Pacsun UAE Influencer Strategy

Credentials &
Technical Proposal

Pacsun UAE Influencer Strategy  |  April 2026

Metasphere Technologies  |  Budget: 600,000 AED

01

Agency Credentials &
Relevant Experience

Who We Are

By the Numbers

55,000+
Verified Creators
2,700+
Businesses
Since 2019
Founded
UAE, KSA, GCC — Operating Regions

Our Platform

Why We're Different

Hybrid Model

Human strategy + technology automation

100% In-House

No third-party dependencies or licensing

50+ Bilingual Team

Arabic and English support

Audit-Ready

Full governance and compliance

Scalable

From 5 to 500+ creators per campaign

Enterprise Experience

Al-Futtaim, Emaar, Hilton, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton

Trusted by 2,500+ Brands

SIVVI
YouTube
Google
Bioderma
Dunkin'
Al-Futtaim
Landmark Group
Ounass
Hershey's
Four Seasons
Marriott
Careem
Wingstop
Atlantis The Palm
Baskin-Robbins
Cinnabon
Americana Restaurants
Reese's
Barry's
Deliveroo
Noon
Uber
Emaar
Dubai Holding
Papa Johns

And 2,500+ more businesses across the GCC

Case Studies

Highlights of achievements and campaign performance across key alist partnerships.

5 Case Studies  |  331 Creators Activated  |  2.98M AED UGC Value  |  18.4M+ Impressions
AlphaSquad Case Study
DOE Paris Case Study
Ounass Case Study
SIVVI Case Study
UNIDENTITY Case Study
02

Understanding of the Brief &
Strategic Approach

Pacsun Brand Positioning

UAE Gen Z & Gen Alpha Dynamics

93%
of UAE Gen Z buy clothing via social media
54%
discover new products through social platforms
78%
say virtual try-on (AR) was important to purchase

Strategic Approach: Three Phases

PRE-LAUNCH (April 2026)
Teaser content, brand narrative seeding, strategic gifting. Top-tier and macro creators seeded with brand and styling narratives. Content focus: "Here for the Now" messaging + West Coast youth culture storytelling.
LAUNCH (May 2026 MOE / Oct 2026 TDM)
Store opening amplification, live coverage. 2 major Gen Z influencers host/attend events + 5-10 macro/community amplifiers. Event attendance, Reels, TikTok, Stories, BTS, near-live content.
POST-LAUNCH & ALWAYS-ON (June 2026 - March 2027)
Sustained momentum, monthly content drops. Styling, campus culture, back-to-school, e-commerce. Building a scalable Gen Z community, not one-off campaigns.
03

Influencer Strategy &
Talent Selection

Three-Tier Influencer Ecosystem

Top-Tier (x6)

1M+  |  TikTok + Instagram  |  60%+ UAE
Campaign leaders, launch hosts, event anchors

Macro (x6)

150K-800K  |  TikTok & Instagram  |  60%+ UAE
Style-led content, drop previews, collection launches, CTAs

Nano (x6)

3K-80K  |  Multi-platform  |  60%+ UAE
Authentic peer content, BTS, UGC, always-on cultural relevance
Total Budget: AED 600,000  |  KPIs: ~18M Reach, 5-6% Engagement

Selection & Vetting Process

1

AI Verification

API integrations verify audience demographics, engagement authenticity

2

Human Moderation

Manual review for tone, aesthetics, cultural fit, content history

3

Talent Pool

55,000+ verified creators filtered by tier, location, niche, availability

4

Contractual Clarity

Automated NDAs, usage rights, escrow payments per tier

Exclusivity & Brand Safety

  • Top-tier: Category exclusivity during campaign period
  • All tiers: Content pre-approval by alist.ae and MAF/Pacsun
  • Immediate replacement protocol for brand safety violations
  • Real-time monitoring during campaign periods

Proposed Creator Selection

18 sample creators across three tiers — representing the calibre and variety of UAE talent we would recruit and activate for this campaign.

TOP-TIER6 CreatorsLana Mohd · Leen Mohd · Houda Oubellane · Shams Al Fares · Lilly Samy · Nidal Fed
MACRO6 CreatorsLenna Ha · Sally Javadi · Alaviaa Jaaferi · Shaza · Reem Almajed · Sibel Serbest
COMMUNITY / NANO6 CreatorsSana Varsoochi · Alaa Sediik · Areej Azlouk · Myra Bonnici · Alia Kamal · Habiba Azkoul
TOP-TIER6 Creators · 1M+ Followers
Lana Mohd
TOP-TIER

Lana Mohd

Campaign Leader · Launch Announcements · Store Opening Host
13.9M
TikTok
6.3M
IG
5.20%
TikTok Eng.
6.41%
IG Eng.
@lana_mohd89 (TikTok) · @lana_mohd89 (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Lana Mohd is the definitive cosmopolitan GCC fashion voice — ranked #4 top UAE TikToker in 2025, she commands a combined cross-platform audience exceeding 20 million followers. Her content is a masterclass in aspirational yet accessible fashion. For PACSUN's UAE launch, Lana represents the critical bridge between the brand's California-cool DNA and the cosmopolitan consumer in the UAE.

