Anyone can stick “forever” on a garment. However, the avatar looks great.

I’ve been hearing about how metaverse craze is the future for a long time. I’m not convinced, but I was intrigued when I received an email about Forever 21’s first “metaverse-inspired” IRL collection. I may not be willing to shell out my own money for virtual clothing just yet, but the actual clothing inspired by the worlds online virtual games seemed like a good idea to me.

Launched in December, the F21 Metaverse collection, as it’s officially called, consists of three real-life pieces: a hoodie, a t-shirt and a beanie, in black and pink with the word “Forever” prominently…