From cats making themselves a chicken dinner to presidents dancing the night away, nonsensical AI-generated clips known as “slop” are gaining massive traction, earning millions of views and thousands of likes.
An online hijab business that began during the pandemic has thrived due to the ongoing support from social media platforms. Azelefa Co. is designed for women to build confidence and feel empowered, this is achieved through creating comfortable, breathable, and innovative hijabs.
From humble beginnings, Jamal Burger is now one of the most popular photographers on Instagram. The Toronto native quickly gained a large following after starting his Instagram account in 2015. With over 200,000 followers, he has come a long way since his days of dangling his sneakers over rooftops.
This three-year study about young people becoming social media celebrities (and even "brands" of their own) explores the ethics and business models of this online brand-building.
Insider looks at the Toronto Fashion scene from an up and coming fashion student Mac Joyin Rey Pagalan, and from the founder of the popular fashion website "Shopbarelylegal", Sarah Aitia.