve clothing part has a quick release fitting for linking to a front and/or rear clothing part. According to the invention there is further provided modular clothing which is formed from a front clothing part according to the invention, a rear clothing part according to the invention, and optionally a pair of sleeve clothing parts according to the invention. Advantages of the modular clothing system, the kit of modular clothing and the clothing parts according to the invention include that the quick release fittings allow a wheelchair user to easily change their clothing so that they can wear a formal front clothing part whilst working and then swap it for a casual clothing part, e.g. to socialise after work. Without the invention, it would be necessary for one or more carers, often assisted by a hoist, to help the wheelchair user out of their chair and to support and assist them while they change clothing which is not practical or indeed possible in some circumstances. A further advantage of the invention is that a person with a physical disfigurement may have front and rear clothing parts where the front clothing part has a different size to the rear clothing part, e.g. such that the front part has a smaller size to the rear clothing part such that the clothing fits and is flattering. An additional advantage is that a wheelchair user or a person with a disfigurement may have an item of clothing formed from a comfortable rear clothing part and a play front clothing part where the rear clothing part is comfortable to wear in a wheelchair or with a disfigurement and where the front clothing part has an appearance to suit a play activity such as a fancy dress front clothing part or a sexy front clothing part (e.g. bondage clothing). In some embodiments, each quick release fitting may comprise one or more closures. In some embodiments, each closure may be a magnet, a part of a hook and loop system, and/or a press-fit stud closure. In some embodiments, each quick release fitting may comprise two or more closures wherein each adjacent pair of closures is spaced by the same predetermined distance; and wherein the two or more closures are a magnet and/or a press-fit stud closure. Advantages of spacing each adjacent pair of magnets by the same predetermined distance is that front and/or rear clothing parts are interchangeable. In some embodiments, the quick release fittings for front and rear clothing parts may each comprise a part of a hook and loop system in addition to a closure which is a magnet or a press-fit stud closure. The advantages of including an additional hook and loop system include that the security of the link between the front and rear clothing parts is improved. In some embodiments, the quick release fittings for front and rear clothing parts may each comprise one of a D-ring and a strap with a closure or a clip for securing the strap to the D-ring. In some embodiments, the D-ring may be attached by a releasable clip. In some embodiments, the strap closure may comprise a magnet, a press-fit stud closure, and/or a hook and loop system. In some embodiments, the quick release fittings may be a zip (e.g. a magnetic zip). In some embodiments, where the quick release fittings are a zip, one of the quick release fittings may comprise a flap for covering the zip. In some embodiments, the flap may be secured by a hook and loop system. In some embodiments, the kit may comprise front and rear clothing parts which have substantially the same length. In some embodiments, the front and rear clothing parts may have a very long length such that they may be linked to form modular clothing which is a dress. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a very long length, the side fittings of the front and rear clothing parts may have multiple magnets, e.g. from 15 to 30 magnets. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a very long length, the front and rear clothing parts may extend from the shoulders or from above the chest to the thighs, knees, or ankles or to any point in between. In some embodiments, the front and rear clothing parts may have a long length such that they may be linked to form modular clothing which is a mini-dress or a tunic top. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a long length, the side fittings of the front and rear clothing parts may have multiple magnets, e.g. from 10 to 20 magnets. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a long length, the front and rear clothing parts may extend from the shoulders or from above the chest to below the buttocks. In some embodiments, the front and rear clothing parts may have a medium length such that they may be linked to form modular clothing which is a top. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a medium length, the side fittings of the front and rear clothing parts may have multiple magnets, e.g. from 6 to 12 magnets. In some embodiments, a front clothing part which has a medium length may be a wrap-style top, a tank top, a gathered neck top, a vest-style top, a round- neck top, or a ruffled neck top. In some embodiments, where the front and rear from the shoulders or from above the chest to the waist. In some embodiments, the front and rear clothing parts may have a short length such that they may be linked to form modular clothing which is a cropped top. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a short length, the side fittings of the front and rear clothing parts may have multiple magnets, e.g. from 3 to 6 magnets. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a short length, the front and rear clothing parts may extend from the shoulders or from above the chest to below the rib cage or above the belly button. In some embodiments, the front and rear clothing parts may have a very short length such that they may be linked to form modular clothing which is a bandeau top. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a very short length, the side fittings of the front and rear clothing parts may have multiple magnets, e.g. from 2 to 4 magnets. In some embodiments, where the front and rear clothing parts have a very short length, the front and rear clothing parts may cover the chest. In some embodiments, the front clothing part may include one or two front shoulder parts such that it is suitable for use with rear clothing part (b). In some embodiments, the one or two front shoulder parts may have a front shoulder fitting for linking to a respective shoulder part of a rear clothing part. In some embodiments, the one or two front shoulder parts may each be in the form of a vest strap, a bandeau, a racerback strap, or a narrow front shoulder strap such as spaghetti strap. In some embodiments, the shoulder fitting may have from 1 to 3 magnets, e.g. 2 magnets. In some embodiments, where the one or two front shoulder straps are narrow shoulder straps, the shoulder fitting may have 1 magnet. In some embodiments, the kit may comprise three or more clothing parts which may comprise two front clothing parts and one rear clothing part or which may comprise one front clothing part, one rear clothing part, and one pair of sleeves clothing part. In some embodiments, the kit may comprise four or more clothing parts which may comprise two front clothing parts and one rear clothing part, and one pair of sleeves clothing part, or which may comprise two front clothing parts and two rear clothing parts. A skilled person would appreciate that there are many permutations of different numbers of each clothing part which may be used to form a kit having a number of clothing parts which is four or more, five or more, six or more etc. A skilled person which the kit may comprise as the front and rear clothing parts. In some embodiments, a kit according to the invention for use by a wheelchair user may comprise at least one long front clothing part and at least one corresponding rear clothing part. In some embodiments, a kit according to the invention for use by a user with a physical disfigurement may comprise at least a front clothing part and a rear clothing part where one of the front clothing part or the rear clothing part has a size which is different to the other of the front clothing part or the rear clothing part in order to accommodate the physical disfigurement. In some embodiments, the physical disfigurement may be scoliosis, achondroplasia, and/or dwarfism. In some embodiments, the quick release fittings for use