By: Valerie Martinez, California State University, Long Beach
New York is known as one of the, if not the most famous, fashion capital of the world. There is so much creativity in New York that many people find themselves influenced by it. This week the spotlight is on our New York female fashion influencers since they've been overtaking our Instagram feeds with their unique style content.
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Instagram like any other social media outlet is undoubtedly the place where we spend hours scrolling through our favorite influencers feed to see what they are wearing. Influencers usually post regularly about fashion, makeup, skincare, etc, on their favorite social media channels. As a result, they attract a huge following of engaged people who are interested in their fashion style. Because social media influencers have the ability to create trends and engage their followers, brands are interested in working with them.
Rae Hersey - Soho, New York
Rae Hersey is known by the instagram handle @rae.hersey, as one of the fashion influencers from New York making a statement on social media. Hersey is a content creator in Soho, New York, who shares outfit posts, stories, and videos. In addition, she manages another instagram account named @iluvurfit. As she walks around Soho, New York, Hersey makes Reels asking people unpopular fashion opinions and breakdowns about their outfits. Hersey's style echoes Y2K street style, incorporating pieces such as logo baby tees, mini skirts, baggy jeans, and race car jackets.
Ruby Lyn - New York, New York
Among the New York fashion influencers, @rubylyn, is very influential on instagram. Ruby Lyn is a content creator from New York, New York who shares outfit posts, stories, and videos. Lyn also has a large following on TikTok, where she posts videos of her outfits and her brand deals with clothing companies. Lyn's style is inspired by Y2K and 90's fashion, including baggy jeans, crop tees, oversized sweaters, and mini-dresses.
Rebecca Jackson - Soho, New York
As for the next fashion influencer, she is known as @_rebeccajackson on instagram. Rebecca Jackson is a content creator from Soho, New York and makes daily posts, stories, and reels of her outfits. It is clear that her style is a clean girl business casual; she incorporates pieces such as blazers, button-up tops, light wash denim, and leather bombers into her style.
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In case you haven't noticed, fashion influencers have one thing in common: they're rocking the latest trends. A very trendy piece throughout the Fall/Winter season has been the denim maxi skirt, influenced by 90s fashion. These influencers have been showcasing the denim maxi skirt through their posts, pairing them with crop tees, leather bombers, and staple boots. The maxi became a popular choice within a matter of days, as seen in many of our social media feeds. It is even becoming a more fashionable alternative to denim jeans. The denim maxi skirt is a trans-seasonal staple that is worth investing in, and can be worn year-round no matter the season.
SHOP THE LOOK: DENIM MAXI SKIRTS
Style gurus on Instagram say denim maxi skirts are the "it-girl" of 2023's wardrobe staple. Browse our expert picks for the most stylish denim maxi skirts right now, available at a variety of budgets.
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Maison Margiela Two-Tone Denim Maxi Skirt, $624 at
Farfetch
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Mango Denim Long Skirt, $79.99 at
MANGO
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NA-KD Slit Detailed Maxi Denim Skirt, $69.95 at
NA-KD
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Boohoo Petite Denim Split Front Maxi Skirt, $19.99 at
Boohoo
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Zara Denim Skirt TRF, $12.99 at
Zara
The fashion influencer community extends globally, not only in New York. We will explore other areas around the world in our weekly blogs, written by our team of fashion experts. Next week, look forward to our talented writer GianPaolo Trone, who will break down the newest season's runway looks so you can be on-trend for fashion week.
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