Meet Shudu and Lil Miquela, the new wave of digital models taking over your Instagram feed.
If you haven’t yet met Shudu and Lil Miquela, it’s time to get introduced. These Instagram models are CGI (computer generated imagery) creations have already amassed more followers than all of your friends combined.
Seen in Fenty Beauty, Burberry, LV and Chanel campaigns, Shudu and Miquela are digital simulations created by layering 3D models and photographs.
Meet Shudu: Birthed by self-taught British photographer Cameron James, Shudu is breathtakingly beautiful. James describes her as a “fantasy trying to break through reality.” Inspired by black supermodels Alek Wek, Naomi Campbell and Duckie Thot, Shudu she has challenged what it means to be model in the tech age. Keep up with her selfies and editorials featuring models like Nfron Oblong via Instagram.
Meet Lil Miquela: the Brazilian American Gen Y Instagram model and music artist from Downey, California. Full name, Miquela Sousa has tracks on Spotify, and often posts photos of herself at the beach, art shows and most exclusive events. She’s socially conscious and shares memes and beauty trends. Since making her social media debut in April 2016, Miquela has since gained mass popularity most notably for the controversy surrounding her real vs. virtual existence. She has been featured in the likes of VOGUE, Paper, and Interview Magazines.
Follow along and discover what’s next for these digital models including new projects, #BTS selfies, and fashion collabs.
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