in a kit for use by a wheelchair user or by a user with a physical disfigurement may comprise one or more magnets or press-fit closures, optionally with a part of a hook and loop system, or may be a zip. In some embodiments, the front clothing part may have left and/or right shoulder parts which each have a quick release fitting for linking to a quick release fitting on a corresponding shoulder part of a rear clothing part. In some embodiments, the front clothing part may have left and/or right shoulder parts which each have a quick release sleeve fitting for connection to a corresponding quick release fitting on a sleeve part. In some embodiments, a kit according to the invention for play use may include one or more harnesses. In some embodiments, a kit according to the invention for play use may include one or more pieces of rope. In some embodiments, the quick release fittings for front and rear clothing parts for use in the kit for play use may each comprise one of a D-ring and a strap with a closure, or a clip for securing the strap to the D-ring. In some embodiments, the D-ring may be attached by a releasable clip to the rear clothing part. Within the scope of this application it is expressly intended that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, and the claims and/or the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. That is, all embodiments and all features of any embodiment can be combined in any way and/or combination, unless such features are incompatible. The applicant reserves the right to change any originally filed claim or file any new claim accordingly, including the right any other claim although not originally claimed in that manner. The invention will now be illustrated with reference to the following Figures of the accompanying drawings which are not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention: FIGURE 1 shows a schematic plan view of a first embodiment of a kit of modular clothing according to the invention which is suitable for use by a wheelchair user where the kit comprises first and second embodiments of a front clothing part according to the invention, first and second embodiments of a rear clothing part according to the invention, and first and second embodiments of a pair of sleeves according to the invention; FIGURE 2 shows a schematic plan view of a second embodiment of a kit of modular clothing according to the invention which is suitable for use with a first or second person with a physical disfigurement where the kit comprises third and fourth embodiments of a front clothing part according to the invention, a third embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention, and the first and second embodiments of a pair of sleeves according to the invention; FIGURE 3 shows a schematic plan view of a fifth embodiment of a front clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 4 shows a schematic plan view of a sixth embodiment of a front clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 5 shows a schematic plan view of a seventh embodiment of a front clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 6 shows a schematic plan view of an eighth embodiment of a front clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 7 shows a schematic plan view of a ninth embodiment of a front clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 8 shows a schematic plan view of a fourth embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 9 shows a schematic plan view of a fifth embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 10 shows a schematic plan view of a sixth embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 11 shows a schematic plan view of a seventh embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; sleeves according to the invention; FIGURE 13 shows a schematic plan view of a fourth embodiment of a pair of sleeves according to the invention; FIGURE 14 shows a schematic plan view of a first embodiment of a kit of modular clothing according to the invention which is suitable for play use with a normal person, a wheelchair user, or a person with a physical disfigurement where the kit comprises tenth, eleventh, and twelfth embodiments of a front clothing part according to the invention, and eighth, ninth, and tenth embodiments of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 15 shows a schematic side view of a first embodiment of modular clothing according to the invention; FIGURE 16 shows a schematic perspective view of a wheelchair user wearing the first embodiment of modular clothing in a wheelchair; FIGURE 17 shows a schematic front view of a first person with a physical disfigurement wearing a second embodiment of modular clothing; FIGURE 18 shows a schematic rear view of a first person with a physical disfigurement wearing the second embodiment of modular clothing; FIGURE 19 shows a schematic side view of the second embodiment of modular clothing according to the invention; FIGURE 20 shows a schematic partial front view of a normal play user wearing the eleventh embodiment of a front clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 21 shows a schematic partial rear view of the play user wearing the tenth embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 22 shows a schematic side view of a third embodiment of modular clothing according to the invention; FIGURE 23 shows a schematic partial rear view of the play user wearing the eighth embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 24 shows a schematic partial front view of the play user wearing a tenth embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 25 shows a schematic partial front view of a play user wearing the twelfth embodiment of a front clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 26 shows a schematic partial rear view of the play user wearing the tenth embodiment of a rear clothing part according to the invention; FIGURE 27 shows a schematic side view of a fourth embodiment of modular clothing according to the invention; shoulder portions of the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the shoulder fittings are spaced apart; FIGURE 29 shows a schematic partial plan view of the shoulder fittings on the shoulder portions of the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the shoulder fittings are connected; FIGURE 30 shows a schematic partial side view of the side fittings on the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the side fittings are spaced apart; FIGURE 31 shows a schematic partial side view of the side fittings on the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the side fittings are connected; FIGURE 32 shows a schematic side view of the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the shoulder and side fittings are spaced apart; FIGURE 33 shows a schematic side plan view of the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the shoulder and side fittings are connected; FIGURE 34 shows a schematic partial plan view of the shoulder fitting of the front clothing part of the eleventh embodiment of the invention linked to the shoulder fitting of the rear clothing part of the ninth embodiment of the invention; FIGURE 35 shows schematic partial plan view of an alternative embodiment of the shoulder fitting of the front clothing part of the eleventh embodiment of the invention linked to the shoulder fitting of the rear clothing part of the ninth embodiment of the invention; FIGURE 36 shows a schematic partial plan view of an alternative embodiment of the shoulder fittings on the shoulder portions of the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the shoulder fittings are spaced apart; FIGURE 37 shows a schematic partial plan view of an alternative embodiment of the shoulder fittings on the shoulder portions of the front and rear clothing parts according to the second embodiment of the invention where the shoulder fittings are connected; FIGURE 38 shows a schematic partial plan view of the shoulder or side fitting of the front clothing part of the twelfth embodiment of the invention linked to the shoulder or side fitting of the rear clothing part of the ninth embodiment of the invention; tenth embodiment of the invention linked to the shoulder or side fitting of the rear clothing part of the eighth embodiment of the invention; FIGURE 40 shows a schematic partial plan view of a front clothing part and its shoulder sleeve fitting with a sleeve and its