What do people think of influencers?

[cavewoman2026]

I feel like my feelings have changed towards them over the years. Yes I like to check out what women are wearing but everyone now seems to dress the same or have extremely curated expensive pieces that were given to them for free. So then it’s not organic and nothing exceptional is being created. It feels like everyone is just showing the most expensive pieces they own to tag the brands to gain popularity (yes I know this is how social media works). For micro influencers I always wonder how they can afford it all? Daily outfits of super expensive clothes, bags and shoes? Is it all on credit cards and loans?

Depressingly I have one or two friends around me that have expressed wanting to be influencers as people are interested in the lifestyle. Who wouldn’t want to go to beauty events, get free clothes and makeup?

I’ve started to explore style from socialites from the past, actresses, rummaging in vintage shops (even on Vinted), fashion magazines. It’s truly what I get my inspiration from these days.

So, do you all still follow influencers or are we moving past them now?

Well, I must apologise then because I didn't realise this was on S and B.
I thought this was about influencers and influencing in general.
No need for me to comment any longer.

People read ‘influencer’ and conjure up all the worst stereotypes I think, apparently without ever having followed any 🤣

I’m 47 and wouldn’t mind some recommendations of who is good to follow; I’m more of your elder emo/goth type though and frequently in my bike gear but I would like to look like a grown up on the odd occasion ☺️