<h2 style="text-align: center">"Eagerness to experiment, willingness to fail (A LOT) in the process, and resilience” — this is how Joyce shapes her creativity.</h2><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/00e2aa36ac654381a3ac188608828a7e/images/400ab30edd2e44e3be489a695217f43f01.png" alt="400ab30edd2e44e3be489a695217f43f" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="400ab30edd2e44e3be489a695217f43f" data-width="1080" data-height="1350"> We interviewed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/364032/collection/collections">Joyce</a>, who is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/contest/k-popmirror">the winner of the K-pop Mirror contest</a>, and through the process, we gained many insights into the challenges and creative approaches involved in contest work, useful workflow tips, and smart ways to utilize CONNECT. We’re excited to share her experiences and know-how with you—enjoy the read and watch!✨ Watch Joyce’s interview video <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN3pHv0vZAc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=ZHViNWxscjNwNmRj">[Link]</a><hr><h1>[Part 1. Introduction &amp; Participation]</h1>Q1. Please briefly introduce yourself.I’m Joyce @ Miu Vermillion Studio, a freelance 3D artist with a non-creative day job. 3D art used to be no more than a creative outlet, but it all changed during the COVID lockdown in early 2020. Several independent designers noticed my photorealistic 3D renders and asked me to collaborate with them to create advertising campaigns and lookbooks for their brand because organizing fully styled professional photo shoots during lockdown was not the easiest thing to do, and some of the brands wanted to create surreal-looking imagery. Also, 3D virtual humans were kind of on the rise back then before AI influencers changed the scene merely 3 years later.&nbsp;Since then, I’ve decided to explore the usage of 3D art for storytelling and video game development. Currently, I’m working on independently created Fortnite Islands that will hopefully be playable on all Fortnite-supported platforms. I’m also in the early process of creating a short film, music video, and an Unreal Engine based adventure game. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/00e2aa36ac654381a3ac188608828a7e/images/9c4755c35fdd4f858ebe0b049af37bf9%EC%8B%9C%ED%80%80%EC%8A%A4%2001.00_00_11_16.%EC%8A%A4%ED%8B%B8%20016.png" alt="9c4755c35fdd4f858ebe0b049af37bf9" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="9c4755c35fdd4f858ebe0b049af37bf9" data-width="802" data-height="374"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/00e2aa36ac654381a3ac188608828a7e/images/edc4489146994ef1adee13594a16f1bf%EC%8B%9C%ED%80%80%EC%8A%A4%2001.00_00_15_25.%EC%8A%A4%ED%8B%B8%20017.png" alt="edc4489146994ef1adee13594a16f1bf" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="edc4489146994ef1adee13594a16f1bf" data-width="1080" data-height="1920"> Q2. How did you come to participate in this contest?I found out about this contest on CLO’s Instagram story. This contest is different from other contests I’ve seen on the CONNECT website in the past. The contest’s brief is to recreate and not to design something. Though I’ve worked with designers to create digital representations of their works in the past, the level of complexity and style of KOWGI’s design is unlike any piece I’ve made in the past. So, from the get-go, I knew that this contest was going to challenge, help, and push me to expand my skills; and these are always my primary reasons for joining a competition.<h1>[Part 2. Creative Process &amp; Production Insights]</h1>Q3. What made you choose this particular look?&nbsp;The moment I saw the contest announcement, I knew I had to recreate this particular look from the Nxde music video by (G)I-DLE (now known as i-dle), the first K-POP music video that leaves a lasting impression on me beyond the production value and visual quality. Soyeon, the group’s leader, wrote and produced the song. She had to convince her record label to allow her to produce this unconventional/daring song and music video. It amuses me to know that the song's title pushes down inappropriate keywords and makes them harder to find online in Korea (details available on Wikipedia). I find the way she directed the members in the recording room and showed them how to achieve specific sounds impressive as well.