Instagram is now one of the fastest growing social media networks. Its idea is pretty simple. Upload a photo on your iPhone or Android, add a quirky filter, and share it across Instagram’s internal network or Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.
In fashion, a picture really can tell 1000 words, so for a daily dose of inspiration, try following these Photographers, Editors, Stylists and Designers.
1. Nick Knight, @showstudio_nick_knight
Nick Knight, the renowned fashion photographer who is also the founder of online fashion platform SHOWstudio, has mastered the app to create what are surely some of the most breath taking images. Knight also offers a glimpse into his working life, from curating shows to shooting super stars from SHOWstudio.
2. Hedi Slimane, @Hedislimane
Fashion follows wherever Hedi goes, as is evident by his 72,000 Instagram fans. Since his appointment as creative director of the Saint Laurent label, the black and white snaps evoke his unmistakable cool, from shots of his workspace to Kate Moss posing.
3. Nick Wooster, @nickwooster
The well-groomed Nick Wooster´s Instagram feed continues to be a source of inspiration to any fashion-savvy male. Buying trips, shopping excursions with Martha Stewart and vintage finds are just some of what you’ll see from the most famous moustache in fashion.
4. Scott Schuman, @thesartorialist
Scott Schuman is indeed an Instagram stalwart, with over 273,000 followers and rarely recycles content from his famous fashion blog ´The Sartorialist.´ Here you’ll find raw, airbrush-free shots of fashion followers with captivating travel pics and reportage shots taken backstage at fashion weeks around the world.
5. Panos Yapanis, @Panosyiapanis
Panos Yapanis is one of the most influential men in fashion. Over the past years, he has styled on fashion shoots for all the major magazines, as well as lending his good taste to fashion royalty, such as Givenchy and Rick Owens. His Instagram feed is a rolling showcase of his latest achievements which can be, at times, addictive.
6. Urban Outfitters, @urban_outfitters
One of the high street’s favourite hipster magnets, which is equally popular on Instagram. With 1,248,300 followers the staff here look like they are having magical fun in fashion land with their candid product shots, and throwbacks from old school Urban Outfitters catalogues.
7. Mark McNasty, @Markmcnasty
Mark McNairy, the former creative director of American prep inspired fashion label ´Ivy League´ J. Press. Now the designer is focusing on his new footwear label, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, which offers British-made loafers, chukka boots, and saddle shoes. His Instagram feed includes his favourite inspirations, album covers, and vices.
8. Terry Richardson, @Terryrichardsonstudio
Find out who fashion’s favourite plaid wearing photographer has been posing with lately. Terry Richardson’s Instagram is replenished daily with stylish A-listers (all invoking his signature thumbs-up) such as of more recent, a swimsuit-clad Rihanna.
9. Alister McKenzie, @Alistermackie
As the creative director of An Other Man and executive editor of Dazed & Confused, Alistair Mackie, has collaborated on projects with Top Shop and London Fashion Week. His Instagram is an Aladdin´s cave of art and style inspirations, from Renaissance era paintings to previews of upcoming An Other Man editorials.
10. Michael Dupouny, @michael_lamjc
As cofounder of Paris’ La MJC and publisher of All Gone, a definitive guide of street culture and style, Michael Dupouy has an eye for streetwear and all things urban. Snapping everything from fresh street style to stylish album releases, his feed is a daily dose of urban style inspiration.
11. Tommy Ton, @Tommyton
Fashion shows, set direction and exotic locations are common settings for Tommy Ton, the photographer behind the style blog Jak & Jil, who shot to fame after shooting fashion week for Style.com. Tommy travels the globe working on photo projects and seeking street-style inspiration, and his 90,000 followers get sneak previews of his latest finds on his daily updated Instagram feed.
12. Humberto Leon, @Humbertotoo
Humberto Leon is one of the fashion industry’s premier purveyors of cool. Loaded with candid snaps of tastemakers like Chloe Sevigny and celebs like Jason Schwartzman, Humberto´s colourful Instagram reflects his energetic, pop fuelled personality.
13. Nicola Formichetti, @formichetti
Nichola Formichetti is an Italian / Japanese fashion director and editor. He is most widely known as the new artistic director for Italian fashion label Diesel, as well as being a frequent collaborator with singer / songwriter Lady Gaga. Formichetti´s Instagram is always entertaining with its eclectic content of party pictures, holiday snaps and a lot of panda´s that even Iñaki would approve of!
14. Tres Bien, @tresbienofficial
Sweden’s infamous Très Bien Shop stocks a great selection of high-end brands like Jil Sander, and Band of Outsiders alongside more casual picks from Vans. Their Instagram feed offers a first look at new merchandise and trends as well as styling suggestions from the well-dressed and uber cool staff.
15. Sean Sullivan, @Impossiblecool
Sean Sullivan, a Paul Smith student, replenishes his daily Instagram feed with a regular supply of striking vintage snaps as well as stylish curiosities from his daily life and observations. The ´theme´ of his feed, he claims is ´Timeless style and swagger that only improve with age.´
