Fashion Design Apps

What are fashion design apps?  They are apps that help with the design of fashion.  No kidding…

Fashion design is essentially the art behind the application of design and aesthetics to clothing, footwear, and accessories.  Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social attitudes, and changes over time and by geographical location.  Even within one country, fashion influence and ones taste in regard to what is in or out of style may vary by region.   For example, in the United State there are several different geographic fashion regions and some of which have different style trends than the others.

Fashion designers work in a number of ways to design clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories.  Some merchandisers and designers utilze fashion design software and others use good old fashion pencil and paper to create trend worthy illustrations.  Because of the time required to bring a garments into the market, designers must manage projects quickly in addition to the task of anticipate changes to consumer tastes.  They often rely on technology to get the design process done quickly.  Using CAD software is often an essential part of the garment design process.  Using the proper fashion design tools is important for any artist interested in developing a clothing collection.

In today’s mobile world, fashion designers cannot always wait to be in front of their desktop when the creative juices start to flow.  They need to be prepared and able to work on the go.  Thanks to fashion design apps, it is now possible to work almost anywhere.  Let your creativity flow thru our phones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

Fashion Design Apps of Interest

Prêt à Template - App for drawing fashion sketches (Apple App): Ideas come up all the time, register them instantly with this inseparable mobile devices has become habitual and who works/study in fashion knows that design ideas are not written, are Sketched.  Their Templates has both internal/external guidelines presented in 3 way views (side, front back) providing the scale and proportions to facilitate the development and thereby leaving mind free for create. Finalizing the design you can turn off the guidelines and remain only with the information drawn.

MoodBoard (Apple) : Moodboard is the perfect app for creating mood and inspiration boards on your iPad. This latest version features support for the incredible new Retina Display.  Collect, organize, and share the things that inspire you!Most designers have one common problem – they can easily lose their focus once distracted. Fortunately, the Moodboard app is helpful for this problem. The app is designed to create an inspiration board on your iPad so you can keep your visual focus in place. All you have to do is browse the internet using the in-app extension and click the crop icon to keep the image in your board.

Style Studio: Fashion Designer (Apple): Don't just watch the trends, make them! Create, customize, and share your own fashions. Tops, jackets, dresses, skirts and pants with an endless array of material and accessories. Now with both male & female models and fashions. Personalize designs with your own graphics and even use photos right from your device.  Created by By XMG Studio Inc.

ColorSnap (for Android) The one thing which is very important for any fashion designers is to find new colours and colour schemes for their designs. ColorSnap is thus the perfect and most useful app for fashion designers as it comes with many colors for inspiration. It helps in choosing matching colors and gives recommendations as well. It can be downloaded from the Google play store.

Fashion star boutique (for Android): This is an apt app for love the fashion enthusiasts and designers. It comes with a medium which lets ones express his/her creativity and fashion sense. This app lets you shop for many fashion products and create your own line of fashion wear and accessories.

DrawAndWear (for Microsoft) : Are you a fashion designer? Do you like designing clothes for fun? Then this app is for you.  DrawAndWear is you modern sketchbook! With DrawAndWear you can create your own fashion collection, one item at a time! Create tops, bottoms, dresses and accessories, and mix an match these items to create styles and form a fashion show on the home screen. Plus, you can create your own mannequins, if you want to try one of your designs on a friend, or create a design just for them.

Although there are numerous fashion apps on the market, we are still in the early stages of what can be accomplished.  In addition, many of the design apps are sort of games rather than high caliber artwork tools for professionals.  The future has much more instore.

We hope that you have found the fashion design tools listed above to be helpful.  If you know of any additional fashion design apps that should be added to this page, you are welcome to list your suggestions in the comments section of this post.  We would be happy to learn about your favorite mobile fashion design apps.

You may also have interest in reading the best fashion apps blog post.

When working on your mobile device, don’t forget to save your creations to the fashion cloud so you do not risk losing those amazing projects you are working on developing.

VILLOID Style App by Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung announces her first venture into tech by launching social style app ‘VILLOID’, inspired by the computerized wardrobe in the 90s movie Clueless.

VILLOID is a new social style app set to revolutionize the way you get dressed in the morning, co founded and creatively directed by global style icon Alexa Chung. Similar to Instagram but specifically for fashion and with a buy button, it’s a virtual dressing room on the user’s phone. 

