Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a fashion rental system, more specifically to an online platform that facilitates the rental of fashionable clothing and accessories to customers for a specified period.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] The fashion industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving domain, driven by rapidly changing trends, styles, and consumer preferences. As fashion enthusiasts strive to keep up with the latest looks and maintain a diverse wardrobe, the traditional practice of purchasing new clothing and accessories becomes increasingly expensive and unsustainable. Consequently, the concept of fashion rental has emerged as a viable solution to address these challenges and revolutionize the way people access and enjoy fashionable attire.
[0004] In the past, owning clothing was considered a symbol of status and identity. However, with the rise of social media and the desire to showcase new outfits regularly, there has been a significant shift in consumer behavior. The fast fashion phenomenon has led to a culture of disposable clothing, where items are worn a few times before being discarded, contributing to environmental concerns related to textile waste.
[0005] Recognizing the need for more sustainable and cost-effective alternatives, fashion rental services have gained popularity in recent years. These services offer customers the opportunity to access a vast collection of clothing and accessories, rent them for a specific occasion or event, and then return them for reuse. This model not only reduces the financial burden on consumers but also addresses environmental concerns by promoting clothing reuse and reducing overall consumption.
[0006] The fashion rental industry has witnessed remarkable growth, driven by the rise of online platforms and the increasing demand for convenient and budget-friendly fashion solutions. The advent of technology and the proliferation of smartphones have made it easier for consumers to access fashion rental services through user-friendly mobile apps and websites. With just a few clicks, individuals can explore a diverse range of styles, brands, and designs, making fashion rental an appealing option for various occasions, from special events to everyday wear.
[0007] Moreover, the fashion rental market has seen collaborations with prominent brands, luxury designers, and retailers, allowing customers to access high-quality and exclusive pieces at a fraction of the purchase price. This strategic partnership between rental platforms and established fashion houses has broadened the appeal of fashion rental, attracting a wider audience from fashion enthusiasts to budget-conscious consumers.
[0008] One of the key drivers behind the success of fashion rental services is the emphasis on hygiene and quality assurance. Leading rental platforms implement stringent cleaning and sanitization processes to ensure that each garment is in pristine condition for every customer. This commitment to maintaining hygiene standards has garnered trust and credibility among customers, mitigating concerns related to renting pre-worn clothing.
[0009] Additionally, the fashion rental industry has also opened up opportunities for individuals to monetize their own clothing items. Many platforms offer peer-to-peer rental services, allowing users to list their unused or gently worn clothing for rent, earning extra income while contributing to sustainable fashion practices.
[0010] As the world becomes increasingly conscious of environmental impacts and adopts more responsible consumption habits, fashion rental is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of the fashion industry. The shift towards a circular fashion economy, where clothing is rented, reused, and recycled, aligns with broader sustainability goals and reduces the environmental footprint of the fashion industry.
[0011] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a fashion rental system.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to allowing users to list their unused or gently worn clothing for rent, earning extra income while contributing to sustainable fashion practices.
[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide stringent cleaning and sanitization processes to ensure that each garment is in pristine condition for every customer.
[0016] Another object of the present invention is to provide an elegant, reliable and precise approach towards the fashion rental system.
[0017] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a process of improving functionalities of the fashion rental system.
SUMMARY
[0018] The present invention relates to a fashion rental system, more specifically to an online platform that facilitates the rental of fashionable clothing and accessories to customers for a specified period.
[0019] The fashion rental system includes a user interface accessible through a mobile application or website, enabling users to browse and select clothing and accessories available for rent, a diverse collection of clothing items, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, categorized based on styles, occasions, and brands, a secure and efficient payment gateway facilitating rental transactions between users and the fashion rental platform, a personalized recommendation system utilizing user preferences and previous rental history to suggest suitable fashion choices, a hygiene assurance mechanism, including cleaning and sanitization processes, to ensure the cleanliness and quality of rented items, a tracking and logistics system to manage the delivery and return of rented clothing and accessories, and an option for users to list their own clothing items for rent, creating a peer-to-peer rental marketplace.
