Hey, little critters! Some of you might've already noticed the new look a few days ago, but now it's official: Artificial Fashionista received a new title art across all stores, and this is also reflected in the updated main menu!
Aside from that, the latest version comes with the following improvements:

• A new setting for larger UI text.
• Drop shadows for the look book wallpapers.
• Added the ability to advance text by scrolling down.
• Added a fade in to the dialogue text.

I hope you enjoy!

Extra DLC Pack

Next up, the store page for the final DLC pack is now live! Wishlist it and look through the screenshots to see some of the fun outfits coming your way next month: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3582580/Artificial_Fashionista__Extra_Collection/ And now, it's time for today's main event!

Contest Winner Announcement

It was such a joy to watch your stunning entries come in over the course of last month, and some of them truly blew me away with their creative item combinations. Thank you so much to everyone who entered, and for making this such a fun little event! Since everyone decided to enter with 3 outfits, I also chose to consider all three looks for each participant's rating. The criteria I considered were:

• Unique theme - Did the entry present a unique idea?
• Creative item use - Does the entry combine and layer items in creative ways?
• Personal appeal - Does the outfit look good? (subjective opinion)

With those three aspects in mind, the results are as follows...

3rd Place

On the same day as the contest was even announced, amii jumped in with this very strong entry! The costume party and masquerade ball were both unique and creative ideas, and the third look was a very stylish and pleasing spin on the classic "Celebration" theme! Prize: Key for the Extra DLC!

2nd Place

Next up we have rockerz3221 covering three very different party types, each one executed perfectly. My personal favorite is the "rave" outfit, combining items from 9 different sets, and nonetheless creating a really cool and cohesive look! Prize: Key for the Extra DLC!

1st Place

Wow, where do I even start? The garden party look is classy and gorgeous, "birthday clown" is such a fun idea, and the beautiful "wonderland tea party" successfully creates the illusion of a long-sleeved black dress which doesn't actually exist in-game! This makes Boonie our grand prize winner. Congratulations! Prize: Design an outfit for the Extra DLC & get a Key!

Conclusion

Thank you again for all your entries - even those who didn't win were stunning, and I hope you had fun! To all winners: To avoid having to publicly share your contact information, please message contact@kigyodev.com and then reply to this announcement confirming that you sent an email (so I can verify it's you). I'll then send you a key and I'll coordinate with the first prize winner on how to put their requested look together! (Make sure to do so until April 8th, or I will unfortunately have to pick a new winner.)

Commissions Open!

Last but definitely not least, if you are also interested in creating a custom look for Artificial Fashionista's final DLC, I've opened "Custom Outfit DLC" commissions for a limited time! Each commissioned outfit will be added to the extra DLC pack on top of the already planned ones, so this might be your last chance to get that one item you always wanted! As always, thank you for your support, and I hope you look forward to the DLC coming out next month!

[ 2025-04-04 15:38:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

The main menu now displays a small banner that lets you know about the currently running Dress-up Contest! Thank you for your support!

[ 2025-03-10 20:39:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! Time really flies, seeing as the 1 year anniversary of Artificial Fashionista is already coming up! (If that sounds early to you, it's because it was published on Itch.io 2 months before coming to Steam!) For this special occasion, I have exciting things planned, the first of which being:

The FINAL DLC PACK

Breaking free from seasonal constraints, this pack features the 5 outfits that were previously available for a limited time on my Ko-fi, and 3 unrevealed outfits: A secret surprise, a community-voted look, and a very special outfit that can be designed by one of you! ...Wait, what do I mean by "designed by one of you"? I'm glad you asked, because that leads me to our very first:

Community Fashion Contest

Just like in the game's finale, all of you are cordially invited to design your best Celebration look for this special occasion! Though what exact kind of celebration it is will be left up to you. Feel free to interpret the theme in creative ways, be it a game anniversary celebration, a cocktail party, an office Christmas party - just make sure to keep that "Fancy" stat high! The winner gets to suggest or design one outfit that will be in the final DLC pack, and both the winner and two runner-ups will get free DLC keys! > Participation & Rules <

Survey

While we're on it, I'd like to get your opinion on Artificial Fashionista (and fashion games in general) in this survey: > Fill out Survey < After this final DLC, Artificial Fashionista likely won't be getting any new content anymore, but that doesn't mean the dress-up fun has to end! This project has taught me a lot, and I'm always looking for ways to make my next ones even better! To thank you for your time, I will also be giving away an additional free copy of the DLC among all the people filling out the survey!

