Sophie Caraan

Sophie Caraan

Managing Editor

Sophie Caraan is the Managing Editor at Hypebeast, where she sets the editorial direction, standards, and output strategy for the HQ team. With a decade of editorial experience, she brings both a storyteller's instinct and a strategist's eye — spotlighting the figures and movements that shape the culture across a multitude of lanes. Her tenure is marked by high-impact conversations with the likes of RZA, Mads Mikkelsen, CORTIS, Erling Haaland, Kasing Lung, NIGO, and more.

F.C.Real Bristol x SUBU Black Out Their Football Spike Sandal in Grained Synthetic Leather
Footwear

F.C.Real Bristol x SUBU Black Out Their Football Spike Sandal in Grained Synthetic Leather

The follow-up to the duo’s well-received 2025 release sits on SUBU’s signature cushioned insole.

ABOVE THE CLOUDS x ASICS Weave the GEL-SD-LYTE in Tonal "Black/Gunmetal"
Footwear

ABOVE THE CLOUDS x ASICS Weave the GEL-SD-LYTE in Tonal "Black/Gunmetal"

The Australian retailer’s take draws on Japanese design discipline and a craft handed down across cultures and cities.

LISA Doesn't Have to Choose
Tech & Gadgets

LISA Doesn't Have to Choose

A decade into global stardom, LISA still refuses to pick just one version of herself. Her Meta Glasses collaboration makes room for all of them.

BOOX's Card-Sized Picco E-Reader Swaps Doomscrolling for a Chapter
Tech & Gadgets

BOOX's Card-Sized Picco E-Reader Swaps Doomscrolling for a Chapter

The 3.97-inch ePaper reader attaches to the back of a phone with a magnetic ring case.

Diemme x Rayon Vert Turn Deadstock Tweed Into an Alpine-Ready Grappa Verde
Footwear

Diemme x Rayon Vert Turn Deadstock Tweed Into an Alpine-Ready Grappa Verde

The first collaboration between the two labels draws its fabrics from historic Alpini mountain garments and arrives in four colorways.

JUUN.J x Alpinestars RSRV's 17-Piece Capsule Is Built on Padded Leather and Rider Tailoring
Fashion

JUUN.J x Alpinestars RSRV's 17-Piece Capsule Is Built on Padded Leather and Rider Tailoring

First shown as the finale of JUUN.J’s FW26 Paris show, the collab replaces logo branding with construction taken from motorcycle gear.


J. Press x Barbour's Revived Burghley Keeps Its Equestrian Drip Strip and Thornproof Wax
Fashion

J. Press x Barbour's Revived Burghley Keeps Its Equestrian Drip Strip and Thornproof Wax

The full-length ‘80s riding coat returns in a slimmer cut that hits just above the knee, finished with a corduroy collar and storm flap.

Willy Chavarria and adidas Originals Rework the Megaride for Fall 2026
Footwear

Willy Chavarria and adidas Originals Rework the Megaride for Fall 2026

Oversized track sets, Dazzle jerseys and a red, white and green Chicano Sweatshirt round out the upcoming drop.

Check Out Official Images of the Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor "Solar Gold"
Footwear

Check Out Official Images of the Bad Bunny x adidas Gazelle Indoor "Solar Gold"

The pair marks a bolder turn from the collaboration’s faded, earth-toned Gazelles.

Burton Raids Zeb Powell's Wardrobe for "Zeb's Closet," a Baggy Outerwear Collection
Fashion

Burton Raids Zeb Powell's Wardrobe for "Zeb's Closet," a Baggy Outerwear Collection

The drop includes a reversible vest and a traveling pop-up tour.

The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble "Cow Print" Swaps Printed Graphics for Real Calf Hair
Footwear

The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble "Cow Print" Swaps Printed Graphics for Real Calf Hair

A Metallic Gold Swoosh accents the Holiday 2026 pair.

GREG LABORATORY fall winter 2026 FW26 Season 7 Collection
Fashion

GREG LABORATORY fall winter 2026 FW26 Season 7 Collection

The “Time Loosens Reality” collection builds seasonless staples from Ventile and fleece.

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