Metaverse Fashion Week Guide'23

March 24, 2023

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Introduction

Are you ready for the Fashion Week? Have you purchased all the latest designer items, or will you be waiting for those free NFT vending machines? I know we all have anticipated this since the last Metaverse Fashion Week. I will be closely watching the event, but until then, let's get down to some shopping lists and agenda planning, shall we?

Future Heritage

According to Decentraland's official statement, "Metaverse Fashion Week is a multi-disciplinary and cross-metaverse event focused on fashion and its many identities. From new designers to legacy designers and brands, and spread across 4 fabulous days, the event consists of runways shows, after-parties, educational talks, shopping, immersive experiences, and entertainment."

The curatorial theme of MVFW23 is "Future Heritage," a true challenge for creators to connect with the next generation of creators and traditional fashion designers. Even though I've seen many designers exploring this topic as some of the designers joined the Metaverse after IRL designer jobs.

Even though, at first, it was rumored that Fashion Week would take place in multiple Metaverses (I also talked with some of them a few months ago, who confirmed to be preparing for the event), the information I found is only about the Decentraland Metaverse events.

The shopping list

While on Decentraland, you might notice that avatars are wearing different clothing. Those are NFTs that other creators created. Don't worry, if you don't hold any cryptocurrencies, you'll just need a credit card to equip your backpack with one of those unique wearables. The Droffo platform offers easy checkout and many perks, including a 550 MANA raffle at the time of writing.

Here're my favorite items created by Decentraland creators:

Carnaval Helm - RGB

Designed for Babydolls by Kirzoz

https://www.droffo.com/items/0x5f6ca7e5c8055c4cb8736d065f619cdd0cf28752-1

Cosmic Lagoon Dress

Hw3 presents Ukranian desinger Blanc de Blanc. By Polygonal Mind

https://www.droffo.com/items/0x0b30eb7e6d33a10ebcdc5c78d94b4bf4947d1165-0

The Critic Face

That shirt is so last season, darling.

https://www.droffo.com/items/0xc7dddcd8e3818c224d9cd548481a250061e38e02-0

Goddess Heels

Goddess Heels MVFW23 by Fabeeo Breen

https://www.droffo.com/items/0xb56734502b115f7f3ba55607c5c2c87a065f6926-0

My ultimate Fashion Week wishlist can be found here.

The agenda

Here are the maps of the Fashion Week Decentraland area, and the full agenda can be found here.

Community initiatives

#1 Nikki Fuego

Haus of Fuego Fashion Show! | Decentraland Events

Nikki Fuego from Haus of Fuego is set to produce a fashion show for Decentraland's Metaverse Fashion Week 2023 that promises to push the boundaries of virtual fashion. The show will showcase 30+ avatars, each equipped with wearables made by some of the top creators in the metaverse.

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=a2763d19-1f9a-4cc8-b280-09d4ff24a036

NikkiFuego | Droffo

Nikki Fuego is a Drag Queen Wearable Creator. She creates futuristic and fashion-forward designs ranging from fantasy to practical functions. Nikki has made a wearable for every category available, but really enjoys making Skins. She is also known for making vehicles in Decentraland. She is the Founder and Project Manager for Vroomway! A racing Play 2 Earn game in Decentraland.

https://www.droffo.com/@NikkiFuego

#2 Virtewel

VIRTEWEL, fine jewelry for new worlds | Decentraland Events

Explore the future of fine jewelry. What is the meaning of jewelry? It's a token of commitment, an asset of wealth, a status symbol, and an artistic expression. This is the same whether it is physical or digital. Except, when it's digital - it also creates community. Join Virtewel in our exploration of the future heritage of jewelry.