Patch Notes

Oh right, I also updated the game today. It really just contains 2 small improvements:

• Added the option to automatically filter a specific challenge's tags! (Either by clicking on them directly, or in the filter menu.)
• Removed the "best score" aspect from challenge mode. Just sit back and enjoy making pretty looks!

To check what else I'm up to, I also set up a public Trello board where you can track my monthly progress. Upcoming release dates and other noteworthy events are also listed there! Thank you so much for your support over the past (almost) year, and I look forward to seeing your creations!

[ 2025-03-07 17:36:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! Spring has come early, and the final seasonal DLC pack is now out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045950/Artificial_Fashionista__Spring_Collection/ I again tried to include as many of your wishes as possible, and I hope you enjoy creating all-new combos! The DLC has these 5 new styles:

• Lovecore
• Angel
• Bee
• Cherry Blossom
• Bunny

New Item Alert!

The new Sprout head accessory is freely available to all players starting today!

Patch Notes

• New Item: Sprout!
• New Feature: If you own at least one DLC, you can now filter clothing by "Collection"!
• 3 New Hair Colors: Fuchsia, Eclipse, and Grass!
• Compatibility for new DLC items.
• Improved gamepad controls for the Save/Load screen.
• Removed the "Snapshot" button during story mode since it may accidentally expose your name during streams.
• Hair color no longer resets to blonde when switching to a registered look.

Bundle

Last but not least, the DLCs are cheaper if you get them together! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/45143/Artificial_Fashionista__Closet_Expansion/ Even wilder is the new KigyoDev's Vault bundle, containing all my games and DLC! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/49171/KigyoDevs_Vault/

What's next?

Thank you so much for your support over the course of the last few seasons! This may have been the final seasonal DLC, but I have one more surprise in store for you. Although Artificial Fashionista didn't reach as many people as I had hoped, this small but dedicated community makes all the hard work worth it. It always brightens my day seeing all the creative looks you post in the community! I won't take away too much, but look forward to another big announcement next month! Thanks again, and see you in the next one!

[ 2025-02-14 11:02:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, and that means it's almost time for our final seasonal Artificial Fashionista DLC: The spring collection! Please add it to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045950/Artificial_Fashionista__Spring_Collection It will once again contain 5 outfits, with two being pre-decided this time: Lovecore & Angel! The remaining 3 looks can be voted on for the next 10 days!

How to vote

• Click either of the "More ways to connect" links below!
• On Bluesky, the poll will be in one of my most recent posts!
• And on Discord, you can find the poll in the #af-updates channel!

Sorry again for the hassle, and thank you for voting! Organizing these seasonal events has been a ton of fun, and I loved reading and implementing your excellent suggestions! See you again on Valentine's Day!

[ 2025-01-22 15:40:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! I'm happy to announce the winter DLC is now out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045940/Artificial_Fashionista__Winter_Collection/ As your vote decided, the 5 included outfits are: Santa, Reindeer, New Year Kimono, Sugar Plum Fairy, and Snow Queen! Thank you for your amazing suggestions and active participation in the poll! Since it was a really close call, I made the Reindeer look incorporate some of the "bundled up" elements. I tried my best to make sure there's something for everyone in this set!

Patch Notes

• Greatly improved image loading performance.
• 3 New Hair Colors: Ice, Eclipse, and Fir!
• Compatibility for new DLC items.
• Fixed the alignment of items in the Closet screen.

