Tokyo White International (TWI) x Morphy Vision have released their futuristic digital fashion collection Katori, opting to house it in an epic Spatial environment called Zero-G Fashion Realm. The drop is futuristic not only in the design elements of the digital clothing but also within the overall concept. It is an immersive experience where users are taken on a gamified journey in Spatial, completing tasks whilst simultaneously learning more about the Katori collection itself.
“We chose Spatial as we have been using the platform for our last two lounges and seeing Morphy Vision’s space in Spatial was phenomenal. We knew we had to do it in Spatial,” TWI explains.
“This is a rapidly developing platform that opens up many opportunities for creators, given the platform's tools,” Morphy Vision Co-Founder Helen says. “When creating Zero-G Fashion Realm, we combined different software like Unity, Blender, Adobe Substance Painter, as well as skills like coding, visual scripting and, of course, a lot of 3D modelling and conception.”
Dynamic design
Many of us within the digital fashion space are aware of the production pipeline and its complexities when creating a virtual collection and environment. However, this didn’t hinder TWI and Morphy Vision when creating the Katori collection or the Spatial environment it is showcased in.
In fact, the very essence of the collection and Spatial space is grounded in one word: design. “The collection has colours, photos, 3D, 2D and AI-generated images from different areas of life in order to find the right shapes and mood,” says Helen.
“At the same time, we didn’t want it to be too massive and we managed to place all the items in a small but engaging map. What truly sets this space apart is the fact that each member of the Morphy Vision team brought their unique vision to the Zero-G Fashion Realm space. This diversity of perspectives enriched our design process and made it exceptionally dynamic.”
This sense of dynamism is immediately transferred to the user entering the Zero-G Fashion Realm. You start off in a dark room with a blinding white light at the end, beckoning you forth. As you approach the light, you are sucked into another world which rocky, dark and ominous yet incredibly inviting.
“In our space, you not only collect coins but also take on a quest that gives you the opportunity to discover the experience of augmented reality (AR) through the accessories,” TWI explains.
“Ultimately, having completed all the quests, you can use the collected coins to purchase an avatar for yourself, as well as additional elements for your avatar such as flying stones, a handbag and more.”
Spatial also recently released a brand new feature where users can sell items, including avatars and other attachments, for cash. “We had a chance to test this feature with a very unique avatar based on the Katori collection item. I think this is a great opportunity for a creator to develop their skills on this platform and profit from their creativity.”
TWI x Morphy Vision have plans to continue to innovate within digital fashion and beyond, focusing on harnessing their skills to create more immersive experiences in the future. “When digital fashion is worn by the masses through the metaverse or AR/virtual reality, we want our quality to stand out and be known, such as, when you see a piece, you know that is a ‘Tokyo White’ outfit.”
Head to Zero-G Fashion Realm here
Connect with Tokyo White International here and Morphy Vision here.