Metaverse Fashion Week Curator on Virtual Worlds, Gaming & the Future of Fashion
Is the “old metaverse” dead?Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro explains why the term may have faded, but the movement is only just getting up to speed.➝ The term “metaverse” was overhyped in 2021–22.➝ But platforms and Web3 projects are alive and thriving – Roblox alone has ~250M monthly users.◼︎ The meaning has shifted: today, we talk about social gaming and virtual worlds.Flashy avatars are just the surface. The real essence is in communities, identity, ownership, and the ways for brands to build cultural value and legacy in new ways. In this video, you’ll learn about:• How Giovanna led Metaverse Fashion Week, what worked (and what didn’t)• How film studios and fashion houses are using platforms, and why some brands like Fenty set a blueprint for phygital commerce and community co-creation• Why the use cases for digital spaces are vast and growing• Web3 loyalty traps: overpromising and brand risk• Roblox as a retail + storytelling channel• Digital vs. physical fashion: false divide🎙️ 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 conversations at the intersection of fashion, technology, and culture.__________⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro02:14 – What Is the Metaverse Now?04:10 – Web1 → Web2 → Web3 and Metaverse Ownership05:01 – Digital Body: Avatars as Extensions of Identity06:22 – Gen Z/Alpha & Games: Fortnite, Roblox, ZEPETO Reshape Self-Expression06:55 – Soul vs. Body: Transhumanism, Cyborg Culture, and Upgrading Ourselves11:01 – Responsibility and Tech Ethics: Users Train AI12:20 – Roblox and “Social Gaming”14:07 – Terminology Shift: Why Brands Prefer “Social Gaming” Over “Metaverse”15:15 – Stigma and NFTs: The Word Problem vs. Real Utility17:00 – Decentraland & Metaverse Fashion Week Origin: DAO, Foundation, Funding, Community17:41 – What is DAO? (DAO 101)20:06 – D&G Family NFTs: Mystery Boxes, Tiers, and Lessons Learned21:16 – Brand Promise Risk in the Digital Space25:22 – What Works: Kiki World, e.l.f., and Fenty’s Smart Experiments27:58 – Producing MVFW: Maps, UGC, Runways, Quests, 3D Assets, Community31:25 – Paris ROI: Why You Don’t Replace Paris35:18 – “Bad Taste” Online? Fewer Rules, More Freedom40:58 – Fashion = Technology: From Materials to Industrial Processes__________Follow us:→ Learn more about Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro:Giovanna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggcasimiro/Giovanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggcasimiro/Giovanna's Substack: https://drgigi.substack.com/Sawhorse Productions: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawhorse-productions/→ Follow us on your favorite platform:Rewire Fashion (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5RhuTThh8RMCJ1jpGEc5LYRewire Fashion (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewire-fashion/id1829664523Dr. Karin (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@itsdrkarinDr. Karin (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-lorez/Dr. Karin (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/itsdrkarin/Dr. Karin (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdrkarinCheck Dr. Karin's companies:Law (Web3 and traditional legal services): https://www.lorezlegal.com/Crypto compliance: https://www.scalecompliance.com/Fashion, luxury, and tech-connected workshops (UAE): https://www.fashiontechme.com/#MetaverseFashionWeek #DigitalFashion #VirtualWorlds #SocialGaming #Roblox #FashionTech #Web3 #NFTs #FutureOfFashion #Avatars #FashionInnovation