I converted almost all of the assets to a much more lightweight image format, which should noticeably improve the game performance. (At least for me, it really started to struggle on pages with a ton of items.) Unfortunately, it's possible this will cause a few compatibility errors (even though I tried my best to get rid of them), so let me know when that happens, and I'll fix them ASAP! Last but not least, for a limited time, anyone booting up the game will get the "Low Twintail" hairstyle for free! Afterwards, it will remain an exclusive part of the winter DLC. I hope you enjoy, and I can't wait to see all your cute looks! As always, the DLCs are cheaper together, so go make use of this discount if you haven't already! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/45143/Artificial_Fashionista__Closet_Expansion/ Thank you for your support, and see you in the next one! (I may or may not already be brainstorming for the Spring DLC...)

[ 2024-12-07 00:03:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! Winter is already around the corner, so I'm excited to announce the new Winter Collection DLC is coming out on December 6th. Please wishlist it below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045940/Artificial_Fashionista__Winter_Collection/ Just like the Summer and Autumn DLC that came before it, this set will also contain 5 new outfits for Foris to wear. But this time, only one design has already been decided: Santa Foris!
The remaining 4 looks will be decided by you with another poll! With the addition of some fine fan suggestions, our available options are: Reindeer, Sugar Plum Fairy, New Year Kimono, Snow Queen, Bundled Up, and Present. This is where I'd add the link to the poll. Sadly, Steam has recently disabled links to other sites, but you can find the poll as follows: 1. I shared the link on both my Discord server and on Bluesky! Those links are just a little further below:
OR 2. The previous Autumn poll announcement has a Ko-fi link which still works. From there, just go to my profile and check the latest post! Sorry for the inconvenience, and may your favorites win!

[ 2024-11-16 10:56:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! I'm happy to announce the autumn DLC is now out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045930/Artificial_Fashionista__Autumn_Collection/ It contains 5 new outfits, some of which have been frequently requested: Vampire, Cottagecore, Rainy Day, Final Girl, and Little Devil! On top of that, there are also some new features for everyone, but first I want to give you all a big thanks for supporting Artificial Fashionista! We hit 2 really cool milestones in the past week:

• Reached 50+ reviews and gained a "Very Positive" rating!
• Was categorized as "Playable" on Steam Deck!

Without your active engagement, these wouldn't have been possible. Thank you so much!

Patch Notes

• New Feature: Random outfits!
• New Item: Coffee-to-go!
• 3 New Hair Colors: Pumpkin, Wine, and Grape!
• Compatibility for new DLC items.
• Various layering fixes.

One community member suggested a fun feature that has now been implemented: Random outfits! In the dress-up booth, you can press this button to generate a look with randomly selected parts:
The new handheld Coffee-to-go might be the perfect addition for your autumn looks:
And last but not least, three new Halloween-themed hair colors have been added:
I hope you enjoy! By the way, if you haven't gotten the summer DLC either, you can get both DLCs together at a discount! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/45143/Artificial_Fashionista__Closet_Expansion/ Thank you for your support!

[ 2024-10-03 15:42:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! I'm excited to announce the new Autumn Collection DLC is coming out on October 3rd. Please wishlist it below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045930/Artificial_Fashionista__Autumn_Collection/ Like the Summer DLC, the Autumn DLC will contain 5 outfits. Three of the designs have already been decided: Vampire, Rainy Day, and the much requested Cottagecore! ...And the final two will be decided by you! > Vote for your favorites in this poll!

[ 2024-09-18 15:34:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! This small update made switching to the quick actions more seamless when using a controller. The default eyes were also moved one pixel to the left. Thank you for your support!

[ 2024-08-13 13:14:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! This is just a small update that adds a few new free face parts:

• New eyes (squint)
• 3 new makeup styles (nude eyeshadow, rainbow eyeshadow, and blush)

Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy!

