These personal authenticity innovations range from patriotic clothing lines to feminist celebrity newsletters. While GIRLS star Lena Dunham and producer Jenni Konner teamed up to create the Lenny newsletter -- the publication features Duham's personal essays on gender equality and discussions about health, politics and fashion -- Harry Potter star Emma Watson recently launched a feminist book club that hopes to promote female empowerment.
Similarly, model Karlie Kloss shows fans a candid side in her YouTube vlog while reality star Kylie Jenner shares her beauty secrets through a self-curated app. In addition to celebrity initiatives that promote self-expression or an important social cause, other notable examples include travel communities for single women and fitness campaigns that stress the importance of self-acceptance and body positivity.
Other standouts in the realm of personal authenticity include WOC beauty subscriptions that cater to a diverse market and cultural yoga publications that profile fitness influencers in the African American community. Thanks to social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and Periscope, Millennials are able to express themselves more candidly than past generations. This generation's desire for self expression makes them crave hyper-personalized experiences that cater to niche interests rather than the mainstream.
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Dyed Armpit Hair
Roxie Hunt Colors Her Underarms to Match Her Bright Blue Coif
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Orthodox Fashion Blogs
This Style Blog is Geared Towards Orthodox Jewish Women
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City-Inspired Sneakers
These Nike 'The 6' Sneakers Pay Tribute to the City of Toronto
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Throwback Logo Collections
This New Majestics Streetwear Collection Features Retro NBA Team Logos
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Digitally Designed Clothing
Print All Over Me Offers Dynamic Patterns That Give Money to Designers
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Trans-Inclusive Lingerie Lines
This Lookbook Includes Transgender Models & Non-Binary Individuals
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Same-Day Personalized Sneakers
NIKEiD Custom Shoes Now Lets Shoppers Choose a Bespoke Tag
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Empowering Female Platforms
'Uncompromising Women' is a Female-Oriented Online Community
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Rapper-Designed Capsule Collections
The Weeknd's 'Winter Wash' Collection Has a Unique Texture
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Borough-Celebrating Street Couture
Defend Brooklyn Encourages Strength and Pride in its Wearers
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Custom Apparel Apps
Yoshirt Lets You Turn Your Phone Pics Into Personalized Clothing & Accessories
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Omniscient Rapper Billboards
This Massive Toronto Album Teaser Calls Drake "The 6 God"
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Socialite Emoji Apps
Kim Kardashian Refashions Basic Apple Emojis with the Launch of 'Kimoji'
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Customizable Sneaker Kits
LOOP Provides Colorful Laces for Creating Custom Sneakers
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Body Positive Fashion Bloggers
This Blogger Helps Design Fashionable Apparel for Plus-size Women
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Rapper-Created Fashion Films
This Silent Documentary Depicts Kanye West's Creative Process
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Ginger Pride Festivals
Plymouth, England, is Set to Hold the First Redhead-Celebrating Event
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Knit Neighborhood Hats
These City of Neighborhoods x dpms. Hats Show Off Local Pride
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Millennial-Targeted Wines
Australian Vintage's 'YOU Wine' Brand Appeals to Generation Y
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Natural Hair Beauty Bloggers
This YouTube Blogger Provides Tips for Natural Hair Care
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Transgender Fashion Marketing
& Other Stories' Fall Fashion Campaign Encourages Gender Inclusion
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Comprehensive Body Positive Campaigns
This Social Media Campaign Focuses on More Than Appearance
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Rapper Tribute Books
The A$AP Yams Gems Honors the Late Rapper with His Most Iconic Tweets
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Social Livestream Apps
Mirrativ is a New Streaming App That Combines Twitch and Periscope
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Individuality-Embracing Travel Ads
The Expedia Campaign Encourages You to "Be You, Somewhere Else"
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Patriotic Clothing Lines
Proceeds from Peace Collective Help Feed Hungry Children Across Canada
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Vegan Tattoo Services
Monocle Tattoo in LA Offers Tattoos That Will Not Hurt Any Animals
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Redhead-Representing Magazines
'MC1R' is Magazine Catered to the People Who Rock Lavish Red Locks
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Socialite Lifestyle Apps
The Kylie App by Kylie Jenner Shares Her Personal Makeup and Fashion Tips
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Wilderness-Advocating Communities
The Online Community of Nature Lovers is for Outdoor Activity
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Crowdsourced Ethical Fashion Projects
