<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>3D artist A Miao brings the iconic Peaky Blinders character to life using Marvelous Designer, blending historical fashion research with advanced cloth simulation to capture Shelby’s signature style and presence.</em></span></h2><hr><h1 style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/d4e9c3bfed4d402ab2221047bf1977cb6.jpg" alt="d4e9c3bfed4d402ab2221047bf1977cb" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="d4e9c3bfed4d402ab2221047bf1977cb" data-width="4000" data-height="4000">Interview with A Miao | </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/artwork/wryA6X"><strong>Tommy Shelby</strong></a><strong> | 3D character designer</strong></h1><hr><h1><strong>Could you please introduce yourself to the Marvelous Designer community?</strong></h1><p>Hi everyone! I’m A Miao, a 3D character designer from Chengdu. Right now, I’m working as a topology artist, and when I’m not modeling, I love riding my bike. I really enjoy the whole modeling process—it’s amazing to see something go from nothing to exactly what I imagined. My go-to phrase is: “(/≧▽≦)/~ Good Job!”</p><p>Super excited to be here and share my story with you!</p><h1><strong>Why did you choose Tommy Shelby as the inspiration for your work? Is there a story behind it?</strong></h1><p>I was hanging out at a friend’s place when I stumbled upon the show. The moment Tommy Shelby appeared on screen, I was hooked. He’s deep, a bit melancholic, super stylish, sharp, and full of contradictions. He’s doing all these dark, dangerous things, but still looks like a total gentleman. That contrast really got to me—I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And then I thought: I’ve got to make him in 3D!</p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/a581c18e12f54bce9e135f54e02f4af17.jpg" alt="a581c18e12f54bce9e135f54e02f4af1" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="a581c18e12f54bce9e135f54e02f4af1" data-width="7493" data-height="4000"></p><h1><strong>How did Marvelous Designer contribute to your clothing design process? What unique advantages did it offer?</strong></h1><p style="text-align: justify">Most of the asset is made up of cloth, so I spent a good chunk of the early phase working in Marvelous Designer. I started by digging up references—outfits Tommy Shelby wore in the show, plus fashion styles from that era. Then I built the clothes in a T-pose to nail down the silhouette and vibe.</p><p style="text-align: justify"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/9e034d8fbeb64408807cb5719a01a451md_a%20pose.png" alt="9e034d8fbeb64408807cb5719a01a451" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="9e034d8fbeb64408807cb5719a01a451" data-width="2416" data-height="1864"></p><p style="text-align: justify">After that, I posed the base model in ZBrush and brought it back into MD to simulate the wrinkles more accurately. The latest MD update with GPU simulation that matches CPU results was a game-changer—it made everything run smoother and helped me stay in the creative flow. Also, the new collision improvements made dealing with garment intersections way less frustrating, so I could really focus on the fun part: making cool stuff!</p><p style="text-align: justify"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/263ada047b6546f1965d7fba77a7a1eebahou1.png" alt="263ada047b6546f1965d7fba77a7a1ee" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="263ada047b6546f1965d7fba77a7a1ee" data-width="3747" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/d20e4a649c784bcb9222a7f2b7c2d83ebahou2.png" alt="d20e4a649c784bcb9222a7f2b7c2d83e" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="d20e4a649c784bcb9222a7f2b7c2d83e" data-width="3747" data-height="2160"></p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/5ef7f7f3d9534f24be143814c3373c0c4%20.jpg" alt="5ef7f7f3d9534f24be143814c3373c0c" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5ef7f7f3d9534f24be143814c3373c0c" data-width="8049" data-height="4000"></p><h1 style="text-align: justify"><strong>What were the key details you focused on when recreating Tommy Shelby’s signature suit and coat?</strong></h1><p>The most critical aspects were the garment structure and the silhouette. It was important to convey a sense of sharpness and formality in the overall shape. Additionally, I paid close attention to the fabric behavior—specifically, differentiating the wrinkle characteristics between the overcoat and the suit. Each material needed to express its unique texture and weight to reflect the authenticity of the original design.