Meta has announced that it will launch a virtual clothing store that will allow users to purchase clothes for their avatars. It was stated that the store, which will open next week and which is part of the company’s metaverse steps, will take place on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
It is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry in the future. to the metaverse Moves are coming from many technology giants. The company most interested in this topic Meta (formerly Facebook) would not be wrong to say. The US-based technology giant has changed its name for the metaverse and has already started its moves on this subject.
Now, a brand new step has been taken in terms of metaverse, which is expected to bring together virtual life and real life, and social media platforms. In the statements made by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company a digital clothing store open was stated.
“Meta Avatars Store”
In Zuckerberg’s statements, the store ‘Meta Avatars Store‘, that is, they named it ‘Meta Avatar Store’. The announcement was made in a live stream on the platform with Eva Chen, Instagram’s vice president of fashion partnerships. While the CEO thinks this store will provide a way for users to express themselves through their avatars, it’s somewhat controversial how many people would rather spend money on something like this.
The new virtual store that is part of the company’s metaverse steps To Facebook, Instagram and Messenger Let’s add the future. Meta had previously added avatars to all of these platforms. In addition, this store will initially include digital clothing from giant brands such as Balenciaga, Prada and Thom Browne. It is worth adding that Meta does not provide any information on pricing at the moment, but the free outfit option will continue in avatars.
Zuckerberg also added that they plan to turn the store into an open marketplace where developers can produce and sell clothing, adding: “Digital products are in the metaverse. expressing yourself and a creative economy will be important for its operation. Adding more brands here soon and shop to VR I’m pretty excited to bring[virtual reality].”
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Finally, let’s say that the new virtual store will start to be available next week. Accordingly, Meta Avatars Store, in the USA, Canada, Thailand and Mexico will meet with users. It is also among the news that Meta plans to partner with new brands for the store in the coming weeks.