“I suppose that scene in Clueless where the computer puts an outfit together from Cher's wardrobe really stayed with me.“ says Alexa Chung. “Clothes are fun, making mistakes is fun, being inspired is fun. VILLOID celebrates the process of getting dressed and showing your friends.”

VILLOID offers users a platform where they can share their style by uploading products and photographs onto a mood board, follow friends and fellow style mavericks, love boards and individual items. For anything they can't live without – there is the option to click the handy buy button and purchase the item. Consider this the paper dolls for the modern age. 

It’s the British style guru’s first delve into the world of technology, an area she didn’t know a vast amount about when she teamed up with tech entrepreneur Jeanette Dyhre Kvisvik and her team who had been working with a similar idea.

“Alexa and I immediately bonded, merging our ideas and utilizing her style genius, we have managed to make the best dressed app on the market.” says Dyhre Kvisvik. 

“I wanted to get to learn something about a field I knew nothing about and I felt I could offer the tech field something I knew a lot about….clothes. Most decisions I make when it comes to new projects are based on whether it could further my education. The tech world was something I was incredibly curious about. Silicone Valley sounds like a bouncy castle I want to play on.” says Alexa Chung.

Think of window shopping as a social game, only this this time it exists in the palm of your hand. VILLOID offers an opportunity to view a curated feed of style choices chosen by you, the user.

Take yourself on a journey into the VILLOID world, discover people, endless brands and ways of pairing items together that until now, only ever existed in your mind. 

Early adopters of VILLOID include model and singer Pixie Geldof who has already crowned VILLOID as “the most addictive app in life.” One Direction hair stylist Lou Teasdale and British designer Ashley Williams are also devotees. And it’s not just the girls who are fans, British X-Factor judge Nicholas Grimshaw also spoke of his need for a men’s version of the app when he posted on his Instagram: ‘Congratulations to Alexa who is this generation’s Tom from MySpace. Can I do the menswear one? Please employ me @chungalexa’ Watch this space.

The app is now available in App store globally. The Android version is in planning, set to launch late 2015/early 2016.

What happens when you get together the who's who of international it-girls to pull on their pyjamas for pillow fights and life drawing on a New York rooftop? One helluva party. Finally, Alexa Chung is offering some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the riotous launch of everbody’s new favorite fashion app - Villoid.

Three weeks have passed since the British style icon set the fashion world ablaze with her social shopping app. Photos of the likes of Harley Viera Newton and Leigh Lezark looking cosy in their nightwear hit the internet causing everyone to wonder what was really going down at these girls' only shindig. 

Instagram: @Villoid

Facebook: www.facebook.com/villoid

www.villoid.com

Learn more about style apps here on Apparel Search.

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Next-Gen Apps to Close the In-store Knowledge Gap

Brooks Brothers & David's Bridal Leverage Next-Generation Apps to Close the In-Store Knowledge Gap

A major retail trend for 2016 is putting tablets in the hands of sales associates. Retailers such as Brooks Brothers and David’s Bridal are using cutting edge technology platforms, such as INCITE form Multimedia Plus, to become armed with product knowledge, learn top-notch selling skills, and exceed customer expectations. 

As online shopping increases, physical stores that are winning at retail understand the most critical difference: The Associate. Retailers are finding it to be a successful way to build a community of sales associates. Content is constantly updated and communicated in a way that engages a range of sensibilities.

Using an engaging platform that is video and content rich is a way to get out selling knowledge.  The app uses video without streaming and features real-time metrics and video training modules that associates can access during the in-between time of serving shoppers.

“The greatest success in nurturing better, faster, and smarter associates is happening on iPads and tablets in-between customers.  INCITE is a mobile first app that takes the brains behind QuizScore and creates a robust solution to empower associates while creating an all encompassing tool for managers and executives,” says David Harouche, Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Technology Officer at Multimedia Plus.

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You can’t manage what you can’t measure. Real-time results are viewable on a live dashboard where field leaders have a leading indicator for in-store performance, allowing leaders to mentor and coach.  Learn more at 
http://www.multimediaplus.com/

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Target Stores Using Beacon Technology

On August 5, 2015 Target announced their latest move to create a smarter, more convenient and inspiring in-store shopping experience, Target is testing beacon technology in 50 locations nationwide. In these stores, the Target app will serve up timely deals and recommendations on nearby products and more.

The retailing powerhouse is the latest to explore the still emerging technology with test markets throughout the U.S., with an eye toward a chain-wide roll out.

What’s a beacon?

