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Shuya Co., Ltd. I want to be stylish even virtually! “The 1st Digital Apparel Design Contest” for students will be held!

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[Shuya Co., Ltd.] I want to be stylish even virtually! “The 1st Digital Apparel Design Contest” for students will be held! ​
Shuya Co., Ltd. Press release: November 28, 2024 I want to look stylish even virtually! “The 1st Digital Apparel Design Contest” for students will be held! The virtual world is connected to the real world. People’s lives, such as encounters and partings, laughter and tears, are here. Juya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tachikawa City, Tokyo, President: Shimizu Booklista Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shigeru Murata , hereinafter “Booklista”) and others will be holding the “1st Digital Apparel Design Contest” aiming to transfer the reality of real apparel to the world of VR avatars in line with the expanding world of virtual fashion. .
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-76f356d436e9ed3a7f3e6be85221a945-1280×670.png Digital Apparel Design Contest What is the “Digital Apparel Design Contest”? In the VR world, just like in the real world, a culture of enjoying fashion by combining various costumes with avatars is emerging. The Digital Apparel Design Contest aims to transfer the reality of apparel to the world of VR avatars. In this contest, we are looking for colleagues and partner corporations with apparel knowledge and creative ideas who would like to explore the world of virtual apparel together. We intend to develop this contest into a contest that will continue for many years to come. The first installment will be about the 3D fashion design software “CLO (
https://www.clo3d.com/ja/ )” is a contest for students. “1st Digital Apparel Design Contest” Overview ・Entry period Mid-January 2025 to the end of March 2025 ・Selection period First screening: April 2025 Revision acceptance period: Early May 2025 (for those who passed the first screening) Second screening: Mid-May 2025 to early June 2025 * Those who pass the first screening will receive comments from the judges and will proceed to the second screening. When proceeding to the second round of judging, it is possible to revise and resubmit your work. The second screening will be judged, including the fixing products. ・Announcement of screening results Early June 2025 Concept I want to look stylish even virtually! Production Cocktail dresses for women that can be used in VRchat Award Grand Prize (1 person) – Prize money – Considering virtual productization – Real productization – Video distribution at “Kotobukiya Akihabara Hall Large Vision” – Article published on Juya official page and “ENRAI” – Illustration exhibition at “Hobby Sphere” Excellence Award (2 people) – Prize money – Considering virtual productization – Video distribution at “Kotobukiya Akihabara Hall Large Vision” – Article published on Juya official page and “ENRAI” – Illustration exhibition at “Hobby Sphere” Honorable Mention (7 people) – Video distribution at “Kotobukiya Akihabara Hall Large Vision” – Article published on Juya official page and “ENRAI” – Illustration exhibition at “Hobby Sphere” Judge Juya Co., Ltd. Yuka and Alpha Co., Ltd. Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. Adastria Co., Ltd. CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. YOYOGI MORI Application qualifications Students attending schools in Japan *Minors may participate with parental consent Application conditions ・1 to 4 people can apply ・Up to 3 entries per person can be submitted ・Use of generation AI is prohibited Application form ・Apply from the portfolio EC “ENRAI” application form ・Applicable CLO project file, other necessary images, etc. Kotobukiya Akihabara-kan:
https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/kotobukiya-shop/detail/akiba/ Portfolio EC “ENRAI”: https://enraise.net/ Hobby Sphere:
https://www.hobbyjapan-vr.com/home-1 *Contest details will be announced on “ENRAI” at a later date. “1st Digital Apparel Design Contest” Sponsor/Cooperating Companies Juya Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-e7d32ec81b5b35e7914454741f9c03c4-2067×630.png Founded in 1953 as a toy store in Tachikawa City, Tokyo. In the late 1980s, the company shifted to become a hobby manufacturer, and currently plans, manufactures, and sells plastic models, figures, miscellaneous goods, etc., and has gained fans of the Kotobukiya brand around the world through active overseas expansion. In recent years, we have focused on creating our own IP (intellectual property rights such as characters), and we are also developing new business fields by forming alliances with various companies, such as providing services in the digital domain using 3D printing technology. Masu.
