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The business of influence: Why ageism and burnout are rife

The second in our new series unravels the lifespan of an influencer and looks at whether, in this fast-paced, Gen Z-obsessed fashion landscape, age matters. Plus, when influencers grow up, what does it mean for brands?
Fashion influencer Brittany Xavier.
Fashion influencer Brittany Xavier.Photo: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

This story is part of The Business of Influence, a new series charting the evolution of fashion’s creator economy, where there’s profit to be made and where the industry is headed next. Read part one here.

What is the career expectancy of an influencer? And in a fast-paced Gen Z world, driven by new social media trends and the rise of TikTok, is it harder to survive as a creator over 40?