In this episode, John interviews Bay Beckner, the head producer and curator at the Decentraland Foundation, who is in charge of major events like Metaverse Fashion Week, Art Week, and Music Festival. The conversation focuses on the upcoming Metaverse Fashion Week (MFW)2025, scheduled from April 9 to April 12.

* MFW2025 marks the third edition of this major event, returning after a break in 2024 during platform upgrades.

* The event's theme is "Infinite Identities", emphasizing hybrid identities blending digital and physical fashion.

* The show will feature interactive runway shows, including a standout performance by Cyberdog, a renowned cyberpunk fashion brand. Cyberdog's catwalk will showcase animated avatars, light shows, and immersive storytelling.

* Artist Rustan will host a unique catwalk takeover featuring body paint-inspired NFT wearables, with 1,000 skins available for participants to claim and wear on the runway.

* There will be 22 collectible wearables available from diverse designers, including notable names like Jess Weissman, known for collaborations with Doja Cat, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Nas X.

* Decentraland will launch Creator Connect, a new initiative fostering collaborations with top 3D artists to enhance immersive content.

Key Phrase of the Episode:"Virtual worlds are becoming a third space for self-expression, where avatars serve as a bridge between our digital and physical identities."

Useful Links:

* Decentraland Website – For event details and the new downloadable desktop client.

* Bay Backner Twitter account

* Genesis Plaza – Where users can claim Rustan's wearable skins.

* Decentraland’s 2025 Manifesto

* Replay video of the episode here:

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