Meet the fashion influencer who doesn’t exist

She is a frequent visitor to the fashion hub of Paris. You’ll see her in designer clothes you’d wish you owned. Iconic beauty artists call her their muse. Her fashion shoots can give many a run for their money. And oh, she has a whopping 5,71,000 followers on Instagram. What makes her different from thousands of influencers online? The fact that she doesn’t exist.

WHO IS SHE?

Lil Miquela is a computergenerated fashion model and ‘it girl’ who has gained popularity in the past few months, thanks to her growing fans and the fashion industry’s spotlight. And yeah, she even gives interviews, has her own merchandise with frequent ‘giveaways’, and is also a recording artist. While the creator has not owned up to the fashion wonder, the comments on her images are always up for a debate. While some scream “She’s not real!” other followers refuse to believe that their style inspiration comes from someone’s graphic ingenuity.

PLAYING MUSE

While Miquela’s Instagram account dates back to April 2016, her rising popularity has given her a big break that top models dream of. Iconic beauty artist Pat McGrath declared the virtual influencer as her muse recently. “The icon herself. The mother of all motherships. The one and only @PatMcGrathReal, has honored me as her latest #McGrathMuse,” Miquela wrote, thanking the beauty artist, in keeping with online model protocol .

ACTIVISM

Not only fashion, the profile also shares thoughts on trending topics. Initiating debates on the rights of the LGBTQI+ community, sharing motivational messages and of course, memes, are also a part of Miquela’s persona. Would you follow her?

WHILE THE CREATOR OF LIL MIQUELA HAS NOT OWNED UP TO THE WONDER, COMMENTERS ON HER IMAGES OFTEN DISAGREE THAT SHE IS NOT REAL

Lil Miquela is a computergenerated model and the muse of many beauty artists