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For RTFKT and Nike, Sneaker NFTs Are Just the Start

RTFKT hasn’t slowed down since Nike acquired the company last year. Its founders have a bold vision for their brand’s future as they seek to bridge the digital and physical worlds.
A photocollage shows the Takashi Murakami-designed avatars of RTFKT's founders and images of RTFKT's virtual sneakers with Nike.
The "Clones" of Chris Le, Benoit Pagotto and Steven Vasilev, with the RTFKT x Nike Dunk Genesis CryptoKicks. (RTFKT)

In 2019, Benoit Pagotto, Chris Le and Steven Vasilev were

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Lessons From Metaverse Fashion Week

Brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Dolce & Gabbana were among those to test the virtual waters, encountering challenges like low-quality visuals as well as some opportunities.

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Marc Bain
Marc Bain

Marc Bain is Technology Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from start-ups to Big Tech.

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