Nikko Kefalas is a Creative Director and Fashion Stylist recognized for his forward-thinking approach to visual storytelling. With expertise spanning fashion styling, photography, brand development, and model mentorship, he has built a career that blends editorial creativity with commercial strategy—delivering impactful campaigns and imagery for global audiences.
Nikko began his career in fashion design, gaining technical knowledge of garment construction before moving into styling and creative direction. Early collaborations with Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Perry Ellis, Carolina Herrera, and Tommy Hilfiger set the foundation for a portfolio that would expand to include beauty leaders such as MAC Cosmetics, L’Oréal, Maybelline, Sephora, and Schwarzkopf. His editorial work has been published internationally in Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Numéro, Interview, GQ, and more.
Beyond editorial, Nikko has led brand identity, campaign development, and social media direction for clients across the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. He is equally dedicated to model development—mentoring new talent and shaping portfolios that have launched successful, high-profile careers.
His styling work includes an extensive list of cultural figures, among them Alicia Keys, Cindy Crawford, Brad Pitt, Janet Jackson, and Serena and Venus Williams. He has also contributed commentary to outlets including Fashion Police, Full Frontal Fashion, and NBC’s Fresh Faces of Sports Illustrated.
Working between North America and Europe, Nikko brings a multicultural perspective that continues to inform his inclusive and globally minded approach. Renowned for elevating brands and talent alike, he remains a dynamic creative voice within the evolving fashion industry.
Styling A-list actors, recording artists, and 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.