[ 2024-07-15 10:16:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

The initial DLC release mistakenly had a few more files than intended! They have now been removed, but those who already got them get to keep them consider it an early supporter bonus! So sorry for the confusion, and thank you for your understanding. I hope you enjoy the new stuff regardless!

[ 2024-07-02 07:52:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! I'm happy to announce the summer DLC is now out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045920/Artificial_Fashionista__Summer_Collection/ It contains 5 new outfits, of which 3 have fancy new sunglasses. This made me realize the necessity of a new "Glasses" category, which has now been added to the main game as well! Aside from that, I've also added a few other enhancements, such as better visibility of the cursor when using a controller, performance improvements, and more!

Patch notes

• Added the "Glasses" category!
• Added tags to the challenge menu.
• Split the look book into pages and removed the spinning Foris heads for better performance.
• Made it easier to tell where your cursor is during dress-up mode.
• DLC clothing won't be usable on your first playthrough (to preserve the difficulty).
• Your installed DLCs are shown on the main menu.

As always, if you have any further suggestions or ideas, don't hesitate to drop them! Thank you so much for your support!

[ 2024-07-01 22:06:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! I just dropped another new feature: Challenge mode! You can access it from the main menu to replay the previous challenges and aim for a new high score. On top of that, there are 9 new challenges for you to tackle, taking every attribute to the extreme!

Patch notes

• New Feature: Challenge mode, with 9 new challenges!
• Clothes you've already collected are marked as such on NG+.
• The dress-up booth now plays the right music.
• Wearing a set no longer resets the background.
• Made sure the logo won't cover your creations in wallpaper mode.
• The scarf now covers all tops.
• Restructured the main menu.
• Fixed a crash when checking your worn clothes with a different hair color.
• Made hair previews prettier.
• Fixed a few transparency errors.

Let me know if you have any additional challenge ideas - I'll gladly consider adding them!

DLC coming soon

You might also notice a new entry in the DLC section of the closet:
This outfit, along with 4 other fresh summer looks, will be available at the beginning of July. I hope you're looking forward to it! Thank you for your support!

[ 2024-06-10 22:24:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! Thanks to a great suggestion in our community, it's time for our first feature update: You can now change Foris' hair color!
I also reorganized the clothes a bit, and added the new "Belt" category:
There are 2 new belts to get you started, and it also means you can now combine the towel with pants or skirts (and not just dresses/swimsuits, like before)!

Patch notes:

• Added hair color options!
• Added the "Belt" category with 2 new items!
• Reorganized the categories into "Clothes" (containing tops, bottoms, and bodies) and "Cover" (containing jackets and belts).
• Added the ability to switch between XBOX and PS4 controller icons, or turn them off completely.
• Removed Foris' toes from all slippers. (sorry)
• Added a "Reset" button directly to the "Worn" view.
• Hopefully fixed an achievement bug.

I hope you continue to enjoy Artificial Fashionista, and thank you for your support!

[ 2024-06-07 15:46:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Can you tell it's launch day? Either way, fixed an issue where the dressup booth would stay open when returning to the main menu! Thanks for your support!

[ 2024-06-03 17:40:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Removed the "DLCs" tab if you don't own any. Sorry about that!

[ 2024-06-03 17:25:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, little critters! I'm happy to announce that Artificial Fashionista is now playable on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2924880/Artificial_Fashionista I hope you enjoy hunting all the achievements, and I look forward to seeing your fashionable creations in the community! It would mean a lot to me if you could leave a review if you enjoyed the game. Every single one helps! And of course, please report any bugs you come across. I want to make sure Artificial Fashionista can be enjoyed by everyone!

Soundtrack

Unfortunately, there were some delays with the OST, but it will be available as well in a few days: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2935550/Artificial_Fashionista_Soundtrack/

Related Games

Artificial Fashionista is set in the same world as Artificial Selection. If you're curious about the other characters, there are hours of content you can catch up on in Artificial Selection's demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389870/Artificial_Selection Thank you so much for your support, and have fun!

[ 2024-06-03 15:53:01 CET ] [ Original post ]