Brand Partners: H&M, Fashion Nova, Sephora GCC
MAF: Top-Tier · 1M+ Followers · UAE Audience · Fashion
Leen Mohd
TOP-TIER

Leen Mohd

Campaign Leader · Gen Z Anchor · GRWM & OOTD Series Lead
10.5M
TikTok
5.9M
IG
~6%
TikTok Eng.
2006
Gen Z Born
@leen_mohd98 (TikTok) · @leen_mohd98 (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Leen Mohd is PACSUN's dream Gen Z ambassador — born in 2006, she IS the core PACSUN customer. With 10.5M TikTok followers and ~6% engagement, her influence is deeply personal and community-driven.

Brand Partners: Active Fashion & Beauty Portfolio
MAF: Top-Tier · 1M+ Followers · UAE Audience · Fashion
Houda Oubellane
TOP-TIER

Houda Oubellane

Campaign Leader · Cross-Cultural Fashion Voice · Brand Activation Lead
15.1M
TikTok
4M
IG
#3
UAE TikTok
80%+
Gen Z Reach
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

UAE's third-ranked TikTok fashion creator with 15.1M followers. Her Moroccan heritage and UAE residency gives her unique cross-cultural appeal. She launched her own makeup collection, demonstrating brand-building expertise.

Brand Partners: Own Makeup Collection, Fashion + Beauty Portfolio
MAF: Top-Tier · 1M+ Followers · UAE Audience · Fashion
Shams Al Fares
TOP-TIER

Shams Al Fares

Narrative Content Lead · Store Opening Host · Launch Storyteller
4.8M
TikTok
3.4M
IG
Narrative
Style
H&M
Key Partner
UAE · Fashion / Beauty / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Shams is a storyteller who uses fashion as a narrative device. Her TikTok content creates immersive characters and scenarios woven around fashion — exactly the launch narrative PACSUN needs.

Brand Partners: H&M, Centrepoint, Swarovski, MakeupRevolution GCC
MAF: Top-Tier · 1M+ Followers · UAE Audience · Fashion
Lilly Samy
TOP-TIER

Lilly Samy

High-Energy Content Creator · Trend-Responsive Anchor · Drop Previews
6.1M
TikTok
1.6M
IG
+1.5%
Monthly Growth
+83K
New/Mo
@lillysamyx (TikTok) · @yourfavlillyxox (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Ranked #3 fastest-growing fashion creator in the UAE on TikTok, adding 83K new followers monthly. High-energy, trend-responsive, and authentically UAE-rooted.

Brand Partners: Multiple UAE Fashion & Lifestyle Brands
MAF: Top-Tier · 1M+ Followers · UAE Audience · Fashion
Nidal Fed
TOP-TIER

Nidal Fed

Male Fashion Voice · Campaign Diversity · Menswear Lead
1.8M
TikTok
1.1M
IG
Existing
alist Partner
Very High
PACSUN Energy
@nidal_fed (TikTok) · @nidal_fed (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Male
Why Pacsun

The only male Top-Tier creator on the shortlist, providing PACSUN with authentic menswear representation. Existing alist relationship means zero onboarding friction.

Brand Partners: Multiple Fashion & Lifestyle Brands, alist Verified
MAF: Top-Tier · 1M+ Followers · UAE Audience · Fashion
MACRO6 Creators · 150K-800K Followers
Lenna Ha
MACRO

Lenna Ha

Streetwear Credibility · Style-Led Content · Niche Fashion Authority
279K
IG
Editorial
Style
Stacks
Brand Founded
90s Off-Duty
Aesthetic
@leenalghouti (TikTok) · @leenalghouti (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

UAE's foremost voice in elevated streetwear. Co-founder of Stacks — a minimalist streetwear label. Her endorsement carries peer credibility that mega-influencers cannot replicate.

MAF: Macro · 150K-800K · UAE Audience · Style Credibility
Sally Javadi
MACRO

Sally Javadi

Viral Fashion Content · Shoes & Accessories Focus · Drop Previews
337K
IG
76.2K
TikTok
Viral
Content
Shoes
Focus
@sallyjavadi (TikTok) · @sallyjavadi (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle / Shoes · Female
Why Pacsun

Fashion content that stops thumbs mid-scroll. Her particular strength in footwear and accessories aligns with PACSUN's broad product offering.

