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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.