&nbsp;Aside from that, I’ve also been a huge fan of the outfit ever since I saw it on KOWGI’s social media feed many months before I saw it in the music video. It’s one of the most extraordinary graduate collections I’ve seen so far.&nbsp;As I was recreating the design in a digital format , I discovered more and more details I didn’t notice when I casually glanced at it on social media, and this has made me appreciate this outfit even more. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/00e2aa36ac654381a3ac188608828a7e/images/28c693664cfe4efdbaea1aa1c69319d2image.png" alt="28c693664cfe4efdbaea1aa1c69319d2" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="28c693664cfe4efdbaea1aa1c69319d2" data-width="983" data-height="869"> Q4. What was the very first thing you did when starting this project?I started the project by gathering as many photos and videos of the outfit as possible so I could figure out how it looks from every angle. Then, I enlarged the clearest photos and marked the locations of all the beads and other details to make it easier to get their placement right on the digital version. The outfit has more details than it seems at first, and some of these details look a bit blurry in the photographs and videos. So, there was a little bit of guessworking involved as well.Q5. When designing the idol outfit, what did you focus on the most?I always start by getting the overall silhouette correctly, then fill in the details.Q6. How did you approach the overall creation process?&nbsp;I created most of the elements of the look (not just the clothes but also the nail art, front hair, metal trims, face gems, and necklace) in Marvelous Designer; and what I couldn’t do in Marvelous Designer, I did in Blender. I still use an older version of Photoshop to create the texture maps because it still does the trick (and very well at that).<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/00e2aa36ac654381a3ac188608828a7e/images/86ae491f6c864b81b03c0a3cd83ebd26image.png" alt="86ae491f6c864b81b03c0a3cd83ebd26" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="86ae491f6c864b81b03c0a3cd83ebd26" data-width="1289" data-height="804"> Q7. Which part of your final piece are you most proud of?The fact that I could push myself to find new ways to use Marvelous Designer and optimize my workflow. Q8. Do you have any tips you think other creators should know?Adjusting the camera settings (especially the field of view) can help a lot when we are working on the small details. It was especially helpful when I was working on the nail art.It’s a good idea to register some trims as buttons because they follow the garments and we can turn off the collision during simulation then turn it back on later to speed the process up and make sure the garment doesn’t break apart during simulation.Also, I didn’t know that we can hide the freeze, solidify, strengthen, and layer colors by right-clicking an empty space in the 3D window.&nbsp;<h1>[Part 3. Experience with CONNECT]</h1>Q9. What impressed you the most during your experience with this contest?I am impressed by other participants’ works. There are so many great entries. As always, I had a great time trying to predict which pieces might win which prizes.Q10. Did you gain any insights or inspiration from seeing other creators’ works on CONNECT?Seeing high-quality works by other creators always pushes me to hone my skills further. When I was a newbie, I used to download free 3D garments from CONNECT to study the pattern pieces and fabric settings.Q11. What features or aspects of CONNECT did you find most useful?&nbsp;The abundance of resources we can use to jumpstart our projects and the opportunities to collaborate with companies/brands through contest participation.<h1>[Part 4. Award Reflections &amp; What’s Next]</h1>Q12. How did you feel when you found out you had won?It was a surreal moment. It took me a few seconds to take it in.Q13. Lastly, is there a value or mindset that’s especially important to you these days as a creator?Eagerness to experiment, willingness to fail (A LOT) in the process, and resilience.<hr>✨ Watch Joyce’s interview video <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN3pHv0vZAc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=ZHViNWxscjNwNmRj">[Link]</a>See? CONNECT gives anyone the stage to turn ideas into reality. And the next spotlight could be yours!✨<h1 style="text-align: center">👉 Join the ongoing contest now <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/contest?pageNo=1">[Link]</a></h1>

