Hypebeast is a
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
–listed company that focuses on contemporary culture and lifestyle.
It was originally founded in 2005 by
Kevin Ma as a sneaker blog. Over the years, Hypebeast has expanded into other industries such as fashion, art, music, e-commerce, golf, and more.
Hypebeast's three major divisions are Hypemedia, its online editorial and social media platforms; Hypemaker, an in-house creative production agency;
and HBX, a retail platform.
In addition to the Hypebeast media platform, which is in multiple languages, there are also Hypebae and Popbee for women, Hypeart for art and Hypegolf for golf. In 2012, Hypebeast launched its print magazine, ''Hypebeast'' magazine.
History
Hypebeast was originally started as a sneaker blog in 2005 by
Kevin Ma.
*In 2012, the lifestyle, digital and streetwear focused site entered the retail sphere as HBX, selling fashion editor favourites.
*In 2017, it launched its creative agency, Hypemaker.
*In 2018, the company organized a 2-day cultural festival called Hypefest in New York City.
*In 2019, Hypebeast was transferred to the Main Board in the
HKEX.
*In 2020, Hypebeans, a café, was opened in the HBX Hong Kong store.
*In 2022, the HBX New York flagship store was opened in
Chinatown, New York.
*In 2022, the Hypegolf Shop opened in Japan.
Recognition
*2008: ''
Time
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'' magazine's 50 best websites
*2017: ''
Fast Company
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History
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'' most innovative companies
*2018: ''
Forbes
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Asia'' 200 Best Under A Billion list
See also
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References
External links
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Clothing companies of Hong Kong
Companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Entertainment companies of Hong Kong
Fashion magazines
Fashion websites
Hip-hop fashion
Online clothing retailers
Retail companies of Hong Kong
Sneaker culture
Street fashion
Youth culture