CFDA Launches Metaverse-Focused Educational Partnership
Niko Pajkovic — April 15, 2022 — Business
CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), a non-profit organization consisting of over 450 American designers, has announced its official entry into the metaverse. Collaborating with Polygon Studios and The Sandbox, the company will release its first-ever NFT and metaverse-focused education program partnership.
According to the organization, the new program aims to offer a platform for forward-thinking creatives interested in bridging the gap between the worlds of fashion and Web3.
“We believe the metaverse is the new frontier of expression, where avatars will be an extension of our digital identity. We are excited to offer new creative tools for fashion designers to create NFT collections with digital ownership and scarcity that will be playable in the metaverse!" said Arthur Madrid, The Sandbox co-founder.
Image Credit: CFDA
According to the organization, the new program aims to offer a platform for forward-thinking creatives interested in bridging the gap between the worlds of fashion and Web3.
“We believe the metaverse is the new frontier of expression, where avatars will be an extension of our digital identity. We are excited to offer new creative tools for fashion designers to create NFT collections with digital ownership and scarcity that will be playable in the metaverse!" said Arthur Madrid, The Sandbox co-founder.
Image Credit: CFDA
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