sleeve fitting; FIGURE 41 shows a schematic partial side view of an alternative embodiment of the side fittings for the front and rear clothing parts of the first embodiment of the invention; FIGURE 42 shows a schematic front view of a second person with a physical disfigurement such as achondroplasia or dwarfism wearing a second embodiment of modular clothing; FIGURE 43 shows a schematic rear view of a second person with a physical disfigurement such as achondroplasia or dwarfism wearing the second embodiment of modular clothing; FIGURE 44 shows a schematic side view of the second embodiment of modular clothing according to the invention; and FIGURE 45 shows a further embodiment of modular clothing according to the invention. The figures are not necessarily to scale, and certain features and certain views of the figures may be shown exaggerated in scale or in schematic form in the interests of clarity and conciseness. Non-limiting embodiments of the modular clothing system according to the invention are described as follows. For the purposes of this specification, it is disclosed that each of the plurality of clothing parts of the modular clothing system of the invention may be selected from any one of the clothing parts described in the following embodiments. Each fitting may be replaced by a different type of fastener element, examples of which are described throughout the specification. A first embodiment of a modular clothing system, in the form of a kit of modular clothing, according to the invention is indicated generally at 10 on Figure 1. Kit 10 is of modular clothing which is suitable for use by a wheelchair user 60A. Kit 10 comprises a front clothing part 20A according to a first embodiment of the invention, a front clothing part 20B according to a second embodiment of the invention, a rear clothing part 30A according to a first embodiment of the invention, a rear clothing part 30B according to a second embodiment of the invention, a pair of sleeves 40A according to embodiment of the invention. Each front clothing part 20A,20B has an upper edge or neckline 28, a lower edge or hem 29, side fittings 22A,22B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B, and shoulder portions 24A,24B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 26A,26B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B. The shoulder portions 24A,24B may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Sleeve fitting 27A is illustrated in Figure 40. Sleeve fitting 27B corresponds to sleeve fitting 27A. Front clothing part 20A has a long length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form the front part of a dress. Front clothing part 20A is a V-necked shift dress front part. Front clothing part 20B has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form the front part of a wrap-style top. In an alternative embodiment, the kit 10 may also include one or more additional front parts 20C,20D,20E,20G,20H,20I,20J,20K,20L,20M according to a different embodiment of the invention. In an alternative embodiment, the front parts 20A,20B of kit 10 may be replaced by one or more front parts 20C,20D,20E,20G,20H,20I,20J,20K,20L,20M according to a different embodiment of the invention. Front part 20H may be included in the kit 10 if accompanied by a corresponding shaped rear clothing part 30J. Front parts 20K,20L,20M may be included in the kit 10 if the side and shoulder fittings 32A,32B,36A,36B of the rear clothing parts 30A,30B are replaced by side and shoulder fittings 132A,132B,136A,136B or if the side and shoulder fittings of front parts 20L,20M are replaced by side and shoulder fittings 22A,22B,26A,26B. Each rear clothing part 30A,30B has an upper edge or neckline 38, a lower edge or hem 39, side fittings 32A,32B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B, and shoulder portions 34A,34B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 36A,36B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B. The shoulder portions 34A,34B may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Sleeve fitting 27A is illustrated in Figure 40. Sleeve fitting 27B corresponds to sleeve fitting 27A. long rear clothing part suitable for forming the rear part of a dress for use with front clothing part 20A. Rear clothing part 30B has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is a rear clothing part suitable for forming the rear part of a top, e.g. for use with front clothing part 20B. In an alternative embodiment, the kit 10 may also include one or more additional rear parts 30D,30E according to a different embodiment of the invention. In an alternative embodiment, the front parts 20A,20B of kit 10 may be replaced by one or more rear parts 30D,30E according to a different embodiment of the invention. Each pair of sleeves 40A,40B comprises two sleeves 45A,45B which each have a sleeve fitting 42A,42B for attachment to corresponding sleeve fittings 27A,27B on the front clothing part 20A,20B and/or the rear clothing part 30A,30B respectively. The pair of sleeves 40A are bell-style or draped sleeves. The pair of sleeves 40B are three-quarter length sleeves 40B. In an alternative embodiment, the kit 10 may also include one or more additional pairs of sleeves 40C,40D according to a third and/or fourth embodiment of the invention. In an alternative embodiment, the pairs of sleeves 40A,40B of kit 10 may be replaced by one or more pairs of sleeves 40C,40D according to a third and/or fourth embodiment of the invention. Side fittings 22B,32B each comprise a corresponding hook or loop strip and a plurality of evenly spaced magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 30 and 31. Side fittings 22A,32A correspond. In an alternative embodiment, each pair of side fittings 22A,32A and 22B,32B may comprise a zip 80 as illustrated in Figure 41. Optionally the zip 80 may be covered by a flap 84 which may be secured by corresponding hook and loop strips 72A,72B as also illustrated in Figure 41. Shoulder fittings 26B,36B each comprise a corresponding hook or loop strip and two magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 28 and 29. Shoulder fittings 26A,36A correspond. In an alternative embodiment, the shoulder fittings 26A,36A,26B,36B may be replaced by shoulder fittings 526B,336B illustrated on Figures 36 and 37 (shoulder fittings 526A,336A correspond to shoulder fittings 526B,336B). Shoulder fittings 526A,336A,526B,336B have a press-fit stud closure. In use, modular clothing may be formed from a rear clothing part 30A,30B and a front clothing part 20A,20B as follows. A rear clothing part 30A,30B may be placed on a be draped over a wheelchair user 60A and the corresponding quick release fittings 22A,22B,32A,32B,26A,26B,36A,36B may be linked together to form the modular clothing. Whilst a wheelchair user 60A is seated in their wheelchair, the front part 20B of their top or the front part 20A of their dress may be interchanged to suit a different social or work occasion by releasing the linked quick release fittings 22A,22B,32A,32B,26A,26B,36A,36B so that the existing front part 20A,20B may be swapped for a different front part 20A,20B. The different front part 20A,20B may then be linked to the rear part 30A,30B to form new modular clothing. A second embodiment of a kit of modular clothing according to the invention is indicated generally at 110 on Figure 2. Like features of kit 110 to kit 10 according to the first embodiment of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Kit 110 is of modular clothing which is suitable for use by a first or second person 60B,60D with a physical disfigurement. Kit 110 comprises a front clothing part 20C according to a third embodiment of the invention, a front clothing part 20D according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, a rear clothing part 30C according to a third embodiment of the invention, a pair of sleeves 40A according to a first embodiment of the invention, and a pair of sleeves 40B according to a second embodiment of the invention. In an alternative embodiment, the kit 110 may also include one or more additional pairs of sleeves 40C,40D according to a third and/or fourth embodiment of the invention. In an alternative embodiment, the pairs of sleeves 40A,40B of kit 110 may be replaced by one or more pairs of sleeves 40C,40D according to a third and/or fourth embodiment of the invention. Each front clothing part 20C,20D has an upper edge or neckline 28, a lower