The Revolution of 3D Digital Fashion Design
CLO Virtual Fashion has launched Marvelous Designer 2025.1 👗, an update packed with transformative new features for designing 3D clothing in an intuitive and advanced way. Among the most notable improvements are the ability to draw patterns directly onto the 3D avatar, soft body simulation for characters without rigging, and a new AI-powered pose generator. This version completely redefines the digital fashion design workflow.
3D Drawing and Advanced Realistic Simulation
The flagship feature is Off-Avatar 3D Pen Drawing, which allows tracing patterns directly onto or around the avatar using the 3D Pen tool. This revolutionary approach offers:
- Intuitive pattern creation in 3D space
- Automatic conversion to usable 2D pattern pieces
- Seamless integration with the existing workflow
- Greater precision in fitting the avatar's body
Additionally, soft-body simulation is added for non-rigged characters and 3D objects, ideal for visualizing how fabric yields or adapts in a more natural and realistic way 🎯.
Artificial Intelligence and Smart Automation
AI integration arrives powerfully in Marvelous Designer with the AI Pose Generator in beta, which allows:
- Positioning avatars from text prompts
- Creating poses from reference images
- Drastically accelerating the creation of realistic poses
- Generating consistent pose variations
Automation extends with Pattern Drafter to create t-shirt patterns based on real measurements and Auto Fitting which preserves the pattern's topology when fitting it to different avatars.
Specialized Effects and Quality Improvements
The update includes specialized tools for denim effects and professional finishes:
- Washed denim effects: stonewashed, acid wash, bleach
- More realistic generation of folds and wrinkles
- Improved simulation of different fabric types
- Precision tools for millimeter adjustments
- Performance optimizations for complex simulations
What we needed wasn't more brushes or textures, it was to draw in 3D directly on the avatar
In the end, Marvelous Designer 2025.1 demonstrates that true innovation lies in bringing the digital process closer to the natural flow of traditional fashion design. The 21st century brings us the perfect paradox: making fashion without lifting a finger just means drawing on it... virtually, of course 😅.