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.

Released in December, the F21 Metaverse Collection, as it’s officially called, consists of three real-life garments (a hoodie, a t-shirt, and a beanie) in black and pink with the word “Forever” prominently displayed in black or white. text. As Miranda Priestly, the devil who wears Prada, would say (sarcastically), that really is “innovative”. Prices for real-world items range from $14.99 ($21) to…