edge or hem 29, side fittings 22A,22B for attachment to corresponding fittings 32A,32B on a rear clothing part 30C, and shoulder portions 24A,24B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 26A,26B for attachment to corresponding fittings 36A,36B on the rear clothing part 30C. The shoulder portions 24A,24B may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Sleeve fitting 27A is illustrated in Figure 40. Sleeve fitting 27B corresponds to sleeve fitting 27A. Front clothing part 20C has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form a tank top. Front clothing part 20D has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form a gathered neck top. In an alternative embodiment, the kit 110 may also include one or more additional front embodiment of the invention. In an alternative embodiment, the front parts 20C,20D of kit 110 may be replaced by one or more front parts 20A,20B,20E,20G,20H,20I,20J,20K,20L,20M according to a different embodiment of the invention. Front part 20H may be included in the kit 110 if accompanied by a corresponding shaped rear clothing part 30J. Front parts 20K,20L,20M may be included in the kit 110 if the side and shoulder fittings 32A,32B,36A,36B of the rear clothing parts 30C are replaced by side and shoulder fittings 132A,132B,136A,136B or if the side and shoulder fittings of front parts 20L,20M are replaced by side and shoulder fittings 22A,22B,26A,26B. Rear clothing part 30C has an upper edge or neckline 38, a lower edge or hem 39, side fittings 32A,32B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20C,20D, and shoulder portions 34A,34B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 36A,36B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20C,20D. The shoulder portions 34A,34B may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Sleeve fitting 27A is illustrated in Figure 40. Sleeve fitting 27B corresponds to sleeve fitting 27A. Rear clothing part 30C has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a top. Rear clothing part 30C has a greater width between side fitting 32A and side fitting 32B, in comparison to the width between the side fittings 32A,32B for the front clothing parts 20C,20D such that rear clothing part 30C has a larger size than the front clothing parts 20C,20D. Larger rear clothing part 30C is sized to accommodate a physical disfigurement such as a scoliosis, hunched back, achondroplasia, or dwarfism. In an alternative embodiment, rear clothing part 30C may also have a greater length between its neckline 38 and hem 39 such that it is sized to accommodate a physical disfigurement such as a scoliosis, hunched back, achondroplasia, or dwarfism. Side fittings 22B,32B each comprise a corresponding hook or loop strip and a plurality of evenly spaced magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 30 and 31. Side fittings 22A,32A correspond. In an alternative embodiment, each pair of side fittings 22A,32A and 22B,32B may comprise a zip 80 as illustrated in Figure 41. Optionally the zip 80 may be covered by a flap 84 which may be secured by corresponding hook and loop strips 72A,72B as also illustrated in Figure 41. magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 28 and 29. Shoulder fittings 26A,36A correspond. In an alternative embodiment, the shoulder fittings 26A,36A,26B,36B may be replaced by shoulder fittings 526B,336B illustrated on Figures 36 and 37 (shoulder fittings 526A,336A correspond to shoulder fittings 526B,336B). Shoulder fittings 526A,3236A,526B,336B have a press-fit stud closure. A fifth embodiment of a front clothing part 20E is shown in Figure 3. Like features of front clothing part 20E to front clothing parts 20A,20B,20C,20D according to the first to fourth embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Front clothing part 20E has a neckline 28, a hem 29, side fittings 22A,22B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B, and narrow shoulder portions 124A,124B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 126A,126B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B. Fifth front clothing part 20E has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form a vest-style top. Shoulder fitting 126A,126B each have a single magnet 70 as the shoulder portions 124A,124B are narrow. A sixth embodiment of a front clothing part 20G is shown in Figure 4. Like features of front clothing part 20G to front clothing parts 20A,20B,20C,20D,20E according to the first to fifth embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Front clothing part 20G has a neckline 28, a hem 29, side fittings 22A,22B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B, and shoulder portions 24A,24B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 26A,26B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B,30C. Sixth front clothing part 20G has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form a sleeveless round neck top. A seventh embodiment of a front clothing part 20H is shown in Figure 5. Like features of front clothing part 20H to front clothing parts 20A,20B,20C,20D,20E,20G according to the first to sixth embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Front clothing part 20H has an upper edge 28, a lower edge 29, and side fittings 22A,22B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part. Seventh front clothing part 20H has a very short length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a bandeau top, e.g. for covering a woman’s chest. In an alternate embodiment, seventh front clothing part 20H may have a short length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a cropped top which lacks shoulder parts. The cropped top may extend from embodiment, seventh front clothing part 20H may have a medium length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a top which lacks shoulder parts. A top may extend from above the chest to the waist. In an alternate embodiment, seventh front clothing part 20H may have a long length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a mini-dress or tunic top which lacks shoulder parts. A mini-dress or tunic top may extend from above the chest to below the buttocks. In an alternate embodiment, seventh front clothing part 20H may have a very long length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a dress which lacks shoulder parts. A dress may extend from above the chest to the thighs, knees, or ankles or to any point in between. An eighth embodiment of a front clothing part 20I is shown in Figure 6. Like features of front clothing part 20I to front clothing parts 20A,20B,20C,20D,20E,20G,20H according to the first to seventh embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Front clothing part 20I has a neckline 28, a hem 29, side fittings 22A,22B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B, and shoulder portions 24A,24B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 26A,26B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B,30C. Eighth front clothing part 20I has a short length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form a cropped tank top. A ninth embodiment of a front clothing part 20J is shown in Figure 7. Like features of front clothing part 20J to front clothing parts 20A,20B,20C,20D,20E,20G,20H,20I according to the first to eighth embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Front clothing part 20J has a neckline 28, a hem 29, side fittings 22A,22B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B,30C, and shoulder portions 24A,24B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 26A,26B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30A,30B,30C. Ninth front clothing part 20J has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form a ruffled neck top. Side fittings 22A of front clothing parts 20A,20B,20C,20D,20E,20G,20H,20I,20J each comprise a corresponding hook or loop strip and a plurality of evenly spaced magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 30 and 31. Side fittings 22B correspond. In an alternative embodiment, each side fitting 22A,22B may comprise a zip 80 as illustrated in Figure 41. Optionally the zip 80 may be covered by a flap 84 which may be secured by corresponding hook and loop strips 72A,72B as also illustrated in Figure 41. Shoulder fitting 26B of front clothing parts 20G,20I,20J each comprises a corresponding hook or loop strip and one or more evenly spaced magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 28 