All About Wearables Contest: EXOtic Creations from Across the Galaxy

Decentraland announces Art Week focusing on reimagining nature in the virtual world. The initiative invites creators to explore themes of rest and reconnection through digital art. Key details: - Awards up to $2,200 for selected virtual artworks - Open call for artists, dreamers, and worldbuilders - Focus on natural elements in digital spaces The project aims to bridge the gap between virtual experiences and natural connection. Artists can submit works that interpret touching grass in the metaverse context. [Learn more and apply](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/get-paid-to-create-in-decentraland-awards-of-up-to-usd2-2k-for-virtual-art)

Decentraland's Metaverse Fashion Week (April 9-12) announces three distinctive runway experiences: - **Cyberdog**: London's iconic brand brings 90s rave culture and cyberpunk aesthetics with neon, UV-reactive designs - **Free The Youth**: Ghana-based brand showcases African youth culture and street style, emphasizing creative expression - **The Banners We Wear**: A competition featuring designs focused on identity and resilience, with 3 winners to be announced live The event will feature AI styling, AR try-ons, and phygital experiences. More details at [MVFW](https://mvfw.org)

The Decentraland Music Festival (Nov 20-23) is offering exclusive collectible wearables for attendees including: - Full outfit set: helmet, jacket, gloves, pants, and shoes - Available during the 4-day festival - Free entry event featuring 27 international artists - 10+ exclusive wearables and emotes total The festival lineup includes notable EDM artists like NGHTMRE, San Holo, Mat Zo, and WHIPPEDCREAM performing exclusive sets. **How to Participate:** - Download Decentraland for free access - Visit the @cooprecsmusic booth to claim wearables - Attend virtual performances across 4 days

Decentraland, the Ethereum-based metaverse platform, is set to launch significant improvements on October 22. The update includes: - Enhanced graphics for a more immersive experience - New quest system to engage users - Badge achievements to reward participation These upgrades aim to boost user engagement and visual appeal. The changes will be implemented through a new desktop client, promising better performance. Decrypt Media got an exclusive preview of the upcoming features, highlighting Decentraland's commitment to evolving its virtual world experience. **Stay tuned** for the official release to explore these exciting new developments in the Decentraland metaverse.

Chrono T (@Aeon_Smash) shares their creative journey: - Started with flip book animations at age 10 - Discovered Blender in 2011, fully immersed by 2015 - Found Decentraland in 2021, initially felt behind - Learned to build in Decentraland through tutorials Inspiration: - Desire to create and experience new things - Process of learning and overcoming challenges Why Decentraland: - Empowers community building - Platform for diverse artists - Challenging but inspiring ecosystem Chrono T emphasizes perseverance and the unique opportunity Decentraland provides for creators.