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Stylish Jumpsuits for the Modern Era: No More Toilet Struggles

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 7 July 2019.

Imagine a world where you can enjoy your favorite all-in-one outfit without worrying about the hassle of using the bathroom.

For many of us, this has been a first-world problem for far too long. But thanks to the ingenuity of Henrietta Lawrence, a 29-year-old fashion designer from London, this issue may soon be a thing of the past.

Lawrence's innovative solution is the Leim ezp™ jumpsuit, a stylish and practical garment that features two small zips on the trouser half, allowing you to easily undo the bottom of the jumpsuit without having to take the whole thing off.

As Lawrence explained to Metro, her inspiration for the jumpsuit came from a weekend at Glastonbury, where she encountered the challenges of using public toilets in an all-in-one outfit.

"Being at Glastonbury a few years ago, most of the toilets there aren't enclosed like Portaloos, you're open to the elements," she said. "Try going to the toilet in a jumpsuit, with people peering over the top to see if it's free and you're in there naked. And then, of course, there's the whole winter vs jumpsuit issue – when it's 0 degrees outside, why would you want to get undressed unnecessarily? Particularly in my office, where the toilet is freezing."

The Leim ezp™ jumpsuit is not only practical but also stylish, made from sustainable materials such as denim, velvet, and linen. Those interested in purchasing one can do so via weareleim.com/shop, where they are being sold for between £219 and £249.

Lawrence is also currently raising money on Kickstarter to help her expand the business, with a goal of £12,500 and so far, £2,114 raised.

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