CLO Virtual Fashion and Vivienne Westwood Launch 3D Fashion Design Challenge

CLO Virtual Fashion, a worldwide pioneer in digital fashion technology and the creator of CLO and Marvelous Designer, has teamed up with Vivienne Westwood to introduce a new 3D design competition titled “CUT, SLASH & CORSET.” Hosted on CONNECT and supported by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine and MetaHuman technologies, the competition encourages emerging digital artists to reinterpret the distinctive heritage and craftsmanship of the Vivienne Westwood brand. Participants are expected to merge CLO’s advanced 3D garment simulation capabilities with the immersive, real-time rendering power of Unreal Engine and MetaHuman tools.

Rooted in the British label’s experimental and rebellious fashion legacy, the challenge explores the balance between classic structure and creative disruption. Designers must create a complete digital outfit using CLO or Marvelous Designer, then present their final concept on a MetaHuman character within a custom-built Unreal Engine scene. Inspirations include the iconic Vivienne Westwood corset structure and tartan geometry, while contestants are encouraged to reinvent these traditional elements through the historic “Cut, Slash & Pull” technique to develop bold new digital silhouettes.

Through this initiative, CLO aims to unite global creative communities and encourage innovation through the seamless real-time workflow enabled by the CLO/Marvelous Designer LiveSync Plugin. In keeping with the inventive spirit of the Vivienne Westwood house, participants are invited to develop original tartan patterns and reinterpret the brand’s signature aesthetic using CLO’s AI Studio tools, including the AI Texture Generator and AI Pattern Drafter, to push the boundaries of digital fashion craftsmanship.

Competition Prizes A total prize pool of $3,500 will be distributed, along with promotional exposure across CLO platforms:

• First Place: $2,000, a one-on-one virtual mentoring and feedback session with Vivienne Westwood, plus a professional portfolio review (1 winner)
• Second Place: $1,000 (1 winner)
• Third Place: $500 (1 winner)

Entries will be reviewed by members of the Vivienne Westwood 3D and CGI team using the following evaluation criteria:

• 40% – Brand understanding and concept development
• 30% – Creativity and artistic expression
• 30% – Attention to detail and overall execution

Important Dates The competition begins on April 29, 2026, with submissions open through June 11, 2026. Winners will be revealed on June 25, 2026.

Those who would like to participate can click here.