Hypebeast 100 2023: this year’s list of the most accomplished creatives

Hypebeast, a global leading platform for men’s contemporary fashion, announces the annual Hypebeast100 list, which shines a yearly spotlight on the world’s most influential creative movers and shakers, 100 designers, artists, musicians and other creative forces who shaped and evolved culture over the past year. As part of the Hypebeast100 initiative, honorees of Hypebeast100 Next and Hypebeast100 Awards are also released. For the first-time ever, presenting the Hypebeast100 Hall of Fame award — in recognition of outstanding, lasting impact, the award goes to Hiroshi Fujiwara.

Hypebeast100

Stepping into the second decade of Hypebeast100, Hypebeast stands firm in its commitment to recognize the world’s most influential creatives in fashion and their amazing achievements. In the face of an uncertain future, the extraordinary minds on the Hypebeast100 list continue to push boundaries and create exceptional work that has left an undeniable impression on Hypebeast, its readers and the world. 

Hypebeast100 Next

The Hypebeast100 Next is a list of emerging fashion designers from around the world that have shaken their local markets, and left a lasting impression on a global scale. They are the new generation that pursue innovation and creativity, in the way that excites and disrupts, and it is in them that we rely on to challenge tradition and build upon the space that the Hypebeast100 lead today, so that they too, will one day inspire the youth of tomorrow. For the first time, the Hypebeast100 Next list was open for public nominations, and received over 2,000 unique public submissions, resulting in 25 names being selected for the Hypebeast100 Next 2023 list. 

Hypebeast100 Awards

Hypebeast100 Awards 2023 acknowledges the year’s best designers and brands that have gone beyond the outer limits of creativity. Their names are synonymous with innovation and excellence — Stüssy, Sandy Liang, ASICS, Carhartt x sacai, Wales Bonner x adidas Samba — recognized by their sheer effectiveness in design, marketing and cultivating communities.

The awards cast a spotlight on fashion and footwear, both core verticals of Hypebeast, and celebrate its partnerships and products that have made lasting impressions with our team and consumers. They are this year’s most ambitious projects, and they have set the bar extremely high for other brands to follow in the coming years.

Hypebeast100 Hall of Fame

In recognition of outstanding, lasting impact, the Hypebeast Hall of Fame honors Hiroshi Fujiwara. Through his journey from a local trendsetter to a global fashion icon, Hiroshi Fujiwara has not only created iconic products but also shaped cultural dialogues, influencing generations in the world of fashion and beyond. His collaborations, spanning diverse industries from streetwear to technology, are a testament to his visionary approach and his unwavering influence, earning him the title of the “godfather of streetwear”.

To view the full Hypebeast100 list, visit https://hypebeast.com/hb100/2023.

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