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Is Virtual Identity Arbitrary?
Given the opportunity to shape your own appearance at will, what would you choose to look like? In “real life” one’s control over such things as gender, skin color, body type, or height is limited to say the least. In “virtual reality,” many of these limits do not apply. So in my mind, the interesting [...]
Rave Me
New York Couture’s “Rave Me” is the perfect clubwear for your Second Life avatar. See this outfit in action on our model, Charlene Myoo, dancing to the beat of Don Philip’s “Sugar.” This dress was commissioned by a customer who admires our design; IM us and we’ll consider designing a special item of clothing for [...]
Down With The Virtual!
How did we ever get stuck with this misleading and maddening misnomer, “virtual reality.” Surely it’s a phrase popularized by people who aren’t fully cognizant of the fact that virtuality is the stuff that life is made of. Take clothes for example. Here “virtual reality” sheds light on that other misnomer, “real life.” There is [...]
A Tribute To Paco Rabanne
One of the metaverse’s leading designers, Alba2 Rossini, recently indroduced a new outfit inspired by the legendary Paco Rabanne. We admire the direction Alba’s work has taken and are happy to feature her latest.
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New World Notes
Wagner James Au is one of the most perceptive observers of the metaverse. His blog is indispensible to anyone seeking better understanding about the importance of virtual worlds. His blog, New World Notes deserves a place in your “favorites” file. Check it out.
Peace Makers in the Metaverse
More than a hundred vendors in Second Life are lending their time and talent to a treasure hunt focused on world peace. Can a virtual world contribute to actual Peace on Earth. Check it out.