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The Clement Twins: Nine year old Instagram Influencers
Can you remember what it was like to be nine? If I recall correctly my days were filled with watching CBBC whilst trying to dodge doing my homework. What about you? Were you an influencer who was signed to several modelling agencies as well as collaborating with loads of major companies? Nope? Don’t worry me neither. I was too busy catching up with Tracy Beaker and learning my spellings. But whilst most of us can’t even say we are successful influencers as an adult, let alone at the age of 9, this is not the case for the Clements Twins, who have soared to stardom over the last couple of…
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Jameela Jamil – Queen of Body Positivity (and pretty much everything else)
Jameela Jamil is founder of the I weigh campaign and a leading voice in the body positivity movement. With her striking make up and impeccable sense of style, Jameela frequently figures prominently on the world’s best dressed lists. Despite her many achievements, Jameela remains incredibly humble. She told BBC news ‘I feel like my whole career has been an entire blag’. As if to demonstrate the lack of career planning so far, in an interview with The Cut Jameela laughs that she might bring out a rap album or become a professional tango dancer – in other words, she’s winging it! Jameela the Campaigner When it comes to her activism,…
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Fashion Influencers: Money Over Morals?
Love Island, I’m a Celebrity and other reality TV shows are pairing up with fashion brands to turn contestants into influencers. These people become stylish social media superstars overnight, but are they choosing money over morals? Let me set the scene… it’s summer, its 9pm and you’re settling yourself down for the next instalment of that hit match making show. Yep, its Love Island. Whilst the show is predominantly about finding love, it’s millions of viewers make it a MEGA marketing opportunity for fast fashion brands. Love Island’s official partner I Saw it First experienced their month on month sales soar by 67% due to their collaboration with the show. …
