ANTIVIRTUAL -Concept-
Bringing Virtual Creations into Physical Reality
ANTIVIRTUAL is an experimental product development initiative by alicetek that reinterprets fictional costumes and character designs created for films, animation, comics, games, and digital environments as tangible, real-world objects.
Through garment design, pattern making, material selection, and advanced garment construction techniques, the project explores how virtual creations can be faithfully realized in physical form.
The term “ANTI” in ANTIVIRTUAL does not imply opposition to the virtual world. Rather, it represents a complementary approach—bringing outstanding creations born in virtual spaces into the physical world, allowing their appeal, craftsmanship, and creative potential to be experienced from a new perspective.
About the Project
This project is conducted as a platform for research and development in costume production, with the goals of advancing garment-making techniques, evaluating production capabilities, and sharing the creative and technical processes behind the work.
When a costume is created with reference to a specific character’s outfit, it is, as a general rule, not intended for commercial product development. However, if the design is determined not to be limited to a distinctive expression unique to that work and instead falls within the scope of common apparel design elements or widely used design features, we may consider commercializing garments inspired by those design elements rather than the character costume itself.
Examples: color variations, sleeveless adaptations, changes in garment length, simple paneling or seam arrangements, and other design elements that are commonly used in apparel design.
Original Design Development
As part of the ANTIVIRTUAL project, alicetek is also launching an initiative to create costumes based on original concepts submitted by customers and creators.
If you have ever wanted to bring a personal design to life, transform concept art into a wearable garment, or realize a costume that currently exists only as an illustration or digital creation, we would be pleased to hear from you.
For inquiries regarding custom projects and original design development, please feel free to contact us.
