'doors.' recently opened access to an experiential pop-up offering fashion, art, tech and beauty called Metaverse, Schmetaverse. This pop-up in SoHo coincides with New York Fashion Week and it will be open for a month, sharing 50 fashion and accessories designers, 10 up-and-coming artists, and 10 beauty brands by Beautyque NYC. This pop-up showcases digital and AI artists, as well as creatives who work with more traditional techniques such as crocheting, embroidery and handknitting.
At the brick-and-mortar location, doors. will be hosting a variety of events, including presentations, panel discussions and times for people to meet the designers. The interior of the space is decorated with 300 yards of semi-sheer fabrics, which will later be donated to the Fashion Squads School.
Hybrid Retail Storefronts
Metaverse, Schmetaverse Showcases Next-Gen & Traditional Design
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Retail Pop-ups - Brands can blend physical and digital experiences through curated pop-ups to reach consumers in a personalized and immersive way.
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3. Sustainability & Upcycling in Design - Brands can promote sustainable practices by incorporating upcycling and donation into their design and event planning processes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can leverage hybrid retail pop-ups to connect with consumers in a more personalized and engaging way, especially during key events like fashion weeks.
2. Art & Design - Art and design brands can showcase multi-sensory experiences by blending traditional and digital art forms in interactive settings.
3. Beauty - Beauty brands can participate in hybrid retail pop-ups that showcase their products while also promoting sustainability and upcycling through donation and reusing materials for future events.