AREA Appoints Nicholas Aburn As Creative Director

Beckett Fogg, CEO and founder, announces the appointment of Nicholas Aburn as Creative Director at AREA. He starts in March, and his first collection will be Spring/Summer 2026.

Originally from Maryland, Nicholas studied at Central Saint Martins in London before beginning his career at Tom Ford. He then went on to work as Senior Womenswear Designer at Alexander Wang in New York. Most recently, he served as Senior Designer at Balenciaga Couture.

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“AREA is proud to welcome Nicholas Aburn as our new Creative Director. His vision for the brand’s evolution will amplify AREA’s resonance and propel us into an exciting new era.” says CEO Beckett Fogg.

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"New York has always inspired me with its mix of raw energy and glamour. AREA truly embodies this spirit, and I am excited to bring the brand back to its roots." says Nicholas Abur