Clo Virtual Fashion is partnering with iconic British fashion house Vivienne Westwood to launch a 3D design challenge, “Cut, Slash and Corset,” hosted on Connect and powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine and MetaHuman technology. This contest challenges the next generation of digital designers to interpret the heritage and signature design techniques of the Vivienne Westwood house, combining the precision of Clo 3D garment simulation with the high-fidelity, real-time power of Unreal Engine and MetaHuman technology.
Inspired by the British fashion house’s avant-garde design legacy, the contest focuses on the tension between tradition and subversion. Participants are tasked with developing a full digital outfit in Clo or Marvelous Designer and are invited to push design boundaries by visualizing the final look on a MetaHuman within a custom Unreal Engine environment—all while drawing inspiration from the architecture of the Vivienne Westwood corset and the geometry of tartan. The challenge lies in subverting these foundations by applying the historical “cut, slash and pull” technique to create a radically new digital silhouette.
Through this collaboration, Clo is inviting both global communities to transcend traditional boundaries by exploring the high-fidelity, real-time synergy of the Clo/Marvelous Designer LiveSync Plugin. In the spirit of the Vivienne Westwood house, participants are encouraged to pioneer their own tartan designs and re-envision the house’s innovative heritage through the precision of Clo’s AI Studio, leveraging advanced tools such as the AI texture generator and AI pattern drafter to define the future of digital craftsmanship.
Each contestant is invited to submit their digital creations, which will be evaluated by representatives of the Vivienne Westwood 3D and CGI team based on the following criteria:
- Understanding of brand identity and concept: 40%
- Creative style and expression: 30%
- Design details and completeness: 30%
The contest officially opens on April 29, 2026, and submissions will be accepted until June 11, 2026. Winners will be announced on June 25, 2026.