MAF: Macro · 150K-800K · UAE Audience · Fashion
Alaviaa Jaaferi
MACRO

Alaviaa Jaaferi

Style-Led Content · Cultural Diversity · Event Amplification
365K
IG
13.6K
TikTok
High Fashion
Quality
Strong
PACSUN Energy
@alaviaajaaferi (IG) · @alaviaaj (TikTok)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Brings important cultural dimension, representing the diverse multicultural fabric of UAE's population. 365K IG followers with strong PACSUN energy.

MAF: Macro · 150K-800K · UAE Audience · Fashion
Shaza
MACRO

Shaza

TikTok-First Creator · Gen Z Content · Always-On Cultural Relevance
518.5K
TikTok
128K
IG
TikTok-First
Platform
Very High
PACSUN Energy
@byshazoya (TikTok) · @byshazoya (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

TikTok-first creator perfectly aligned with where PACSUN's core Gen Z audience discovers new brands. Fashion-forward, dynamic, and culturally current.

MAF: Macro · TikTok 518K · UAE Audience · Fashion
Reem Almajed
MACRO

Reem Almajed

Street Style Authority · Gen Z-Dominant Reach · Drop Content
572.1K
TikTok
289K
IG
80%
Gen Z Audience
Street Style
Content
@reem_almajed7 (TikTok) · @reem_almajed (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

80% Gen Z audience — the highest concentration of PACSUN's target consumer in any single creator on this roster. Strong UAE credibility and street-style energy.

MAF: Macro · 150K-800K · UAE Audience · Gen Z 80%
Sibel Serbest
MACRO

Sibel Serbest

Premium Fashion Voice · High-Credibility Audience · Event Amplification
101K
IG
24.3K
TikTok
97.3%
Audience Cred.
Premium
Style
@sibelsserbest (IG) · @sibelserbest (TikTok)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

97.3% audience credibility score — near-perfect, signaling virtually every follower is real and engaged, making her reach disproportionately powerful.

MAF: Macro · Combined Reach · 97.3% Credibility · Fashion
COMMUNITY / NANO6 Creators · 3K-80K Followers
Sana Varsoochi
COMMUNITY / NANO

Sana Varsoochi

UGC & Peer Content · Fashion Collabs · Authentic Community Voice
71.6K
IG
Extensive
Collabs
Odd Muse
Partner
Editorial
Quality
@sanavarsh (TikTok) · @sanavarsh (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Beauty / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

71.6K IG with notable Odd Muse (UK premium) partnership. Her audience sees her as a relatable fashion peer — driving highest conversion rates.

MAF: Community/Nano · 3K-80K · UAE Audience · Fashion UGC
Alaa Sediik
COMMUNITY / NANO

Alaa Sediik

High-Engagement UGC · Viral Fashion Content · Peer Storytelling
53.3K
IG
13.54%
IG Eng.
Existing
alist Partner
Viral
Content
@alaa.sediik (IG) · @Alaasadek530 (TikTok)
UAE · Fashion / Beauty / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

13.54% Instagram engagement — one of the highest on the shortlist. Routinely outperforms macro-tier creators in likes, comments, saves, and shares.

MAF: Community/Nano · 3K-80K · UAE Audience · 13.54% Eng.
Areej Azlouk
COMMUNITY / NANO

Areej Azlouk

Viral Fashion UGC · Authentic Community Voice · Peer Storytelling
88.1K
IG
70.15%
Aud. Cred.
Highly Viral
Content
Fashion
Niche
@jeeraaz (IG) · @jeeraaaz (TikTok)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Consistently viral fashion creator with 70.15% audience credibility — genuine, real-person following. Expressive and trend-forward aesthetic.

MAF: Community/Nano · 3K-80K IG · UAE Audience · Viral
Myra Bonnici
COMMUNITY / NANO

Myra Bonnici

TikTok Powerhouse · Viral Gen Z Content · Always-On Cultural Relevance
495K
TikTok
76.3K
IG
24.19%
TikTok Eng.
79.13%
Aud. Cred.
@myrabonnicii (TikTok) · @myrabonnici (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

The most undervalued creator on this shortlist. 495K TikTok with jaw-dropping 24.19% engagement — nearly 1 in 4 followers actively interacts with each post.

MAF: Nano (IG) / Macro TikTok · UAE · 24.19% Eng. · Fashion
Alia Kamal
COMMUNITY / NANO

Alia Kamal

Cool-Girl Fashion Content · Sephora-Level Execution · Gen Z Voice
309.1K
TikTok
44.2K
IG
6.94%
Engagement
70%
Gen Z Aud.
@alia.abk (TikTok) · @alia.abk (IG)
UAE · Fashion / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Fashion cool-girl energy backed by concrete metrics: 309.1K TikTok, 6.94% engagement, 70% Gen Z audience, and Sephora GCC partnership confirming professional capability.

