The best fashion influencers for sartorial inspiration
Our edit of the best fashion influencers and fashion bloggers across the globe provides endless outfit inspiration, not to mention unique ways to style your clothes and how to wear the latest trends.
If you’re more serious about updating your closet staples, following some savvy fashion influences can help you hone in on which styles and items are the essentials, too. Plus, who doesn’t like having a nosey at the contents of someone else’s wardrobe?
From our favourite UK influencers to the most fashionable women from Milan and the coolest New Yorkers, read on for some of the best fashion influencers and creatives out there.
The best fashion influencers across the globe
Erin Deering
Who? Erin Deering, Australian entrepreneur, who originally founded Triangl, and has now launched her own namesake label.
Why? Beautiful looks, as well as invaluable advice on starting your own business and motherhood.
Follow: @erinkdeering
Yhasmina Ferrara
Who? Yhasmina Tiphaine Ferrara, a US-based fashion influencer.
Why? Our guilty pleasure is to follow Yhasmina’s luxurious lifestyle as she jets around the globe. Follow her for great outerwear and partywear.
Follow: @yhasmina.ferrara
Grece Ghanem
Who? Grece Ghanem,
Why? Grece proves that age doesn’t make you any less stylish, on the contrary. You won’t find any dowdy, ageing outfits on her page, on the contrary, expect statement dresses, sequins and plenty of designer buys.
Follow: @greceghanem
Liv Madeline
Who? Liv Madeline, trained midwife making a name for herself in the fashion world.
Why? We love how she effortlessly mixes casual items – jeans and knits – with dressier pieces such as blazers and sheer skirts. Her whole look is super timeless.
Follow: @_livmadeline
Melissa Reanne
Who? Melissa Reanne Johnson, a fashion stylist and content creator based in London.
Why? From bombers to scarf tops, bold prints and sequins, there’s nothing Melissa Reanne can’t style beautifully. Her beauty content is inspirational too.
Follow: @melissareannejohnson
Thandi Maq
Who? A fashion influencer and legal director, co-founder of the @lawyersdiningclub
Why? Great outfits, honest accounts on being a working mum and some envy-inducing travel pics.
Follow: @thandimaq
Billie Bhatia
Who? Billie Bhatia, fashion editor, brand consultant, writer, podcaster and self-confessed brat.
Why? Billie styles everything from floaty summer dresses to evening gowns and sharp tailoring, as well as athleisurewear, but it’s her witty captions we love the most.
Follow: @billiabahtia
Izzy Manuel
Who? Izzy Manuel, a sustainable fashion advocate, chemistry masters graduate and speaker and co-host of a sustainability podcast.
Why? If you’re looking to make your wardrobe more sustainable, then you must follow Izzy, who proves vintage fashion doesn’t have to look old. We love her colourful outfits.
Follow: @Izzy_Manuel
Laura Vidrequin
Who? Laura Vidrequin, ex-buyer at Net-A-Porter, Moda Operandi and Ralph Lauren. Now London-based after stints in Paris (where she is from) and New York.
Why? From her fashion CV, you’ll have guessed that Laura Vidrequin knows the items worth investing in. The epitome of French chic.
Follow: @lauravidrequin
Julia Mateian
Who? Julia is an Canadian-born entrepreneur based in Paris. She is the co-founder of a digital consultancy agency and has just opened a cafe in Sri Lanka with her husband.
Why? Julia has a signature look, wearing exclusively monochrome pieces which makes her look undeniably chic. Her recent wedding was so spectacular, it was featured in French Vogue.
Follow: @juliamateian
Cherifa Akili
Who? Cherifa, a Germany-based fashion influencer.
Why? Great for timeless monochrome looks.
Follow: @cherifaakili
Lisa Ing
Who? Lisa Ing, London-based corporate lawyer and board adviser, wife and mom
Why? Lisa proves that being a corporate lawyer and busy mum doesn’t just mean suits and joggers. I love her mix of high-low fashion staples and her take on power dressing.
Follow: @lisaing
Sasha Golokova
Who? Alexandra, a London-based mother and digital creator specialising in modest styling and beauty.
Why? Because she effortlessly nails everything from casual-wear to tonal tailoring.
Follow: @golokova.s
Babba C Rivera
Who: Babba, a Swedish Latina entrepreneur living in New York, founder of My Ceremonia, a clean hair care brand, and advocate for women and Latinx.
Why: Because you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone cooler. Not only is she incredibly stylish and has two beautiful homes – a flat in NY and a house in the countryside – she’s incredibly smart too. She’s an eco beauty expert and part of the Forbes 30 under 30 club.
Follow: @babba
Zeena Shah
Who: Zeena, London-based fashion, beauty and lifestyle influencer.
Why: No one does colour like Zeena, so much so that she created the rainbow challenge in 2020 in support of the NHS, whereby she encouraged followers to wear a different colour every day (on Wednesdays it’s pink, naturally). I love her feel-good retro home as well, and for ultimate wedding spam, she has recently been posting pictures of her Indian-British wedding and it’s to die for.
