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CLO Summit New York 2025: Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry

On October 14, 2025, CLO Virtual Fashion successfully hosted its most significant U.S. event to date, the CLO Summit New York 2025. This highly anticipated gathering saw more than 300 industry leaders from over 100 major apparel brands converge in New York City to explore the future of fashion through 3D garment visualization.

Among the companies represented were renowned names like Gap Inc., L.L. Bean, New Balance, and Joe Fresh, as well as influential suppliers such as AGI Denim, Artistic Milliners, and Aquarelle India. The presence of educators from prestigious institutions like Parsons School of Design and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) enriched the conference, fostering collaboration between industry veterans and the newest talent.

Unveiling New Possibilities

Themed "Blueprint for Success," the summit delivered a series of presentations, panels, and hands-on workshops concentrated on actionable strategies for adopting 3D technologies. Notably, Gap shared insights into their onboarding framework for enhancing digital workflows, while experts from Athleta and L.L. Bean discussed the various prospects and challenges presented by Direct-to-Consumer (DPC) marketing.

Paige Regan, 3D CLO Design Manager at Spirit Halloween, commented on the significance of networking with those who have successfully navigated the 3D implementation process for several years. "It’s incredibly valuable to learn from peers about what worked and where they had to adapt. This insight has a real impact on our own decision-making processes. I’m confident in CLO; it's absolutely the future of fashion design," she noted.

Empowering Creativity and Innovation

In alignment with its mission to support users, the summit also highlighted the voices of freelancers and educators within the fashion community. Academic discussions focused on preparing students for future careers in the industry, while independent creators showcased the diverse opportunities CLO has afforded them. Interactive workshops encouraged attendees to experiment with new features, such as the innovative zFab Kit and upgraded 3D Pen Tool. These hands-on experiences allowed users to seamlessly integrate advanced tools into their daily workflows, showcasing CLO’s commitment to continuous improvement based on user feedback.

Katie Beaton, Senior Manager for Technical Design at Joe Fresh, praised CLO's responsiveness to its users. "The updates we receive from our feedback are astonishing. CLO genuinely values our opinions, which fosters a successful partnership between us and their software," she expressed.

Networking and Celebration

As part of the concluding activities, the summit featured an Expo and Happy Hour event, fostering direct connections among CLO experts, suppliers, and industry peers. Attendees engaged in interactive experiences, including the popular CLOw Machine, the spirited CLOlympics competition, and a photo booth where they could embody their CLO avatars. This playful atmosphere emphasized the summit's goal of creating a dynamic platform for users to share ideas, challenge norms, and inspire innovation.

"We established CLO Summit as a collaborative environment, dedicated not to promoting our brand but to empowering our users to connect and proactively shape the apparel industry’s future," stated Simon Kim, CEO of CLO Virtual Fashion. "If you’re invested in the future of fashion, this summit is undeniably the place to be."

CLO Virtual Fashion revolutionizes the design process for the fashion industry, driven by over two decades of meticulous research in precise garment simulation. The company's flagship product, CLO, is utilized by designers, small businesses, and large corporations to streamline digital workflows from ideation to manufacturing, marketing, and fitting. Their expansive ecosystem also includes CLO-SET, a digital asset management platform, CONNECT, and various consumer solutions for e-commerce.

As the world of fashion continues to evolve, events like the CLO Summit New York 2025 become pivotal in shaping the industry's future by bringing together innovators, educators, and creators from all spheres.

About CLO Virtual Fashion: CLO Virtual Fashion exists to empower users at every stage of garment development, aligning traditional methods with futuristic innovations. Through its comprehensive solutions, the company aims to redefine how fashion is envisioned, created, and experienced.