Social Media

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Elegant perfume bottles from top fragrance brands displayed in a luxurious setting, symbolizing social media dominance.
Beauty

Gucci Leads Social Media Among Top Fragrance Brands in May

Despite the allure of viral organic content, Gucci's ascent to the number-one fragrance house on social media in May was driven by meticulously planned, paid campaigns, according to data from Traackr,

Sofia Mendes·June 23, 2026
Stylish individuals representing Charles & Keith's brand ambassador program in a vibrant city setting, demonstrating the brand's reach and influence.
Accessories

Charles & Keith Ambassadors Boost Brand Visibility Significantly

In just 12 months, Charles & Keith's brand ambassador program generated over 113 million in reach, dwarfing many traditional advertising campaigns.

Oliver Dane·June 22, 2026
Young people engrossed in TikTok fashion trends, with holographic projections of viral styles overshadowing a distant, traditional runway show.
Trends

Why TikTok Is Dictating Summer 2026 Fashion Trends Over Runways

A single TikTok trend, like 'Coastal Cowgirl,' drove a 300% surge in specific product searches within a week, far outpacing traditional seasonal fashion launches, according to a Social Media Analytics

Camille Rousseau·June 19, 2026
Melanie Moreno confidently modeling on a plus-size runway during Miami Swim Week, contrasted with a montage of social media comments debating her body.
Fashion

Melanie Moreno's plus-size model photos spark weight debate

Just days after 'Love Island' contestant Melanie Moreno appeared on screen, video footage from a 2023 Miami Swim Week fashion show surfaced, immediately sparking widespread speculation about her weigh

Adrianne Cole·June 13, 2026
A vibrant, modern restaurant scene where diners are actively photographing their meals with smartphones, reflecting the influence of social media on dining.
Food

Social media influencers are rewriting restaurant reviews in 2026.

In Atlanta, the opening of a New York-based PopUp Bagels on the Beltline ignited a local debate.

Camille Rousseau·June 9, 2026
Diverse models in avant-garde fashion, representing influential collections from the past decade, with dramatic lighting and a sense of cultural impact.
Collections

8 Most Influential Fashion Collections of the Past Decade

In 2019, Daniel Lee's 'The Pouch' for Bottega Veneta—a simple, logo-less leather clutch—became an instant global phenomenon.

Adrianne Cole·May 29, 2026
Split image showing a fake influencer meal of cookies and snacks versus a single apple with a sponsored tag, illustrating the deceptive nature of influencer food posts.
Food

Influencer 'What I Eat in a Day' Posts Hurt Authenticity

Exposure to sponsored 'What I Eat in a Day' (WIEIAD) content increased the likelihood of participants choosing a cookie over an apple.

Camille Rousseau·May 15, 2026
A fashion runway disintegrating into a digital stream of social media icons and discarded clothing, symbolizing the death of creativity.
Fashion

Social media micro-trends are killing fashion creativity. Here's why.

Within mere months, viral sensations like Labubus figurines and 'coquette' aesthetics explode across TikTok feeds, only to be swiftly replaced by the next fleeting micro-trend.

Adrianne Cole·April 30, 2026
A chaotic fashion runway with digital screens showing fleeting micro-trends, symbolizing the death of creativity due to social media.
Trends

Social media micro-trends are killing fashion creativity in 2026.

By late 2024, TikTok Shop's sales had already surpassed retail giants like SHEIN and Sephora.

Camille Rousseau·April 29, 2026
Elegant figure browsing timeless luxury products in a sophisticated, minimalist boutique, representing brand exclusivity and relevance.
Brands

What Are Heritage Luxury Brand Strategies for Relevance and Exclusivity in 2026?

Despite traditional fears of brand dilution, luxury companies embracing e-commerce and social media have simultaneously increased their revenues and reinforced their exclusive market position.

Oliver Dane·April 26, 2026
A young child surrounded by numerous adult skincare products in a bathroom, highlighting the inappropriate marketing of beauty products to children.
Beauty

Tween Beauty Marketing Fuels Unnecessary Skincare for Kids, Doctors Warn.

At least 90 TikTok posts analyzed by The Guardian featured babies and toddlers demonstrating elaborate skincare routines, revealing a disturbing trend of extreme youth exposure to beauty culture.

Sofia Mendes·April 24, 2026
A spotlight shines on a minimalist luxury garment in a dimly lit, opulent room, symbolizing the potential downfall of quiet luxury's dominance.
Fashion

Quiet luxury's social media reign faces a reckoning in 2026.

Jonathan Anderson, the creative director who quadrupled Loewe's revenue to $1 billion, dismisses the 'quiet luxury' trend as a 'stifling, boring concept,' comparing it to carbon monoxide, according to

Oliver Dane·April 18, 2026
Diverse group of high school students in stylish 2026 prom fashion, influenced by social media trends and regencycore aesthetics.
Trends

Social media shapes 2026 prom fashion trends, influences styles

For the 2026 prom season, rental platforms are reporting a 30% surge in bookings, according to a Rental Runway Report.

Sofia Mendes·April 10, 2026