<h2 style="text-align: center"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/9341ad26a0ae4d3789b2ae1b7677d806cvl_2026_march_user_spotlight_v1.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="9341ad26a0ae4d3789b2ae1b7677d806" data-width="512" data-height="512"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/7f96b980ee4e469991ec0fdd6882a587cvl_2026_march_user_spotlight_v3_1.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="7f96b980ee4e469991ec0fdd6882a587" data-width="512" data-height="512">Meet <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/274957/collection/collections">Wilhelm Grehl</a>, the 3D designer who skips the sketchbook entirely to engineer fashion directly in CLO. In this User Spotlight, he reveals his unique workflow of treating digital fabric like "engineering material" to achieve his signature technical aesthetic. Discover how he turns a blank 3D window into production-ready streetwear without drawing a single line.</h2><hr><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/c4bbfbd6df75408dbed283b7398f45a32.jpg" alt="c4bbfbd6df75408dbed283b7398f45a3" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="c4bbfbd6df75408dbed283b7398f45a3" data-width="3000" data-height="4000">Can you please introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your background and current work as a designer?I’m Wilhelm Grehl, a 3D fashion designer from Germany working mainly with CLO. I create 3D oversized streetwear designs for brands and I help them develop their ideas in 3D, bridging digital fashion designs with real industry workflows — making 3D not just a visual tool, but a full production system.How did you get started in 3D fashion, and what role does CLO currently play in your creative workflow?After studying fashion design I didn’t want to become a traditional fashion designer and I was also not good with drawing so I was looking for a way to make designs in a different way. I also wanted to travel the world and when I discovered CLO it was the right fit for me. In the beginning I created more experimental and artsy designs and renders but found my way into the freelance world and creating designs that are ready to be produced by brands.CLO is everything in my creative workflow, I start with an idea in my head and jump right into CLO to create it. No sketching or mood board.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/3b632028836b4de38bc0216cd25f24e6Final_pants_closeup%20%281%29.png" alt="3b632028836b4de38bc0216cd25f24e6" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="3b632028836b4de38bc0216cd25f24e6" data-width="1950" data-height="2600">For beginners who face "blank canvas syndrome," do you have a favorite starting method?I always start with a block that comes closest to the garment I want to create and then go from there. I never start from scratch. Over the years I built a library of garments which I can use for my daily work.Your recent work shows a shift from heavy hardware to a more 'articulated' aesthetic where the pattern itself defines the silhouette. When you begin a project, do you prioritize the 2D pattern's structural logic or the 3D drape's visual impact to achieve this technical look?I always create the base first, which means the overall shape has to look good, and then I put in the actual design with all the details like cuts, piping, stitching etc. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/33f4708ccc984dde83c29a810174996eAnarchy_amsterdam_windbreaker_front_new.png" alt="33f4708ccc984dde83c29a810174996e" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="33f4708ccc984dde83c29a810174996e" data-width="2300" data-height="3000"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/b7e5aadbaff34e22897c5c8324b733e6Anarchy_amsterdam_windbreaker_inside.png" alt="b7e5aadbaff34e22897c5c8324b733e6" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="b7e5aadbaff34e22897c5c8324b733e6" data-width="2300" data-height="3000"> Technical wear often draws inspiration from non-fashion elements like architecture or industrial design. When translating these inspirations into CLO, how do you handle the 'materiality'? For instance, how do you simulate the tension and stiffness of technical fabrics to match your vision?For materiality, I spend a lot of time dialing in fabric properties instead of relying on defaults. I adjust stiffness, stretch, thickness, and pressure to simulate tension and structure — especially for technical or industrial-inspired pieces. I treat fabrics almost like engineering materials, not just textures.Is there one specific setting in the Property Editor (e.g., Shear, Bending, or Thickness) that you think is the "secret ingredient" for that stiff, technical look?That stiff, technical look comes from a combination — keep the stretch and shear values low and the bending values high. A proper thickness supports that.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/2a8811a28d7043a78b33087c558d19ebScreenshot%20Hoodie_35.3_pattern.png" alt="2a8811a28d7043a78b33087c558d19eb" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="2a8811a28d7043a78b33087c558d19eb" data-width="2560" data-height="1440">To achieve the 'refined realism' seen in your latest portfolio—such as clean bonding lines and complex layer stacks—which specific CLO tools or 'hidden' workflows (e.g., modular configurations, custom trims) have become most indispensable for your quality control?For refined realism, the key tools for me are layer cloning, precise seam control, custom trims, and very organized pattern setups. I also rely heavily on modular workflows — building pieces in clean systems so I can control complexity without breaking realism. Clean bonding lines and stacking only work if everything underneath is technically solid.<hr>You are actively selling your assets on CONNECT. Creating a product for others to use must be different from creating personal art. What is your top priority when creating assets for sale?When I create assets for others, usability comes first. I create a lot of base shapes so they can be used in CLO projects. The asset has to be easy to modify and immediately usable — not just look good in a render.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/2c0a142734884c6ab57ca19fbb31b75fimage.png" alt="2c0a142734884c6ab57ca19fbb31b75f" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="2c0a142734884c6ab57ca19fbb31b75f" data-width="1530" data-height="298"> How does it feel to see your assets being used in other creators' works? Do you have any memorable moments related to this?I know that people are using my assets, even if I don’t see the final results. That is completely fine, because my goal is to provide a starting point for creators to build their own designs.You mentioned the "location-independent" lifestyle. What is the one reality check or challenge of this lifestyle that aspiring freelancers should know?For me there wasn't a big challenge, of course it's good if you have a steady income so you don't get into any trouble and you have to tell yourself that it's not a vacation, even though you might live next to a beautiful beach.And you have to stay consistent. When you’re moving between countries, routines break easily — work hours shift, internet quality varies, energy levels change, and it’s on you to still deliver at a professional level no matter where you are.The upside is real freedom. But the trade-off is that you have to build systems, habits, and financial buffers first.It still was the best decision for me and a dream come true. I can travel the world and work my dream job every day.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/9eed4735f3614787bc3f6a4dfe667bf0/images/56577592cad04dce8df4c6eeaf58f640IMG_20260224_115518_178.jpg" alt="56577592cad04dce8df4c6eeaf58f640" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="56577592cad04dce8df4c6eeaf58f640" data-width="1199" data-height="1600"> What are your future goals as a designer and a seller? Are there any new collections or projects you are currently working on?The current project I’m working on is a program to help 3D fashion designers build freelance income like me so they can work with their dream clients and be location independent. Besides that I’m always designing new pieces and working on client projects. That's my daily work.

