Nikko Kefalas stands out as a highly acclaimed Creative Director, renowned for his innovative and cutting-edge style in fashion styling, photography, and brand awareness direction. His exceptional sense of style is evident in his ability to craft unique and avant-garde images, all while adhering to the guidelines set by editors and clients.
Beginning his career with a background in Fashion Design and Costume History, Nikko gained a profound understanding of garment construction and tailoring. These early experiences equipped him with the skills necessary for coordinating collections for runway shows and fashion editorials. He collaborated with renowned show coordinators and contributed to collections for esteemed designers such as Marc Jacobs, Isaac Mizrahi, Hugo Boss, Perry Ellis, Carolina Herrera, and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as major beauty companies like MAC Cosmetics, Maybelline, Sephora, Sebastian, L'Oréal, Matrix, and Schwarzkopf.
During his tenure at Patricia Field's prestigious boutique, "The House of Fields," Nikko delved into the underground subculture of New York fashion. In 1997, he joined BlackBook Magazine as their stylist and freelance Creative Director, swiftly elevating the publication into a prominent urban fashion magazine. Nikko played a pivotal role in developing the iconic Little Black Book directory guide, attracting major fashion advertisers and significantly contributing to the magazine's growth. He also held contributing editor positions at Vogue En Español and Surface Magazine, earning recognition and nominations for his innovative editorial work.
As a Creative Director, Brand Strategist, and Social Media Awareness Director, Nikko has expertly shaped brand identities, devised cohesive marketing strategies, and enhanced online presence for various clients. His role in brand management and social media awareness has been instrumental in elevating brands and engaging audiences effectively.
Throughout his illustrious career, Nikko has collaborated as a fashion stylist, contributing editor, and Creative Art Director with distinguished magazines such as Australian Vogue, Vogue Brazil, Vogue España, Vogue Japan, L'Uomo Vogue, L'Officiel, InStyle, Ocean Drive, Conde Nast Traveler, Elle, Elle Quebec, Elle China, Marie Claire, Interview, Numero, Flaunt, GQ, and British GQ.
Nikko's portfolio includes styling numerous high-profile celebrities and working on advertising campaigns for prestigious brands like Neiman Marcus, Guess, Carolina Herrera, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sony, Paco Rabanne, Kenneth Cole, Steve Madden, Wolford, Joico, Sebastian, MAC Cosmetics, Redken, Shiseido, Maybelline, and Escada.
His expertise has attracted attention from media outlets such as InStyle, Women's Wear Daily, Entertainment Weekly, Elle, Black Book, and Vogue En Español. Nikko has appeared as a commentator and critic on shows like "Fashion Police," "Fashion File," E!, Style Channel's "Full Frontal Fashion," and "Facing Fame." Additionally, he has served as an on-site host, coordinator, and style expert for NBC's "Fresh Faces of Sports Illustrated."
Recognized as one of the pioneering editors who brought Haute Couture to the young pop culture editorial world in the 1990s, Nikko Kefalas continues to make a lasting impact on the industry, transforming extravagant and restrictive garments into youthful, fun, and fresh looks through his creative direction and styling abilities.
His creative talents have graced numerous high-profile personalities and celebrities, including Adam Levine, Angelina Jolie, Alicia Keys, Allison Janney, Amy Winehouse, Brad Pitt, Benicio Del Toro, Brooke Shields, Busta Rhymes, Celine Dion, Channing Tatum, Cindy Crawford, Destiny's Child, Daft Punk, DMX, Eminem, Eva Longoria, Gabrielle Union, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heidi Klum, Iman, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Aniston, Julianna Margulies, Kerry Washington, Laura Dern, Linda Evangelista, Mandy Moore, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Portman, Q-Tip, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Hayes, Sharon Stone, Steven Tyler, Tom Cruise, Tyra Banks, Venus and Serena Williams, and Whitney Houston