CONCEPT:
Botho is an augmented reality tool that helps clients to view, educate, purchase and wear a limited edition collaborative capsule collection by Lesiba Mabitsela Studio and digital artist King Debs.
The socially engaged collection reflects an alternative solution to global fashion sustainability efforts & cultural values from and by the African continent using a mobile-first approach for greater access.
WHAT IS BOTHO:
Botho is a SeSotho phrase that is roughly translated as the act of carrying the required level of respect for the other or in short treating the other with respect.
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Conscious, human-spirit-centric, approach towards sustainability in the fashion industry.
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Combining selected philosophies from around the world with AR technology
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Minimal-waste cutting techniques employed within the practice of Lesiba Mabitsela Studio.
PROCESS WORK:
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Scroll down to the garment designs.
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Select design and wait for image to load.
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Tap the red AR logo to view avatar in AR. This feature will only work in AR compatible mobile phones.
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Give permission to use phone camera.
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Once you can see your surroundings through your phone camera, follow the prompt and position virtual block on empty surface.
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Adjust size of the avatar with your fingers.
