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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS Why is Gucci getting into gaming? For the same reason Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and other high fashion brands are linking up with the $176 billion industry. Shoppers—especially those in Gen Z—are spending more time than ever before in virtual spaces, or “second worlds.” Fashion companies have only just begun leveraging the immersive power of the metaverse, to promising results. Gucci took to the popular online platform Roblox to replicate its famous Gucci Garden, drawing 19 million visitors to the installment, and Louis Vuitton launched an NFT videogame for its 200th anniversary. But that’s not all—check out a new McKinsey photo feature to learn how virtual runways, avatar “skins,” and more metaverse technology stand to revolutionize the state of fashion. — Molly Liebergall, digital editor, New York How the fashion industry can get into a metaverse mindset Shoppers, particularly those in Gen Z, are spending more time online and exploring the possibilities of the metaverse. Here's what fashion and luxury players need to know about this emerging frontier. Discover digital landscapes   Quote of the Day “I would hope that for the health of the organizations, they would take it as an opportunity to reset the nature of the exchange and not make it so transactional and actually be thoughtful. I view it as an opportunity more than anything. Let’s reset the nature of our exchange. It’s not just an employer writing an employee a check. It’s actually a partnership.” —Bill Schaninger, McKinsey senior partner, on the shifts in employee agency in a new episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast Chart of the Day See today's chart   Also New Author Talks: Why shouldn't we all just get along? Populace cofounder Todd Rose explains how conformity biases and our individual desires to fit in with the group can lead us all down the wrong path. Speak your mind   Patients struggle with unmet basic needs: Medical providers can help Addressing unmet basic needs can have a positive impact on health access and outcomes. Here are some best practices for providers. Address the gaps   McKinsey for Kids: Game on! Why your computer learns faster and games better than you think Computers can solve some problems better and faster than humans can—but only after humans train the machines to use artificial intelligence. Let's explore the world of gaming to figure out how. Think like your technology   Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007