May 15, 2026

Nine West Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.1k pieces of influencer content sponsored by Nine West over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how Nine West 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 Nine West, see here: Nine West influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

Nine West'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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Nine West's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

91May'2575Jun'2575Jul'2571Aug'2578Sep'2598Oct'25113Nov'2594Dec'25105Jan'26119Feb'2699Mar'2663Apr'26

Nine West's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 90 sponsored posts per month. February recorded the highest volume at 119 posts (32% above average), while April was the quietest at 63 posts.

Social platforms breakdown

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

  • Instagram: 739 posts (68.1%)
  • TikTok: 333 posts (30.7%)
  • YouTube: 13 posts (1.2%)
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Nine West's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

739Instagram333TikTok13YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Nine West.

Here are 3 examples of Nine West's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

debscollabs x Nine West

debscollabs
@debscollabs
11 Aug, 25
521.7k
4.7k
[...] Steve Madden Women's Lara Dress Shoes: @ninewest Hair: @alinagelke_ #explorepageready [...]

Influencer bio

🚀 Helping Lifestyle Brands Scale with Trend Driven Growth 📈 Want More Visibility? 💬 DM ‘Collab’ for a Strategy Call ⬇️Explore My Top Picks 🔗 bellow⬇️

Collaboration metrics

Post views521.7k
Post EMV $16.1k

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faith.marie19 x Nine West

faith.marie19
@faith.marie19
18 Mar, 26
1.3M
99.7k
@ninewest has the PERFECT heels for prom🛍️💕 [...]

Influencer bio

Heyy 💌 Faith@insightmedia.com Snap - faith.f08 love edits

Collaboration metrics

Post views1.3M
Post EMV $31.0k

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KandyFoxx x Nine West

KandyFoxx
@KandyFoxx
29 Mar, 26
11.7k
755
[...] I found a lot of the brands on Amazon Nine West is available at Kohl's *New PO Box* [...]

Influencer bio

Beauty, fashion, fatness, cuteness, gaming, cooking, and life. Ask Kandy: AskKandyFoxx@gmail.com Email: KandyFoxxy@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/169616000341604/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/KandyFoxx Twitter: www.twitter.com/KandyFoxx Twitch: www.twitch.tv/KandyFoxx Snapchat: KandyFoxx Kandy Foxx PO Box 434 Kelso, WA 98626

Collaboration metrics

Post views11.7k
Post EMV $426

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

  • Reels: 56.7%
  • Posts: 43.3%

💡 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 Nine West 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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Nine West's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K9.3%
1K-5K23.8%
5K-10K12.8%
10K-50K36.2%
50K-100K9.0%
100K-500K7.6%
500K+1.4%

With 36.2% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, Nine West's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (51.4k avg views/post):

mahdiya_farook x Nine West

mahdiya_farook
@mahdiya_farook
17 Dec, 25
66.5k
300
[...] that flows, never slows you down • @ninewestarabia the rhythm of everyday life • 9×9 [...]

Influencer bio

Follow my life in Qatar🇶🇦 Modest Fashion I Beauty | Designer @eightconceptsqa @snoonu Influencer @llqlifestyle winner influencer

Collaboration metrics

Post views66.5k
Post EMV $2.0k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (8.2k avg views/post):

erika.wachter x Nine West

erika.wachter
@erika.wachter
11 Dec, 25
16.3k
[...] #thesebootsaremadeforwalking @ninewest @macys #macyspartner #macystylecrew [...]

Influencer bio

📺 Host at NHL Network, MLB Network, SNY 🏆 Emmy-Winning Reporter 💫 Emmy-Nominated Host 🍊🏑Cuse & Newhouse Alum 💗 Be Kind & Dream Big! 💫

Collaboration metrics

Post views16.3k
Post EMV $489

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Nine West's repeat partnerships

Out of 766 unique influencers in our dataset, 7 of them (1%) posted content for Nine West in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @brittbratstyles, who has collaborated across 7 months with 10 total posts.

