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CLO Recap: Ho Chi Minh User Summit 2024
We are thrilled to announce our Ecosystem Partnership Program (EPP), with fashion tech companies BeProduct (PLM), Tronog (Applications), Revobit (Scanner), PTTRNS.ai (Pipeline Software), SixAtomic (Pipeline Software), SimplySoft (Knitwear Solution), KM.ON by KARL MAYER (Knitwear Solution), Frontier (Materials), and DMIx by ColorDigitial GmbH (Color and Materials). The EPP combines the expertise and resources of each of these companies to enhance CLO’s 3D design process, allowing users to utilize features more seamlessly and effectively within CLO’s software. For example, Tronog’s Ecoshot feature will now be part of the CLO 2024.2 software update, released in November via the EPP initiative. This integration enhances seamless data exchange between CLO and Tronog, while addressing the longstanding ask for closer ties from mutual user bases. EPP partners have the opportunity to engage with CLO’s global user base and leverage expansion opportunities within a well-established end-to-end digital workflow. “We’re thrilled to announce our first batch of EPP partners,” said Simon Kim, CEO of CLO Virtual Fashion. “This is more than just a business partnership between our respective companies; we have gathered together to go further and expand the essential ecosystem elements needed for the industry by focusing on the users’ workflows. We will continue to support our partners, grow together, and […]
We’re excited to share a fun collaboration with Pantone to celebrate the launch of their “Dualities” palette, which introduces 175 new colors to the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors system (now available in CLO)! This collab with our long-time partner features a series of captivating digital content created by fashion designers from our CLO Creator Collective, highlighting the rich contrasts and nuances of the Dualities palette. These videos feature stunning digital renders that showcase the new colors in action, as well as behind-the-scenes footage that reveals the creative process behind each piece. The project will be released on CLO and Pantone’s social media channels over the next few months. We encourage you to get creative with the new colors and share your work with the hashtag #CLOxPantone! In addition to the video series, you’ll also find interviews with the featured CLO Creators on Pantone’s website, offering valuable insights into their creative processes and the inspiration they drew from the Dualities palette. “Pantone’s new palette, Dualities, was created based on global trends we are seeing in color usage of shadows and pastels,” says Tannese Williams, Product Marketing and Development Manager for Pantone Fashion, Home & Interiors. “We are so proud to […]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of CLO Academy, a platform designed to make learning CLO easier and more accessible to everyone. Users of all skill levels can now master digital apparel design with lessons from official CLO Instructors with years of experience training industry professionals. Use code LAUNCH to get 50% off the intro courses for 1 week only! CLO Academy is designed to follow a university course structure to ensure that all students learn CLO the right way. Students can initially take the INTRO TO CLO Basic Apparel Design or INTRO TO CLO Basic Handbag Design courses to develop a strong foundation in CLO, and then additional focus courses can be taken after passing the Basic Apparel Design course. Currently, the focus courses available are The Button Down Shirt, Men’s Sport Coat, and Men’s Denim Jeans, with more coming soon. Future courses will include standalone elective courses on more advanced topics and techniques. Our goal is to provide learners with a comprehensive skill set in CLO, equipping them with the knowledge needed for real-world applications. The Apparel Design Program (coming Spring 2025) includes the INTRO TO CLO Basic Apparel Design course, three focus courses, and two masterclasses, offering […]
Over 170+ members from over 80+ European brands and vendors gathered in Munich for the CLO User Summit 2024 to explore opportunities and share experiences and insights about growing with CLO. One of the core focus areas of this year’s User Summit emphasized collaboration to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in the 3D fashion design process. By fostering strong partnerships and encouraging seamless integration between different stakeholders, the summit aims to drive innovation and propel the industry towards greater heights of success. Guests began their journey at our exhibition area, where they could explore phygital collections from Enterprise users such as s.Oliver, FSM, Marc Cain, Cobalt, Weitblick, Happypunt, Hoplun and YKK. Each clothing item was equipped with a clothing tag containing a QR code to access its unique CLO-SET 3D embedded viewer. Guests could also discover 3D design talents at the CLO Academics booth and join the Epic Games x CLO booth which highlighted the potential of upscaling digital fashion for E-Commerce by combining CLO and Unreal Engine. We witnessed the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, forging connections and gaining valuable insights from each other’s experiences. This year, we introduced a new networking format called “Speed-CLOing,” which was trialed at […]
Finfin Play AG, a trailblazer at the crossroads of gaming, fashion, and technology, has announced its partnership with CLO Virtual Fashion (CLO) ahead of the upcoming launch of Fashion League, the highly-anticipated, free-to-play mobile game poised to redefine the boundaries between fashion and interactive entertainment. Fashion League blends creative fashion with competitive play, inviting players into an immersive adventure filled with style challenges and exclusive rewards. The game stands out for its inclusivity—featuring avatars that represent a full spectrum of body types, skin tones, and genders, setting a new standard for diversity in gaming. A standout feature of the game is its advanced styling capabilities that allow players to layer clothing and accessories, offering unprecedented freedom to craft their runway looks, thereby delivering a realistic fashion experience. More than just a game, Fashion League is a dynamic platform that empowers creators to design, display, and earn royalties from in-game sales, which in turn encourages user-generated content (UGC). This initiative is highlighted by the partnership with CLO, which will offer the industry’s community of designers and creators the opportunity to have their garments featured in the game. The partnership will not only enhance the gaming experience but also provide the community […]
25 à 40% du tissu utilisé dans la production de vêtements est gaspillé. Ce constat d’une étude de 2021 met en avant un problème majeur de l’industrie : le manque d’efficacité d’utilisation des matières premières. Des facteurs de qualité et de surproduction expliquent en partie ce résultat ; mais l’étude révèle que la moitié de ce gaspillage a lieu lors de la découpe du tissu.Les technologies de développement 3D permettent aux designers et ateliers de réduire leurs déchets textiles et d’optimiser l’utilisation de tissus tout au long de la chaîne de valeur. Parmi les étapes de développement d’un vêtement, le placement de patrons et le placement de marqueurs, qui consistent à arranger efficacement les morceaux de patrons sur la surface de tissus disponible, sont les plus susceptibles d’être optimisées. Les chercheurs chez CLO travaillent depuis des années à l’amélioration de notre mise en page d’impression (Print Layout), l’outil de placement et d’imbrication de patrons. Nous avons mis au point de nouveaux algorithmes avancés, qui priorisent l’efficacité du marquage et une utilisation optimale du tissu. Trouver le meilleur placement Les algorithmes de regroupement par pairs sont un des principes essentiels au placement de marqueurs et au placement des patrons. Ils regroupent et combinent […]