https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/ Booklista Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-ba5843ce85950fdfcd3bb790ae728535-1000×310.jpg Booklista is working on the creation of new businesses such as the portfolio EC “ENRAI” and the Oshikatsu app “Oshibana” under the vision of “Entertainment x Tech (intellectual curiosity x moving
experience)”. We also develop various businesses related to e-books as our core business, and provide total support for the comprehensive operation of e-book stores. We will expand our scope to include all types of entertainment and create new value by making full use of digital technology. https://www.booklista.co.jp https://enraise.net/ *“ENRAI” is currently undergoing trademark registration at Booklista Co., Ltd. Yuka and Alpha Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-4479f0928da714c126b95ad23c24a858-3900×455.png As a “free apparel CAD manufacturer that is not bound by preconceived notions,” we specialize in developing business software systems that support the apparel industry, and have a history of over 25 years. Utilizing the know-how cultivated there, we propose CAD, 3D, CG design, form systems, WEB systems, etc. It has been installed by more than 6,000 companies in Japan and overseas. As a sole agent in Japan, we provide support for installation, operation, and operation of CLOs. https://yuka-alpha.com/ https://yuka-alpha.com/clo/ CLO Virtual Fashion Inc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-72028178ae4442be71fb86a6eeb6f4a5-2800×1000.jpg “Changing the world with virtual garments.” CLO Virtual Fashion leverages its unique technical capabilities regarding 3D clothing simulation algorithms to create the tool “CLO” optimized for 3D clothing production, and the platforms “CLO-SET” and “CONNECT” that create greater value through communication through 3D clothing. We provide an endless ecosystem that realizes DX in the fashion industry. Using 3D technology, we aim to create a world where anyone can enjoy fashion while traveling between reality and any virtual space. Based on CLO’s global experience, CLO Virtual Fashion Japan proposes initiatives for the Japanese market that utilize 3D data to build business processes and expand the value of fashion.
http://www.clo3d.com/ *What is “CLO”? 3D clothing simulation software for apparel developed by CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. (Korea). Achieving unprecedented delicate detail expression and reality, it reproduces the image you envision in 3D with intuitive and easy-to-use
operability. This reduces the need for physical samples and shortens planning and production time, resulting in not only cost effectiveness but also ecological, ethical, and sustainable effects. It has a wide range of conversion functions so that one piece of data can be used for multiple purposes, such as actual size data as well as character size for the Metaverse. Hobby Japan Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-3f31667020f63d6f294d6b2a1dd2e579-1540×650.png Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive hobby company that operates in publishing, retail, hobby products, analog game development and sales, web media, and character development. We also operate Hobby Sphere, a VR museum. https://hobbyjapan.co.jp/ *What is “Hobby Sphere” Recreate real hobby products, painted examples and dioramas created by professional modelers in 3D space! Not only can you pick it up and look at it 360 degrees, but you can also experience the same gimmicks as the actual product, shrink yourself into a model, or warp into a diorama. Enjoy the hobby with the effects unique to VR. You can. In addition, a special exhibition featuring the works of creators working in VR, such as avatars and 3D models, is also being held!
https://www.hobbyjapan-vr.com/home-1 Adastria Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-debd7a078fccb8076bb291c19c474dd0-850×213.jpg Adastria Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Osamu Kimura) is a casual fashion specialty store chain with over 30 group brands, including Global Work, Nicoand, and Lawry’s Farm, operating approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas. With the mission of “Play fashion!”, we aim to become a “good community co-creation company” that creates new value. https://www.adastria.co.jp/ Sunwell Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-eecd32825d563afdcd714e471e46e4e6-2023×388.jpg Sunwell is a textile trading company that develops a wide range of products by leveraging its partnerships around the world. We are proud of our world-standard quality control, built over more than half a century of history, and deliver products across the ocean to Asia, North America, and Europe. In recent years, we have introduced 3D digital technology and are providing new services by utilizing textile data of approximately 400 product numbers. https://www.sunwell.jp/ YOYOGI MORI
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/104990/57/104990-57-36f233689070d99fe007f717c87c570e-3509×2481.png A circle that disseminates virtual fashion brands created by multiple designers and modelers. In addition to the 3D model production process, creators from various fields participate in the project, including motion and video production. In pursuit of realistic clothing expressions in VR, we are actively collaborating with real apparel brands. In order to realize a safe and enjoyable VR
experience, we aim to develop 3D models that can be used with confidence by a wide range of age groups.
https://yoyogi-mori.booth.pm/ https://x.com/ym_Virtualwear We are looking for partner companies for this contest. If you are a company that would like to cooperate or sponsor this contest, please contact us. Inquiries regarding this release [Contest inquiries] Digital Apparel Design Contest Management Office
https://forms.gle/j188fYdK1Y9aLjXh9

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