Follow: @heartzeena
Catarina Mira
Who: Catarina, London and Lisbon-based digital creator.
Why: There’s no one like Catarina to create moody and artistic fashion and lifestyle content. Follow her right now for great pregnancy style and house renovation tips.
Follow: @catarinamira
Eni of Eni’s Wardrobe
Who: Eni, petite blogger, YouTubeber and stylist based in London
Why: We love her versatile style, from colourful summer dresses to casual denim.
Follow: @eniswardrobe
Mercer 7
Who: Erna Leon, entrepreneur and mum-of-two living in London
Why: If you’re looking for a fashion blog that mixes designer with high-street fashion, and dressy pieces with everyday wardrobe essentials, this is it. More importantly, Erna focuses on sustainability, helping build a timeless wardrobe you won’t throw out after one season.
Follow: @mercer7official
Abisola Omole
Who: Abisola Omole, a style and interior blogger living in London
Why: To be honest it’s hard to think of something Abisola isn’t good at it. Her outfits are impeccable, a mix of timeless and fashion-forward, and she also owns an interior design and styling studio, with a product line coming soon.
Follow: @abimarvel
Edaowa Fashion
Who: Damilola, a style blogger based between Manchester and London
Why: From the classic (jeans and a blazer) to the not-so-classic (printed crop tops and colourful trousers), this page is all about taking sartorial risks.
Follow: @edaowofashion
Kelsey-Marie
Who? Kelsey-Marie divides her time between New York and Johannesburg
Why: From bold printed Rixo dresses to sleek tailoring, there’s nothing Kelsey-Marie can’t pull off
Follow: @kelseydashmarie
Trishna Goklani
Who? Trishna Goklani, social media editor for Paradise Row by day, UK influencer by night.
Why: Trishna’s style is understated, timeless and just plain cool. Follow her if you’re after the best forever pieces, from the perfect little black dress to the leather jacket.
Follow: @trishnagoklani
Chrissy Ford
Who? Chrissy Ford, former Special Projects Director at Harper’s Bazaar US, currently based between New York and London.
Why: Chrissy is basically who I want to be when I grow up. ‘Cool’ is such a basic word to describe her style but it’s that and more. From sharp tailoring to statement dresses in bold prints and colours, there is no look Chrissy can’t pull off.
Follow: @chrissyford
Modest Mira
Who? Amira, a Manchester-based stylist and influencer.
Why: Amira proves you don’t have to choose between dressing modestly and dressing stylishly, plus we love her super-positive captions.
Follow: @modestmira_
Ellie Delphine
Who? Ellie, Paris-based influencer.
Why: If we had to describe Ellie’s style in two words, it would be urban luxe. No one does hi-lo quite like her, and she’s a pro at mixing distressed denim with pops of colour. One of our favourite fashion blogs.
Follow: @slipintostyle
Monikh
Who? Monikh Dale, a super chic London-based influencer/model.
Why: Because Monikh has a knack for making even high street clothes look designer, and her fashionable finger is always on the pulse of discovering up-and-coming brands. One of the original best fashion blogs.
Follow: @monikh
Sebinaah
Who? Sebina Hussain
Why: Sebina’s style is chic and timeless, and her honest account of motherhood is inspiring. She also isn’t afraid to talk about mental health.
Follow: @sebinaah
Katherine Ormerod
Who? The entrepreneur behind life, career and fashion blog Work Work Work and a stylist and brand consultant.
Why? If you want to know about cool niche brands before anyone else, Katherine is your woman. We also love her everyday style, which instantly makes us want to shop! Since having two sons, she’s also been super real about the realities of working mums, as well as dealing with loss.
Follow: @katherine_ormerod
Lesego Legobane, a.k.a Thickleeyonce
Who: A South African plus-size blogger and photographer.
Why: An Instagram full of gorgeous photography and thoughtful captions (she occasionally dabbles in vlogging too). Be it the latest fashion trends, amazing lingerie or even those tricky to style narrow sunglasses, this fashion blog is all about destroying any preconceptions of what a curvy girl can and can’t wear.
Follow: @thickleeyonce
Natasha Ndlovu
Who: A London-based creative and model who’s been recognised the world over in various publications.
Why: Natasha’s a master at pulling together chic yet effortless-looking outfits, whether she’s opting for an edgy sportswear look or floating along in a dreamy gown. She’s got a box of designer bags that we’d give our left kidney to rummage round and she also occasionally shares her beauty tips both on Instagram.
Follow: @natashandlovu
Allison Graham
Who: Allison Graham is a Jamaican menswear blogger based in Brooklyn.
Why: Allison’s a breath of fresh air in the fashion blogger space with no time for your fashion gender binaries. She does menswear better than most guys in the game, whether she’s pattern mixing like a pro in a dapper suit or taking casual wear to a whole new level.
Follow: @shedoeshim
Aimee Song
Who: American fashion designer and blogger, Aimee Song.
Why: With over 7 million followers, Aimee Song needs little introduction. The social media maven was one of the original bloggers, launching her platform ‘Song of Style’ back in 2008. Since then, Aimee has gone on to garner millions of followers and even launch her own line.
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