[0020] According to an aspect, the user interface further comprises a virtual fitting room feature, enabling users to virtually try on clothing items before making a rental decision. The user interface provides real-time availability status of clothing items and allows users to reserve items for future rental. The personalized recommendation system utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of fashion suggestions based on user preferences.
[0021] According to an aspect, the hygiene assurance mechanism comprises a multi-step cleaning process, including washing, steaming, and quality inspection of rented items. The logistics system utilizes a network of delivery partners and designated drop-off points for efficient and timely delivery and return of rented items. The mobile application or website provides a user account dashboard for managing rental history, payments, and rental listings.
[0022] A method for renting clothing and accessories through a fashion rental system, includes providing a user interface accessible through a mobile application or website, allowing users to browse and select clothing and accessories available for rent, receiving rental requests and processing rental transactions through a secure payment gateway, implementing a personalized recommendation system to suggest suitable fashion choices based on user preferences, enabling users to list their own clothing items for rent, creating a peer-to-peer rental marketplace, ensuring hygiene and quality of rented items through a cleaning and sanitization process, and managing logistics and tracking to facilitate the delivery and return of rented items.
[0023] According to an aspect, the personalized recommendation system utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of fashion suggestions based on user preferences. The method further comprising providing a virtual fitting room feature in the user interface, enabling users to virtually try on clothing items before making a rental decision.
[0024] These and other features will become apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, which is to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings. While the invention has been described and shown with reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0025] So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may have been referred by embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
[0026] These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein: Figures attached: N.A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0027] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.
[0028] As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like are included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.
[0029] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase “comprising”, it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases “consisting of”, “consisting”, “selected from the group of consisting of, “including”, or “is” preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.
[0030] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, several materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations.
[0031] The present invention relates to a fashion rental system, more specifically to an online platform that facilitates the rental of fashionable clothing and accessories to customers for a specified period.
[0032] The fashion rental system includes a user interface accessible through a mobile application or website, enabling users to browse and select clothing and accessories available for rent, a diverse collection of clothing items, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, categorized based on styles, occasions, and brands, a secure and efficient payment gateway facilitating rental transactions between users and the fashion rental platform, a personalized recommendation system utilizing user preferences and previous rental history to suggest suitable fashion choices, a hygiene assurance mechanism, including cleaning and sanitization processes, to ensure the cleanliness and quality of rented items, a tracking and logistics system to manage the delivery and return of rented clothing and accessories, and an option for users to list their own clothing items for rent, creating a peer-to-peer rental marketplace.
[0033] According to an aspect, the user interface further comprises a virtual fitting room feature, enabling users to virtually try on clothing items before making a rental decision. The user interface provides real-time availability status of clothing items and allows users to reserve items for future rental. The personalized recommendation system utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of fashion suggestions based on user preferences.
[0034] According to an aspect, the hygiene assurance mechanism comprises a multi-step cleaning process, including washing, steaming, and quality inspection of rented items. The logistics system utilizes a network of delivery partners and designated drop-off points for efficient and timely delivery and return of rented items. The mobile application or website provides a user account dashboard for managing rental history, payments, and rental listings.
[0035] A method for renting clothing and accessories through a fashion rental system, includes providing a user interface accessible through a mobile application or website, allowing users to browse and select clothing and accessories available for rent, receiving rental requests and processing rental transactions through a secure payment gateway, implementing a personalized recommendation system to suggest suitable fashion choices based on user preferences, enabling users to list their own clothing items for rent, creating a peer-to-peer rental marketplace, ensuring hygiene and quality of rented items through a cleaning and sanitization process, and managing logistics and tracking to facilitate the delivery and return of rented items.
[0036] According to an aspect, the personalized recommendation system utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of fashion suggestions based on user preferences. The method further comprising providing a virtual fitting room feature in the user interface, enabling users to virtually try on clothing items before making a rental decision.
[0037] The Fashion Rental System offers a user-friendly interface accessible through both a mobile application and a website. Users can browse a diverse collection of clothing items, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, conveniently categorized based on styles, occasions, and brands. By accessing the platform, users can select and rent the desired fashion items at a fraction of the cost of buying them outright.
