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New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers

These new millennial style influencers have stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park.
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs’ fashion forward and fierce style cannot not be overlooked. From her bold facial jewelry to her standout, one-of-a-kind ensembles, this couture guru set the bar high. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Getty Images – Gregg DeGuire
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Willow Smith

It doesn’t matter if she is shooting for a Marc Jacobs campaign or walking the red carpet with her mom, her style keeps all the cool kids talking. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/crfashion
03
Sza

This sensational singer keeps it soulful on the stage and stylish everywhere she goes.

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/Justsza
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Dapper Lou

Dapper Lou’s rolodex of photos is worth more than a thousand words. This Brooklyn photographer has captured a plethora of millennial moments that inspire the style obsessed, culture enthusiasts and lovers of life. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/dapperlou
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Shayne Oliver

It’s no secret that Shayne Oliver’s street-wear brand, Hood By Air, is making cultural waves on and off the sidewalks of NYC. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Getty Images – Washington Post
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Coco & Breezy

Known for their fashionably functional eyewear and of course their double trouble style, these designers have continued to push the fashion boundaries—and of course we noticed.

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/cocoandbreezy
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Amandla Stenberg

This generation of style influencers is bringing more to the table than a great wardrobe and that’s why Amandla Stenberg will forever be at the top of our list. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/amandastenberg
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Cipriana & TK Quann

IMG Models, Vogue contributors, sensational twins, out-of-this-world editors, writers & bloggers. This stellar list goes on and on!

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/Ciprianaquann
09
Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz is everywhere your head turns.  From movie screens to the stage to the red carpet, this punk princess stepped her style game.

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/zoekravitz
10
Dao-Yi Chow’s & Maxwell Osborne

If you don’t know, now you know.  This designer duo and CFDA Fund Design Winners are taking over the street style scene with their clothing label, Public School NYC.

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/PublicSchoolNYC
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Christina Caradona

You can’t mention Christina Caradona’s name without a brisk turn of a street photographer.  This bomb blogger is an industry expert who started her successful blog Trop Rouge light-years ahead of the game. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/troprouge
12
Vashtie

DJ, model, designer & director?  Vashtie makes a multi-dimensional career looks flawlessly stylish. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/Vashtie
13
Charles Elliott Harbison

Charles’ line Harbison has been feature in magazines such as In Style, Vogue, Elle, Vogue Italia, Refinery 29 and so many more.   Something tells us that this list will continue to grow tremendously. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/hrbsn/
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Azealia Banks
New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/AzealiaBanks
15
AZEDE JEAN-PIERRE

Her intricate yet memorable designs have made it on the likes of Solange and into the White House on Michelle Obama. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/AZEDEJEANPIERRE
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Solange

This isn’t her first style rodeo, but it’s impossible to NOT mention this millennial game-changer in our influencer round-up.  

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Getty Images/ Michael Tullberg
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Carly Cushnie & Michelle Ochs

This CFDA-certified design duo burst on the scene in 2008 and haven’t looked back since. Their classically sexy pieces can be seen on the likes of Michelle Obama, Alicia Keys, Reese Witherspoon and more. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Getty Images – Andrew Toth
18
Aurora James

This shoe designer is the design “it” girl making waves in the industry with her innovative designs, Brother Vellies.

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/AuroraJames
19
Aya Jones

This model landed her first show with Prada and now she’s gracing covers of Teen Vogue and ripping the catwalks of Marc Jacobs and Moschino. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/ayajones
20
Zendaya

Of course Zendaya is on this list and rightfully so. This Disney star has grown up and now effortlessly owns her style. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/zendaya
21
Loza Maléombho

This designer started off interning with labels such as Jill Stuart, Cynthia Rowley and Yigal Azrouël. Now Loza has set the fashion world on fire with her fashion line she describes as a “fusion between traditional cultures/ sub-cultures and contemporary fashion”. 

New Kids On The Block: Millennial Style Influencers
Instagram.com/LozaMaléombho