You may not have heard of Camila Coehlo, Mariah Bernardes or Denise Gebrim. But they’re big in Brazil, as part of a 26-strong fashion blogger collective named F*Hits. Cumulatively they draw more than five million unique visitors a month. These women are putting Brazilian luxury on the map, but what is the appeal?

To promote its new Spring collection, Gap has created a three minute love story for Instagram. A new 15-second episode is released weekly until the launch of its upcoming line. But do Gen Y and Z really prefer short and snappy content? And who wants to watch an ad from Gap on Instagram?

More than 60% of women believe social media is influencing today’s definition of beauty, more than magazines, film or music. But with Instagram filters and self-editing becoming the norm, what does this mean for those who are less than picture-perfect? And is actual authenticity a thing of the past?

In Kuwait, using the social image platform as a business store front has become so popular, there's even an Instagram Business Expo. Teenagers and pensioners alike are signing up to sell makeup, handbags or – in some cases – sheep.