I'd say we wait till the high detail is out of beta. Then, if safe mode is still available (I'm pretty sure it will), we will use the mode to get old graphics pictures. Better for us, better for all the people that already posted their outfits and thus better for the picture :)
I once was in a clan, it died due to inactivity. After 1.5 years it came back :) So, no I don't think clans can really die. People might meet each other again and try to remake the clan.