The fashion industry has entered a new era of digitization, with virtual clothing emerging as a transformative force in modern fashion brands. Supported by advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D simulation, virtual clothing transcends traditional boundaries, offering immersive, interactive, and emotionally expressive experiences. The metaverse, as a groundbreaking digital realm, provides a limitless platform for innovation in fashion, redefining the way individuals interact with clothing and their environments. This thesis explores the evolution of virtual clothing within the context of the metaverse, systematically analyzing the transformation of clothing experiences across three dimensions: individuals, garments, and environments. It investigates how virtual clothing reshapes bodily cognition, expands perceptual fields, and releases sensory synesthesia effects, thereby revolutionizing traditional clothing experiences. By examining the interplay between virtual fashion and emotional expression, this study highlights the potential of virtual clothing to serve as a medium for self-discovery, emotional management, and psychological well-being. Furthermore, this research addresses the technical challenges and limitations faced in the development of virtual fashion, particularly in real-time interaction, immersive experience design, and the integration of virtual clothing with mental health support. Despite these hurdles, the study proposes future directions for advancing virtual fashion, including the application of AR/MR technologies, the design of interactive virtual experiences, and the deeper integration of fashion with psychological and emotional health. Finally, this thesis culminates in the creation of a virtual fashion brand, Follow The Rabbit, and its eMotion capsule collection, which embodies the fusion of virtual fashion, emotional expression, and mental health support. Through this case study, the research offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of digitizing fashion design, production, and display in the metaverse era, providing inspiration for the future of the fashion industry.
L'industria della moda è entrata in una nuova era di digitalizzazione, in cui l’abbigliamento virtuale sta emergendo come una forza trasformativa per i brand contemporanei. Supportato da tecnologie avanzate come la realtà virtuale (VR), la realtà aumentata (AR) e la simulazione 3D, l’abbigliamento virtuale supera i confini tradizionali, offrendo esperienze immersive, interattive ed espressivamente emotive. Il metaverso, in quanto nuovo spazio digitale rivoluzionario, rappresenta una piattaforma illimitata per l’innovazione nella moda, ridefinendo il modo in cui gli individui interagiscono con l’abbigliamento e con l’ambiente circostante. Questa tesi esplora l’evoluzione dell’abbigliamento virtuale nel contesto del metaverso, analizzando sistematicamente la trasformazione dell’esperienza del vestire attraverso tre dimensioni: l’individuo, il capo e l’ambiente. Si indaga come l’abbigliamento virtuale possa rimodellare la cognizione corporea, espandere il campo percettivo e attivare effetti di sinestesia sensoriale, rivoluzionando così l’esperienza dell’abbigliamento tradizionale. Attraverso lo studio dell’interazione tra moda virtuale ed espressione emotiva, la ricerca mette in luce il potenziale dell’abbigliamento virtuale come mezzo di scoperta del sé, gestione delle emozioni e benessere psicologico. La ricerca affronta inoltre le sfide tecniche e i limiti nello sviluppo della moda virtuale, in particolare in relazione all’interazione in tempo reale, al design esperienziale immersivo e all’integrazione dell’abbigliamento virtuale con il supporto alla salute mentale. Nonostante tali ostacoli, lo studio propone direzioni future per l’evoluzione della moda virtuale, tra cui l’applicazione di tecnologie AR/MR, la progettazione di esperienze virtuali interattive e una più profonda integrazione tra moda, salute psicologica ed emozioni. Infine, la tesi culmina nella creazione di un brand di moda virtuale, Follow The Rabbit, e della capsule collection eMotion, che incarna la fusione tra moda virtuale, espressione emotiva e supporto alla salute mentale. Attraverso questo caso studio, la ricerca offre spunti significativi sulle sfide e le opportunità della digitalizzazione del design, della produzione e della presentazione della moda nell’era del metaverso, fornendo ispirazione per il futuro dell’industria della moda.
Application of fashion industry in virtual dimension: innovation of fashion experience
Zhao, Yuhe
2024/2025
Abstract
The fashion industry has entered a new era of digitization, with virtual clothing emerging as a transformative force in modern fashion brands. Supported by advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D simulation, virtual clothing transcends traditional boundaries, offering immersive, interactive, and emotionally expressive experiences. The metaverse, as a groundbreaking digital realm, provides a limitless platform for innovation in fashion, redefining the way individuals interact with clothing and their environments. This thesis explores the evolution of virtual clothing within the context of the metaverse, systematically analyzing the transformation of clothing experiences across three dimensions: individuals, garments, and environments. It investigates how virtual clothing reshapes bodily cognition, expands perceptual fields, and releases sensory synesthesia effects, thereby revolutionizing traditional clothing experiences. By examining the interplay between virtual fashion and emotional expression, this study highlights the potential of virtual clothing to serve as a medium for self-discovery, emotional management, and psychological well-being. Furthermore, this research addresses the technical challenges and limitations faced in the development of virtual fashion, particularly in real-time interaction, immersive experience design, and the integration of virtual clothing with mental health support. Despite these hurdles, the study proposes future directions for advancing virtual fashion, including the application of AR/MR technologies, the design of interactive virtual experiences, and the deeper integration of fashion with psychological and emotional health. Finally, this thesis culminates in the creation of a virtual fashion brand, Follow The Rabbit, and its eMotion capsule collection, which embodies the fusion of virtual fashion, emotional expression, and mental health support. Through this case study, the research offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of digitizing fashion design, production, and display in the metaverse era, providing inspiration for the future of the fashion industry.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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