</p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/f22be58dc5954f23b083b73e95282a045.jpg" alt="f22be58dc5954f23b083b73e95282a04" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f22be58dc5954f23b083b73e95282a04" data-width="4000" data-height="4000"></p><h1><strong>Did you encounter any challenges during the creative process? How did you overcome them?</strong></h1><p>Yeah, one tricky part was trying to make Tommy’s coat look like it was flowing—kind of giving him that cool, effortless vibe. I tried using wind controller setting, but they were super unpredictable and didn’t give me the folds I wanted.</p><p>So I came up with a workaround: I added a hidden structure under the coat to fake the wind effect. It was like “pinning” the wind in place, and then I could shape the folds exactly how I wanted. It worked out way better and gave me full control over the look.</p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/53bbc6c2b94f4da5ba788eb5eeb6d35dmd_pose.png" alt="53bbc6c2b94f4da5ba788eb5eeb6d35d" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="53bbc6c2b94f4da5ba788eb5eeb6d35d" data-width="2404" data-height="1863"></p><h1><strong>Any advice for other artists who want to use Marvelous Designer?</strong></h1><p>The GPU simulation in the newer versions of MD is awesome—it gives the same results as CPU but way faster, which really helps speed things up.</p><p>Also, don’t overlook the Layer feature, It’s super handy for avoiding those annoying pattern&nbsp; intersections. And the Adhesive Lining tool? Super useful! I used it on the hat in this project to get that realistic, structured look, and you can even pick different lining materials. Once you get the hang of these tools, your workflow becomes way smoother.</p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202507/5773e0c65ef1488299d675f6c6b51489/images/21a173e303e342a5ab0a4e754e596d812.1.jpg" alt="21a173e303e342a5ab0a4e754e596d81" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="21a173e303e342a5ab0a4e754e596d81" data-width="2500" data-height="4000"></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/a_miao">Artstation</a></p><p><br></p>

Recreating Tommy Shelby in 3D: A Tribute in Cloth and Character

<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>In this interview, we delve into the creative approach and workflow of </em></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/144049/collection/collections"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>Dasom Yoon</em></span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>, the winner of the Creator's contest 2025 Vol.1 - Seifuku Decoded. Explore the world of 3D fashion design through her work style and valuable tips!</em></span></h2><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ruDNMXrXbdA?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><p></p><h1><strong>Could you briefly introduce yourself and explain how you started working with 3D?</strong></h1><p>Hello, my name is Dasom Yoon, and I work as a 3D fashion and graphic designer. Before pursuing this career, I majored in clothing and worked in the overseas sales team for fabric import and export at a wholesale and retail clothing company. Due to the nature of the company, which frequently deals with vendors, I first learned about creating virtual garments when I saw vendors using the proposed fabrics to create virtual clothing for buyer presentations. This chance encounter introduced me to 3D garment simulation, and although I didn't know what kind of work I could do or what career I could pursue with it, I decided to learn it anyway.</p><p>Having majored in clothing and spent a considerable amount of time learning leathercraft as a hobby, I found it easy to understand patterns, sewing, and garment structures. Despite having no prior knowledge of 3D concepts, I found CLO and Marvelous Designer easy to learn because the process of creating garments is very similar to the actual clothing production process. At that time, I didn't even realize I was working in 3D because the process was so similar to real garment production.</p><p>As I gradually acquired knowledge related to 3D, such as texturing and animation, to improve the quality of my work, I began creating various fashion artworks primarily using CLO and Marvelous Designer. For a while, I focused on external projects, creating various garment mockups and videos, often working on projects that required realistic 3D models. This led to a desire for more creative and free work, and since last year, I have been frequently participating in competitions.