<h2 style="text-align: center">Ataa, winner of the Spring 2024 CONNECT x ETTOI contest, shares her design journey, while ETTOI discusses its sustainability and the collaboration’s impact.</h2><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/986a6695219e4bef93faf8de72a019a4main.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="986a6695219e4bef93faf8de72a019a4" data-width="2670" data-height="1845"><hr><h1 style="text-align: center">Interview with</h1><h1 style="text-align: center">Ataa | CONNECT Creator, 3D Fashion Artist ETTOI | Premium Children’s Wear Brand</h1><h1> Ataa’s Journey: From Passion to Winning Design</h1>Growing up in a tailor family in Indonesia, Ataa was immersed in craftsmanship from an early age. Her passion led her to study fashion design in India, gaining hands-on experience in block printing and design.Now a 3D Fashion Artist at a Korean factory, she creates for brands like Old Navy, GAP, and Target. Discovering CLO was a game-changer, allowing her to design without fabric waste and bring ideas to life in motion. This opened new possibilities to experiment with visually striking yet practical designs.<h1>The Inspiration Behind the Butterfly Dress</h1>For the contest, Ataa wanted to create a dreamlike, joyful piece for children. She started with color—yellow, which she associates with happiness and energy. “It’s a color that instantly feels cheerful, and I knew it would look beautiful on kids,” she says.Her key inspiration came from childhood imagination. “Many little girls dream of flying like butterflies or fairies,” Ataa notes. She recalled her young niece, who loved wearing a butterfly-wing costume with elastic straps. Inspired by this, Ataa designed a dress that would incorporate butterfly wings, making it both whimsical and wearable.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/fa3d947947f440df94600edb9a663914Reference%20board.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="fa3d947947f440df94600edb9a663914" data-width="2400" data-height="1080">In CLO, she built the base silhouette first, ensuring comfort and movement for children. Then, she added the butterfly wings—her central design element. “At first, it looked too plain, so I introduced soft ruffles that wouldn’t overpower the wings but would enhance the elegance,” she explains. After refining the details, she posed the garment in CLO, added colors, and created a final rendered scene to showcase the dress in a natural setting.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/da5dc6f80b184ff6815930285c865893ataa_1.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="da5dc6f80b184ff6815930285c865893" data-width="1427" data-height="504"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/c52b8e698ac64ea7ad4ce8914dfd54e2ataa_2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="c52b8e698ac64ea7ad4ce8914dfd54e2" data-width="1428" data-height="499"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/383f405b625749cea18264b86399561aButterfly.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="383f405b625749cea18264b86399561a" data-width="1500" data-height="2000">When she found out she won the contest, Ataa was thrilled. “It felt like a major milestone in my career,” she shares. Receiving the physical version of her design was even more surreal. “It looked exactly like my 3D version—I couldn’t believe it!”<hr><h1>ETTOI’s Perspective: Bridging Digital and Physical Fashion</h1>For ETTOI, the collaboration was a chance to explore sustainability and innovation in children’s fashion. “By utilizing CLO’s 3D technology, we could minimize material waste and unnecessary sampling,” the ETTOI team explains. The contest also allowed them to connect with talented designers like Ataa, who brought fresh perspectives to the brand.One of the key reasons ETTOI selected Ataa’s design was its environmental storytelling. The dress features an endangered butterfly motif, aligning with ETTOI’s commitment to nature-inspired, sustainable fashion. “The use of a butterfly, especially one that symbolizes environmental awareness, resonated deeply with our values,” the team notes.<h1>Turning a Digital Design into Reality</h1>Bringing the butterfly dress to life came with its challenges. The wing details and hem ruffles required precise adjustments to maintain their intended structure. “We worked closely with our pattern team to refine the butterfly shape, ensuring the shoulder frills looked natural and retained their delicate charm,” ETTOI shares.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/45484264ea5346d4bf780c74e43244e0detail.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="45484264ea5346d4bf780c74e43244e0" data-width="3183" data-height="1479">Another challenge was color accuracy. The team carefully selected a shade of yellow that not only matched the CONNECT design but also looked vibrant and lively on fabric. “The final result captured the essence of Ataa’s original vision while making it even more radiant when worn by a child,” they explain.When ETTOI first saw the final product, they were impressed. “It had a fresh and imaginative feel—perfect for Spring/Summer. The bright yellow butterflies symbolized the endangered southern yellow butterfly, native to Korea, adding depth to the design.” Internally, the design received high praise, and during customer voting, it stood out as a favorite.<h1>The Future of Fashion: Digital Meets Physical</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/86cdeacc5b094c3cb45aade45e876c1625SS%EB%A1%9C%EC%97%90%EB%93%9C%EB%A0%88%EC%8A%A4_%EC%9D%B8%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80%EA%B7%B8%EB%9E%A8%EB%A6%B4%EC%8A%A4%20%283%29.gif" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="86cdeacc5b094c3cb45aade45e876c16" data-width="306" data-height="544">This collaboration highlights how 3D fashion technology can bridge digital design and real-world production. “It’s exciting to see CLO and CONNECT making sustainable fashion more accessible,” ETTOI shares.For Ataa, this experience was transformative. “It proved that digital fashion isn’t just a concept—it’s the future,” she says. “I hope more designers explore 3D tools like CLO to push their creative limits while contributing to a more sustainable industry.”ETTOI also sees digital fashion as a long-term strategy. “This contest was just the beginning. We’re excited to continue exploring how CLO and CONNECT can enhance children’s fashion production while improving our global competitiveness,” they conclude.<hr>Discover the winning design <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/contest/46?itemId=dabe809b071743699ea61013d62a6861">here</a> and explore <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/268915/collection/collections">Ataa’s creator profile</a> on CONNECT. You can also find the physical garment available for purchase on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://agabangmall.com/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1000038318 ">ETTOI online store</a>.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/31ee111a542b4653927c8f1208731e0cThumbnail.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="31ee111a542b4653927c8f1208731e0c" data-width="1500" data-height="1500"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/fc90cfd13aaf4fa3931ad62c810afacbThumbnail.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="fc90cfd13aaf4fa3931ad62c810afacb" data-width="1500" data-height="1500"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/37749dc19d574616bd80f78d3284aab5Thumbnail.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="37749dc19d574616bd80f78d3284aab5" data-width="1500" data-height="1500"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202502/e77f113bf3bf48aea7a4797c4a1c7e9d/images/dd7ba593db734126812526249a1edbadThumbnail.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="dd7ba593db734126812526249a1edbad" data-width="1500" data-height="1500">

