It’s Wednesday!

Are you ready for your weekly dose of ✨fashion ✨? From our beloved Crocs to high-end metaverse-infused IRL gala’s - we’re covering it all this week.

So let’s pick our favorite chains, and let’s get started with this week’s Web3 Fashion News! 🚀 🚀 

📈📉Big Brands in Digital Fashion

Digital Fashion: Did you know that Vans has a space in the metaverse? The skate brand actually joined the virtual world in 2021, with a digital store. So you can look as cool skating in the metaverse as you do IRL!

🌚Full Moons - Colorful Crocs & Phygital Pendants

Doodles NFT and Crocs have teamed up for an exciting collaboration, merging physical and digital realms. The highlight is the exclusive Doodles x Crocs Classic Clogs accompanied by unique Jibbitz charms.

This partnership aims to blend traditional fashion with modern technology, offering a seamless experience.

• Buyers of the Doodles x Crocs Classic Clog Bundle also get a redeemable "Crocs Box" digital collectible, unlocking 2 Doodles Wearables and a Beta Pass for early entry to Doodles' Stoodio.

• In this immersive platform, you can personalize Doodles characters with hand-drawn Crocs wearables.

The collection debuted on August 29, with early access on August 28 for Doodles' Original Collection NFT holders. Don't miss your chance to step into the Web3 lifestyle with these unique Crocs!

Ladies Of BAYC: Twin Pendants Rock NFT Fashion!

Get ready to be dazzled because the Ladies of Bored Ape Yacht Club are diving into the world of phygital jewelry with a bang! They've teamed up with the renowned KAVERAS fine jewelry brand to create their first-ever collection called 'NOT A + 1'. This collab combines blockchain tech, sustainable practices, and killer design vibes.

Picture this: stunning pendants that can rock both IRL and virtual spaces.

• Pendant One is an 18K yellow gold beauty adorned with the iconic BAYC colors.

• Pendant Two is a heart egg shape that unfolds to reveal the BAYC logo – talk about surprise bling!

But the coolness doesn't stop there. Each piece comes with an NFC chip for exclusive perks, and you can even rock them virtually on TikTok, Snapchat, and Zoom.

The best part? Part of the proceeds goes to 'Girls Who Code', an organization empowering women in tech.

Prices start at $2500 USD, and the collection drops on September 5th for BAYC folks, followed by a public launch on September 7th. Time to level up your jewelry game, ape-style! 💎

🔭The Scope

Phygital fashion is clearly the way forward. We express ourselves and our likes (and dislikes) IRL through our fashion choices - why shouldn’t we do this digitally too?

🌓Half Moons

- Filipino fashion sensation Michael Cinco is about to rock the fashion world by blending real and virtual in the first-ever Metaverse Fashion Gala at the Philippine Blockchain Week on September 18, featuring his iconic designs both on real-life models and their virtual avatars, while offering a chance to buy with exclusive digital collectibles and supporting charitable causes.

- Delve into the fusion of high fashion and cutting-edge technology as NFTs redefine couture, breaking boundaries and sparking debates about digital ownership, ethics, and the future of fashion in this comprehensive exploration by Cryptopolitan.

🔭The Scope

Virtual fashion is everywhere! Now designers can reach all corners of the globe with their digital garments. With fashion runways happening URL and IRL, designers can reach bigger (and more diverse) audiences. A win-win!

⚪Total Eclipse

Web3 Fashion Fun Fact: According to a recent Forbes article, the global market for digital fashion, driven by the integration of Web3 technologies like blockchain, augmented reality, and NFTs, is predicted to skyrocket from $498.7 million in 2021 to a whopping $4.8 billion by 2031.

This indicates a substantial 26.4% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), with blockchain and Web3 technologies accounting for 33% of this market size and expected to lead its growth throughout this period.

💫Shooting Star

This week’s shooting star is Stephy Fung

Stephy Fung, a UK-based digital fashion artist, blends vibrant colors and balanced composition in her work to honor her Chinese heritage and educate her audience about the culture.

Her designs harmonize modern techniques with traditional Chinese elements, reflecting her British Chinese identity. Stephy is an artist, educator, and content creator proficient in Adobe Suite, Cinema4D, Clo3d, Substance Painter, and Daz3D. She has collaborated with renowned clients such as Dell, Snapchat, Glenfiddich, Highsnobiety, Jo Malone, Paco Rabanne, Xbox, Vogue Singapore, and Selfridges.

🌚Dark Side of the Meme