</p><p>In this competition, I applied a new style to my personal work, aiming not just to create garments in 3D but to complete them as a single artwork, thereby establishing my own unique world.</p><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LXS2-R7M33I?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><h1><strong>We'd like to hear more about the direction of your work in the Creator's contest 2025 Vol.1 - Seifuku Decoded contest. Did you aim for a specific style? If so, what was it?</strong></h1><p>The theme of this competition, uniforms, includes various occupations and allows for multiple styles. When I think of Japanese uniform styles, the first thing that comes to mind is 'school uniforms.' They are the most familiar to me, and I thought they would allow for various ideas. The image that comes to mind when thinking of school uniforms is clear, making it easy to introduce changes centered around that image. Traditional school uniform designs focus on uniformity and unity, resulting in a neat and simple silhouette. However, this often means they lack practicality and comfort, causing inconvenience for students.</p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/406cca652c9a49eda3b0753900294f85/images/27f2fa56cf54475caa263bffa344eb9e%E1%84%85%E1%85%A6%E1%84%91%E1%85%A5%E1%84%85%E1%85%A5%E1%86%AB%E1%84%89%E1%85%B3%20%E1%84%8B%E1%85%B5%E1%84%86%E1%85%B5%E1%84%8C%E1%85%B5%20%E1%84%89%E1%85%AE%E1%84%8C%E1%85%B5%E1%86%B8.png" alt="27f2fa56cf54475caa263bffa344eb9e" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="27f2fa56cf54475caa263bffa344eb9e" data-width="3086" data-height="1798"></p><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WJO4yPjhY10?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><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Wgnx9JC-hY?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><p>My initial idea stemmed from the fact that, unlike when I was in school, Korean students now wear comfortable, neat, and practical clothes called 'daily uniforms.' I imagined that in the near future, designs that prioritize practicality while maintaining the symbolic nature of school uniforms would become more common. I aimed to incorporate this imagination into my design. I referenced various futuristic clothing designs, trying to infuse the unique sci-fi aesthetic, colors, and shapes into my design.</p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/406cca652c9a49eda3b0753900294f85/images/7e687ae18493468aafcef09feaa3e3e7%E1%84%80%E1%85%B3%E1%84%85%E1%85%A2%E1%84%91%E1%85%B5%E1%86%A8%E1%84%8C%E1%85%A1%E1%86%A8%E1%84%8B%E1%85%A5%E1%86%B8.png" alt="7e687ae18493468aafcef09feaa3e3e7" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="7e687ae18493468aafcef09feaa3e3e7" data-width="3839" data-height="2097"></p><p>In this project, I included various graphics inspired by neo-futuristic architectural styles, converting organic and abstract curved graphics into halftones and matching them tone-on-tone to emphasize a futuristic feel. From a garment structure perspective, the jacket features a detachable hood liner, allowing it to be combined with a windbreaker for easy switching during outdoor activities, creating a two-way structure. The skirt pants, composed of two layers, were an attempt to make traditional school uniform designs trendy and practical. They can be worn as a skirt alone, as a skirt and pants together, or just as pants for outdoor activities, creating a three-way design.</p><p>The most important aspect I considered during this process was creating a design that anyone would want to wear.</p><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SsyAErxUF1M?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><p></p><h1><strong>Could you briefly explain the various tools you use in your pipeline? I'm curious about the challenges you faced and how you overcame them.</strong></h1><p>My basic workflow is as follows: CLO or Marvelous Designer (clothes modeling) &gt; Substance 3D Painter (texturing) &gt; Blender (avatar &amp; background scene) &gt; Blender (render) &gt; After Effects (2D graphic &amp; video).</p><p>When creating images or videos that include custom avatars and backgrounds, I often use external 3D tools. However, when working solely on garments, I render them in CLO. While external 3D tools are more convenient for arranging multiple objects and setting up cameras and lighting, I believe no tool can match CLO for realistically rendering garments. For the same reason, when rendering only garments, there is no need to texture them in Substance 3D Painter; the internal texturing system of CLO is sufficient.