Algorithmic Couture
Digitalising Fashion for Sustainable Futures
Kazuya Kawasaki, Kotaro Sano, Kye Shimizu
+ archiroid
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Algorithmic Couture is a project that envisions sustainable futures through the automation of zero waste fashion design patterns and digitizing traditional haute couture techniques.
The use of curve pattern cutting on square fabrics have been conventionally centered around the creativity of fashion designers and will to adhere to the dimensional body types of the customers. But as a result, 15% waste in fabric is created. By building upon zero waste pattern techniques that have history in Japanese straight cut patterns, we aim to reduce waste created. By automating the zero waste pattern cutting process, bespoke garments can be created on order. Because of this, the amount of energy, waste, and cost through stock can be reduced.
As conventional zero waste fashion pattern cutting techniques have consisted only of straight lines and rectangles, they have not adequately fit to our dimensional bodies, making it disregarded as a capable alternative for sustainable fashion.
But through our process of using user 3D data to create zero waste 2D patterns, we are developing a system that utilizes an algorithm to automate zero waste pattern while simulating the wear of the garment so as to not compromise on comfort and design variation for sustainability. Simulation is done in a 3D physics environment tied with the body data and zero waste design calculation.
By utilizing 3D CAD software with digital fabrication technologies, we are able digitize the process that was conventionally done through iterations between 2D paper and 3D fabric prototypes. The same data is then reproducible, transferable, and adjustable, allowing for small changes to be made on the fly.
We believe that mass customization is essential aspect of our system. Differing from how conventional haute couture has limited their marketing scale to an exclusive culture and customer audience, we believe that mass customization can provide a unique experience for customers that want to differ from conventional industrial standards.
Through our service, we aim to substantially reduce waste created and energy used throughout the creative process in the fashion industry. With the growing global population, our system can provide the necessary materials needed by changing how we use the materials of today. With the rapid growth of technological innovations, we can now look back to the 18th century in a different light. Haute couture is coming back, in a more ethical and sustainable way.
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Credit:
Design and Research:
Kazuya Kawasaki
Kotaro Sano
Kye Shimizu
+ Yusuke Fujihira (archiroid)
Supervisor:
Dr. Daijiro Mizuno PhD RCA
Film:
Tomoki Yoneyama
Film Assistant:
Tomoyuki Hayama
Music:
Kenta Tanaka
Model:
Tamami Ohbuchi
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Partially supported by Center of Affection-Oriented Digital Fabrication (Core Institution: Keio University) for COI Program in Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan
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