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.

RIMOWA and Faber-Castell Built the Most Luxurious Pencil Case You'll Ever See
Design

RIMOWA and Faber-Castell Built the Most Luxurious Pencil Case You'll Ever See

A two-level tray system unfolds to reveal the full drawing set, from graphite pencils to a platinum-plated sharpener.

Valve's Steam Frame Puts Your Entire Steam Library in a Wireless VR Headset
Gaming

Valve's Steam Frame Puts Your Entire Steam Library in a Wireless VR Headset

Valve’s first headset since the Index plays VR and non-VR games, with no wires and no setup.

PORTER's BALLOONSAC SHRINK Returns in a Limited Black Colorway
Fashion

PORTER's BALLOONSAC SHRINK Returns in a Limited Black Colorway

Soft shrink leather with a natural grain shapes the bag, while a drawstring, cord stopper and detachable strap make it adjustable and two-way.

Balenciaga and SEGA Launch a Capsule With a Japan-Exclusive Varsity Jacket and a Playable ‘Sonic the Fighters’ Cabinet
Fashion

Balenciaga and SEGA Launch a Capsule With a Japan-Exclusive Varsity Jacket and a Playable ‘Sonic the Fighters’ Cabinet

The collection runs on original artwork paying homage to ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ revealed to coincide with Tokyo Game Show.

McDonald's Will Now Drone-Deliver Your Order to a Shanghai Skate Park
Food & Beverage

McDonald's Will Now Drone-Deliver Your Order to a Shanghai Skate Park

Automated docking stations and robotic-arm loading move meals from the restaurant to a skate park receiver in about 10 minutes.

Pikachu, Charizard and Gengar Get Their Own adidas 8-Ball Leather Jackets for ‘Pokémon's’ 30th Anniversary
Fashion

Pikachu, Charizard and Gengar Get Their Own adidas 8-Ball Leather Jackets for ‘Pokémon's’ 30th Anniversary

Each collared jacket color-codes its sleeves to its character and stitches a Poké Ball graphic at the elbow.


NOT A HOTEL and ‘Pokémon Sleep’ Will Let You Sleep Inside a Three-Meter Poké Ball for ‘Pokémon's’ 30th
Travel

NOT A HOTEL and ‘Pokémon Sleep’ Will Let You Sleep Inside a Three-Meter Poké Ball for ‘Pokémon's’ 30th

Access is limited to a select few, who each pick a Pokémon that themes the sphere’s lighting from an in-room iPad.

Dave Chappelle Sets Fall 2026 Arena Tour With a Madison Square Garden Finale
Entertainment

Dave Chappelle Sets Fall 2026 Arena Tour With a Madison Square Garden Finale

The tour closes by opening the 22nd New York Comedy Festival.

Pace Presents ‘David Lynch: LA,’ the First Show of His Photography in His Home City Since His 2025 Passing
Art

Pace Presents ‘David Lynch: LA,’ the First Show of His Photography in His Home City Since His 2025 Passing

The exhibition gathers five of the late director’s photographic series in dialogue for the first time.

Denim Tears x COMME des GARÇONS Parfums Bottles the Smell of Cotton for Its "Tears" Eau de Parfum
Fashion

Denim Tears x COMME des GARÇONS Parfums Bottles the Smell of Cotton for Its "Tears" Eau de Parfum

The musk floral is built around rural Georgia after the rain, with a dry, hay-warmed drydown.

Todd Snyder SS27 Trades Polish for Sun-Faded Suede and Washed Silk
Fashion

Todd Snyder SS27 Trades Polish for Sun-Faded Suede and Washed Silk

“Lagon d’Azur” is built on cashmere-linen outerwear, voile tuxedo shirts and a heat-relaxed palette.

Here Are All the Winners of the 2026 Emmy Awards
Entertainment

Here Are All the Winners of the 2026 Emmy Awards

‘The Pitt’ leads the night’s nominations with 25, followed by ‘Hacks’ with 24.

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