</p><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/406cca652c9a49eda3b0753900294f85/images/5f280873271543b69d7cba0cb17c82f8%E1%84%8C%E1%85%A1%E1%86%A8%E1%84%8B%E1%85%A5%E1%86%B8%E1%84%89%E1%85%B3%E1%84%8F%E1%85%B3%E1%84%85%E1%85%B5%E1%86%AB%281%29.png" alt="5f280873271543b69d7cba0cb17c82f8" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5f280873271543b69d7cba0cb17c82f8" data-width="3838" data-height="2096"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/406cca652c9a49eda3b0753900294f85/images/22874c0e71234115bad2fc35541d9141%E1%84%8C%E1%85%A1%E1%86%A8%E1%84%8B%E1%85%A5%E1%86%B8%E1%84%89%E1%85%B3%E1%84%8F%E1%85%B3%E1%84%85%E1%85%B5%E1%86%AB%282%29.png" alt="22874c0e71234115bad2fc35541d9141" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="22874c0e71234115bad2fc35541d9141" data-width="3835" data-height="2091"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/406cca652c9a49eda3b0753900294f85/images/615371f5043f406582f1a01fc6a4a3ce%E1%84%8C%E1%85%A1%E1%86%A8%E1%84%8B%E1%85%A5%E1%86%B8%E1%84%89%E1%85%B3%E1%84%8F%E1%85%B3%E1%84%85%E1%85%B5%E1%86%AB%283%29.png" alt="615371f5043f406582f1a01fc6a4a3ce" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="615371f5043f406582f1a01fc6a4a3ce" data-width="3839" data-height="2096"></p><p>Due to the nature of sewing and simulating 2D patterns, UV unwrapping is unnecessary, and creating UDIM tiles is easy, making it convenient to import/export to other programs. The process of creating garments in CLO and Marvelous Designer is overwhelmingly convenient and user-friendly compared to other tools, so I haven't faced significant difficulties. Recently, I have felt the benefits of the updated GPU simulation and trim simulation features.</p><p>The GPU simulation in Marvelous Designer and CLO is much faster than the previous simulation, which greatly helped speed up the process of layering multiple garments in this project. The skirt belt and hood string have trims attached, and with trim simulation, they can be accurately placed and remain attached like real trims even after multiple simulations, saving the effort of repositioning trims after each simulation.</p><p></p><h1><strong>Do you have any tips and tricks to share with the community regarding Marvelous Designer?</strong></h1><p>A question I often receive regarding my work is how I learned Marvelous Designer. I self-taught using tutorials created by their official YouTube channel, and I believe these tutorials are more useful than any other courses. While there are many courses showcasing stylish artworks, I think learning the basics properly is the most important. When learning something new, it can be tedious and frustrating when your skills don't improve quickly, but I believe that repeatedly practicing the basic tutorials until you fully understand them is better than taking shortcuts by learning someone else's style. Eventually, you'll be able to create various styles you want.</p><p>For those who want to create garments with Marvelous Designer but don't know how to start, using the various free and paid assets available on CLO-SET CONNECT can be helpful. Initially, you can start by adding and removing details from these patterns, gradually learning the structure of garments and creating your own designs. Even now, when I see a garment that I can't immediately visualize as a 2D pattern, I download the file to study its structure and texture direction, comparing which parts differ from my style. I believe this kind of study helps a lot in building your own style and improving quality.</p><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mVh72Msn1R4?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><p><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/406cca652c9a49eda3b0753900294f85/images/7b686426f8cc47538ec225a0b559748c%E1%84%89%E1%85%B3%E1%84%8F%E1%85%B3%E1%84%85%E1%85%B5%E1%86%AB%E1%84%89%E1%85%A3%E1%86%BA%202025-05-09%20%E1%84%8B%E1%85%A9%E1%84%92%E1%85%AE%203.10.02.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="7b686426f8cc47538ec225a0b559748c" data-width="1102" data-height="1500"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/406cca652c9a49eda3b0753900294f85/images/ad30e267e9a442c0ae7e710b322f7416%E1%84%89%E1%85%B3%E1%84%8F%E1%85%B3%E1%84%85%E1%85%B5%E1%86%AB%E1%84%89%E1%85%A3%E1%86%BA%202025-05-09%20%E1%84%8B%E1%85%A9%E1%84%92%E1%85%AE%203.11.38.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="ad30e267e9a442c0ae7e710b322f7416" data-width="1102" data-height="1338"></p>

Recreating Tommy Shelby in 3D: A Tribute in Cloth and Character

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