Project JUST Demands Transparent Clothing Purchases
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Self-Curated Video Subscriptions
VHX Lets Users Build a Personal Video Library
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Personalized Photo Publications
This Service Turns Smartphone Pictures into a Monthly Magazine
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Feminist Emojis
Artists from 'MAKERS' Have Updated the Emoji Alphabet to Honor Feminist Icons
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Ethical Fashion Apps
Good On You Shows Socially Conscious Fashion Ratings For Your Favorite Brands
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Ethical Fashion Bloggers
This Blog Champions Sustainable Fashion and Ethical Manufacturing
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Personalized Emoji Apps
The Emojiface Lets Users Create Their Own Emoji Icons from Selfie Images
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Customized Topographic T-Shirts
This Site Lets Users Create Their Own Totally Unique Map Shirt
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LGBT Youth-Supporting Kicks
Social Brand M4D3 Have Teamed Up with Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund
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Emotional Messaging Apps
The Xpress App Uses Replaces Emojis with Your Own Expressive Selfies
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Multi-Cultural Media Platforms
This Platform Offers Content That Appeals to Black Millennials
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Cultural Yoga Publications
'Black Girl in Om' is a Community for African-American Women and Yoga
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Shareable Livestream Apps
'Periscope' Added Screenshot-Sharing to Further Promote User Broadcasts
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Minority Mental Illness Photos
These Photos Depict Visible Minorities With Mental Illness
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Solo Female Travel Communities
'Women on the Road' Serves as a Resource for Women Traveling Alone
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Millennial-Targeted Soda Bottles
The New Dr Pepper Labels Celebrate Millennial Self-Expression
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Emotion-Based Clothing
This Apparel Line Creates Custom Garments Based on a Customer's Mood
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Curly-Haired Emojis
Dove Launched a New Emoji Keyboard for Its 'Love Your Curls' Campaign
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Average Person Publications
Humans of New York: Stories Details the Lives of Ordinary People
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Urban Culture Magazines
Greenroom Magazine is a Print Publication for Hip-Hop Beyond Genre
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Hometown Displaying Apparel
monochōme Enables You to Wear Custom and Stylized Map Fashion
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LGBT-Targeted Health Apps
The 'Pride' App is Being Used to Conduct the Largest LGBT Health Study
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Teen Festival Communities
The DigiTour Fan Club Shares Social Media and Music Festival Updates
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Intimate Musician Videos
Spotify's Entertainment Marketing on Periscope Connects Fans & Music
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Honest Video Apps
The Beme App by Casey Neistat Allows You to Capture Authentic Video Content
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Customized Makeup Printers
The 'Adorn' Device Enables Custom Makeup Shades on Demand
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Limited Livestreaming Apps
The New 'Outcast' App is Designed for 15-Second Live Broadcasts
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Celebrity Feminist Newsletters
The Lena Dunham Newsletter For Young Women Will Launch This Fall
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Supermodel Cooking Classes
Jourdan Dunn Teaches Fans About Food with Her 'How It's Dunn' Special
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Latina Lifestyle Platforms
Vivala is a Mobile-First Community and Publication for Latina Women
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Emoticon Computer Keys
This Bluetooth Keyboard Allows Users to Type Emoji on Their Computers
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Self-Made Photo Filters
The MIX by Camera360 Allows Users to Create Their Own Custom Image Filters
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Self-Expressing Music Parties
The Lost Paradise Event Sulates the New Year with an Indie Festival
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Live Stream Music Videos
Nicole Arbour's Fun Revolution is the First Ever Periscope Music Video
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Mexican Beauty Vloggers
Dulce Candy Shows Women How to Live 'The Sweet Life'
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Empowering Yoga Commercials
Penningtons' Plus-Size Yoga Video Shuts Down Stereotypes
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Livestreamed City Tours
'Play Melbourne Live' Provides a Peek at the City Through Periscope
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Transgender-Supporting Gym Campaigns
The Latest Google My Business Ad Comes Just in Time for Pride
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Candid Model Vlogs
Karlie Kloss' 'Klossy' YouTube Channel Shares Backstage Model Moments
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Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
AI-Crafted Hyper Personal Tools
L'Oréal & Meta Launch AI Hyper-Personalization
