8 Instagram Accounts You’ll Want to Follow

Looking for fresh inspiration in your Instagram feed? We’ve compiled a list of a few of our favorite accounts for you, ranging from artists to a lifestyle magazine to an empowerment architect. That’s right—a little of something for (almost) everyone. So without further ado, here are eight accounts you should definitely check out.

@malikafavre

• Recommended by Sara | senior designer

• Why follow: In short, Malika Favre is an artistic genius. She conveys clear, memorable stories and creates great impact with her signature style, which includes an extremely limited palette and flat shapes. She has crafted some simply jaw-dropping works, such as her Arab News cover commemorating the end of the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia and her pieces spotlighting homelessness and domestic violence for the United Way #Unignorable awareness campaign.

@metcostumeinstitute

• Recommended by Ian | writer

• Why follow: The Met’s Costume Institute feed highlights fashion, costumes, and accessories from its vast collection, providing riveting historical details and even deeper looks with its behind-the-scenes deinstallation and conservation posts.

@nicestreetart

• Recommended by Nalani | senior editor

• Why follow: This feed features wonderful street artwork from around the world. It showcases eye-catching pieces that play with their environments in a surprising way, but it also includes posts that are delightfully silly—and once in a while, it’s a happy mix of the two!

@sophia_roe

• Recommended by Rebecca | social media marketing strategist

• Why follow: Sophia Roe is a chef, writer, and empowerment architect who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. She shares her wellness journey through her thoughtful posts, telling her personal story while encouraging her followers to be true to their best selves.

@strautniekas

• Recommended by Sara | senior designer

• Why follow: Karolis Strautniekas is a master illustrator with a dreamlike, metaphoric feel to his work. We can personally attest to his feed’s inspirational quality, as it provided our senior designer with sparks for her work on our “Art of Deception” campaign for the film Murder on the Orient Express.

@sunsetmag

• Recommended by Lauren | marketing manager

• Why follow: Sunset captures the magic of the West Coast in its feed, showcasing possibilities through its collection of breathtaking views, exclusive glamping destinations, seasonal recipes, beautiful home and gardening design, and more.

@teaaalexis

• Recommended by Ian | writer

• Why follow: Alexis Christodoulou creates stunning 3D renders that bring his imagined architectural spaces to life, blending modern, clean interiors with natural elements such as volcanic rock and undulating water. His subtly surreal feed truly showcases his vision.

@tylersphotos

• Recommended by Rebecca | social media marketing strategist

• Why follow: Tyler Mitchell is an incredible photographer, filmmaker, and artist with great style and a definite point of view. In September of 2018, he made history as the first black photographer—and one of the youngest photographers—to shoot the cover of Vogue.

Do you have a few favorite accounts to share? Drop us a line. We can all use a little more captivating visual storytelling. And, as you might expect, we’re on Instagram. Feel free to follow us, too!