MAF: Nano (IG) / Macro TikTok · UAE · Gen Z 70% · Fashion
Habiba Azkoul
COMMUNITY / NANO

Habiba Azkoul

Emerging Creator · Beauty & Fashion UGC · Community-Building Content
37.1K
IG
17.2K
TikTok
Beauty+Fashion
Community
Emerging
Growth Stage
UAE · Fashion / Beauty / Lifestyle · Female
Why Pacsun

Exciting emerging creator actively building her base with genuine community engagement and cool-girl energy. Investing in emerging creators creates long-term brand loyalty.

MAF: Community/Nano · 3K-80K · UAE Audience · Emerging Gen Z
04

Content Strategy &
Creative Approach

Platform Strategy

TIKTOK (Primary Channel)

  • Lead platform for reach and virality — where UAE Gen Z discovers trends
  • 15-60s vertical videos, native editing, trending sounds
  • Hooks within first 1.5 seconds, on-screen text in Arabic + English
  • Creators use own voice and format — no scripted templates

INSTAGRAM (Secondary Channel)

  • Community-building and aspirational layer
  • Reels (15-30s), Stories (real-time, polls, Q&As), Carousels (lookbooks)
  • Primary channel for tagging, brand mentions, shoppable content

Supporting: YouTube Shorts, Snapchat Spotlights, Reddit via nano creators

Four Content Pillars

1

FASHION & STYLING (Anchor)

Outfit edits, try-on hauls, seasonal lookbooks, GRWM, styling challenges

2

MUSIC & CULTURE

Playlist-driven outfit pairing, concert prep, music drop reactions in Pacsun fits

3

SPORT & ACTIVE

Gym/skate culture, A.R.C and Pac 1980 activewear, day-in-my-life active content

4

ART & CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Gallery visits in Pacsun, DIY customisation, collabs with UAE visual artists

Content Formats & Creative Direction

Creative Tone & Language

Tone: Confident, expressive, culturally fluent

Language: Arabic + English code-switching, slang-friendly, visually driven

All content embodies "Here for the Now" — no standalone ad content

Campaign Phasing & Activation Plan

Pre-Launch Phase (April 2026)
Teaser content to build anticipation, brand narrative seeding, strategic gifting to top-tier and macro creators
Launch Phase — Store Openings (May 2026 MOE / Oct 2026 TDM)
Store opening amplification, live event coverage, 2 major Gen Z influencers host/attend, Reels, TikTok, Stories, BTS
Post-Launch & Always-On (June 2026 - March 2027)
Ongoing influencer activations, monthly content drops: styling, campus culture, back-to-school, e-commerce launches
Seasonal & Tactical Moments
Back-to-school, holiday campaigns, seasonal drops, building a scalable Gen Z community

Pacsun Mockup Content

4 mockup content pieces for Pacsun UAE — tap to play.

GRWM
Styling Tips
Styling
Store Opening

Previous Client Work

16 video references from recent campaigns — tap to play.

Alpha Squad · 4 Videos

Alpha Squad 1
Alpha Squad 2
Alpha Squad 3
Alpha Squad 4

DOE Paris · 4 Videos

DOE Paris 1
DOE Paris 2
DOE Paris 3
DOE Paris 4

VIRGIO · 4 Videos

VIRGIO 1
VIRGIO 2
VIRGIO 3
VIRGIO 4
07

Measurement,
Reporting & KPIs

KPIs & Reporting

~18M
Estimated Reach
5-6%
Engagement Rate Target
80%+
Positive Sentiment

Additional KPIs

  • Content performance by platform and influencer tier
  • Store/event-related engagement (where applicable)

Reporting Cadence

  • Campaign-based reports post major activations
  • Monthly performance summaries with optimisation recommendations
  • End-of-year consolidated performance report
  • Real-time dashboards: 24/7 access for MAF and Pacsun teams
08

Team Structure &
Governance

alist.ae Platform & Team

Automated creator vetting, campaign management, real-time dashboards & reporting

Louisa AnderssonProject Lead — Overall Oversight
Diana BornalesHead of Account Management
Yalda HomayounMarketing Manager
Fatma OmaraTalent Manager
Amal SatiClient Success Manager
Jithin ThayyilFinance Manager

+ Content Moderation Team + Support Team

Governance & Compliance

Governance

  • Weekly status calls with MAF
  • 48-hour content approval SLA
  • Real-time escalation protocol
  • Monthly compliance audits
  • Close coordination with Pacsun / MAF marketing and retail teams
  • All contracts, approvals, and posting schedules follow agreed workflows

Risk Management

  • UAE Media Council standards + GCC advertising regulations
  • Full regulatory compliance across all influencer content
  • Dual moderation: AI + human review before publication
  • Dedicated brand safety monitoring and rapid escalation protocol

Let's Amplify Pacsun

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