Luxury fashion brand recently announced that it will launch its Fall 2021 capsule in a video game entitled Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow. The house has officially released the video game and showcases a setting that captures the imagined world of 2031. The designs are showcased in a style that is reminiscent of the Choose Your Fighter page.
Throughout the interactive platform, players are able to pass through a variety of zones that start off with the fashion store. The models and designs of the seasonal range can be walked through. The press release explains the game as "The narrative of Afterworld is anchored to mythological pasts and projected futures with timeless archetypes and speculative imagery. The world may appear decaying at first, but it is far from a dystopian view, showing instead the slow return to a healthier balance of nature and industry."
Video Game-Themed Fall Luxe Fashion
Balenciaga Officially Launches Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow
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