Gucci and Vans team up to make an amazing virtual experience on Roblox. This is the first collaboration of two iconic fashion brands in such a large scale. As a scavenger hunt, players can move between Gucci Town and Vans World through shoe boxes to hunt for swatches. After collecting all the swatches, some special items like a shoe accessory or a skateboard backpack will be released that players can style their Roblox avatars by them for free. The initiative started last Thursday and runs through May 13.
Gucci Town was launched in May 2022 that features mini-games where players can earn GG Gems and a virtual store to purchase and try on clothing for their avatars. Likewise, the immersive skateboarding metaverse (Vans World) was launched in September 2021.
BlackBlocs is a blockchain-focused digital art curator and marketplace dedicated to amplifying NFT creators and educating the broader community about Web3 technologies. At its core, BlackBlocs seeks to showcase high-quality works by emerging and established NFT artists, positioning itself as both a collector (“curator”) and a facilitator for artists to reach new audiences.
Mission & Philosophy
* NFT Curation: By labeling projects “curated by Black Blocs” on leading NFT platforms such as Foundation and Spatial, BlackBlocs highlights select digital artworks, affirming its role as a trusted tastemaker.
* Web3 Education: Adopting the tagline “All about Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFT, and Metaverse,” the organization publishes articles, analyses, and social-media posts that explain blockchain fundamentals, crypto trends, and metaverse developments.
* Community & Impact: Beyond art promotion, BlackBlocs occasionally organizes or endorses charitable Web3 initiatives—for example, NFT-based fundraising for orphan relief in Uganda—underscoring a commitment to social good through digital innovation.
Products & Services
1. NFT Marketplace: Hosted on blackblocs.io, the platform offers curated categories such as Digital Art, Photography, PFPs (Profile Pictures), MicroArt, and Books. Here, artists and BlackBlocs alike mint and sell NFTs, creating a streamlined gallery experience.
2. Content & News Portal: A regularly updated blog and “News” section deliver insights on market movements, emerging artists, and major NFT drops, serving both collectors and curious newcomers.
3. Curation & Exhibition: Through partnerships with virtual-reality spaces and NFT platforms, BlackBlocs arranges digital exhibitions, giving artists a chance to present immersive collections to global audiences.
4. Advisory & Networking: While not explicitly advertised, BlackBlocs’s position in the NFT ecosystem suggests an informal advisory role—helping artists navigate minting, smart-contract standards, and promotional strategies.
In roughly three years since its founding, BlackBlocs has carved out a niche at the intersection of art and blockchain, balancing commercial marketplace functions with educational outreach and occasional philanthropic ventures—all aimed at elevating the profile of NFT art and fostering a vibrant, informed community.
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