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Digital fashion, NFTs, and the metaverse: A new paradigm for the global fashion industry
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The rapid advancement of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed the global fashion industry, shifting it toward virtual, decentralized, and immersive ecosystems. With the rise of the metaverse, digital fashion has evolved from experimental concepts into a commercially viable and culturally influential domain, engaging both luxury brands and mass-market consumers. Since 2017, virtual clothing and digital wearables have gained prominence through social media platforms and blockchain-based environments, enabling new forms of identity expression, ownership, and consumption. This study investigates the role of the metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in shaping the future of the fashion industry. By examining key technological infrastructures, brand strategies, and consumer behaviors, the paper highlights how digital garments, NFT-based assets, and immersive virtual experiences are redefining design processes, marketing models, and sustainability practices. The findings suggest that digital fashion not only offers innovative economic opportunities for brands and designers but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing physical production and waste. Ultimately, this research positions digital fashion as a transformative force with long-term implications for the global fashion ecosystem.
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Metaverse Digital fashion Fashion industry Non-fungible token Virtual clothingReferences (20)
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Amini Zazrani, F. (2025). Digital fashion, NFTs, and the metaverse: A new paradigm for the global fashion industry. Metaversalize, 2(4), 240-247. https://doi.org/10.22105/metaverse.v2i4.91
