Nico Gavino

Nico Gavino

Associate Editor

Nico Gavino is a NYC-based writer with a focus on the intersection of pop culture and men’s style. He has written more than 1,000 articles on Hypebeast in the last 2 years, spanning industry news, interviews, and long-form pieces. Interviews include Takashi Murakami, Missy Elliot, and major designers like Simone Bellotti, Tremaine Emory, and Jack Carlson. Previously, Nico has been quoted in publications like Sourcing Journal and Fashionista, and acted as a trend advisory to notable names like Timberland. Deeply interested in aesthetics and subcultures, his articles tie emerging fashion currents to shifts in the wider cultural landscape.

A First Look at the Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker
Footwear

A First Look at the Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker

The NYC-based designer reimagines Nike’s tabi-toed sneaker with supersized soles and a crackled upper finish.

COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus Made the Air Jordan 11 Feel Like a Dress Shoe
Footwear

COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus Made the Air Jordan 11 Feel Like a Dress Shoe

Featuring premium full-grain leather uppers and extra shine for a refined reinterpretation of the 1995-born sneaker.

The Furniture Is Lava: Paddy Pike’s Figulus Collection
Design

The Furniture Is Lava: Paddy Pike’s Figulus Collection

Using lava rock from Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, the London-based designer’s collection explores the intersection of ancient geology and emerging technology.

Public School Reclaims NYC for FW26 Campaign
Fashion

Public School Reclaims NYC for FW26 Campaign

Shot by Joshua Woods, the campaign features Scott Barnhill, MJ Marte, and Idriys Ali-Chow traversing NYC’s neon-lit streets.

The Air Jordan 1 Was Reimagined by Eight Finalists & This One Won
Footwear

The Air Jordan 1 Was Reimagined by Eight Finalists & This One Won

As part of the inaugural Jordan Design Studio program, global creatives were challenged with redesigning the AJ1.

mfpen Remakes the New Balance 991v1 in "Surplus Leathers"
Footwear

mfpen Remakes the New Balance 991v1 in "Surplus Leathers"

Made in the UK for a limited drop of 90 pairs, mfpen founder Sigurd Bank exclusively shared, “All upper materials are surplus from past production.”


The Met Cancels John Galliano Exhibition
Fashion

The Met Cancels John Galliano Exhibition

“I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry for it,” Galliano stated.

Salehe Bembury x PUMA's New Fusion: the Velum 2
Footwear

Salehe Bembury x PUMA's New Fusion: the Velum 2

“With Velum 2, the opportunity was to evolve the upper while maintaining the tooling and visual DNA established by the original,” Salehe Bembury exclusively shared with Hypebeast.

What Is Uniqlo U Without the Lemaire Duo?
Fashion

What Is Uniqlo U Without the Lemaire Duo?

As Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran release their final Uniqlo U collection, open questions remain about the future of the retailer’s design-forward sub-label.

Stüssy x eYe JUNYA WATANABE MAN Returns for FW26
Fashion

Stüssy x eYe JUNYA WATANABE MAN Returns for FW26

Set to drop on August 28 the range showcases prep classics and Fall staples with streetwear twists.

Gucci's Primavera Campaign Is a Fusion of K-Pop, UK Underground, DMV Rap & More
Fashion

Gucci's Primavera Campaign Is a Fusion of K-Pop, UK Underground, DMV Rap & More

Jin, EsDeeKid, Rico Nasty, Shawn Mendes, and NINGNING represent global music alongside talents from other realms of culture.

James Harden's adidas Harden Vol. 10 Is Recast in "HarDenim"
Footwear

James Harden's adidas Harden Vol. 10 Is Recast in "HarDenim"

Featuring vintage denim-inspired details like Sashiko-style stitching and selvedge-esque heel tabs.

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