Fashion
Arianee Raises $21M to Bring Luxury NFTs to the Metaverse
The “utility NFT” pioneer is working with The Sandbox following a hefty Series A.
Louis Vuitton Releases New NFTs, Continues Blockchain Gaming Experiment
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is adding a new collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its Louis the Game app in the form of in-game rewards. “The Hash” group discusses efforts made by legacy brands to explore Web 3 and capture new audiences while noting the accelerated growth of blockchain gaming through play-to-earn models.
Grab’s Technology Head Departs to Lead Metaverse Gaming Firm Ethlas: Report
Many high-level executives of traditional technology firms have left their jobs to dive into the metaverse, with Grab’s head of technology, Wui Ngiap Foo, being the latest.
The Clumsy Theatrics of Metaverse Fashion Week
Fashion brands flocked to the ambitious, if flawed, crypto convention.
Why Metaverse Fashion Week Matters
Decentraland hosted Metaverse Fashion Week, where global brands like Estée Lauder, Forever 21 and Tommy Hilfiger participated through NFTs and immersive experiences. “The Hash” team discusses what audiences these types of virtual events attract and how they might evolve as metaverse technology progresses.
Metaverse Fashion Week: 70 Brands Do Their Best to Showcase Style in Decentraland
Estée Lauder, Dolce & Gabbana, Forever 21 and more are participating in the virtual fashion experience.
Popular Denim Brand Diesel to Drop First NFTs on Rarible
The Italian company known for its jeans is the latest fashion brand to debut its own collection of NFTs.
UNXD Raises $4M to Bring Luxury Fashion to the Metaverse
The raise included participation from prominent metaverse investors Animoca Brands and Polygon Studios.
Metaverse Fashion Means Business: Pantera and Polychain Invest $10M In Space Runners
Space Runners, a metaverse fashion brand focused on NFTs, has raised $10 million in an investment round led by Pantera Capital and Polychain. “The Hash” explores possible use cases of digital wearables in the metaverse while considering potential business models and prospective audience for these assets.
Pantera and Polychain Lead $10M Bet on Metaverse Fashionistas
“Fashion will be just as – if not more – important in the metaverse than in the real world,” Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit said.
