【Vautraile FA】AI Verification of Actual Pants Silhouettes by Skeletal Diagnosis Type ─ Newrope Co., Ltd. Data Analysis Collaboration Project 2026, Part 3

Vautraile Fashion Academy (hereinafter "Vautraile," School Corporation Osaka Bunka Fashion College, Chairman: Akihito Toyoda, Location: Mikunihonmachi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City), which trains designers and fashion professionals, has collaborated with Newrope Co., Ltd., an AI company specializing in fashion, to introduce the 'AI Business Utilization' curriculum in its Brand Management Department, aimed at acquiring skills to practically utilize trend data, with the support of Newrope. From the results of actual planning and data analysis conducted by students in this class, reports deemed particularly excellent will be published in a series. The theme of the third installment in 2026 is "Skeletal Diagnosis Type Survey ─ What are the actual pants silhouettes being worn?" Data collected from ZOZO and Instagram served as information sources, and data-driven analysis was conducted from various perspectives. (The following content is based on student report materials.) ● Data Analysts Brand Management Department, 2nd year students (currently 3rd year students) Keino Kida / Honoka Hayashi / Akihito Fujii ● Report Analysis Tool: AI (#CBK forecast) ● Comment from Curriculum Support Company and Instructor (Mr. Satoshi Sakai, Representative Director, Newrope Co., Ltd.) Skeletal diagnosis, which seems to have become firmly established and influences product sales rather than being a temporary trend. What was revealed in the survey results was the surprising finding that "the influence of trends is stronger." The strength of data lies in its ability to unravel assumptions and preconceptions and confront consumer needs based on facts. I believe this is good research that highlights its importance. ● About the 'AI Business Utilization' Curriculum The "Brand Management Department" of Vautraile Fashion Academy has introduced an advanced curriculum that uses AI for trend analysis, which is unique among fashion vocational schools (*). Useful analysis results obtained in class are also made public. In this unique curriculum, group work is also conducted where students receive requests from apparel companies and perform analysis and propose improvements for challenges faced in e-commerce and branding. This practical format also improves skills and experience. *Based on our own research. As of April 1, 2026. ● Related Links 'AI Business Utilization' Curriculum: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000081590.html ■ Curriculum Support Company / Newrope Co., Ltd. Develops "#CBK scnnr," an AI specialized in fashion. Based on image recognition technology that can determine 600 types of features such as category, color, pattern, material, length, and detail, it is a fashion tech startup that provides technologies for personalization measures on e-commerce, styling proposals, trend analysis, and demand forecasting to brands, retailers, media, trading companies, etc. Representative: Satoshi Sakai, Representative Director URL: https://www.newrope.biz/ ■ About the Brand Management Department This is a 3-year business-oriented department aimed at fostering leaders and entrepreneurs active in the fashion industry. In the second year, students are divided into a "Shop Development Course" and a "Producer Course" to enhance their respective specializations, such as planning ability, operational ability, and marketing ability. In addition, students participate in workshop-style overseas training at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York) in the United States, where they learn fashion business from an international perspective from the university's faculty. In the third year, students take on full-scale practical challenges, such as producing original brands and operating long-term shops in famous fashion buildings. Through PDCA cycles on-site, they comprehensively acquire the skills necessary for brand management. ■ The 4-year "Brand Producer Department" will be established in 2026. Practical education will further evolve. In April 2026, the new "Brand Producer Department" was established, further developing the practical education of the current Brand Management Department. The period of study has also been extended from 3 to 4 years. While enrolled, students will launch their own brands and practically acquire the planning and operational skills necessary for a producer, from formulating business strategies to marketing and monetization. Upon graduation, students will be awarded the title of "Advanced Specialist," equivalent to a 4-year university degree, and by choosing the university affiliation system, it will also be possible to obtain a "Bachelor's degree." See details