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=4ee44d82-80fa-46d1-b118-2128953aa79c

VIRTEWEL | Droffo

Virtewel.com

https://www.droffo.com/@VIRTEWEL

#3 Low Poly Models

4 Years of Design | Low Poly Models | MVFW23 | Decentraland Events

Join us for an exciting celebration of 4 years of design in the metaverse, hosted by Low Poly Models! Experience music from independent Spanish DJs, see the launch of our exclusive TechWear wearable collection, and explore our updated headquarters in Decentraland. But that’s not all - expect fun surprises! Don’t be shy and come be a part of this unique event that combines fashion, music, and technology. We can’t wait to see you there! #MVFW

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=d62b86bb-b280-4f5f-bb13-7a610182153e

Low Poly Models | Droffo

Low Poly Models is a creative studio specializing in building immersive content for virtual worlds like Decentraland. Our expertise ranges from digital architecture and wearables to games, scenes, tutorials and AR experiences. The LPM team of experts has been pushing the boundaries since early 2019 and we've had the privilege of working with renowned brands like Atari, Coca-Cola, CNN Brasil, Eden Reforestation Projects, Maserati, Playboy, RTFKT and Subnation. Explore our portfolio at LowPolyModels.io and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @LowPolyModelsW for updates and more.

https://www.droffo.com/@Low%20Poly%20Models

The brands

#1 Coach

Coach: What We Carry Makes Us Stronger | Decentraland Events

Celebrate with Coach inside our digital Tabby alongside our artist collaborators: Shxpir, Reed+Rader, Suki Violet, Sarah Ann Banks, and Simone Noronha. Inside our Tabby bag, you can win digital wearables, discover new artists, and join our dance party with a custom Coach emote—all inside this one-of-a-kind tour of self-expression.

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=a32fc53f-2fb7-4a74-8ab7-1f8de4b71730

#2 DressX

DRESSX: MVFW'23 | Decentraland Events

DRESSX returns to Metaverse Fashion Week '23.

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=e1986c26-82c6-4286-a299-1dc6c1a42f55

#3 BFF

BFF Metaverse Fashion Week Show | Decentraland Events

Join us for BFFs inaugural Metaverse Fashion Week Show!

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=920ee29e-8a0c-4f4a-8827-c6230ef59b46

#4 Diesel x Hape

Diesel x HAPE MVFW Party | Decentraland Events

Join Diesel and HAPE communities in celebrating the Metaverse Fashion Week taking over the D-CAVE space in Decentraland. This interactive virtual party will feature multiple wearable NFT airdrops for all guests, adding a unique twist to the already innovative fashion and technology gathering. Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere powered by Public Pressure as music partner. Don't miss out and be part of this cutting-edge virtual event, as Diesel brings the fashion world to the forefront of the digital realm.

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=eb7615f9-d009-4a60-ae0e-6394755e1e11

#5 Adidas

adidas - Virtual Gear Runway | Decentraland Events

Joining MVFW for the first time ever, adidas will bring their Virtual Gear collection to Decentraland as an exclusive drop of Linked Wearables. As a first Metaverse application of Virtual Gear, adidas presents its iconic wearables with unique makeup looks crafted for the occasion.

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=4b6c0d7c-8a63-4791-b829-1821b88e4dd8

#6 Dundas

DUNDAS Runway | Decentraland Events

DUNDAS returns to Decentraland runways in style, more powerful than ever, for MVFW. Mirroring their most recent show from Paris Fashion Week inside the metaverse, DUNDAS will showcase exclusive avatars with unique garments created in collaboration with DressX. See you at the catwalk!

https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=6955139d-fac1-45c8-a592-6379c6be5aad

Interesting and worth checking

#1 article

Doodles Declares its 'Not an NFT Project' - NFT Plazas

Doodles recently caused dismay among collectors by declaring that it 'is not an NFT project,' instead, label itself a 'media franchise.' A...

https://nftplazas.com/doodles-not-nft/

#2 digital wearable of the week

Future Femme

Future Femme MVFW23 by Fabeeo Breen

https://www.droffo.com/items/0xb56734502b115f7f3ba55607c5c2c87a065f6926-1

#3 competition of the year

#4 meet the Metaverse

Meet the Metaverse: Adam From Portals | HackerNoon

A browser-based Metaverse, Portals is an immersive social space where you can explore, make your own, and gather with others.

https://hackernoon.com/meet-the-metaverse-adam-from-portals

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