French designer Clement Balavoine has created a digital-only process that lets fashion designers create and personalise a garment without ever touching fabric (+ slideshow).
Named Neuro, the method relies on a combination of several pieces of 3D software, used together to create clothes that are fitted on virtual models.
Laser-cutting machines or 3D printers can be used to produce the garments, giving designers more scope to digitally tailor pieces for individual customers.
The method relies on a combination of several pieces of 3D software, used together to create garments that are fitted on virtual models
Digital models are based on individuals scanned in real life, creating realistic bone structures that make for convincing poses.
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Patterns are developed using software programme Marvelous Designer, which allows two-dimensional patterns to be drawn and cut in much the same way as real life.
Patterns are developed using software programme Marvelous Designer, which allows two-dimensional patterns to be drawn and cut in much the same way as real life
"With Neuro, my goal was to build the bridge between the different creative worlds, and bring a reflection on the process of design in fashion ? a different approach," he said.
"Step by step, these 3D models become closer to reality and it will be soon difficult to see the difference," added the designer. "I ...