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

brittbratstyles x Nine West

brittbratstyles
@brittbratstyles
06 May, 25
10.1k
177
I really like this set! #set #women #style #2pieceset #twopieceset #springtok #chic #modest #spring
brittbratstyles
@brittbratstyles
19 Jan, 26
1.9k
44
@AKIRA #boots #zebraprint
brittbratstyles
@brittbratstyles
10 Nov, 25
1.7k
28
[...] @Van Cleef & Arpels Watch @ninewest Fragrances @Mugler @MCM [...]

stylingwithzee x Nine West

stylingwithzee
@stylingwithzee
11 Apr, 26
7.4k
[...] in these gorgeous shoes from @ninewestaus 🐆 Ari wears the Vancee [...]
stylingwithzee
@stylingwithzee
24 Aug, 25
6.1k
[...] Spring in my new faves from @ninewestaus 🍫👠 Chocolate brown, [...]
stylingwithzee
@stylingwithzee
14 Sep, 25
5.6k
[...] and skirt @sportscraft Heels @ninewestaus Bag @bettsshoes *gifted [...]

_babyloba x Nine West

_babyloba
@_babyloba
18 Jul, 25
1.7k
38
[...] Backstage @Calvin Klein @ninewest @Coach #OOTD #manifestation [...]
_babyloba
@_babyloba
25 May, 25
1.3k
69
[...] check w/ @Coach @Gucci @ninewest 🍒⚜️ #OOTD #sunday [...]
_babyloba
@_babyloba
22 May, 25
1.1k
18
[...] de este Look aquí ⬆️ @Levi’s @ninewest @Kohl’s #jeansonjeans #rodeo [...]

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

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Nine West had the most influencer activity. 46.4% 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:

  • Australia (6.4%)
  • India (5.8%)
  • Indonesia (4.5%)
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Nine West's influencer activity by market

United States46.4%
Australia6.4%
India5.8%
Indonesia4.5%
Turkey3.6%
Other33.3%

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

aalessandragio x Nine West

aalessandragio
@aalessandragio
14 Oct, 25
377.9k
18k
styling @ninewest racing themed heels + a GIVEAWAY!! [...]

Nine West's influencer activity vs. related brands

Nine West competes closely with ALDO Shoes and callitspring in accessible fashion footwear and accessories, making them direct comparisons for influencer-led outfit styling and seasonal trend campaigns.

Total influencer content

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Nine West vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Nine West
ALDO Shoes
callitspring
1.1k4.0k983

ALDO Shoes leads with 4k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Nine West (1.1k posts) and callitspring (983 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 2k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. ALDO Shoes has posted several times more content overall than Nine West and callitspring.

By social platform

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Nine West vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Nine West
ALDO Shoes
callitspring
7393.1k7753339172071301InstagramTikTokYouTube

Nine West leads on YouTube, while ALDO Shoes has the most activity on Instagram and TikTok. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with ALDO Shoes at 3.1k, callitspring at 775, Nine West at 739 posts. ALDO Shoes's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On Instagram, ALDO Shoes has posted several times more content than Nine West and callitspring.

By geographical market

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Nine West vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Nine West's top markets

Nine West
ALDO Shoes
callitspring
5031.0k24269006379494United StatesAustraliaIndia

ALDO Shoes has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (1k posts, 25.9%), India (794 posts, 19.9%), Indonesia (367 posts, 9.2%), suggesting a Asia focus, while callitspring leads in Canada with 354 posts (36%), while Nine West leads in Australia with 69 posts (6.4%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is ALDO Shoes at 1k posts (25.9%), Nine West at 503 posts (46.4%), callitspring at 242 posts (24.6%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Nine West sponsor most?
Nine West's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (68.1% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do Nine West use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by Nine West that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "Emily20" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does Nine West collaborate with?

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