No Sketchbooks Needed: How Wilhelm Grehl Engineers Fashion in CLO

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BASIC PATTERN

⚠️ Please Read Before Purchase✅ This avatar is PC-only (Quest unsupported)✅ Results may change if you change to a different shader.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎨 About[Lucy] is a VRChat-exclusive 3D avatar created by CONNECT Studio.This package includes both the avatar and outfit. It comes as a fully set-up Prefab, so you can use it in VRChat right away after a simple build in Unity.✅ Avatar 3.0 compatible✅ PhysBone support (hair/tail/some outfit parts)✅ LipSync support✅ Full-body Tracking compatible (standard VRChat Humanoid)※ Results may vary depending on individual setup.✅ 6 expressions (basic emotions) + MMD blendshapes included✅ PC only / Quest unsupported❌ Platforms other than VRChat are not supported.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📊 Model SpecificationsPolygons:- Avatar: △19,494- Outfit (includes hair/tail/ears/shoes): △65,820- Total: △85,314Blendshapes:- Face: 138 shapes (includes MMD blendshapes)- Body: 32 shapes (for preventing the outfit clipping issue)Performance Rank: Very Poor━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📦 Included Files✅ FBX, Unitypackage, Textures (PNG), ReadMe.txt━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚙️ Requirements✅ Unity 2022.3.22f1✅ VRChat SDK 3.9.0 or higher (Latest version via VCC recommended)✅ VRChat Creator Companion (VCC)✅ lilToon Shader✅ Modular Avatar━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📖 Installation &amp; Usage Guide🔗 Full Guide:- [KR] <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/ko-kr/articles/53059169807513-VRChat-User-Guide">https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/ko-kr/articles/53059169807513-VRChat-User-Guide</a>- [EN] <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/en-us/articles/53059169807513-VRChat-User-Guide">https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/en-us/articles/53059169807513-VRChat-User-Guide</a>- [JP] <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/ja-jp/articles/53059169807513-VRChat-User-Guide">https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/ja-jp/articles/53059169807513-VRChat-User-Guide</a>⚠️ If you're new to Unity/VCC, please read the guide before installation!

