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Influencer Brands Are Making a Comeback

A new generation of social media stars turned founders are determined to chart a different course from their boom-and-bust predecessors.
Morgan Stewart, Lindsay Silberman, Aimee Song and Mary Orton are among the influencers who have launched brands in recent years.
Morgan Stewart, Lindsay Silberman, Aimee Song and Mary Orton are among the influencers who have launched brands in recent years. (Courtesy)

The influencer-to-founder pipeline is in the midst of a renaissance.

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Behind the Rise of the ‘It’ Sweatshirt

Brands like Parke and The Bar have turned a relatively ordinary item into a must-have for thousands of Gen-Z customers, building hype with limited drops and careful product design.

How Influencers Make Money | The Debrief

Executive editor Brian Baskin sits down with senior news and features editor Diana Pearl to discuss how today’s influencers are attempting to assert greater control over their content and revenue.

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Diana Pearl
Diana Pearl

Diana Pearl is Senior News and Features Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s marketing and media coverage.

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