and 29. Shoulder fitting 26A correspond. In an alternative embodiment, the shoulder fitting 26B may be replaced by shoulder fitting 526B illustrated on Figures 36 and 37 (shoulder fitting 526A correspond to shoulder fitting 526B). Shoulder fittings 526A,526B have a press-fit stud closure. The shoulder portions 24A,24B of front clothing parts 20G,20I,20J may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Sleeve fitting 27A is illustrated in Figure 40. Sleeve fitting 27B corresponds to sleeve fitting 27A. A fourth embodiment of a rear clothing part 30D is shown in Figure 8. Like features of rear clothing part 30D to rear clothing parts 30A,30B,30C according to the first to third embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Fourth rear clothing part 30D has a neckline 38, a hem 39, side fittings 32A,32B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B, and shoulder portions 34A,34B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 36A,36B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B. The shoulder portions 34A,34B may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Fourth rear clothing part 30D has a medium length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a top. A fifth embodiment of a rear clothing part 30E is shown in Figure 9. Like features of rear clothing part 30E to rear clothing parts 30A,30B,30C,30D according to the first to fourth embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Fifth rear clothing part 30E has a neckline 38, a hem 39, side fittings 32A,32B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B, and shoulder portions 34A,34B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 36A,36B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B. The shoulder portions 34A,34B may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Fifth rear clothing part 30E has a long length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a shift dress or a tunic top. A sixth embodiment of a rear clothing part 30F is shown in Figure 10. Like features of rear clothing part 30F to rear clothing parts 30A,30B,30C,30D,30E according to the Sixth rear clothing part 30F has a neckline 28, a hem 29, side fittings 32A,32B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B, and shoulder portions 34A,34B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 36A,36B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20A,20B. The shoulder portions 34A,34B may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Sixth rear clothing part 30F has a short length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a cropped top, e.g. the cropped tank top-style front part 20I shown in Figure 7. A seventh embodiment of a rear clothing part 30J is shown in Figure 11. Like features of rear clothing part 30J to rear clothing parts 30A,30B,30C,30D,30E,30F according to the first to sixth embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Seventh rear clothing part 30J has a neckline 38, a hem 39, and side fittings 32A,32B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a front clothing part 20H. Seventh rear clothing part 30J has a very short length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a bandeau top 20H. In an alternate embodiment, seventh rear clothing part 30J may have a short length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a rear part for a cropped top which lacks shoulder parts. In an alternate embodiment, seventh rear clothing part 30J may have a medium length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a rear part for a top which lacks shoulder parts. In an alternate embodiment, seventh rear clothing part 30J may have a long length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a rear part for a mini-dress or tunic top which lacks shoulder parts. In an alternate embodiment, seventh rear clothing part 30J may have a long length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a rear part for a mini-dress or tunic top which lacks shoulder parts. In an alternate embodiment, seventh rear clothing part 30J may have a very long length from its upper edge 28 to its lower edge 29 such that it is suitable to form a rear part for a dress which lacks shoulder parts, for example a wedding dress. Side fitting 32A of rear clothing parts 30D,30E,30F,30J each comprise a corresponding hook or loop strip and a plurality of evenly spaced magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 30 and 31. Side fittings 32B correspond. In an alternative embodiment, side fittings 32A,32B may each comprise a zip 80 as illustrated in Figure 41. Optionally the zip 80 may be covered by a flap 84 which may be secured by corresponding hook and loop strips 72A,72B as also illustrated in Figure 41. corresponding hook or loop strip and one or more evenly spaced magnets as illustrated in detail on Figures 28 and 29. Shoulder fitting 36A corresponds. In an alternative embodiment, the shoulder fitting 36B may be replaced by shoulder fittings 336B illustrated on Figures 36 and 37 (shoulder fittings 336A correspond to shoulder fittings 336B). Shoulder fittings 336A,336B have a press-fit stud closure. The shoulder portions 34A,34B of rear clothing parts 30D,30E,30F may also have sleeve fittings 27A,27B on their sides for attachment to corresponding fittings on a sleeve 45A,45B. Sleeve fitting 27A is illustrated in Figure 40. Sleeve fitting 27B corresponds to sleeve fitting 27A. A third embodiment of a pair of sleeves 40C is shown in Figure 12. Like features of pair of sleeves 40C to pairs of sleeves 40A,40B according to the first and second embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Pair of sleeves 40C comprises two sleeves 45A,45B which each have a sleeve fitting 42A,42B for attachment to corresponding sleeve fittings 27A,27B on the front clothing part 20A,20B and/or the rear clothing part 30A,30B. The third pair of sleeves 40C are half-length sleeves. A fourth embodiment of a pair of sleeves 40D is shown in Figure 13. Like features of pair of sleeves 40D to pairs of sleeves 40A,40B,40C according to the first, second, and third embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Pair of sleeves 40D comprises two sleeves 45A,45B which each have a sleeve fitting 42A,42B for attachment to corresponding sleeve fittings 27A,27B on the front clothing part 20A,20B and/or the rear clothing part 30A,30B respectively. The fourth pair of sleeves 40D are epaulettes. Sleeve fittings 42A,42B are each in the form of a single magnet which is mounted on the inner side of the centre of each sleeve 45A,45B. A third embodiment of a kit of modular clothing according to the invention is indicated generally at 210 on Figure 14. Like features of kit 210 to kits 10,110 according to the first and second embodiments of the invention are identified by like reference numerals. Kit 210 is of modular clothing which is suitable for play use by a normal user, a wheelchair user, or a first or second person with a physical disfigurement. Kit 210 comprises a front clothing part 20K according to a tenth embodiment of the invention which is in the form of a rope and can be tied according to the tastes of the user, a front clothing part 20L according to an eleventh embodiment of the invention, a front clothing part 20M according to a twelfth embodiment of the invention, a rear part 30H according to a ninth embodiment of the invention, and a rear clothing part 30I according to a tenth embodiment of the invention. Each front clothing part 20L,20M has a neckline 28, a hem 29, side fittings 122A,122B,222A,222B,322A,322B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30G,30H,30I, and shoulder portions 24A,24B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 226A,226B,326A,326B,426A,426B for attachment to corresponding fittings on a rear clothing part 30G,30H,30I. Front clothing part 20K is formed from rope which is looped and knotted to form the neckline 28, hem 29, side fittings 322A,322B, shoulder portions 24A,24B, and shoulder fittings 426A,426B. Front clothing part 20L has a short length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form a bondage harness style top formed from straps which form a geometric pattern. Front clothing part 20M has a short length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable to form the front part of a diamante harness style top formed from loops of chain with a diamante decoration. Rear clothing parts 30G,30H each have a neckline 38, a hem 39, D-ring