The Love Island star turned entrepreneur is recognised for her fashion success
By Lifestyle Correspondent | 4 April 2025
Reality TV star and businesswoman Molly-Mae Hague has secured a spot on The Sunday Times Young Power List 2025, which highlights 30 inspiring individuals making waves in business, entertainment, politics, sport, and beyond.
The 25-year-old, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2019, has successfully transitioned from influencer to entrepreneur, launching her own fashion brand, Maebe, in 2024. Her inclusion on the list comes as recognition of her growing impact in the business world.
From reality star to business mogul
Hague’s career has flourished since her time on Love Island. She first gained industry credibility as the creative director of fast-fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing, a role she held until 2023. However, it was the launch of her own womenswear brand, Maebe, in 2024 that truly cemented her place as a rising force in the fashion industry.
Her brand, known for its minimalist, luxury-inspired designs, quickly gained traction among young consumers, reflecting Hague’s strong social media influence and eye for business.
Earlier this year, the influencer starred in a Prime Video documentary that followed her personal and professional journey, including the highly publicised fallout from her break-up with boxer Tommy Fury.
The couple, who share a daughter, Bambi, born in January 2023, announced their split in August 2024, just weeks before Maebe’s official launch. Despite the personal challenges, Hague has remained focused on her business ambitions, earning a place alongside some of the UK’s brightest young talents.
A prestigious list of young talent
The Sunday Times Young Power List 2025 celebrates the achievements of individuals 30 or under who are making a significant impact across various industries.
Among this year’s honourees is Maisie Peters, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter who has toured with Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, making her the only musician featured on the list.
Other notable names include:
- Bella Maclean, 27, actress known for her roles in Sex Education and Rivals
- Saba Sams, 28, acclaimed author of Send Nudes and Gunk
- Kaleb Cooper, 26, farmer and TV personality from Clarkson’s Farm
- Toby Brown, 16, AI entrepreneur who secured $1 million in Silicon Valley investment for his start-up, Beem
- Fergal Mackie, 27, inventor of a body-powered bionic hand that functions without electronics
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The list highlights individuals from a diverse range of fields, from technology to entertainment, showcasing the breadth of young talent shaping the UK’s future.
Recognition for young innovators
Hannah Swerling, The Sunday Times commissioning editor, praised this year’s selection of young trailblazers, highlighting their resilience, talent, and vision.
“This year’s Young Power List showcases the incredible talent, resilience, and vision of young people across the UK,” she said.
“Their stories are a testament to what can be achieved with passion and purpose, and they remind us that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact.
“From entrepreneurs like Murvah Iqbal, who is revolutionising sustainable logistics with her courier company Hived, to Fergal Mackie, whose bionic hand invention is transforming the lives of amputees, each individual featured showcases the ingenuity and drive of young people.
“And, of course, there’s the creative vision of individuals like Bella Maclean, star of Disney+’s Rivals, and Maisie Peters, whose chart-topping music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.”
A bright future ahead
Molly-Mae Hague’s inclusion on The Sunday Times Young Power List 2025 marks another milestone in her evolving career. Once known solely for her reality TV fame, she has successfully rebranded herself as a serious businesswoman, proving that her influence extends far beyond Instagram.
As she continues to grow Maebe and explore new opportunities, Hague’s trajectory suggests she is only just getting started.
