US 2026/0073438 A1Published application

Platform for couture and ready-to-wear fashion purchases and sales

OwnerUgochukwu Ekpemu, Uzoamaka Ekpemu +2inventors

InventorsUgochukwu Ekpemu, Uzoamaka Ekpemu, Ijeoma Nwokeohuru, Gbemisola Adewuya

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Abstract

A platform for connecting couture and ready-to-wear fashion inclined clients with fashion designers through fashion designer vendors wherein the fashion designer vendors provide the fashion products for the client, the fashion products including quality custom-made clothing. The platform includes a space for fashion designer vendors to display fabrics on sale, a message board for the fashion designer vendors and a message board for the client. The fashion designer vendors create a profile on the platform, including a shipping profile. The client selects at least one designer as a preferred designer to allow the platform to provide a preferred fashion selection from the platform. The platform includes steps to coordinate selection, purchase and delivery of products from the fashion designer vendors to the client.

Claims20

Dependent claims

A digital fashion marketplace platform, comprising:

a server system configured to host a global fashion marketplace connecting consumers with designers and tailors;
a user interface module configured to facilitate user registration and authentication for both consumers and fashion service providers;
a designer portfolio management system configured to enable designers and tailors to create and maintain digital portfolios showcasing their work and services;
a custom order workflow engine configured to process custom clothing requests through flexible communication options including direct messaging and scheduled consultations;
an artificial intelligence-powered body measurement system configured to analyze user-provided images to generate body measurements for custom clothing orders;
a real-time communication module configured to facilitate text messaging, image sharing, and video consultations between consumers and designers;
a verification system configured to authenticate designer credentials through document processing and verification services;
an artificial intelligence chatbot configured to provide automated customer assistance and product recommendations;
a recommendation engine configured to analyze user behavior data to generate personalized suggestions for designers, fabrics, and designs;
a fabric and product marketplace module configured to facilitate sales of fabrics, ready-to-wear clothing, and accessories;
a review and rating system configured to enable verified purchasers to rate and review designers and completed orders;
and
a notification system configured to generate contextual pop-up messages and push notifications based on user interaction patterns and order status updates.

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A method for facilitating custom fashion orders through a digital marketplace platform, comprising:

receiving a user selection of a designer from a marketplace interface;
presenting a prompt offering communication options including scheduling consultation and sending direct message to the designer;
processing the user's communication preference selection to activate corresponding interaction systems;
enabling message transmission functionality where users can communicate about fabric ideas and design references with designers;
implementing fabric selection mechanisms from available options including designer catalogs, marketplace inventory, and user-provided materials;
facilitating measurement provision through artificial intelligence-powered body measurement analysis of user-provided images;
processing designer responses containing quotations and estimated timeline information;
managing user review and acceptance processes for quotations and project specifications;
processing secure payment completion through integrated gateway systems;
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implementing order tracking functionality with status updates through notification systems.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Application: 19/393,154Filed 18 Nov 2025
Priority: 27 Mar 2024
Published: 12 Mar 2026
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification9 codes

G06Q 30/0621
Electronic shopping [e-shopping]: by configuring or customising goods or services
G06Q 10/0833
Shipping: tracking
G06Q 30/0185
Certifying business or products: product, service or business identity fraud
G06Q 30/0631
Electronic shopping [e-shopping]: recommending goods or services

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Application63/570,528Us provisional application · filed 27 Mar 2024
Application19/092,231Continuation in part · filed 27 Mar 2025
Application19/393,154Continuation in part
US 2025/0307891 A1Published application
US 2026/0073438 A1This patent

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