May 18, 2026

lululemon Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 29.4k pieces of influencer content sponsored by lululemon over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how lululemon invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with lululemon, see here: lululemon influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

lululemon's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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lululemon's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

2,788May'252,749Jun'252,474Jul'252,377Aug'252,363Sep'252,523Oct'252,536Nov'252,533Dec'252,718Jan'262,144Feb'262,856Mar'261,304Apr'26

lululemon's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 2.4k sponsored posts per month. March recorded the highest volume at 2.9k posts (17% above average), while April was the quietest at 1.3k posts.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of lululemon's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 16.4k posts (55.8%)
  • TikTok: 13.0k posts (44.2%)
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lululemon's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

16.4kInstagram13.0kTikTok0YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for lululemon.

Here are 2 examples of lululemon's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok).

mayalorimer x lululemon

mayalorimer
@mayalorimer
12 Mar, 26
15.6M
9.1k
[...] capable and of course, cute. #lululemoncreator #ad @lululemon

Influencer bio

style, bridal, + life out west 🐎 denver — san diego 💌 maya@upsidedowntalent.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views15.6M
Post EMV $468.5k

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snipestwins x lululemon

snipestwins
@snipestwins
13 May, 25
96.6M
487.4k
Thank you, @lululemon 🙌🏼 the NEW “Align No Line™️ Pant” [...]

Influencer bio

ALL 🔗s ⬇️

Collaboration metrics

Post views96.6M
Post EMV $2.0M

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Reels: 62.4%
  • Posts: 37.6%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers lululemon are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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lululemon's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K6.8%
1K-5K28.2%
5K-10K16.5%
10K-50K29.2%
50K-100K8.3%
100K-500K9.2%
500K+1.9%

lululemon's creator selection appears relatively diversified across size tiers, with no single segment dominating. This suggests a balanced approach to influencer partnerships, spreading investment across different audience sizes.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (2.1M avg views/post):

elainamich x lululemon

elainamich
@elainamich
11 Dec, 25
417.1k
9.3k
Grwm for errands ft. @lululemon 🤍 outfit in my ltk! Lmk if you want [...]

Influencer bio

lifestyle, fashion & beauty elainamichcollaborations@gmail.com ↓ LINKS + MY YOUTUBE

Collaboration metrics

Post views417.1k
Post EMV $13.4k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.8k avg views/post):

bradleyemmens x lululemon

bradleyemmens
@bradleyemmens
05 Feb, 26
18.9k
241
[...] recommended items to train in from @lululemon As the saying goes - look good, feel [...]

Influencer bio

Let’s talk clothes & stuff Portland, Oregon bradleyemmens@gmail.com Mister Oregon USA @themisterusa @bradleyandnatalie

Collaboration metrics

Post views18.9k
Post EMV $591

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lululemon's repeat partnerships

Out of 14.2k unique influencers in our dataset, 652 of them (5%) posted content for lululemon in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @jkmckay, who has collaborated across 13 months with 235 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of lululemon's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

jkmckay x lululemon

jkmckay
@jkmckay
07 May, 25
7M
14.1k
[...] day for my 10 days of ALIGN! #lululemoncreator #ad #alignpant [...]
jkmckay
@jkmckay
07 Nov, 25
280.3k
17.2k
lululemon nano shoulder bags @lululemon [...]
jkmckay
@jkmckay
17 Jun, 25
154.3k
827
NEW MESH LINE AT @lululemon #lululemoncreator #ad

maybe_its_jess x lululemon

maybe_its_jess
@maybe_its_jess
27 Nov, 25
199.9k
6.7k
@lululemon black and true navy finds!! [...]
maybe_its_jess
@maybe_its_jess
12 Sep, 25
120.5k
2.2k
😍 how cute is this new @lululemon Leather alternative card case [...]
maybe_its_jess
@maybe_its_jess
18 Dec, 25
26.9k
1.1k
@lululemon haul + early access items [...]

therealhousewifeofnorwood x lululemon

therealhousewifeofnorwood
@therealhousewifeofnorwood
02 Mar, 26
37.4k
341
[...] Say less! It’s the @lululemonausnz EasyFive low rise wide [...]
therealhousewifeofnorwood
@therealhousewifeofnorwood
19 Jan, 26
24.1k
256
[...] will no doubt be great, and @lululemonausnz always comes through [...]
therealhousewifeofnorwood
@therealhousewifeofnorwood
01 Apr, 26
21.4k
194
[...] you can not go wrong with a @lululemonausnz tracksuit! Comment [...]

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where lululemon had the most influencer activity. 52.8% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • United Kingdom (7.6%)
  • Canada (5.2%)
  • Japan (4.6%)
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lululemon's influencer activity by market

United States52.8%
United Kingdom7.6%
Canada5.2%
Japan4.6%
Australia3.7%
Other26.1%

Here is another example of lululemon collaborating with an influencer in United States.

mayakins x lululemon

mayakins
@mayakins
12 Mar, 26
52.3M
101.6k
[...] capable and of course, cute. #lululemoncreator #ad @lululemon

lululemon's influencer activity vs. related brands

Like lululemon, Alo Yoga and Gymshark compete for the premium-to-performance activewear audience and invest significantly in creator-led lifestyle and fitness communities, making them strong influencer benchmarks.

Total influencer content

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lululemon vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

lululemon
Alo Yoga
Gymshark
29.4k29.7k37.7k

Gymshark leads with 37.7k sponsored posts, notably outpacing Alo Yoga (29.7k posts) and lululemon (29.4k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 32.3k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs.

By social platform

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lululemon vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

lululemon
Alo Yoga
Gymshark
16.4k25.3k12.9k13.0k4.4k24.8k0210InstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, Alo Yoga leads on Instagram and YouTube and Gymshark leads on TikTok. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with Gymshark at 24.8k, lululemon at 13k, Alo Yoga at 4.4k posts. Alo Yoga's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On Instagram, Alo Yoga has more than twice as many posts as lululemon, and on TikTok, Gymshark has nearly twice as many posts as lululemon.

By geographical market

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lululemon vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in lululemon's top markets

lululemon
Alo Yoga
Gymshark
15.6k12.8k20.4k2.2k1.6k5.9k1.5k01.3kUnited StatesUnited KingdomCanada

Gymshark has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (20k posts, 54.2%), United Kingdom (5.9k posts, 15.8%), Mexico (1.3k posts, 3.5%), suggesting a North America focus, while Alo Yoga leads in Brazil with 2.6k posts (8.6%), while lululemon leads in Canada with 1.5k posts (5.2%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Gymshark at 20k posts (54.2%), lululemon at 16k posts (52.8%), Alo Yoga at 13k posts (43.2%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does lululemon sponsor most?
lululemon's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (55.8% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do lululemon use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by lululemon that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "KRISTINE10" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does lululemon collaborate with?
Some of lululemon's recent partnerships include @hintofnattyp, @jkmckay, @gabilemoine, @jkmckay, @maybe_its_jess. You can see list of lululemon influencers here.

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