[Lucy] Sakura Yukata

Garment

VRChat

Character

Lucy

Item Type

Clothing

Traditional

Platform

[Lucy] Base-Avatar

[Lucy] Goth Punk Dress

[Manuka/マヌカ専用]デビルハートストリート/Devil Heart Street Set

[Lucy] Dark Mystic Outfit

[Lucy] Magical Heart Idol Dress

[Lucy] Midnight Punk Streetwear

[Lucy] Button Up School Outfit

[Lucy] Devil Punk Street Set

Technical Design Category

KOFOTI_Male_Patterns

<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/56542b3974314bf38e576516f46f9a7aScreenshot%202026-03-02%20at%201.56.59%E2%80%AFPM.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="56542b3974314bf38e576516f46f9a7a" data-width="1360" data-height="1296">We recently sat down with Usha (UJ Designs), one of CONNECT’s top-performing sellers, to discuss how she turned 3D asset creation into a stream of passive income. She discovered CLO and 3D back in 2017, then started uploading her assets to CONNECT around 2023. When she found CONNECT, Usha realized that she only had to make a good design once for it to be reused and generate continuous value. She could use the platform to profit off her existing designs as well as use it as a portfolio website and attract clients. Our team noticed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/7188/collection/collections">UJ Designs</a>’ success on the platform and couldn’t help but wonder what the secret behind her “success formula” was.&nbsp;In simple terms, she describes her formula as a combination of:Volume + Consistency, Trending Designs, Patternmaking + Technical Knowledge, Reasonable Pricing <h1>Volume + Consistency</h1>When she just started selling on CONNECT, Usha used her flexible schedule to upload up to five designs per day. Over the 2 years of constantly uploading, she has built a personal marketplace with over 650 assets. At first glance, 650 might sound like a lot but it’s what allowed Usha to stay relevant to buyers and generate continuous sales. Her CONNECT profile is neatly organized in different clothing categories and styles, making it easy to search and browse.&nbsp;<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/60a755f5335540e48dbd1567c30c6256Screenshot%202026-02-05%20at%202.11.10%E2%80%AFPM.png" alt="60a755f5335540e48dbd1567c30c6256" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="60a755f5335540e48dbd1567c30c6256" data-width="3320" data-height="1760"><h1>Trending Designs</h1>Usha taught herself digital patternmaking by watching YouTube videos and refined her skills by replicating trending designs she liked while window shopping. She mainly focuses on classic, easily customizable silhouettes, making her designs extremely appealing to both freelance designers and emerging brands.&nbsp;Aspiring designers who'd like to learn how to use CLO now can take in-depth courses on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloacademy.online/catalog">CLO Academy</a> or refer to many resources on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@CLO3D">CLO YouTube</a> channel to jumpstart their own journey.&nbsp; <h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/5cf4e0f2b95248d3aab6d69a5eca97fcScreenshot%202026-02-11%20at%205.02.23%E2%80%AFPM.png" alt="5cf4e0f2b95248d3aab6d69a5eca97fc" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5cf4e0f2b95248d3aab6d69a5eca97fc" data-width="3354" data-height="1910"> Patternmaking + Technical Knowledge</h1>Before getting into freelancing, Usha worked in corporate fashion. Given her background in manufacturing and experience creating tech packs, her asset files come with a lot of crucial information and instructions like precise stitching placements, making it easier for the manufacturer to produce the garment. Using CONNECT’s 3D viewer, buyers can check the pattern inside out to confirm its functionality without needing to download the file and open CLO. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/11b05179c92e43acaa68adc2a7278dcdconnect_gif.gif" alt="11b05179c92e43acaa68adc2a7278dcd" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="11b05179c92e43acaa68adc2a7278dcd" data-width="434" data-height="250"><h1>Reasonable Pricing</h1>All of the points above combined helped Usha differentiate herself from other sellers and set her pricing comfortably without overcharging but still taking into account the effort and time that goes into the creation of a single functional design.&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align: center">“I realized that there are a lot of young designers out there who probably also want to start but do not possess a 3D skillset yet or just need a base to start. That’s why I also didn’t price my assets too high. They can buy them and just edit to use it for their clients. Add the client’s logo. Add the color. And then they can charge any amount they want.”</h2><h2 style="text-align: center"></h2><h1>The key to Usha’s approach</h1>Usha encourages designers to focus on building something sustainable. For her, CONNECT wasn’t about overnight success. It was about consistently showing up, refining her catalog, and treating her profile like a growing storefront.She also leveraged <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/connect.by.usha/">Instagram</a> to drive traffic and saw firsthand how visibility impacts sales. When she stopped posting, sales dipped, a reminder that even passive income benefits from ongoing attention. Her takeaway: build steadily, stay visible, and give your work time to compound.Whether you’re looking for high-quality 3D assets or ready to launch your own digital storefront, CONNECT is the place to be. Follow in Usha’s footsteps and start your journey today!Check out these articles on how to start <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/en-us/categories/44704952577561-Creating-Item">creating</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/en-us/articles/45304331487769-Uploading-Items">uploading items</a> to CONNECT. Here’s a quick overview:&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/f41a8cab41c149b396bded9d1e4ed46aScreenshot%202026-02-09%20at%203.55.46%E2%80%AFPM.png" alt="f41a8cab41c149b396bded9d1e4ed46a" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f41a8cab41c149b396bded9d1e4ed46a" data-width="3404" data-height="2038"><ol><li>Create an account on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/">https://connect.clo-set.com/</a> .</li><li>Click the “Upload” button in the top right.&nbsp;</li><li>Select “Store” from the marketplace type.&nbsp;</li><li>Upload your file and add the item title, description, tags, as well as supporting images.&nbsp;</li><li>Select the appropriate category.&nbsp;</li><li>Set your item price for basic and extended licenses.&nbsp;</li><li>Click “Upload”.&nbsp; </li></ol>Questions? Drop a comment below!

How UJ Designs Monetized Her CLO Designs and Now Earns Passive Income on CONNECT 

Leather Cutout Jacket

Asymmetric Metallic Dress

M Casual Hoodie Bermuda Set

M Korean Military Uniform

M Leather Vest Jeans Set

Dapper Tailored Shirt Set

Helena ★ Pisces

M Classic Police Uniform

Men's formal suit

아카데믹 챌린지

Traditional Costumes 3D Restoration

Championship Thread

Cut, Slash & Corset

<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

No Sketchbooks Needed: How Wilhelm Grehl Engineers Fashion in CLO

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