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<h2 style="text-align: center">✨️The Tale of the White Fox and the Sacred Deer’s Dance✨️</h2><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/79101535deb044a59920066919f4d02a51-2.webp" alt="79101535deb044a59920066919f4d02a" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="79101535deb044a59920066919f4d02a" data-width="1200" data-height="1600">This work reimagines a myth through fashion — where the white fox (Kitsune), a symbol of seduction and illusion, meets the sacred deer (Shika), guardian of purity and grace. Transformed into human form, they dance — not in spite of their differences, but because of them.The gif. file is made by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://bing.com">bing.com</a> (copilot) and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://krea.ai">krea.ai</a><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/52ac42f670794e1bbe00d20ee883e815the_image_depicts_an_open_book_with_a_magical_forest_scene_inside_featuring_a_white_stag_and_a_red__l4yoc0yn8zv6ljivlpzv_1-ezgif.com-video-to-webp-converter-1.webp" alt="52ac42f670794e1bbe00d20ee883e815" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="52ac42f670794e1bbe00d20ee883e815" data-width="800" data-height="800">Inspired by Japanese folklore and aesthetics, the design incorporates origami, kintsugi, layered garments, and geta-inspired footwear to reflect fragmented identity, inner tension, and the beauty of contradiction.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/1150656b81154222a8be0aeba176bbf550-3.webp" alt="1150656b81154222a8be0aeba176bbf5" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="1150656b81154222a8be0aeba176bbf5" data-width="1200" data-height="1600"> <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/9f8af9663ebb4173b4ddd6a7003de7f51000025102.webp" alt="9f8af9663ebb4173b4ddd6a7003de7f5" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="9f8af9663ebb4173b4ddd6a7003de7f5" data-width="800" data-height="1074"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/5f6231a95925409d9963b2c70e0d95b21000025103.webp" alt="5f6231a95925409d9963b2c70e0d95b2" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5f6231a95925409d9963b2c70e0d95b2" data-width="800" data-height="1074"> Nature plays a vital role — fabric flowers, organic silhouettes, and natural textures evoke the spirit of the forest as a silent force behind the story.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/70b4fe31da70426aaacf401e660eb4dfFox-03.webp" alt="70b4fe31da70426aaacf401e660eb4df" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="70b4fe31da70426aaacf401e660eb4df" data-width="1200" data-height="800"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/e112ff79793e4f0abe7a2a895c95e98eshoes-deer-6.webp" alt="e112ff79793e4f0abe7a2a895c95e98e" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="e112ff79793e4f0abe7a2a895c95e98e" data-width="1200" data-height="800">At the same time, the design embraces a sense of playfulness and rebellion through subtle references to Harajuku style — echoing youth culture’s love of transformation, layering, and boundary-pushing expression. This playful spirit disrupts the solemnity of the myth, inviting joy, surprise, and bold individuality.Fashion here becomes a ritual of duality — a space where beauty and deception, harmony and chaos, fragility and strength move together in shared rhythm. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/b322352627a54b869e6de8a42252c82452-2.webp" alt="b322352627a54b869e6de8a42252c824" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="b322352627a54b869e6de8a42252c824" data-width="1200" data-height="1600"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/ee876ff60bcb40fba8ce4608ae98c5ad45-3.webp" alt="ee876ff60bcb40fba8ce4608ae98c5ad" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="ee876ff60bcb40fba8ce4608ae98c5ad" data-width="1200" data-height="1600"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/4ba3d94a391740b1a4dba8d068bc7d7049-2.webp" alt="4ba3d94a391740b1a4dba8d068bc7d70" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="4ba3d94a391740b1a4dba8d068bc7d70" data-width="1200" data-height="1600"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/2319a748cbdc4e77bf86f0908997acb447-2.webp" alt="2319a748cbdc4e77bf86f0908997acb4" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="2319a748cbdc4e77bf86f0908997acb4" data-width="1200" data-height="1600"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/0424ddbc79b7477c9b19e2bf98f285cf42-2.webp" alt="0424ddbc79b7477c9b19e2bf98f285cf" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="0424ddbc79b7477c9b19e2bf98f285cf" data-width="1200" data-height="1600"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/cfd99926816a4eb7bcbd6dd816c2f841/images/5c3be8bb9f5543a081a6dd145fc1d71640-2.webp" alt="5c3be8bb9f5543a081a6dd145fc1d716" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5c3be8bb9f5543a081a6dd145fc1d716" data-width="1200" data-height="1600">

3D to Reality: Ataa’s Butterfly Dress for ETTOI

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