With the rise of the Metaverse, what becomes of physical fashion?

The Metaverse is here to stay, having undeniably affected numerous industries both economically and creatively, especially fashion which sits at an innovative crossroads—digital versus physical. What now happens to physical form? Where is it left behind and where will it push ahead? This panel will speculate on the forthcoming design best practices and trends for fashion's physical future against an increased appetite for virtual garments. We'll explore elements of traditional fashion as we know it with integrations of emerging technology, including mixed reality (VR, AR), NFTs, wearables, and more.