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In March 2020, the new SARS-CoV-2 virus arrived to stay amongst us, bringing the most important global pandemic known up to now. The entire world was affected by a health crisis that spread to all sectors of society, leading to company clousures, rises in unemployment rates and many changes in ordinary lifestyle. This pandemic has also had an impact on changes in society's consumption habits and a relevant increase in the use of social networks due to the months of lockdown, which has leaded to important changes in various areas and, specifically, in the fashion and influencers sector. In addition to the pandemic problem, there is the trouble of adapting to the new Spanish regulation, code of conduct on social networks, from January 2021. This research aims to analyze, using a mixed methodology, the changes produced in fashion influencers jobs before, during and after the pandemic, the evolution of fashion brands in digital media and new trends in influencer marketing that have been caused by this new situation. To do so, we have performed a content analysis and interviews with professionals from the fashion sector. Conclusions show a greater control of content, an increase in number of followers and a closer link with brands. Comparisons with the dynamic in other international markets, as well as the future adaptation of the professional activity to current regulations, are the most relevant questions to be addressed in order to be able to expand the study in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research investigation aims to bring the reader closer to sustainability and the evolution of the textile industry, placing greater emphasis on knowing how fast fashion differs from slow fashion and its use of sustainability as a marketing tool aimed at generating sales rather than social change. The 4 fashion companies on which the research is carried out are Zara, HM, Patagonia and Ecoalf. This research studies Instagram posts of the fashion brands mentioned before, during the month of November 2019, the same month in which Black Friday is celebrated and, up until now the month when the largest movement that fought against climate change around the world was held. This analysis aims to understand the sustainable actions that these companies take and how they communicate and educate their consumers. In addition to two personal interviews with professionals from Patagonia and Ecoalf, both slow fashion companies. As a result, this study confirms Zara and HM use sustainability as a sales tool and out of interest. However, if you observe this situation from a global perspective, it can still be considered positive as it helps to give visibility to the problem and educate consumers around the globe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]