Instagram Announces 2026 Creator List: 25 Global Creatives Selected, From Soccer Superstar Haaland to Streetwear Designers
Let’s get to know these highly-anticipated honorees!
Summary
- Instagram announced the second annual "Instagram Rings" creator list for 2026, honoring 25 creators globally.
- The awards span fashion, art, music, design, and sports, recognizing individuals who push creative boundaries.
- Norwegian soccer superstar Erling Haaland made a surprise appearance on the list, alongside streetwear footwear designer Salehe Bembury and photographer Renell Medrano.
- The judging panel featured prominent figures like A$AP Rocky and Donatella Versace, focusing on originality and creative spirit rather than follower counts.
- The 25 winners will receive custom-designed gold rings, and their Instagram profile pictures will feature an exclusive gold border.
Instagram has officially announced the winners of its second annual Instagram Rings creator list for 2026, honoring 25 creatives from around the world for breaking the mold and showcasing their distinct style. Spanning fashion, art, music, design, and sports, this year’s lineup features one standout surprise: Norwegian soccer superstar Erling Haaland made the cut.
Forget follower counts: Instagram Rings celebrates pure creative vision
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Unlike traditional awards that measure influence by popularity or follower counts, Instagram Rings focuses on originality, bold experimentation, and the ability to inspire. This year’s judging panel brought together cross-industry creatives like A$AP Rocky and Donatella Versace to select the 25 honorees, aiming to bring more attention to those who continually push creative boundaries.
From a soccer superstar to a streetwear designer: 25 creators show off their distinct flair
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This year’s list is star-studded. Alongside Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, honorees include designer Salehe Bembury, known for his fingerprint-texture footwear, photographer Renell Medrano, and Kareem Rahma, creator of the popular street-interview show Subway Takes. Spanning sports, fashion, and photography, each winner brings a distinct personal style that highlights the diverse creative possibilities on social media.
A custom gold ring and limited-edition profile border mark a unique honor
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Beyond the Creator of the Year recognition, all 25 winners will receive a specially designed physical gold ring. Their Instagram profile pictures will also feature an exclusive gold border, bringing this honor directly to the platform. Instagram Rings isn’t just about celebrating creative achievements; it aims to inspire everyone to express their ideas boldly, proving that true influence never needs to be defined by a single format.
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