Interview with K-POP Mirror Contest Winner, Joyce

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Imagine a sumo wrestler going camping, wearing a specially designed kesho-mawashi sleeping bag. Not only does it allow for effortless movement during activities, but it also serves as a constant reminder of their profession and achievements. Ultimately, they drift into a warm and peaceful sleep, embraced by a sense of familiarity and comfort. Description: The Walking Sumo Sleeping Bag blends the iconic kesho-mawashi design with lightweight duck-down insulation for warmth. Its long sleeves with ribbed cuffs ensure a snug fit, while the monochromatic color scheme creates a seamless look. Easily compressible, it packs into a compact storage bag for convenience.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202503/3bfeb862c05845d58cafba8fc97bb070/images/7f0b274f79bb4af1878975028f5e80af123.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="7f0b274f79bb4af1878975028f5e80af" data-width="1457" data-height="2096"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202503/3bfeb862c05845d58cafba8fc97bb070/images/fcb006638e6e4ea780043ff7b2d744ba1.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="fcb006638e6e4ea780043ff7b2d744ba" data-width="523" data-height="424">

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<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/fca5b43347354d01893a6f87009246eb/images/84417e04f5d24909af8fc2c23a9842b0Community%20thumbnail_MD.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="84417e04f5d24909af8fc2c23a9842b0" data-width="1080" data-height="1080"><h2 style="text-align: center">🎉 EveryWear Tutorial Marvelous Designer 2025.2 Now Live! </h2>With the latest update, we’re releasing a brand-new tutorial that walks you through how to use EveryWear directly inside Marvelous Designer. You can now connect your digital garments to a wider variety of avatars and platforms—faster and more precisely than ever.<hr>👇 Watch the full tutorial here! <div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SkQcFpEV5Ao" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div> ✨ Key Features Local Export Bind Pose Target Joint Copy Symmetric Weights Auto Seal <hr>This tutorial is packed with practical tips especially helpful for creators working in the MD environment. If you’re looking to boost your workflow efficiency, this one’s a must-watch! Plus, you can check out<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/gamewear/inzoi"> inZOI</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/gamewear/vrchat">VRChat</a> outfits created with EveryWear over on GAMEWEAR. If you want to see what completed results look like in action, take a look! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/gamewear/inzoi">inZOI</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/gamewear/vrchat">VRChat</a> <hr> If you have any questions or want to dive deeper, feel free to reach out through the CONNECT Community Q&amp;A board anytime. CONNECT will continue supporting your creative journey—stronger and more freely than ever. 👇 Watch the tutorial again <div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SkQcFpEV5Ao" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div> <hr><h2 style="text-align: center"> 💙 CONNECT is always cheering for your creativity!</h2>

🎉 EveryWear Tutorial — Marvelous Designer 2025.2 Now Live!

