Major industries now rely on amateurs who first experimented with looks on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. From Followers to Founders:

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How TikTok/IG trends create sameness even in “unique” amateur spaces. A critical but loving look at micro-trends, dopamine dressing, and the pressure to perform discovery. → Deep question : When does inspiration become imitation — and does it matter?

. While a runway show features 6-foot models in clothes that cost a year’s rent, an amateur creator shows how a thrifted jacket looks on a real body. This "big amateur" energy prioritizes creativity over budget