How digital-only fashion is reshaping retail spaces for Gen Z
Senior creative and brand strategist at technology consultancy Reaktor, Matilda Kivelä, sheds light on the metaverse and the digital-only fashion that is changing retail experiences for Gen Z.
Matilda Kivelä, a senior creative & brand strategist at the Reaktor Tech for Fashion event. Credit: Reaktor.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, fashion brands are constantly searching for new ways to engage with Gen Z consumers. The metaverse, with its promise of a virtual realm allowing people to interact, create, and shop, has been touted as the next big thing. However, Kivelä believes it shouldn’t be seen as a mere checkbox on a fashion brand’s to-do list. Instead, she emphasises the importance of understanding where consumers are right now and engaging with them on familiar platforms.
Using the metaverse to engage with Gen Z
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