Karen Elson

Karen Elson — alternative artist from GB.

Karen Elson, initially known as a supermodel, transitioned to her first love of music after a successful modeling career. Growing up in a musical family in…

Influence: 52.16% Fanbase: 25.14% Trending: 65.67% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Stephen Jones • 786.24% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-08

311,489

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-08

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 08:04:27 UTC

Genres

alternativealternativeindie rockfolk & traditionalbritish singer-songwriter

Biography

Karen Elson, initially known as a supermodel, transitioned to her first love of music after a successful modeling career. Growing up in a musical family in Oldham, England, she honed her musical skills while working with renowned fashion photographers and designers. Elson's music journey began publicly in the mid-2000s, collaborating with artists like Robert Plant and forming the Citizens Band before releasing her debut album, "The Ghost Who Walks," in 2010, produced by Jack White. Despite balancing motherhood and modeling, Elson continued to contribute to various music projects and released her more personal second album, "Double Roses," in 2017.

Throughout her career, Karen Elson has seamlessly bridged the worlds of modeling and music, earning accolades for her unique sound and style. From singing backing vocals for established artists to collaborating on tribute albums and performing live with renowned musicians, Elson has showcased her versatility and passion for music. Her albums, marked by haunting melodies and emotive lyrics, reflect her journey from a successful supermodel to a respected singer/songwriter, solidifying her status as a multifaceted artist in the industry.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-08

Karen Elson builds repeat engagement among 18-24 & 25-34 audiences throughout UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, UNITED KINGDOM. With a female-leaning (51%) base, campaign framing can lean into status, style, and community. The sharpest reach is on Youtube (2,236 avg views per post), while Instagram provides social proof in comments and saves. Affinities with Stephen Jones, Courrèges, Joseph Altuzarra point to authentic extensions into streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. Expect work that feels native to the timeline—not bolted on.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Karen Elson score 1.12% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: Stephen JonesBrand: CourrègesBrand: Joseph Altuzarra

Followers:311,489

Engagements:3,483

Rate:1.1%

Posts:3,890

Avg Likes:3,479

Avg Comments:50

Avg Views:2,236

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 311,489 · Engagements 3,483 · Rate 1.1% Posts 3,890 · Views 2,236 · Avg Likes 3,479 · Avg Comments 50 · Avg Views 2,236	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	18-24: 36% 25-34: 36% 35-44: 15% 45-64: 10%	Largest: 18-24 (36%); next: 25-34 (36%)
Gender Split	Female: 51% Male: 49% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews female (51%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (27%) BRAZIL (9%) UNITED KINGDOM (6%) FRANCE (6%) CANADA (5%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (27%), BRAZIL (9%), UNITED KINGDOM (6%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 3,440 avg likes/post · Youtube: 2,236 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 2,236 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 3,440 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Stephen Jones

Score: 786.24

Courrèges

Score: 222.09

Joseph Altuzarra

Score: 202.78

Prabal Gurung

Score: 184.17

Sportmax

Score: 177.46

Roger Vivier

Score: 106.74

Zac Posen

Score: 102.81

J.W. Anderson

Score: 81.77

Luisaviaroma

Score: 79.13

Alberta Ferretti

Score: 72.65

Ann Demeulemeester

Score: 66.62

Giambattista Valli

Score: 63.01

Brand	Category	Score
Stephen Jones		786.24
Courrèges		222.09
Joseph Altuzarra		202.78
Prabal Gurung		184.17
Sportmax		177.46
Roger Vivier		106.74
Zac Posen		102.81
J.W. Anderson		81.77
Luisaviaroma		79.13
Alberta Ferretti		72.65
Ann Demeulemeester		66.62
Giambattista Valli		63.01
David Yurman		60.23
Boucheron		58.56
Next Model Management		54.12
Jil Sander		51.48
Jeremy Scott		47.63
Aquazzura		46.98
Etro		46.18
Agent Provocateur		44.80
Thom Browne		41.87
Emilio Pucci		41.57
Roberto Cavalli Newborn		40.43
Oribe		39.99
Jean Paul Gaultier		37.78
Anna Sui		36.71
Roberto Cavalli		36.07
Marchesa		35.57
VIKTOR&ROLF		34.96
Cult Gaia		34.75
Blumarine		33.27
Chopard		32.03
Ermenegildo Zegna		31.82
NET-A-PORTER		31.78
Neiman Marcus		30.78
ELIE SAAB		30.15
Diane von Furstenberg		29.70
Giuseppe Zanotti Design		29.01
Stella McCartney		28.23
Loro Piana		27.60
Jeffrey Campbell		27.23
Betsey Johnson		26.82
Victoria Beckham		25.07
Alexander McQueen		24.15
Van Cleef & Arpels		24.13
Farfetch		24.03
Loewe		23.98
Maison Margiela		23.98
KARL LAGERFELD		23.34
Sotheby's		23.09