side fittings 132A,132B for attachment to corresponding fittings 122A,122B,222A,222B,322A,322B on a front clothing part 20K,20L, and shoulder portions 34A,34B which each have on their outer ends a D-ring shoulder fitting 136A,136B for attachment to corresponding fittings 226A,226B,326A,326B,426A,426B on a front clothing part 20K,20L. Rear clothing part 30G has a long length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a top suitable for use with a front clothing part 20K which is in the form of a rope. Rear clothing part 30H has a short length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a harness top 20L. Rear clothing part 30I has a neckline 38, a hem 39, side fittings 132A,132B for attachment to corresponding fittings 222A,222B on a front clothing part 20M, and shoulder portions 34A,34B which each have on their outer ends a shoulder fitting 136A,136B for attachment to corresponding fittings 326A,326B on a front clothing part 20M. Rear clothing parts 30I has a short length from neckline 28 to hem 29 such that it is suitable for forming the rear part of a harness top 20M. Side and shoulder fittings 122B,126B,226B,132B,136B,236B each comprise a D-ring 74 and a releasable clip 76 as illustrated in detail on Figure 35 or Figure 38. Side and shoulder fittings 122A,126A,226A,132A,136A,236A correspond. In an alternative embodiment as illustrated on Figure 34, the clip 76 may have a button 78. Each side the D-ring 74 by a strap having a hook and loop system, magnet, and/or press-fit stud closure. In an alternative embodiment, each side and shoulder fitting 122A,122B,132A,132B,136A,136B may be fixed on the D-ring 74. In a further alternative embodiment, where the front clothing part 20K is formed from a rope, the rope may be threaded through the D- ring 74 as shown on Figure 39 to form side and shoulder fittings 122A,122B,132A,132B,132A,132B,136A,136B. Figure 15 illustrates modular clothing 50A according to a first embodiment of the invention which is formed from the rear clothing part 30A according to the first embodiment of the invention and front clothing part 20A according to the first embodiment of the invention. Figure 16 illustrates a wheelchair user 60A wearing modular clothing 50A whilst seated in a wheelchair 62. The wheelchair user 60A may switch between different front clothing parts depending on whether they are sitting or standing. For example, at an event such as a wedding, the wheelchair user 60A may choose to wear a full-length front clothing part when standing (e.g. dancing) and switch to a shorter front clothing part when sitting in the wheelchair 62. Figure 19 illustrates modular clothing 50B according to a second embodiment of the invention which is formed from the rear clothing part 30C according to the third embodiment of the invention and front clothing part 20C according to the third embodiment of the invention. Figure 17 illustrates a front view of a first person 60B with a physical disfigurement in the form of a scoliosis wearing modular clothing 50B. Figure 18 illustrates a rear view of the first person 60B with the physical disfigurement in the form of a scoliosis wearing modular clothing 50B. Figure 22 illustrates modular clothing 50C according to a third embodiment of the invention which is formed from the rear clothing part 30I according to the tenth embodiment of the invention and front clothing part 20L according to the eleventh embodiment of the invention. Figure 20 illustrates a partial front view of a normal person 60C wearing the front part 20L of modular clothing 50C. Figure 21 illustrates a partial rear view of a normal person 60C wearing the rear part 30I of modular clothing 50B. Figure 23 illustrates a partial rear view of a normal person 60C wearing the rear part 30G according to the eighth embodiment of the invention. Figure 24 illustrates a partial front view of a normal person 60C wearing the front part 20K according to the tenth embodiment of the invention. Figure 27 illustrates modular clothing 50D according to a fourth embodiment of the invention which is formed from the rear clothing part 30I according to the tenth embodiment of the invention and front clothing part 20M according to the twelfth embodiment of the invention. Figure 25 illustrates a partial front view of a normal person 60C wearing the front part 20M of modular clothing 50D. Figure 21 illustrates a rear view of a normal person 60C wearing the rear part 30I of modular clothing 50B. Figure 28 illustrates in detail the shoulder fitting 26B of a front shoulder part 24B and the shoulder fitting 36B of a rear shoulder part 34B. Each shoulder fitting 26B,36B comprises a pair of magnets 70 and a hook and loop system 72 where front shoulder fitting 26B has a hook strip 72A and the rear shoulder fitting 36B has a loop strip 72B (or alternatively front shoulder fitting 26B may have a loop strip 72A and the rear shoulder fitting 36B may have a hook strip 72B). Figure 29 illustrates in detail the front shoulder part 24B and the rear shoulder part 34B linked together by the joining of their respective fittings 26B,36B. In an alternative embodiment, the magnets 70 may be replaced by press-fit stud closures 171. Figure 30 illustrates in detail the side fitting 22B of a second clothing part 120 and the side fitting 32B of a second rear clothing part 130. Each side fitting 22B,32B comprises a series of magnets 70 where each pair of magnets is spaced by the same pre- determined gap and a hook and loop system 72 where front side fitting 22B has a hook strip 72A and the rear side fitting 32B has a loop strip 72B (or alternatively front side fitting 22B may have a loop strip 72A and the rear side fitting 32B may have a hook strip 72B). Figure 31 illustrates in detail the front clothing part 120 and the rear clothing part 130 linked together by the joining of their respective fittings 22B,32B. In an alternative embodiment, the magnets 70 may be replaced by press-fit stud closures 171. Figure 32 illustrates a side view of separate front clothing part 120 and rear clothing part 130. Figure 33 illustrates a side view of front clothing part 120 and rear clothing part 130 linked together by the joining of their respective fittings 22A,32B,26B,36B to form modular clothing 50E according to a fifth embodiment of the invention. Figure 34 illustrates front clothing part 20L which is a harness according to the eleventh embodiment of the invention linked to rear clothing part 30H according to the ninth embodiment of the invention by their respective shoulder fittings 226B,136B. Shoulder fitting 226B of front clothing part 20L is in the form of a strap which may be secured rear clothing part 30H comprises a D-ring 74 which is mounted on the shoulder part 34B by a releasable clip 76 having a button 78. In use, the strap of shoulder fitting 126B is wrapped around D-ring 74 and secured to itself by the hook and loop system. Clip 76 is releasable for safety reasons. The link between shoulder fittings 226A,136A corresponds to the link shown in Figure 34. In an alternative embodiment, shoulder fitting 226B may be secured to itself using a magnetic button, and/or a press-fit stud closure, optionally in combination with the hook and loop system. In an alternative embodiment, the rear clothing part 30H may be replaced by rear clothing part 30I according to the tenth embodiment of the invention. The link shown in Figure 34 may also be used to form the link between the side fittings 122B,122A of front clothing part 20L and the side fittings 132A,132B of rear clothing parts 30H,30I. Figure 35 illustrates front clothing part 20L which is a harness according to the eleventh embodiment of the invention linked in an alternative manner to rear clothing part 30H according to the ninth embodiment of the invention by their respective shoulder fittings 226B,236B. Shoulder fitting 226B of front clothing part 20L is in the form of a strap which may be secured to itself by means of a hook and loop system (not shown). Shoulder fitting 236B of rear clothing part 30H comprises a D- ring 74 which is mounted on the shoulder part 34B by a releasable clip 76. In use, the strap of shoulder fitting 126B is wrapped around D-ring 74 and secured to itself by the hook and loop system. Clip 76 is releasable for safety reasons. The link between shoulder fittings 226A,136A corresponds to the link shown in Figure 34. In an alternative embodiment, shoulder fitting 226B may be secured to