Dame Zandra Rhodes x Stannah: When accessibility meets style

Fashion is about more than clothing – it’s about self-expression, confidence, and living life on your terms. Few people embody that spirit more than Dame Zandra Rhodes. Known for rewriting the style rulebook with her bold prints and iconic looks worn by everyone from Freddie Mercury to Princess Diana, Zandra has always stood for individuality and flair.

Now, at 85, she’s lending her voice to Stannah’s latest UK launch: the 158 stairlift, a product designed to help people enjoy life upstairs, plan ahead, and overcome the stigma often surrounding mobility choices.

Redefining what a stairlift can be

When people think of stairlifts, “stylish” may not be the first word that comes to mind. But the Stannah 158 changes that. With its sleek tan leather seat, black detailing, and contemporary design, it blends naturally into modern homes while offering the comfort and support Stannah is known for.

For Zandra, the Stannah 158 proves that accessibility and aesthetics can go hand in hand.

“Age shouldn’t mean compromise – or swapping chic for clinical. The Stannah 158 looks fabulous, is supremely comfortable and will enable me to continue thriving into the future.”

Freedom on your own terms

Still happily mobile, Zandra sees the stairlift not as a “needs must” solution, but as a positive, empowering choice.

“A stairlift isn’t a sign of slowing down – it represents the freedom to plan ahead. It’s about ensuring my mobility is supported on my terms.”

In her London home – bursting with colour, creativity, and decades of design – the Stannah 158 doesn’t look out of place. In fact, it complements her maximalist style, proving that accessibility products can feel just as considered and personal as any other part of the home.

A new era for Stannah

For Patrick Stannah, Managing Director, this collaboration reflects the brand’s wider mission: helping people take control of their mobility in a way that feels empowering and stylish.

“We recognise the stigma attached to stairlift ownership – this is our way of making accessibility aesthetic, so anyone mindful of their mobility reframes it as an empowering lifestyle choice.”

The Stannah 158 will be available to buy from January 2026 across the UK via www.stannah.com. With bold design, thoughtful features, and comfort at its heart, it’s a stairlift that invites people to enjoy the life upstairs – on their terms.