TOLSTOY FOR BUYING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

See the range before the samples arrive.

Bring a range to life from product flats and references. Explore artwork, compare colors and give marketing a clear picture of the looks to shoot.

Range presentationIllustrative example
Illustrative range board showing two colorways on the same model
Product reference for the illustrated rangeYour product
Example workflow
  1. Product references
  2. Styled range
  3. Marketing handover

HOW OTHER TEAMS USE TOLSTOY

DECJUBA

The Kids buying team uses Tolstoy to visualize ranges on models for management presentations and explore garment artwork. Styled key looks and matching product flats also help the team brief marketing.

YOUR FIRST RESULT

A range your team can review

Start with one range presentation using identifiable styles and colors.

What you receive

Concept images and a marketing reference. Confirm the editable artwork format separately with your design team.

What your team checks

Compare garment details, prints and colors with the source. Keep technical and manufacturing specifications with the responsible designer.

See the range visualization workflow ↗

Bring the source files and name the reviewer. Confirm the connections, destination and usage for your first job. Need help with setup? Explore Tolstoy Forward.

THE EVERYDAY WORK

Where Tolstoy fits in.

01

Visualize a range or drop on models

Turn technical flats into styled looks. Keep each style and color identifiable in a presentation for the range review.

02

Turn a garment reference into a technical-style sketch

Create front and back visual references, then compare color directions in a range presentation.

03

Explore colors, prints and garment artwork

Explore graphic and color directions, then visualize the selected artwork on the garment to brief the design team.

04

Prepare key-look handovers for marketing

Match styled outfits with their product flats and style names so the creative team can plan the shoot.

YOUR STARTER PACK

Choose one job. Build from the result.

Pick one real job. Bring the inputs, review the first result, then build on what works.

01A GOOD FIRST STEP

Build a range presentation

Bring
3–5 product flats, style names, color references and an approved model reference.
Make
A labeled range board and separate review images.
Review
Each style and color matches the source, with clear labels for the range review.
Preview the starter brief

Use these five styles to create a range presentation on our approved model. Keep each style and color identifiable, show complete outfits, and flag details you cannot establish from the references.

Start this workflow

Opens a draft in Tolstoy. Add your inputs to begin.

02TRY NEXT

Develop an artwork direction

Bring
Owned or approved inspiration, garment reference, technique and color palette.
Make
Three artwork directions and one selected garment visualization.
Review
The artwork follows the brief and the garment visualization reflects the selected direction.
Preview the starter brief

Develop three artwork directions for this garment using our references and palette. Show the selected direction on the garment. Keep the design brief separate from manufacturing-ready artwork.

Start this workflow

Opens a draft in Tolstoy. Add your inputs to begin.

03TRY NEXT

Prepare a marketing handover

Bring
The selected range, hero looks and campaign priorities.
Make
A key-look sheet matching styled looks to product flats and identifiers.
Review
Every outfit maps to the right product flat, style name and hero detail.
Preview the starter brief

Create a key-look handover from the approved styles. Match every outfit to its product flats and style names. Call out the print, color and hero product for each look.

Start this workflow

Opens a draft in Tolstoy. Add your inputs to begin.

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Step-by-step playbooks.

MAKE IT YOURS

Start with your products.
Build around your team.

Bring one real brief and the output your team needs. We’ll walk through the workflow, confirm setup and review responsibilities, and discuss the right level of support.

Discuss your first workflow