DIGITALIZATION IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

Platforms have been developed that allow fashion designers to not only create rough sketches and mock-ups of their designs - but even go so far as to create instant, digital renderings. CLO is a software that has been created to assist with the digitalization of every step of the design process, right up until the final construction of the garment. It even goes so far as to render a digital sample image or video, avoiding any unnecessary back and forth, wasted materials, and travel expenses. 

Platforms have been developed that allow fashion designers to not only create rough sketches and mock-ups of their designs - but even go so far as to create instant, digital renderings. CLO is a software that has been created to assist with the digitalization of every step of the design process, right up until the final construction of the garment. It even goes so far as to render a digital sample image or video, avoiding any unnecessary back and forth, wasted materials, and travel expenses.

Using elements such as 3D printed lace, mixed filaments, and architectural-like structuring, her collection has since grown to include a range of digitally designed and 3D  printed skirts, 3D printed “leather”, and - more recently - a range of luxury handbags. She has, undoubtedly, opened the doors of sustainable fashion design to new, unexpected, solutions and innovations. Her creations also demonstrate how customization will be taken for granted in the future. It will not be long before a client could scan in their dimensions, and have pieces made to fit their physique - better than a glove.

Using elements such as 3D printed lace, mixed filaments, and architectural-like structuring, her collection has since grown to include a range of digitally designed and 3D printed skirts, 3D printed “leather”, and - more recently - a range of luxury handbags. She has, undoubtedly, opened the doors of sustainable fashion design to new, unexpected, solutions and innovations. Her creations also demonstrate how customization will be taken for granted in the future. It will not be long before a client could scan in their dimensions, and have pieces made to fit their physique - better than a glove.

This revolutionary idea could be taking things one step too far. While there is an entire digital cosmos waiting to be explored, the question arises about the ethics behind this sort of fashion. Is a product truly sustainable if the technology used to create it (even in a digital format) compromises the environment by polluting it with e-waste, or is unrecyclable, as so much of the technological tools we use today are? Is the need to possess a digital form of a garment so overpowering that it can overlook the pollution that the hardware might cause? And this doesn’t even take into consideration the livelihoods, working conditions, etc., of those producing the hardware that is used to create and interact with such digital interfaces. This takes the question of sustainability and ethics into a whole new realm too.

This revolutionary idea could be taking things one step too far. While there is an entire digital cosmos waiting to be explored, the question arises about the ethics behind this sort of fashion. 

Is a product truly sustainable if the technology used to create it (even in a digital format) compromises the environment by polluting it with e-waste, or is unrecyclable, as so much of the technological tools we use today are? Is the need to possess a digital form of a garment so overpowering that it can overlook the pollution that the hardware might cause? And this doesn’t even take into consideration the livelihoods, working conditions, etc., of those producing the hardware that is used to create and interact with such digital interfaces. This takes the question of sustainability and ethics into a whole new realm too.

It is clear that technology and digitalization are venturing down an unpredictable path that goes hand-in-hand with sustainable fashion. Allowing for construction with limited waste, using materials that are environmentally conscious as well as biodegradable, and creating more time-conscious and efficient production lines is just the start. We are at the forefront of the infinite digital realm, and, while the fashion industry might have refuge within the bounds of science and technology for now, the questions lie very much open-ended when it comes to a sustainable future for all.

THE GUESTLIST favors the genuine experience of wearing your own, handcrafted, made-to-order cashmere item. With the utmost care and attention taken at every step, the personal touch that you are treated to at THE GUESTLIST is contained in every stitch. While the digitalization of the manufacturing process in fashion creates a seamless and sustainable production line, there is so much within the realm of fashion that requires the details of human touch. Indeed, garments are meant to be felt on your skin, to be lived in, to be experienced in the most tactile ways possible. And for now, not much is changing in that regard. As humankind, we have, and will likely continue for many years to have, a basic need for clothing.

THE GUESTLIST favors the genuine experience of wearing your own, handcrafted, made-to-order cashmere item. With the utmost care and attention taken at every step, the personal touch that you are treated to at THE GUESTLIST is contained in every stitch. 

Your pieces from THE GUESTLIST are made to last you for life, and you can rest assured that the small team that create your item are committed to producing the highest quality garment, just for you. Our focus on sustainability lies in reducing the fast fashion mentality, and by taking the time to ensure that the textiles are ethically sourced and cared for using sustainable washes. Creating fashion that lasts, embracing technological advances in a slow and deliberate manner that upholds our values, without adding to the strain on the environment, is our priority.

While the digitalization of the manufacturing process in fashion creates a seamless and sustainable production line, there is so much within the realm of fashion that requires the details of human touch. Indeed, garments are meant to be felt on your skin, to be lived in, to be experienced in the most tactile ways possible. And for now, not much is changing in that regard. As humankind, we have, and will likely continue for many years to have, a basic need for clothing.

Your pieces from THE GUESTLIST are made to last you for life, and you can rest assured that the small team that create your item are committed to producing the highest quality garment, just for you. Our focus on sustainability lies in reducing the fast fashion mentality, and by taking the time to ensure that the textiles are ethically sourced and cared for using sustainable washes. Creating fashion that lasts, embracing technological advances in a slow and deliberate manner that upholds our values, without adding to the strain on the environment, is our priority.