Maybe this isn’t a question you’re comfortable answering, but here goes...How much is your life influenced by Instagram? Maybe it’s the holiday destination you chose this year (‘Everyone seems to be in Greece! Let’s go!’) or perhaps it’s what you’ve been cooking (sourdough, sourdough and more sourdough). And let's not forget the influence it has over our wardrobes. To celebrate the social media platform’s 10th anniversary, we thought we’d make a list of all the fashion trends from the past few years that started on Instagram. One more question: how many did you fall for?
SHOP: The Fashion Trends Started On Instagram
1 of 20The Sweater Vest
Princess Diana loved them, and now the humble sweater vest has got the equivalent of a royal ascent on Instagram.
2 of 20Baum Und Pferdgarten, Charlene Knitted Vest, £149
3 of 20The Neck Party
Layering your necklaces - and then taking a selfie, obvs - is the ideal way to show off tan (or lush background).
4 of 20Maria Black, Tessoro Necklace, £125
5 of 20The Fashion Tracksuit
The tracksuit has come into its own this year, but social media made it essential to get either a luxe (read: cashmere) or throwback (read: velour) version.
6 of 20Les Girls Les Boys, Crew-Neck Grey Marl Sweatshirt, £85
7 of 20Les Girls Les Boys, Grey Marl Loose-Fit Track Pants, £85
8 of 20The Scarf Top
As we all became crafters during lockdown, some inventive souls fashioned handkerchief tops out of silk scarves.
9 of 20& Other Stories, Geometric Print Scarf, £29
10 of 20The Rugby Shirt
It might look like sports kit to us, but the rugby shirt has got the high-fashion treatment at JW Anderson - Instagram is obsessed with its ombré-striped version.
11 of 20Iets Frans, Polo Jumper, £46
12 of 20The Big Collar
First there was Big Dress Energy, now it's Big Collar Energy. While we can't quite keep up, the memo seems to be supersize your shirt's lapels.
13 of 20Zara, Shirt With Embroidered Collar, £25.99
14 of 20The Hair Clip
Waiting for a haircut? Secure that flyaway fringe with pearl-studded slides or scoop up strays with a crocodile clip.
15 of 20Valet Studio, Lotus Embellished Hair Clip, £65
16 of 20The Socks And Sandals
Socks and sandals used to be the worst cliché for badly dressed tourists, but thanks to Instagram, it's now a very good idea.
17 of 20Birkenstock, Comfort Set, £75.95
18 of 20The Knitted Co-ord
OK, Katie Holmes started this trend, but it's been adopted with gusto on Instagram.
19 of 20SKIMS, Cozy Stretch Knit Top, £61
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