Beacons are small devices (about the size of an egg) placed throughout the store that transmit signals—like a radio antennae—via Bluetooth. The beacon’s signals can be detected by smartphone apps. In the case of Target, their iPhone app receives the signal and, when you’re opted in, it delivers content to your phone.

Learn more about fashion retail beacon technology and how it can be used in clothing stores.

How do I get started with the Target store beacon?

First, you would need to download or update to the latest version of the Target iPhone app (version 7.4 or higher) and enable Bluetooth in your phone’s settings.

When you’re located near one of the 50 test stores—in Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, New York City, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle – you will be prompted to “opt in” to share your location and receive push notifications. (Don’t worry about being overwhelmed with pop-ups—they have indicated that they are going to limit the amount you receive to two per shopping trip, and they will make sure the alerts and in-app updates provide compelling content and offers.) 

We are not saying the policy of two messages per visit won’t change, but this is what Target is saying now.  If you don’t believe us, visit their website and read their press release about this test project.

What can I expect when using this beacon technology at Target?

Let’s say you’re shopping in the shoe department.  After you opt in to this new technology (on your iPhone), product recommendations from the shoe department may pop up on your iPhone (via push notifications or in-app updates) on the Target app’s “Target Run” home page. The “Target Run” page is like a social media site’s newsfeed, so the latest content—i.e. product recommendations or coupons based on your location in the store is added on top of the page.

What does this look like? Let’s say you’re browsing women’s apparel. You might get an alert about nearby items that are trending on Pinterest.  In all honesty, we have not yet utilized the app at Target, so we are not sure what else you may see from the app.

What’s next regarding this tech?

Target is already working to develop additional features for future release, including the ability to dynamically re-sort your shopping list as you move through the store, like how smartphone maps re-route when you veer off course (in our opinion that is a great feature).

Target is also planning to launch a service in the Target app where you can request the help of a store team member right from your phone.  Think of it this way: Beacons + Target app = Red-and-Khaki to the Rescue.  At this time, Apparel Search is not sure how well this feature would work, but we certainly look forward to testing out this new service when it becomes available.

Based on results and the guest feedback they receive from the 50-store test, they will continue to enhance and adapt the service, which isn’t currently available for Android devices. (Rest assured Droid lovers: Target has indicated that they are working on that, too!)

We are not one hundred percent certain, but we believe that they are already planning to expand the beacon service to more stores later this year.

Fashion retail beacon technology is an exciting new tool that is still very new to retailers.  We are pleased to know that Target is utilizing the technology.  We hope that they create amazing services for the clothing departments in the store.

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CRC to Manage Perfect Corp PR

Perfect Corp. has had the beautiful idea of selecting CRC to manage their PR.

CRC, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in fashion and beauty, has been named the agency of record for Perfect Corp., developer of mobile beauty platforms: YouCam Perfect, YouCam Makeup and Beauty Circle.

Perfect Corp., a spin-off of the world’s leading consumer multimedia software company CyberLink, is the premier online destination for beauty lovers worldwide, dedicated to transforming how consumers, content creators and beauty brands interact together.  CRC will focus on Perfect Corp.’s visibility within the social community and beauty industry by implementing an aggressive public relations strategy, including media and consumer activation events as well as ongoing marketing initiatives.

“CRC is thrilled to partner with Perfect Corp.,” said Cindy Riccio, President and Founder of CRC. “The company’s unique approach in the mobile app market has revolutionized the selfie, the virtual makeover and how beauty enthusiasts interact worldwide. We look forward to working with Perfect Corp. to create the beauty platform of the future.”

“From the moment we engaged with CRC, we felt a common understanding of the opportunity at hand and how it should be addressed,” said Richard Carriere, Perfect Corp’s Senior VP of Global Marketing. “We are very pleased to partner with Cindy and her team and are confident CRC will help us grow this business into a global leader.”

Perfect Corp. first launched YouCam Perfect in March 2014, which allows users to enhance the natural beauty of their photo and video selfies. YouCam Makeup followed in August 2014, through which consumers can test out true-to-life makeup looks and effects with hundreds of fashionable makeover styles and color combinations. Beauty Circle, which is accessible through YouCam Perfect and YouCam Makeup, is the first beauty, fashion, makeup and style-driven social community. Beauty Circle connects beauty enthusiasts worldwide and highlights the latest trends, provides makeup tutorials and shares exclusive tips from industry experts. The apps have been updated numerous times since their release, including the most recent addition of jewelry and accessories to complement and complete any look.

