Nikko Kefalas is an acclaimed Creative Director known for his bold, forward-thinking style in fashion styling, photography, brand building, and model development. With a sharp eye for storytelling and a distinct editorial voice, he blends avant-garde creativity with commercial appeal—crafting visuals that connect across platforms and audiences.
He began his career in Fashion Design, gaining hands-on knowledge of garment construction and styling. His early work includes collaborations with top designers like Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Perry Ellis, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Neiman Marcus, and Roberto Cavalli as well as major beauty brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Maybelline, Sephora, L’Oréal, Matrix, and Schwarzkopf.
Nikko’s creative roots run deep—from his early days at Patricia Field’s iconic House of Field to his role as Creative Director at BlackBook Magazine, where he helped shape its visual identity and grow its influence in fashion media. He has contributed editorial work to Vogue en Espagnol (Brazil, Spain, Japan, Australia), L'Uomo Vogue, Elle, InStyle, Marie Claire, Numero, Interview, GQ, and more.
As a brand strategist and creative lead, Nikko has developed campaigns, built brand identities, and led social media direction for global clients in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. He has also played a hands-on role in discovering and mentoring emerging models, guiding them into successful careers.
Styling A-List actors, recording artists, and TV personalities, Nikko’s celebrity portfolio includes Alicia Keys, Allison Janney, Amber Valletta, Brad Pitt, Benicio Del Toro, Brooke Shields, Channing Tatum, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, Destiny’s Child, Eva Longoria, Gabrielle Union, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heidi Klum, Iggy Pop, Iman, Janet Jackson, James Franco, Javier Bardem, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Julianna Margulies, Katharine McPhee, Laura Dern, Mandy Moore, Natalie Portman, P!NK, Rose McGowan, Roselyn Sanchez, Rosie Perez, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Hayes, Sharon Stone, Sheryl Crow, Steven Tyler, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams, Venus & Serena Williams, Will Ferrell, Whitney Houston, and First Lady Melania Trump.
Nikko’s work has been featured in InStyle, WWD, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, and Vogue En Español. As a fashion commentator, he’s appeared on Fashion Police, Fashion File, Full Frontal Fashion, E!, and NBC’s Fresh Faces of Sports Illustrated.
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