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Cryptokitties

Cryptokitties is an online platform that allows users to breed, collect, and sell unique digital cats. Each cat bred is 100% unique and authenticated using blockchain. Cats with rare traits are highly sought after and can be incredibly valuable.

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Foundation

Foundation.app is a digital art platform that facilitates auctions for digital art pieces using Etherium as a currency. Artists can put up pieces for auction which are authenticated as being original and one of a kind using blockchain. 

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Epic - MetaHuman

MetaHuman is a web based application developed by Epic that allows users to create high fidelity digital human models. Based on Unreal Engine, the program creates avatars that can be animated and rigged using motion capture for gaming, or other digital applications.

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Balenciaga Fall 21

For their fall 21 showcase Balenciaga built out a video game for their collection. In the game the player explores a 2031 vision of NYC populated by characters wearing their collection of futuristic garments blended with medieval fantasy themes.

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JW Anderson SS21

For the reveal of their ready to wear S/S 21 collection. JW Anderson encouraged their audience to be crafty by providing a book of the show, designed to have the looks cut out and placed in front of various colorful backgrounds.

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CULTURAL INVESTING

Otis is a digital platform that allows investors to buy shares in culturally significant items.

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Lidar modules like those on the iPhone 12 are making it easier to make DIY 3D scans.

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STAFF ONLY - SCANNED SHOWCASE

For their AW 20 preview, Chinese label Staff Only presented pieces on Instagram and Wechat with 3D scanned environments and a mini game.