YouCam Perfect and YouCam Makeup are compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and are available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. To date, the Perfect Corp. apps have generated tens of millions of downloads and are frequently listed among the most popular apps on the stores.

About Perfect Corp.:

Perfect Corp. is dedicated to transforming how consumers, content creators and beauty brands interact together. Their unique platform is the premier online destination for all beauty lovers. Their apps, YouCam Makeup, recently voted Best Fashion & Apparels App of 2015, and market-leading YouCam Perfect redefine virtual beauty for tens of millions of users. Beauty Circle -- the first beauty, fashion, makeup and style-driven social community -- connects them all, allowing our users to interact with each other in a new way.

Their experienced team of engineers and beauty aficionados are pushing the frontiers of technology to create the beauty platform of the future – a fluid environment where individuals express themselves, learn the latest about fashion and beauty and enjoy instant access to the products from their favorite brands. For additional information, please visit www.PerfectCorp.com.

About CRC:

CRC is an independently owned full-service marketing communications agency that creates innovative campaigns to help its clients achieve their annual business goals by fueling conversations between them, their most important publics and key influencers.  CRC provides PR services to a variety of apparel, food/beverage, home care, beauty and accessories brands and is comprised of innovative and passionate PR specialists to create, connect and communicate brand campaigns tailor-made to meet and exceed expectations.  For more information about CRC, visit www.cricciocomm.com

Find more interesting fashion industry apps.  Learn more about fashion & beauty apps here on Apparel Search.

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Texworld Mobile App

Texworld USA is strongly encourage event attendees to download their mobile guide to enhance your experience at Texworld USA. You'll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info.

The app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices. Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry users can access the same information via our mobile site at m.guidebook.com.

To get the guide, choose one of the methods below:

Download 'Texworld USA' from the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace

Visit https://guidebook.com/app/texworldusa/ from your phone's browser

Scan the following image with your mobile phone (QR-Code reader required, e.g. 'Red Laser', 'Barcode Scanner').

Read more about Texworld USA from our previous event blog post.

Learn more about fashion industry apps at the the Fashion Industry Apps website.

Textile and fashion apps possibly work on desktop computers, but mobile devices are typically the reason for these types of applications.

Trendabl Now Shoppable

Trendabl is now a 100% shoppable platform!

When you update the app today you will notice some changes. For instance, the ability to post your own photos is no longer available, giving way to a feed of beautiful shoppable products. You no longer have to scroll through post after post getting frustrated that you can’t actually buy everything you see.

Trendabl is a marketplace of your favorite merchants, shops and artisans who post beautiful products that you can buy. By default you will be following many of these merchants, but you are free to Follow or Unfollow anyone of your choosing. Think of it as a shopping mall in the palm of your hand.

If you are not yet familiar, you may want to learn more about Trendabl from a previous news article on the Fashion Newspaper.  You can obviously also learn more about their fashion app at the Trendabl website at https://www.trendabl.com/

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Savor App for Savings

Personalized Online Coupon Service

Savor, the personalized web and tablet savings service, today announced the availability of its free coupon app for Android tablet devices. The Savor app for Android gives shoppers access to the best deals on their favorite brands and retailers. Previously launched on iPad, Savor is designed to help online shoppers find the best deals by providing a customized savings experience in an easy-to-browse layout.

“Savor makes it more convenient than ever to save money when you shop online,” said Rich DeNardis, founder of Savor. “We’ve been working to bring our unique coupon catalog experience to a larger audience, and we are thrilled to be launching our Android app. Our deal-matching algorithm makes our customers’ lives easier by providing them with highly relevant savings opportunities.”

With a fresh, tablet-optimized design, the Savor Android app displays savings opportunities into customizable catalogs, allowing shoppers to easily navigate coupons and sales based on their interests. Savor scours the web for the best deals and online coupons at hundreds of the most popular retailers and conveniently delivers the most relevant results to shoppers.

Like the iPad version of Savor’s app, the new Android app allows shoppers to find a deal they want and simply tap on the coupon to be directed to the retailer’s online store. Shoppers can easily obtain savings through the checkout process by copying and pasting the coupon code from Savor’s site or app. By bringing a highly customized experience to shoppers, Savor gives users the best deals on the things they want free from expired or irrelevant coupons. Additionally, online shoppers can easily share Savor’s offers with friends via leading social media sites.