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Beauty Standard-Redefining Wellness Apps
Activerse.app Debuts a New Wellness Application — Raize
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Actress-Inspired Fashion Collections
QVC Partners with Jennie Garth on the 'Me' Collection
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Expansive Body Care Lines
Kiehl’s Launches Intimate Care Category 'Kiehl’s Personals'
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Goddess-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Awe Inspired Launched the Enter Your Goddess Era Campaign
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Sustainable Indigenous Cosmetics
Cheekbone Beauty Creates Makeup Using Indigenous Inspirations
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Relaunched Celebrity Cosmetics
Kim Kardashian's SKKN Will Take a Skincare-First Approach to Makeup
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Expressive Haircare Campaigns
Dark & Lovely's Play in Color Celebrates Black Beauty & Creativity
Sustainable Singaporean Skincare
Belle Femme Offers Inclusive and Accessible Skincare Solutions
Literary-Inspired Apparel
DKNY Honors 35th Anniversary with Kaia Gerber-Fronted Fall Collection
Empowering Menopause Campaigns
GenM's Live Your Best Menopause Supports Confidence & Choice
Inclusive Hair-Styling Campaigns
Dove's #MyHairAMiModo Campaign Supports Cultural Latina Hair
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Makeup-Free Fashion Campaigns
Pamela Anderson's Fresh Face Stars in Proenza Schouler's 2024 Shoot
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Beauty-Branded Film Series
e.l.f. Beauty will Debut 'Show Your(s)e.l.f.' at Art Basel Miami Beach
Body Confident Sport Programs
Dove Teams Up with Kylie Kelce for Empowering Women's Campaigns
Mind-Skin Connection Kits
Selfmade's Securely Attached Kit Includes a Relationship Psychology Book
Quilted Jewelry Campaigns
Chanel's Coco Crush Campaign Stars K-Pop Star Jennie
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Kachorovska Recently Launched Its Fall/winter 2023-24 Campaign
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns
From One Queen to Another is Mielle's First Ever Campaign
Genderless Self Care Lines
Prohibition Wellness Offers Premium Wellness Products for Everyone
Singer-Made Beauty Boxes
Gwen Stefani's Ipsy Box Was Curated by the Singer Herself
Aspirational Mature Beauty Brands
Sarah Creal Beauty Delivers Luxe Problem Solvers for Women 40+
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Hair-Focused Gaming Initiatives
Dark & Lovely x Ebonix Highlights Diverse Hair Textures in Gaming
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Social Media Starlet Eyewear
The Warby Parker x Emma Chamberlain Collection is Limited-Edition
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Honest Female Athlete Campaigns
'Get Explicit' by Hillberg & Berk Empowers Women in Sports
Celebrity-Backed Activewear Lines
Fabletics Debuts an Activewear Collection with Khloe Kardashian
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
Athlete-Backed Menstruation Campaigns
#SportYourPeriod Addresses Menstruation Stigma in Sports
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Athlete Hair Campaigns
Schwarzkopf Professional's Up Your Hair Game Celebrates a Product Relaunch
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Empowerment-Committed Beauty Lines
Kindness Powered Skincare Boasts Safe and Quality Formulas
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Interior Designer-Approved Newsletters
Kelly Wearstler Unveils New Newsletter 'Wearstlerworld'
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Celebrity-Founded Fashion Brands
Kylie Jenner Unveils Her Debut Fashion Brand Called Khy
Community-Made Skincare Products
Consumers Can Help Make Kiki World's Skin Development Kit
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories
Jaden Smith and Harper Collective Join on a New Capsule
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Model-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Partnership Between BOSS and Naomi Campbell is Significant
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Kriti Sanon's Brand Hyphen Expanded Its Line of Skincare Products
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
College Campus Haircare Campaigns
African Pride and Impressions of Beauty Partnered on a Campaign
Festive Lifestyle Streetwear Capsules
AELIZA Presents the Fourth Autonomy Collection
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Body Confidence Coaching Programs
Dove & Nike are Launching Body Confident Sport for Girls
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
Mattel Canada's Barbie Honors Nine Influential Female Athletes
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Influencer-Starring Fashion Campaigns
PrettyLittleThing Debuts a New Campaign with Cindy Kimberly
Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives
Summer VonHolten’s New Personal Blog is About Connection
Fall Influencer-Backed Capsules
Liverpool Los Angeles Taps Caitlin Covington for a New Fall Line
Financial Literacy Platforms
Secret U Supports Gen Z Women with Free Tools for Financial Success
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Inclusive Women's Health Forums
The Online Health Community Offers Topic-Specific Connection
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
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Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
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The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
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Daily Inspirational Quotes
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Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women