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Metaverse Fashion Means Business: Pantera and Polychain Invest $10M In Space Runners
Space Runners, a metaverse fashion brand focused on NFTs, has raised $10 million in an investment round led by Pantera Capital and Polychain. “The Hash” explores possible use cases of digital wearables in the metaverse while considering potential business models and prospective audience for these assets.
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A look into the Space Runners metaverse. (Space Runners)
Pantera and Polychain Lead $10M Bet on Metaverse Fashionistas
“Fashion will be just as – if not more – important in the metaverse than in the real world,” Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit said.
A look into the Space Runners metaverse. (Space Runners)

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and Lauren Remington Platt (FTX)
FTX Hires Beauty Entrepreneur Lauren Remington Platt to Target Luxury Partnerships
The crypto exchange said it hopes Platt’s appointment will help it capitalize on the over $300 billion luxury goods market.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and Lauren Remington Platt (FTX)

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FEWOCiOUS on What’s Next for His NFT Art
19-year-old artist phenom FEWOCiOUS shares insights into his collaboration with NFT fashion collectibles studio RTKFT on the “FEWO WORLD Open Edition” drop, which included virtual sneakers and associated NFTs decorated with his art. Plus, why NFTs are “the future.”
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Say Yes to the Meta-Dress!
“The Hash” team discusses the reactions and implications for a New York Times article suggesting fashion in the metaverse could be both “emotionally liberating” yet “very messy.” What does it mean to be dressing for a virtual world, and what could go wrong?
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A tease of the upcoming drop. (Gucci/Superplastic)
Gucci Taps Toy Brand Superplastic to Drop 10 ‘SuperGucci’ NFTs in February
Gucci is the latest fashion brand to engage with NFTs with the launch of a limited series of digital collectibles.
A tease of the upcoming drop. (Gucci/Superplastic)

Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon collection (Prada)
Prada, Adidas Launch NFT Project on Polygon
The latest high-fashion foray into Web 3 includes a metaverse angle as well.
Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon collection (Prada)

Crocs (Tim Graham/Getty Images)
Crocs Is Chomping Into NFTs, Trademark Filings Show
The footwear brand staked its name claim on NFT shoes, bags and accessories in a Jan. 11 USPTO filing.
Crocs (Tim Graham/Getty Images)

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Fashion Giant Gap Launches Gamified NFTs on Tezos
Gap’s NFT collection is designed by Brandon Sines, the artist behind Frank Ape, and will be built on the Tezos blockchain.
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Decentraland, Luxury Marketplace UNXD to Host Metaverse Fashion Week
Decentraland and UNXD are calling on fashionistas to have their virtual collections ready to show in the metaverse.
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