On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, the Fashion Research Institute will host 'Threading the Needle: The Future of Fashion Design.' It will be the the first virtual world-based fashion design conference in history.
Attendees in their "virtual-osity" will be able to create their own avatars and glam them up for interacting in the fashion conference. Eight fashion industry thought leaders (from FIT, Nolcha Fashion Week, PR Couture and more) will present their views on varying topics applicable to the global fashion design world and new designers entering the "real" world.
In addition to the day conference, it’s from 8am-5pm EST (yes, like a real, all-day conference), there will be displays for conference attendees to visit including a 3D trend report, a fashion installation, booths and displays.
The conference is free and open to fashion design students or any recent graduate from a fashion program anywhere in the world. The conference will be presented in English, and you just have to have internet access, download the viewer software program, and Skype and ScienceSim.com accounts - which are also free.
Virtual Fashion Conferences
The Fashion World is Getting Technical
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Fashion Events - The rise of virtual fashion conferences and events provides an opportunity for the fashion industry to explore innovative ways of connecting with stakeholders remotely.
2. Avatar-based Interactions - The use of avatars in virtual fashion conferences opens up new possibilities for unique and immersive experiences, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for interactive fashion presentations.
3. Global Accessibility - Virtual fashion conferences offer global accessibility, allowing fashion design students and graduates from around the world to engage in industry discussions and gain valuable insights.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage virtual fashion events as a platform to showcase new designs, engage with industry thought leaders, and reach a wider audience.
2. Event Management - The event management industry can explore the potential of organizing virtual conferences and events, creating innovative solutions for remote engagement and interaction.
3. Virtual Reality - The virtual reality industry can develop tailored software and platforms specifically designed for avatar-based fashion conferences, enabling immersive experiences and virtual networking opportunities.