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Wearable Nostalgic Fashion NFTs

Swear London's NFT Collection Shares 90s Platform Shoes & More

— December 12, 2022 — Fashion
Swear London's NFT collection is the first of its kind from the luxury footwear brand and it is set to be launched with international game studio Darewise Entertainment and Skinvaders. This collection of non-fungible tokens within the sci-fi multiplayer online role-playing game will be released in early 2023 on the Life Beyond metaverse platform so that users can express their sense of style with nostalgic pieces like Swear’s iconic 90s chunky platform shoes.

Timothee Semelin, head of partnerships at Life Beyond, said "We know the community and the project will bring a new level of innovation to Life Beyond while also bridging digital and physical fashion. We foresee a unique in-game functionality for Swear NFTs as well as ties to Swear fashion products in real life."
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Fashion Nfts - Luxury brands are tapping into the NFT trend to offer unique and nostalgic fashion pieces as collectibles with potential for in-game functionality.
2. Metaverse Fashion - The rise of metaverse platforms is opening up new opportunities for fashion brands to offer virtual, exclusive and customizable clothing and accessories.
3. Blurring Digital and Physical Fashion - Brands are exploring ways to merge digital and physical fashion, creating innovative experiences that connect users in both worlds through NFTs and other technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - High-end fashion brands can leverage NFTs and metaverse platforms to offer virtual items and experiences that appeal to nostalgia-seeking audiences.
2. Gaming and Entertainment - Game studios and entertainment companies can partner with fashion brands to integrate NFTs and virtual fashion into their products, unlocking new revenue streams and engaging users.
3. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency - Companies specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency can support the development of NFT marketplaces, providing secure and transparent platforms for the buying and selling of virtual fashion collectibles.
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