Top 10 Digital Fashion Programs of Spring 2022

Top 10 Digital Fashion Programs of Spring 2022 Season as chosen by Kenneth Richard

From leveraging social media to creating video games or imagining meta-fashion worlds that are only possible in the virtual world, Spring 2022 was rich with smart thinking on what digital can mean for the future of fashion campaigns and communication.

Here are the Top 10 Digital Fashion Ad Campaigns of Spring 2022 as selected by our Chief Impressionist, Kenneth Richard.

Ambush

Ambush also expanded into the non-fungible realm, launching a limited release of collectible NFT versions of its iconic POW! ring. Owners of the Ambush NFTs are also granted access to special perks, physical products, events, special collaborations, and exclusive access to future NFT releases.

Mint Hunting inside of SILVER FCTRY (Metaverse) ‘PARK’

Ambush Creative Director | Yoon Ahn

Balenciaga

Balenciaga created a Spring 2022 campaign that took the stunningly executed red carpet approach of that show and reinterpreted its visuals as pixelated early computer-game graphics, extending the life and reach of the show and furthering Balenciaga’s forward-thinking embrace of all things computerized and uncanny.

Balenciaga Creative Director | Demna Gvasalia
Artist | Claudia Mate
Models | Tommy Blue, Eugenie Bondurant, Marie-Agnès Diene, Abdou Diop, Zinedine El Ouazzani, Gwen Lu, Aki Nummela, Anania Orgeas, Hansi Schmidt, Minttu Vesala, and Inti Wang

Balenciaga Tik Tok

Meanwhile, the brand thoroughly embraced current social-media trends with a TikTok channel. Surreal and stylish, the usually wordless videos form a rabbit hole of digital strangeness and signature Balenciaga aloof coolness down which it is a delight to get lost.

Balenciaga Creative Director | Demna Gvasalia

Bottega Veneta App

Still avoiding social media entirely, Bottega Veneta launched its own app, creating a dedicated branded space for the house’s campaigns and other content to live. The app also functions as an augmented-reality tool to bring the house further to life, virtually transforming any green (the house’s signature color, of course) wall to life with historic, logo-less BV content.

Bottega Veneta Creative Director | Matthieu Blazy

Hugo Comte – Dear Nikita

Creative director and image maker Hugo Comte celebrated the launch of his first clothing line Dear Nikita with a campaign that introduced the world to the designer’s imaginary muse via psychedelic and powerful digitally rendered artwork that recalled the imagery of iconic video-game series Final Fantasy.

Hugo Comte Launches First Clothing Capsule ‘Dear Nikita’

Hugo Comte Creative Director | Hugo Comte & Lois Saunders

Gentle Monster

Gentle Monster created its own video game to accompany the launch of its collaborative collection with Jennie of Blackpink. Inviting fans to run their own flower shop, the game also rewarded the top 10 players of each week during the first month of its launch with pieces from the collection – a very smart way to leverage technology and social media to draw more fans into the brand’s world and generate hype around the launch.

Gentle Monster 'Jentle Garden' 2022 Ad Campaign

Gentle Monster Creative Director | Hankook Kim
Photographer | Hugo Comte
Talent | Jennie

Gucci Grail

Whether you love it or hate it, the NFT craze characterized this season of digital fashion communication, as well as the art market at large with its suggestion of new frontiers of art ownership and commerce. Gucci was the most eager to embrace and capitalize on this movement with two special collaborations, releasing a series of customizable NFT accessories with 10KTF.

Gucci Creative Director | Alessandro Michele
Design | Wagmi-san

Prada X Riders Republic

Prada created bespoke digital outfits to be worn by players in the massive multiplayer sports game Riders Republic. Players can customize their characters by choosing Prada Linea Rossa outfits and sports gear – skis, a snowboard, and bikes – created especially for the game by Prada.

Prada Creative Directors | Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons

Superplastics X Gucci

Gucci also created a series of limited-edition NFT collectibles with Superplastic featuring prints drawn from the Gucci vault.

Gucci Creative Director | Alessandro Michele
Design | Janky and Guggimon
Creative Team | Superplastic

Thom Browne

Thom Browne shared a campaign that combined real-life styling and photography with digital art techniques to create a visual world crafted entirely from the designer’s signature tartan.