Fashion sculpts

When sculpts first came in I could see the possibilities but they were hard work for someone who had no idea how to create them, well I gave it a try but wasn't really that good and never got the shape I was actually trying for.
As sculpts became more and more popular the fashion industry picked up on them and pretty soon many designs came out using sculpts to help 'finish' an outfit, hoods cuffs, turnups, draped fabric even skirts.

But what about those designers, like me, that could not get their head around creating the sculpt maps and shades needed to stay ahead of the pack?
For a long time I spent hours trying to work them out and trying to find modifiable ones and even buying the individual maps from SLX as they appeared. But these seemed very expensive and cost prohibitive in the end so I gave up thinking prices would come down and better programs for creating them would be found.
But then I met 10 Goosson and her partner Marcthur of M&M, Marcthur had become proficient at creating sculpts with 10 not far behind and between them they created packs of sculpts for fashion designers to use, as well as for almost any other purpose you can think of including shoes, flower petals, trees and furniture, far too many to tell you about here.
For me it was the answer I had been looking for and, I suspect, a lot of other major designers - sculpted cuffs, collars, turnups, drapes and hoods began appearing all over the grid.
10 and Marcthur continue to expand their range every pack comes with many styles, shade maps and clear easy instructions for how to make the most of the sculpt map provided.
So that new outfit you bought with the hoods and turnups probably sprang from M&Ms sculpt maps and if like me you can't make them yourself then check them out at http://slurl.com/secondlife/DoubleMM/183/113/77
More info on all of M&M products can be found HERE

Fashion Designers Challenge

FDC # 19 - Digit Darkes

Digit Darkes was challenged by Leah McCullough to: "Music is a big part of my life, so i choose one of my favorites songs to be the one which inspires my proposal for the FDC. Here are the lyrics:

Linkin Park "Leave out all the rest"

I dreamed I was missing
You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared
After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here
So if you're asking me I want you to know

When my time comes
Forget the wrong that i've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

Don't be afraid
I've taken my beating
I've shared what i made
I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through
I've never been perfect
But neither have you
So if you're asking me I want you to know

When my time comes
Forget the wrong that i've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

Forgetting / all the hurt inside you learned to hide so well
Pretending / someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are

When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed
Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

Forgetting / all the hurt inside you learned to hide so well
Pretending / someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are

I can't be who you are " - Leah McCullough

FDC # 20 - Indyra Seigo and Felicity Overlord

Indyra Seigo was challenged by Clio Cardiff to: "A dress that SMELLS like coffee... I want to see a dress that smells like coffee!" - Clio Cardiff!

Felicity Overlord was challenged by herself to: "Go to GoJane.com...lots of strappy t-linked shoes to be found." - Felicity Overlord

You can visit Road to Oz (157, 137, 25) inworld if you wanna see all of them together (and, of course, if you wanna buy them).

Read all about Fashion Designers Challenge on FDC blog

FASHION DESIGNERS CHALLENGE

FDC # 23 - Sofi Sulivan

Sofi Sulivan was challenged by Digit Darkes to: "I challenge you the Designer to create a Formal Red Carpet Ready gown based on the Japanese street style known as "Harajuku"" - Digit Darkes

FDC # 24 - Anubis Hartunian and Nyte Vargas

Anubis Hartunian was challenged by Pushbutton Skolnick to: “Create a severely overworn outfit, as if it’s the only outfit you own and you’ve had to repair it time and time again to maintain it. Replace buttons, patch it with different fabrics, even crudely stitch it and/or duct tape it together. Whatever resources you use to do these is entirely up to you, but it should look kind of do it yourself, no access to a tailor kind of thing. The logic behind it is up to you: Could be post-apocalyptic, could be hobo-ish, could be DIY squatter aesthetics. Your call.” - Pushbutton Skolnick

Nyte Vargas was challenged by Ina Centaur to: "Create a face that looks realistic and alive, as if the character could step out of the screen and become a real person in RL" - Ina Centaur

FDC # 25 - Candy Cerveau

Candy Cerveau was challenged by herself to: "Create a piece or set that reflects the aesthetic of the IceHotel in Sweden. (website below for reference) http://www.icehotel.com/" - Candy Cerveau

FDC # 26 - Alexandar Vargas

Alexandar Vargas was challenged by Mouse Mimimistrobell to: "I would like to see someone design a vintage pearl set." - Mouse Mimimistrobell

You can visit Road to Oz (157, 137, 25) inworld if you wanna see all of them together (and, of course, if you wanna buy them).

Read all about Fashion Designers Challenge on FDC blog