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Fashion’s future is digitally influenced, from clothing for virtual worlds to gaming, made up of new business models and emerging brands that consider themselves to be inclusive. Gender is less of a factor when designing fashion, and Gen Z leads the way. Emerging technologies, including the metaverse and NFTs, are shaping the industry’s next digital strategies; while e-commerce and distribution methods are continuously evolving. And on the sustainability front, resale is being hotly debated while upcycling earns its spot. Supply chain issues, meanwhile, loom.