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Models

Ashtin Earle Joins IMG Models' Roster

Content creator and 'Earle Meets World' star Ashtin Earle has signed with IMG Models at age 23. She brings a portfolio that already includes collaborations with Gucci, Calvin Klein and Juicy Couture, blending influencer reach with modeling credentials.

Ashtin Earle Joins IMG Models' Roster
26/10/2026 14:00 Source: WWD ↗
Influencers

Campus Creators: College Students Turn Influencing Into a Career

A new wave of student influencers is capitalizing on global fascination with American college life, building audiences and income while still in school. Their rise signals a growing pipeline of young talent entering the creator economy straight from campus.

Campus Creators: College Students Turn Influencing Into a Career
21/10/2026 13:40 Source: Dazed ↗
Influencers

ShopMy Backer Raises $450M to Fuel Creator-Driven Commerce

Inspired Capital, an early investor in creator-commerce platform ShopMy, has closed a new $450 million fund. The firm is betting on creators and AI as forces reshaping how retail and shopping work.

ShopMy Backer Raises $450M to Fuel Creator-Driven Commerce
20/10/2026 16:46 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

Yui Chen Takes Top Prize at Hyères Festival's First Edition Under New Leadership

Designer Yui Chen won the 41st Hyères Fashion Festival, marking the first edition led by new president Valérie Duport and director Hugo Lucchino. The incoming leadership is redirecting resources toward young creators while working to secure the institution's long-term stability.

Yui Chen Takes Top Prize at Hyères Festival's First Edition Under New Leadership
17/10/2026 14:40 Source: WWD ↗
Influencers

Wedding Content Becomes Influencer Culture's Dominant Genre

Wedding-related content has surged to prominence across influencer culture, raising questions about the commercial forces and brand partnerships driving the trend. The shift signals how niche lifestyle verticals can reshape creator strategy and sponsorship opportunities.

Wedding Content Becomes Influencer Culture's Dominant Genre
16/10/2026 20:31 Source: Cosmopolitan ↗
Brands

Tyler, the Creator Expands Converse Pro Leather Collab With New Colorways

Tyler, the Creator's partnership with Converse continues with four new colorways of the Pro Leather sneaker silhouette. The drop builds on the musician-designer's ongoing footwear collaboration with the brand.

Tyler, the Creator Expands Converse Pro Leather Collab With New Colorways
13/10/2026 21:26 Source: WWD ↗
Influencers

Chiara King Fronts Thriller Exposing the Dark Side of Influencer Life

British content creator Chiara King has partnered with the creative team behind 'The Blair Witch Project' on a documentary-style thriller exploring the risks of living life online. The project dives into the darker realities behind influencer culture, blending genre filmmaking with commentary on digital fame.

Chiara King Fronts Thriller Exposing the Dark Side of Influencer Life
13/10/2026 20:56 Source: WWD ↗
Brands

DeMellier Taps Five Creators to Reinterpret Its Bestselling Bags

DeMellier is launching an 'Icons' collection that puts five content creators' personal spins on its hero handbag styles. The collection gets an exclusive early shopping window before wider release, blending brand strategy with influencer-driven product design.

DeMellier Taps Five Creators to Reinterpret Its Bestselling Bags
07/10/2026 11:00 Source: Vogue ↗
Models

From Lagos Street Style to the Chanel Runway: Rachel Ojuromi's Rise

Nigerian creator Rachel Ojuromi built a following with viral outfit videos across Lagos, turning her everyday style into a signature. That visibility caught Chanel's attention, landing her a spot walking the brand's spring 2027 show in Paris.

From Lagos Street Style to the Chanel Runway: Rachel Ojuromi's Rise
06/10/2026 11:03 Source: Vogue ↗
Brands

Shinola Taps Internet Culture Stars for Duck Automatic Launch

Detroit watchmaker Shinola is introducing its new Duck Automatic timepiece with a campaign fronted by Kareem Rahma, Tefi Pessoa, Nems and Benton McClintock. The casting leans into online creator culture, signaling the brand's push to connect with digitally native audiences.

Shinola Taps Internet Culture Stars for Duck Automatic Launch
05/10/2026 14:00 Source: WWD ↗
Influencers

Shark Beauty Taps Claudia Sulewski for Celestial Skies Capsule Collection

Shark Beauty has partnered with influencer Claudia Sulewski on the Celestial Skies Collection, a limited-edition line reimagining four of the brand's bestselling skin and styling devices. The collaboration underscores the growing power of creator-led product launches in the beauty device space.

Shark Beauty Taps Claudia Sulewski for Celestial Skies Capsule Collection
24/09/2026 02:00 Source: WWD ↗
Influencers

The Only Agency Expands Creator Roster With Blogger Agent Acquisition

The Only Agency has acquired The Blogger Agent, adding a creator roster with a combined social following of over 100 million to its global talent business. The deal signals continued consolidation in the influencer management space as agencies race to scale creator representation.

The Only Agency Expands Creator Roster With Blogger Agent Acquisition
23/09/2026 05:01 Source: WWD ↗
Movies

'A Different World' Revival Heads to Netflix

Nearly 40 years after the NBC sitcom ended, a new generation of Black creators is reviving 'A Different World' for Netflix. Series veterans Susan Fales-Hill and Debbie Allen are involved in bringing Hillman College back to screens.

'A Different World' Revival Heads to Netflix
18/09/2026 14:00 Source: Vanity Fair ↗