Shoppers can sign up for Savor from any device to create a profile that highlights their favorite brands and interests. Facebook users who connect their Facebook account to Savor get the added benefit of receiving deals based upon their Social DNA, which includes brand likes and interests. This process makes it easier to sign up for Savor, and improves the relevancy of discounts seen by each shopper. The result is a highly convenient, personalized savings experience that saves shoppers time and money. 

Features:

• Social integration – Savor can tap into a shopper’s Facebook profile to deliver more relevant deals. Shoppers can also easily share their favorite deals with friends on leading social networks

• Bookmarks – with Savor’s bookmarking feature, shoppers can start shopping on one device and finish later on another

• Customizable notifications – users can choose to be alerted when a deal they bookmarked is about to expire so they won’t miss out on a great deal

• Tablet-optimized design – Savor’s visual catalogs of promotions and coupons allow online shoppers to simply flip through pages on their tablet to find deals

• One source – with discounts from hundreds of the most popular retailers, Savor is the only source shoppers need to find the best deals

Pricing and Availability

Savor for Android is available as a free download from Google Play here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.savor.android

Savor for iPad is available as a free download from the iTunes App store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/savor-savings.-simplified./id788835060?mt=8

Savor is also optimized for mobile devices and available from your smartphone or desktop browser at www.Savor.co.

For regular Savor updates follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/savorco, on Google+ at https://plus.google.com/+SavorCo/, or become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SavorCo.

About Savor

Savor is dedicated to revolutionizing the deal, coupon and offer industry through simplicity. Whether flipping through the beautiful pages of our easy-to-browse catalogs or reveling in recommendations selected especially for your style, every Savor user enjoys a personalized experience. We combine the best deals, offers and coupons from hundreds of online retailers and brands — helping you cut through the noise so it is easier to save time and money. Never miss another opportunity to save — sign up today at http://www.savor.co

Styletag Fashion App

DISCOVER. SHOP. POST. SHARE.

Styletag, a mobile fashion app created by SK Planet, is a women’s new best friend because of it's devotion to everything fashion.  Discover, fashion inspiration with a quick swipe and take the guessing game out of who-wore- what.  Click on the 'styletag' image to Shop from direct links from the photo to the fashion source for an instant purchase, to the retailer or to additional similar fashion options.  Post and Share your own style via photo with the upload tool.

Sharing via blog, facebook, twitter and pinterest is seamlessly done directly through the app.

Downloads are free and easy to join the style-obsessed globe, including top bloggers, editors, stylists, models, celebrities, photographers, designers, brands, boutiques and more.  Users may check in with friends and style icons in their personalized My Stream feed, always receiving the scoop on new trends and must-have items.  Styletag has a clean, sleek interface that puts other fashion apps to shame, Styletag is more than a shopping app – it’s a celebration of style and a cutting-edge mobile magazine where the content is always fresh and relevant to you.

Interact with the global fashion community by following other users, commenting on their photos and saving favorite looks into your own customizable LookBooks.  Looking for something specific, use the 'key' words to find a specifc trend and check the fashion cloud to see what is trending.  On Styletag, everyone has the chance to be a style star and also, be part of an amazing fashion community with exlcusive deals with amazing partners. 

Styletag has recently partnered with these amazing designers; Equipment, Rebecca Minkoff and Current/Elliott, including a massive $2000 spring wardrobe spree.  Their next partnership will be with eLuxe.com for an unmissable Chanel bag giveaway.  Yes, Chanel.

Styletag - the fashion-sharing app launched last December with supermodel Miranda Kerr and Hosted by Nicole Richie, who both have profiles on Styletag.

Check out Styletag online:

www.style-tag.com

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CREAM iOS Fashion Shopping App Launch

Apparel Search wanted to reach out to you to introduce CREAM, a brand new iOS fashion app that launched in the Apple Store just a few days ago. 

You can download the app here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cream-style/id631923948?l=ko&ls=1&mt=8.

With the founding team based in 2 of the most technologically sophisticated societies in the world, Seoul, Korea and New York, CREAM was developed with the full comprehension of future integration of mobile. CREAM keeps a pulse on the industry’s tastemakers, icons and of-the-moment trends, serving up daily inspiration to make sartorial statements. 

With carefully curated daily looks from in-house stylists, this app allows users to discover an infinite stream of fashion trends, create a virtual closet of favorites looks and, of course, SHOP right at the palm of your hands.

Learn more about fashion apps here on the Apparel Search directory or you can visit the Fashion Industry Apps website.