H&M is venturing into the world of virtual fashion with a digital fashion collection created in collaboration with the digital and virtual clothing platform Dress-X. To adhere to Dress-X's outlook on sustainability, the styles from the collection will only be available as prizes from a competition and they will not be sold or manufactured.
H&M recently introduced the competition through its website featuring a campaign starring sustainability advocate Maisie Williams. Fans will get to have their chance to win an exclusive look from this collaboration, which includes a colorful oversized vest, a sparkly cable knit and baggy trousers. To participate in the competition, people are invited to come up with names for the virtual fashions before the end of January; winners wil receive a digitally tailored image of themselves in their virtual garment.
Virtual Fashion Competitions
H&M and Dress-X Created Virtual Fashion for a Sustainable Future
Trend Themes
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