Instagram influencers are ten a penny these days, but which ones are actually worth a follow? In a world practically overflowing with choice, curating your feed is key – and as International Women's Day draws near, we've turned our attention to rounding up some of the best female voices from the world of fashion, beauty, comedy and literature for an empowering boost.
Hello! Fashion shares the most inspiring female influencers to follow this International Women's Day:
Vivian Hoorn
Model and stylist Vivian Hoorn has amassed an impressive 605k Instagram followers from her achingly chic outfit posts and body-positive approach. She is also the co-founder of talent agency Scala which represents "trailblazers, distinctive image-makers and story-tellers" and the founder of VIVEH, a confidence-boosting ready-to-wear label.
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© Instagram / @thecurveplatformThe Curve
The Curve is a female-founded podcast, and educational realm run by women who are all about inspiring other women to educate themselves on finance and investments. From dissecting ‘girl math’ to taking a deep dive into their own personal debts, founders Sophie and Vic make math and money fun and easy to understand.
Yomi Adegoke
JournalistYomi Adegoke is best known for the book Slay in Your Lane which she co-authored with Elizabeth Uviebinené, aka the "Black girl bible". Rumour has it that her debut novel The Listis currently being adapted for the screen which means hopefully, we'll soon have another killer drama to add to our binge list.
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© Instagram / @rupikaur_Rupi Kaur
Poet and activist Rupi Kaur first entered the public eye back in 2015 when she shared an image from her menstruation-themed photography project featuring a fully clothed woman lying in bed with a spot of blood on the back of her pyjamas and on the sheets. Instagram removed it twice and Rupi fought back against the artistic censorship, and eventually, it was restored. Now with four best-selling books under her belt, Rupi continues to fight for a more inclusive world.
Vick Hope
Red carpet regular and former Hello! Fashion cover girl Vick Hope is not only a much-adored TV presenter, but also an ambassador for human rights organisation Amnesty. From facilitating interesting conversations with authors on the Women's Prize's literary podcast to amplifying marginalised voices, Vick is a force for good.
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© Instagram / @florencegivenFlorence Given
If you haven't read her #1 Sunday Times Bestselling book Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, then you're missing out. Florence Given is an author and artist which means her Instagram page is wildly entertaining, both because everything she posts involves something pink, and because she has something to say. Her fun-loving videos are overly infectious and after watching just one video, you will feel like a more powerful woman.
Lisa Ing Marinelli
Corporate lawyer (and proud owner of some extremely covetable workwear) Lisa Ing Marinelliis all about encouraging her followers to buy well, not often, and she also shares insights about balancing her high-flying lifestyle with being a mother.
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© Instagram / @cleowadeCleo Wade
Writer, poet, artist, feminist and activist Cleo Wade dedicates her Instagram account to encouraging self-love in all forms. Cleo is constantly sharing her work in the form of handwritten black-and-white poems and blurbs that are easy to read and digest for a belt of much-needed uplift.
Emma Gunavardhana
Broadcaster Emma Gunavardhana's hit podcast The Emma Guns Show which has over 15 million global downloads takes on a number of major issues – from toxic positivity and infertility to radical confidence and eating disorders. Emma is a skilled interviewer and invokes thoughtful conversations that are well worth a listen.
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© Instagram/@laura_bates__Laura Bates
Feminist writer Laura Batescreated the Everyday Sexism Project back in 2012, a platform used by women across the globe to record daily instances of sexism. Alongside managing the website, Laura continues to instigate meaningful discussions and hold media publications to account via her Instagram.
This year IWD falls on March 8th this year with an overarching theme called 'Inspire Inclusion'. For information on IWD visit their website.