<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/b43d71d4ad08419d8f3cff28b8dbd2bc/images/0de462a3dc784f5e82b177477cc6e23eCommunity%20thumbnail_MD.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="0de462a3dc784f5e82b177477cc6e23e" data-width="1080" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/b43d71d4ad08419d8f3cff28b8dbd2bc/images/44429a93371f48d1a47d871ba605ddb6Community%20thumbnail_MD.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="44429a93371f48d1a47d871ba605ddb6" data-width="1080" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/b43d71d4ad08419d8f3cff28b8dbd2bc/images/5892411279854fbe839e7973ff96025fCommunity%20thumbnail_MD.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="5892411279854fbe839e7973ff96025f" data-width="1080" data-height="1080"> Hello, Creators!The Everywear to VRChat tutorial, designed to make your VRChat outfit creation easier and more flawless, has been fully renewed with powerful new 2026.0 features! 🎉Notably, this updated tutorial features CONNECT’s charming new avatar, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/community/post/a5c83c3dd6614c91a4262fa78e1fbe47"> 'Lucy'</a> as the main model. You can now master features you’ve all been waiting for—from skirt bone generation to toon shaders and blendshapes—all in one go within Everywear, completely bypassing complex external tools.&nbsp;Check out the core curriculum of this more intuitive and powerful tutorial below! 👇 <hr><h2 style="text-align: center">✨ 2026.0 Update Highlights</h2><ul><li>Skirt Template: Set up perfect skirt bones in just a few clicks, no external tools required!</li><li>Toon Shader: Achieve an aesthetic, anime-style visual perfectly optimized for VRChat avatars.</li><li>Blendshape: Flawlessly prevent clipping where garments overlap or clip through the avatar.</li></ul><hr><h2 style="text-align: center"> 📖 Tutorial Table of Contents 👗 Part 1 : Everywear (Garment Creation &amp; Optimization)</h2>This section covers high-quality garment editing steps using the new features of Everywear 2026.0. <div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IhUF-tbD88c?si=4DSRVZ4finraYuNw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div> <ul><li>Fitting with Lucy<ul><li>Learn how to flawlessly fit garments using CONNECT's fresh new face, avatar 'Lucy.'</li></ul></li><li>Mesh Optimization<ul><li>Essential step to improve your VRChat Performance Rank.</li></ul></li><li>Autorigging<ul><li>One-click rigging for natural and smooth movements.</li></ul></li><li>Skirt Template (Skirt Bone Generation)<ul><li>Generate skirt bones instantly within Everywear—no extra tools needed!</li></ul></li><li>UV Packing &amp; Texture Baking<ul><li>Reduce texture size and maximize efficiency with a single click.</li></ul></li><li>Toon Shader<ul><li>Craft a stylized, aesthetic toon look with the brand-new 2026.0 feature.</li></ul></li><li>Blend Shape<ul><li>Effortlessly prevent garment-to-avatar clipping!</li></ul></li><li>Export<ul><li>Extract the final files to import directly into Unity.</li></ul></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center"> 🛠 Part 2 : Unity Setup &amp; VRChat Upload</h2>This practical phase guides you through importing your finished garment from Everywear into Unity, applying it to the Lucy avatar, and uploading it live in-game. <div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ebqggae2mn0?si=M3vj5s_GpjRdHXR2" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div> <ul><li>Unity Settings<ul><li>Setting up the basic Unity environment for VRChat uploads and importing assets.</li></ul></li><li>Importing the Lucy Unity Package<ul><li>Import the Lucy Unity package featuring perfectly pre-configured PhysBones for a quick and effortless setup!&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Material &amp; Shader Settings<ul><li>Configuration tips to make your textures look their absolute best in-game.</li></ul></li><li>Blend Shape Configuration<ul><li>Solutions to prevent garments from clipping through the skin during avatar movements!</li></ul></li><li>PhysBone Setup<ul><li>Add a natural swaying effect to make the skirt flutter beautifully with every step!</li></ul></li><li>Upload<ul><li>Officially upload your custom outfit to VRChat and play with it live in-game!</li></ul></li></ul> <hr> 💡 Check it out right now! With the smarter Everywear 2026.0, it's time to gift your avatar the trendiest outfit yet. 🔗 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/IhUF-tbD88c?si=4DSRVZ4finraYuNw">[ Everywear to VRChat : Part 1_Everywear 2026.0 ] </a> 🔗 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Ebqggae2mn0?si=i4Vv0GSCEVXJ8C1p">[ Everywear to VRChat : Part 2_Unity &amp; Upload ]</a>

🎬[Renewal] VRChat Outfit Creation with EveryWear : 2026.0 Tutorial

<h2 style="text-align: center"> MyDigitalCloset Challenge_Season 3 has officially wrapped up!</h2>Throughout this season, so many of you brought your unique style and creative vision to life. From the outfits themselves to the mood, motion, and overall storytelling — we were blown away by the incredible quality and imagination on display. This season truly showed the endless possibilities of digital fashion, and how talented and expressive the CONNECT community is. Thanks to your amazing work, this season was full of fresh energy and inspiring creations.To everyone who participated: thank you so much. And to celebrate all of your creativity, we’ve put together a highlight reel🎞️ so you can enjoy and appreciate the stunning works created by fellow users. <div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/POpffmSw9vk?start=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div> Take a look — you’re sure to find some fresh inspiration ✨We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring in the next season. Thanks for being part of CONNECT 💛 <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/cfb5c1250aef4f93b7b86989e3c3c45c/images/163e4590b4de406eafd3d1007c1a323cthumbnail.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="163e4590b4de406eafd3d1007c1a323c" data-width="456" data-height="441">

🎥 My Digital Closet Season 3 Highlights Are Here! 🌟

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I would like to work with Alvanons avatars in clo can anyone guide me how to set up them in clo?

Interview with K-POP Mirror Contest Winner, Joyce

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