itself using a magnetic button, and/or a press-fit stud closure, optionally in combination with the hook and loop system. In an alternative embodiment, the rear clothing part 30H may be replaced by rear clothing part 30I according to the tenth embodiment of the invention. The link shown in Figure 34 may also be used to form the link between the side fittings 122B,122A of front clothing part 20L and the side fittings 132A,132B of rear clothing parts 30H,30I. Figures 36 and 37 illustrate in detail an alternative embodiment of the shoulder fitting 526B of a front shoulder part 24B and of the shoulder fitting 336B of a rear shoulder part 34B. Each shoulder fitting 526B,336B comprises a pair of press-fit stud closures 171 where front shoulder fitting 26B has a pair of press-fit stud closures 171A having a male member and the rear shoulder fitting 36B has a pair of press-fit stud closures 171B forming a female recess for receiving the male member (or alternatively front shoulder fitting 26B may have a pair of press-fit stud closures 171A forming a female recess for receiving the male member and the rear shoulder fitting 36B may have a 72 where front shoulder fitting 526B has a hook strip 72A and the rear shoulder fitting 336B has a loop strip 72B (or alternatively front shoulder fitting 526B may have a loop strip 72A and the rear shoulder fitting 236B may have a hook strip 72B). Figure 37 illustrates in detail the front shoulder part 24B and the rear shoulder part 34B linked together by the joining of their respective fittings 526B,336B. Figure 38 illustrates front clothing part 20M which is a harness according to the twelfth embodiment of the invention linked to rear clothing part 30H according to the ninth embodiment of the invention by their respective side fittings 122B,132B. Side fitting 122B of front clothing part 20M is in the form of a chain which has a D-ring 74 at its end. Side fitting 132B of rear clothing part 30I comprises a releasable clip 76 having a button 78. In use, the releasable clip 76 of shoulder fitting 136B is wrapped around D- ring 74 of shoulder fitting 126B. Clip 76 is releasable for safety reasons. The link between side fittings 122A,132A corresponds to the link shown in Figure 38. The link shown in Figure 38 may also be used to form the link between the shoulder fittings 326A,326B of front clothing part 20M and the shoulder fittings 136A,136B of rear clothing parts 30I. Figure 39 illustrates front clothing part 20K which is a rope harness according to the tenth embodiment of the invention linked to rear clothing part 30G according to the eighth embodiment of the invention. Its side fitting 322B is formed by threading the rope through side fitting 132B of rear clothing part 30G according to the eighth embodiment of the invention. Side fitting 132B of rear clothing part 30G comprises a D-ring 74 which is mounted on the rear clothing part 30G by a releasable clip 76. In use, the rope is threaded through D-ring 74. Clip 76 is releasable for safety reasons. The link between side fittings 322A,132A corresponds to the link shown in Figure 39. The link shown in Figure 39 may also be used to form the link between the shoulder fittings 426A,426B of front clothing part 20K and the shoulder fittings 136A,136B of rear clothing part 30G. Figure 40 illustrates how a sleeve 45A may be attached to a shoulder part 24A. Shoulder part 24A has a shoulder sleeve fitting 27A which comprises 3 evenly spaced magnets 70. Sleeve fitting 42A of sleeve 45A comprises 3 evenly spaced magnets 70 for engaging the shoulder sleeve fitting 27A. The link between shoulder sleeve fitting 27B and sleeve fitting 42B corresponds to the link shown in Figure 40. Shoulder fitting 27B corresponds to shoulder fitting 27A. In an alternative embodiment, shoulder sleeve fittings 27A,27B and sleeve fitting 42A,42B may comprise less than 3 magnets, for alternative embodiment, shoulder sleeve fittings 27A,27B and sleeve fitting 42A,42B may be linked to each other using a press- fit stud closure and/or a hook and loop system, optionally in combination with the magnet. Figure 41 illustrates an alternative embodiment of front and rear side fittings 422B,232B for use with front clothing parts 20A,20B,20C,20D,20E,20G,20H,20I,20J and rear parts 30A,30B,30C,30D,30E,30F,30J in an alternative embodiment. Front side fitting 422B comprises a first part of a zip 80 and a flap 84 for covering the zip 80 where the flap 84 has a strip 72B of a hook and loop system 72A,72B for securing to the rear side fitting 232B. Rear side fitting 232B comprises a second part of a zip 80 and a strip 72A of hook and loop system 72A,72B for securing the flap 84. Zip 80 has a slider 82. The zip 80 may be a magnetic zip. Figure 44 illustrates modular clothing 50B according to a second embodiment of the invention which is formed from the rear clothing part 30C according to the third embodiment of the invention and front clothing part 20C according to the third embodiment of the invention. Figure 42 illustrates a front view of a second person 60D with a physical disfigurement in the form of achondroplasia or dwarfism wearing modular clothing 50B. Figure 43 illustrates a rear view of the second person 60D with the physical disfigurement in the form of achondroplasia or dwarfism wearing modular clothing 50B. Figure 45 illustrates modular clothing 50F according to a further embodiment of the invention which is formed from a rear clothing part 30K and either one of two front clothing parts 20N,20O. The rear clothing part 30K is similar to the rear clothing part 30D of Figure 8, except that the rear clothing part 30K includes two sets of zip elements 86,88 extending along the sides of the rear clothing part 30K. The zip elements 86 are longer than the zip elements 88. In the embodiment shown, the shorter zip elements 88 are further inward compared to the longer zip elements 86. The front clothing part 20N is similar to the front clothing part 20G of Figure 4, except that the front clothing part 20N includes two zip elements 90 extending along the sides of the front clothing part 20N. The zip elements 90 each include a slider. The zip elements 90 have the same length as the zip elements 86. The rear clothing part 30K can be combined with the front clothing part 20N to form a blouse by combining the zip elements 86 with the zip elements 90. that the front clothing part 20O includes two zip elements 92 extending along the sides of the front clothing part 20O. The zip elements 92 each include a slider. The zip elements 92 are shorter than the zip elements 90 and have the same length as the zip elements 88. The rear clothing part 30K can be combined with the front clothing part 20ON to form a shorter crop top front by combining the zip elements 88 with the zip elements 92. This embodiment offers a person the option to switch between a blouse front and a shorter crop top front to suit the weather or a specific fashion style. Also, a wheelchair user may choose to use the shorter crop top front when sitting in a wheel chair to avoid gathering and wrinkling, and use the longer blouse front when standing up. The shoulder fittings of the rear and front clothing parts 30K,20N,20O may vary in type as long as they are capable of attaching the shoulder portions of the rear and front clothing parts 30K,20N,20O. Non-limiting examples of shoulder fittings are described throughout the specification. It will be appreciated that each zip may be replaced by a different fastener element, non-limiting examples of which are described throughout the specification. It will also be appreciated that the fastener elements may be of the same type or may be of different types, which further enhances the modularity of the invention. For example, the modular clothing may use a combination of different types of fastener elements, such as a zip and a hook-and-loop system, preferably with different lengths to match the lengths of the different front clothing parts. It will be appreciated that the above-described principle of switching between front clothing parts of different lengths applies mutatis mutandis to front clothing parts of different widths and front clothing parts of different clothing sizes. It will be appreciated that the above-described principle of switching between front clothing parts of different lengths, widths and/or clothing sizes applies mutatis mutandis to switching between rear clothing parts of different lengths, widths and/or clothing sizes. For example, a front clothing part may have two sets of fastener elements of different lengths, and may be attached to either one of two or more rear clothing parts, each of which has a single set of fastener elements. The listing or discussion of an apparently prior published document or apparently prior published information in this specification should not necessarily be taken as an common general knowledge. Preferences and options for a given aspect, feature or parameter of the invention should, unless the context indicates otherwise, be regarded as having been disclosed in combination with any and all preferences and options for all other aspects, features and parameters of the invention.

