TheCroft/EmilyFromant

I have spoken to various digital fashion deNFT fashion houses and can see the merit of NFT fashion. It can feel easy to feel estranged from this direction of fashion, many of us don’t see the practical purpose in clothing that can only be accessed virtually. However, for many artists and designers, the ‘metaverse’ (as it’s called) is a source of hope. It creates boundless opportunities. NFT use a process of royalties that results in a stream of income for the designer.

Whilst, physical art is a one-time transaction, NFTs can create a more reliable, long-term income. However, as regular consumers NFT fashion feels like some sort of ‘twilight zone’. My favourite part of fashion is sharing clothing with my friends, and having memories attached to certain outfits. NFT fashion can feel superficial, the only memorable moments that can happen with these items of clothing is through our phone. Whilst I can appreciate the creativity of NFT fashion, unfortunately, I think I’ll stick to non-virtual fashion for now.

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