CryptoPunks Redefine Luxury with Ethereum NFT-Linked Hoodies Launched at Swarovski Event
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The intersection of cryptocurrency and luxury fashion took center stage in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday night. The celebration marked the introduction of Ethereum NFT-paired custom hoodies by the tech-driven luxury brand mmERCH. Claire Silver, an acclaimed digital artist, contributed NFTs to the collection, with a few hoodies adorned with Swarovski crystals. Discover how Cryptocurrency and luxury fashion are converging, as mmERCH launches its latest NFT-linked hoodie collection at Swarovski’s flagship store with significant contributions from prominent digital artists. mmERCH’s Ethereum NFT-Linked Hoodies Launch to Acclaim The glitzy event in Manhattan marked the debut of an innovative line of custom hoodies designed with algorithmic precision and paired with Ethereum NFTs. This collection, crafted by numerous collaborators including CryptoPunk-themed DJ Danny Maegaard (Seedphrase) and digital artist Claire Silver, harks back to the exclusive and influential CryptoPunks NFT collection. Each hoodie is uniquely designed, some accentuated with Swarovski crystal details, symbolizing the seamless fusion of tech and high fashion. The Role of CryptoPunks in Modern Luxury Central to this exclusive collection is the CryptoPunks NFT series, which many hold as the gold standard in digital art and NFT culture. Colby Mugrabi, founder of mmERCH, highlighted during the event how CryptoPunks symbolize “quiet luxury” in the Web3 ecosystem. Unlike other NFT collections that have seen drastic devaluation, CryptoPunks continue to command hefty prices due to their organic and non-commercialized origins. This collection’s roots in genuine community-driven ethos resonate deeply within the luxury market, as noted by Nicole Sales Giles from Christie’s digital art team. Auctioning Ultra-Luxury Pieces at Christie’s Christie’s auction house plays a pivotal role in propelling this collection into the spotlight. The first five hoodies, featuring sterling silver or 14-karat gold accents alongside Swarovski crystal ends, were auctioned on Wednesday. These bespoke items are complemented by unique NFT artworks from Claire Silver.…
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