How to use AI for fashion design

See what’s trending

Stay ahead of the curve by using generative AI search to access the latest trendy clothing on the web. If you want to know what’s popular, just ask AI! Simply tell AI: “What fashion designs are trending?” Specify an age group, location, clothing category, and time of year. For example, say: “What style of jeans are trending this spring among millennials?” From there, guide your designs using this information, or continue your research by requesting AI to redirect you to webpages and blogs about the latest trends.

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Conceptualize your designs

Do you have a fashion design idea but you’re struggling to find similar references online? Generative AI creates fashion design images based on your text prompts. When creating a prompt, clarify the type of clothing, the desired color palette, any unique patterns, the length and cutouts, and any other prominent details of your idea. Generate a personalized design with this example prompt: “Create an image of a sleeveless flowy maxi dress that uses forest green, safflower yellow, and burnt umber. Add wild bird accents and spiraling branches on the dress. Make the collar high neck.”

View different variations of your design by modifying your prompt or asking AI to regenerate your image. Never be afraid to get adventurous with your design ideas—push the boundaries of the fashion world and see what you create with AI.

Choose the right supplies

Use generative AI search tools to locate supplies and fabrics online that match your design vision. If needed, provide a picture of what you’re trying to create, including your AI-generated designs. Submit your image and ask AI: “What fabrics, materials, and accents do I need to achieve this fashion design? Provide hyperlinks to product landing pages where I can purchase the right materials.”

If you’re following a budget, prompt AI to find supplies that fit within it. Just clarify the amount you’re willing to spend and add the following to your prompt: “Ensure these supplies are under [budget amount].” AI will suggest materials to achieve your desired design.

Learn the necessary techniques

Learn the design techniques and skills needed to bring your vision to life with AI. Share your fashion concept with AI and ask: “What techniques are necessary to recreate these designs? Offer guidance and steps.” Get advice on how to make the pattern, cut the fabrics, sew, hem, and add finishing touches, along with any other required steps for completing your design.

Build a portfolio

If you’re a serious fashion designer, show the world your unique creations with a portfolio. Use AI to streamline the online portfolio creation process. Whether you’re building a website from scratch or using a template, AI tools assist with this process. Write captions and a biography, then create a visually stunning layout for your site. Ask AI to: “Create an online fashion portfolio by writing captions for my designs, generating a biography, and curating an aesthetic layout with platform and design recommendations.”

AI is your new creative companion that’s here to take your designs to innovative heights. Go beyond fashion design by integrating AI into other artistic processes, from designing t-shirts to improving your drawing skills.