Claims

1. A modular clothing system comprising a plurality of clothing parts, wherein the plurality of clothing parts includes: x a plurality of front clothing parts and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or x a front clothing part and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or x a plurality of front clothing parts and a rear clothing part, wherein the or each front clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer, and wherein the or each rear clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer, wherein each of the plurality of clothing parts includes at least one fastener element, the or each fastener element of the or each front clothing part linkable to the or each fastener element of the or each rear clothing part, the fastener elements operable to assemble different modular clothings through different combinations of the front and rear clothing parts, the fastener elements operable to disassemble an assembled modular clothing by completely detaching the front and rear clothing parts of the assembled modular clothing. 2. A modular clothing system according to Claim 1 wherein the or each front clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer by extending from one side of the front of the body to the other side of the front of the body. 3. A modular clothing system according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the or each rear clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer by extending from one side of the rear of the body to the other side of the rear of the body. 4. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the or each front clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer by extending up to the shoulders of the wearer. 5. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the or each rear clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer by extending up to the shoulders of the wearer. 6. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the plurality of clothing parts further includes at least one sleeve clothing part for linking to a front clothing part and/or a rear clothing part.

7. A modular clothing system according to Claim 6 wherein the or each sleeve clothing part includes a fastener element for linking to a fastener element of a front clothing part and/or a fastener element of a rear clothing part. 8. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the plurality of clothing parts further includes at least one shoulder clothing part for linking to a front clothing part and/or a rear clothing part. 9. A modular clothing system according to Claim 8 wherein the or each shoulder clothing part includes a fastener element for linking to a fastener element of a front clothing part and/or a fastener element of a rear clothing part. 10. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts has a same body length as the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. 11. A modular clothing system according to Claims 1 to 9 wherein the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts has a different body length from the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. 12. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least two of the front clothing parts have different body lengths and/or wherein at least two of the rear clothing parts have different body lengths. 13. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts has a same body width as the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. 14. A modular clothing system according to any one of Claims 1 to 12 wherein the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts has a different body width from the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. 15. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least two of the front clothing parts have different body widths and/or wherein at least two of the rear clothing parts have different body widths. 16. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts has a same clothing size as the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts has a different clothing size from the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts. 18. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least two of the front clothing parts have different clothing sizes and/or wherein at least two of the rear clothing parts have different clothing sizes. 19. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the front clothing part or at least one of the front clothing parts includes two fastener elements, the two fastener elements having different lengths and extending along a side of the corresponding front clothing part, one of the two fastener elements linkable to a first fastener element of one of the rear clothing parts, the other of the two fastener elements linkable to a second fastener element of another one of the rear clothing parts, the first and second fastener elements having different lengths. 20. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the rear clothing part or at least one of the rear clothing parts includes two fastener elements, the two fastener elements having different lengths and extending along a side of the corresponding rear clothing part, one of the two fastener elements linkable to a first fastener element of one of the front clothing parts, the other of the two fastener elements linkable to a second fastener element of another one of the front clothing parts, the first and second fastener elements having different lengths. 21. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the different modular clothings include at least one of: a shirt; a dress; a top; a cropped top; and a bandeau top. 22. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the plurality of clothing parts includes a front clothing part that is a harness or is formed from a piece of rope. 23. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one fastener element is or includes a quick release fitting. 24. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one fastener element is or includes a closure. 25. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one closure is or includes: a magnet, a part of a hook-and-loop system; and/or a press-fit stud closure.

26. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one of the fastener elements includes a ring, at least one other of the fastener elements includes a retention element, and the retention element is receivable by the ring to assemble a modular clothing from the corresponding front and rear clothing parts. 27. A modular clothing system according to Claim 26 wherein the retention element includes a strap. 28. A modular clothing system according to Claim 27 wherein the strap includes a closure for securing the strap when it is received by the ring. 29. A modular clothing system according to any one of Claims 26 to 28 wherein the ring is a D-ring. 30. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one fastener element includes a zip element. 31. A modular clothing system according to Claim 30 wherein at least one of the plurality of clothing parts includes a flap for covering the zip. 32. A modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the fastener elements of each clothing part are arranged to be spaced apart at equidistant intervals. 33. A method of using a modular clothing system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method includes the steps of: operating the fastener elements to assemble different modular clothings through different combinations of the front and rear clothing parts; and operating the fastener elements to disassemble an assembled modular clothing by completely detaching the front and rear clothing parts of the assembled modular clothing.