[0038] One of the key features of the system is its secure and efficient payment gateway, which facilitates seamless rental transactions between users and the fashion rental platform. The process ensures that users can easily complete their rental orders with confidence.
[0039] To enhance the user experience, the system incorporates a personalized recommendation mechanism. By analyzing user preferences and previous rental history, the platform suggests suitable fashion choices tailored to each individual's tastes and needs. This artificial intelligence-driven recommendation system ensures that users can explore new styles while still receiving personalized fashion advice.
[0040] To address hygiene concerns, the Fashion Rental System implements a robust hygiene assurance mechanism. This mechanism includes a thorough cleaning and sanitization process for all rented items, guaranteeing that the clothing and accessories are in top-notch condition and ready for the next user.
[0041] The logistics and tracking system of the platform streamlines the delivery and return process of rented items. It ensures efficient management of the entire rental cycle, making the rental process smooth and hassle-free for both users and the platform.
[0042] Moreover, the Fashion Rental System offers a unique peer-to-peer rental marketplace feature. Users can list their own clothing items for rent, allowing them to monetize their wardrobe by lending clothes that are not in use or worn only once. This feature encourages users to participate actively in the fashion-sharing economy and make the most of their fashion investments.
[0043] Additionally, the platform introduces a virtual fitting room feature, enabling users to virtually try on clothing items before making a rental decision. This enhances the user experience, providing a sense of confidence in their rental choices.
[0044] The Fashion Rental System aims to be a comprehensive, one-stop solution for all fashion rental needs, offering accessibility, convenience, and a vast array of clothing choices. By providing a diverse selection of clothing items, collaborating with major fashion brands, and establishing strong partnerships with businesses, the system strives to become a go-to destination for fashion enthusiasts seeking affordable, sustainable, and trendy fashion options.
[0045] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
[0046] Thus, the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and includes both combinations and sub-combinations of the various features described hereinabove as well as variations and modifications thereof, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description.

, Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A fashion rental system comprising:
a user interface accessible through a mobile application or website, enabling users to browse and select clothing and accessories available for rent;
a diverse collection of clothing items, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, categorized based on styles, occasions, and brands;
a secure and efficient payment gateway facilitating rental transactions between users and the fashion rental platform;
a personalized recommendation system utilizing user preferences and previous rental history to suggest suitable fashion choices;
a hygiene assurance mechanism, including cleaning and sanitization processes, to ensure the cleanliness and quality of rented items;
a tracking and logistics system to manage the delivery and return of rented clothing and accessories; and
an option for users to list their own clothing items for rent, creating a peer-to-peer rental marketplace.
2. The fashion rental system of claim 1, wherein the user interface further comprises a virtual fitting room feature, enabling users to virtually try on clothing items before making a rental decision.
3. The fashion rental system of claim 1, wherein the user interface provides real-time availability status of clothing items and allows users to reserve items for future rental.
4. The fashion rental system of claim 1, wherein the personalized recommendation system utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of fashion suggestions based on user preferences.
5. The fashion rental system of claim 1, wherein the hygiene assurance mechanism comprises a multi-step cleaning process, including washing, steaming, and quality inspection of rented items.
6. The fashion rental system of claim 1, wherein the logistics system utilizes a network of delivery partners and designated drop-off points for efficient and timely delivery and return of rented items.
7. The fashion rental system of claim 1, wherein the mobile application or website provides a user account dashboard for managing rental history, payments, and rental listings.
8. A method for renting clothing and accessories through a fashion rental system, comprising:
providing a user interface accessible through a mobile application or website, allowing users to browse and select clothing and accessories available for rent;
receiving rental requests and processing rental transactions through a secure payment gateway;
implementing a personalized recommendation system to suggest suitable fashion choices based on user preferences;
enabling users to list their own clothing items for rent, creating a peer-to-peer rental marketplace;
ensuring hygiene and quality of rented items through a cleaning and sanitization process; and
managing logistics and tracking to facilitate the delivery and return of rented items.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the personalized recommendation system utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of fashion suggestions based on user preferences.
10. The method of claim 8, further comprising providing a virtual fitting room feature in the user interface, enabling users to virtually try on clothing items before making a rental decision.