Wear As They Say: Fashion Influencers To Follow Now

The internet is jam packed with self-diagnosed “bloggers” and “influencers,” but what about the real people who influence the fashion industry? It’s no easy task, and taste is errrrrrrything. Here are the people and Instagram accounts that keep the fashion world on point.

@Johnson_gold

Johnson Gold is the founder and director of PAUSE online. Gold lets us travel the globe with him and mixes runway shots, editorials, and some of the most incredible street-style looks ever.

@pauseshots

Following in the footsteps of Pause Magazine, PAUSESHOTS offers a ton of inspiration for men’s styling looks. This profile is like “an idiot’s guide to styling,” and you never have to stress over planning a look again.

@aaronjames._

A cleverly curated compilation of tattoos, punk, queer culture, styling editorials, and explicit homoeroticism; Aaron James is definitely one to watch.

@marcgoehring

Stylist at Total World and fashion editor for 032c, Marc Goehring is one of the fashion industry’s go-to Instagram accounts for hot trends. It’s a one-stop shop for constant inspiration.

@fuuuckingyoung

One of THE best menswear fashion magazines around, Barcelona-based Fucking Young delivers some of the most forward-thinking men’s fashion content.

@gullyguyleo

One of the most stylish kids on the planet. With over 275k followers on Instagram, Leo Mandella is definitely doing something right. His styling is off the scale and leaves big brands desperate for his attention.

@meninthistown

The official Instagram for menswear street-style blog Men in This Town is shot by Sydney, Australia-based Giuseppe Santamaria. It has a huge catalog of great menswear shots to inspire your looks throughout the year.

@nickwooster

Menswear fashion’s biggest DILF keeps us informed of pretty much everything that goes on in menswear…with his own unique twist.

@garyarmstrong

Senior fashion editor for British GQ style and lover of all things grunge, Gary Armstrong is one to watch for quirky styling and interesting combinations.

@jasonrider

Jason is a senior fashion editor for T Magazine and The New York Times and an unabashed style maven. His IG features backstage peeks at fashion shows, front row seats, and editorial shoots.