Skip to main content
BoF Logo

Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.

The Art of Going Dark on Social Media

Kylie Cosmetics and Balenciaga are the latest brands to wipe their social media accounts ahead of a major launch. Here’s the logic behind the strategy and how to execute well.
instagram, balenciaga, kkw beauty, kylie cosmetics, bottega veneta
Brands ranging from Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga to Kylie Cosmetics have rethought their approach to social media. Instagram.

Countless fashion and beauty brands push out hundreds of social media posts weekly, across Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and more. It was newsworthy, then, when a few brands went dark, ceasing to post new content or disabling their platforms altogether. Consumers and press alike wondered what to make of the move, which is no tech glitch, but a deliberate strategy that a handful of notable brands have adopted in the last few months.

Please sign in to ensure you can read our agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice. Or get in touch at support@businessoffashion.com if you experience difficulties.

© 2026 The Business of Fashion. All rights reserved. For more information read our Terms & Conditions

More from Marketing
How new technologies and cultural shifts are rewiring fashion communications.

The Long, Slow Death of Sponsored Content

While pay-for-play on creators’ feeds isn’t going away entirely, the #ad is no longer the cornerstone of social media marketing that it once was. Some brands are taking a new approach they hope will feel more like an extension of creators’ relationships with their followers.


view more
Latest News & Analysis
Unrivalled, world class journalism across fashion, luxury and beauty industries.
VIEW MORE
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
CONNECT WITH US ON