P-pop groups BINI and BGYO made history on Tuesday (February 22nd) when they unveiled their NFT magazine covers for Dubai-based XPEDITION magazine in the Metaverse, becoming the first and only Filipino artists to do so.
The Metaverse is a simulated digital environment that uses augmented reality and virtual reality, among others, designed for social connection and interaction.
During the virtual launch, members of BINI and BGYO posed with their individual and group covers and interacted with event attendees as avatars.
The event was organized by Spatial, an interactive virtual gallery, and The Meeting Place, the world’s first immersive 3D NFT.
XPEDITION, a leading publication in Dubai covering luxury travel, fashion and lifestyle, also became the first-ever Middle Eastern magazine to launch in the Metaverse.
Fans can still visit the virtual gallery at bit.ly/3sbwQCc until February 24 and order an issue of the magazine featuring BINI and BGYO on the cover by visiting www.xpeditionmagazine.com.
This project is led by XPEDITION Magazine founder and editor Josh Yugen and co-founder Ian Borromeo.
“XPEDITION always explores innovation and cutting-edge technology and at the same time we always believe in the power of young people. For me, BINI and BGYO are one of the most talented and hardworking celebrities I have worked with besides being polite, kind and humble – a true role model for modern youth,” Yugen said.
The couture outfits worn by BINI and BGYO members on the cover are by fashion designer Furne Amato.
Yugen, Borromeo, and Amato are also the first Filipino producers and fashion designers to launch an event in the Metaverse.