Jian DeLeon

Jian DeLeon is a writer, podcast host, and author with over 10 years of experience. As the editorial director for Highsnobiety, he reports on the intersection of streetwear, sneakers, and luxury fashion, and oversees digital, print, video, and brand marketing. He co-hosts 'The Dropcast,' Highsnobiety's weekly news podcast. Additionally, he authored two books published by Gestalten, The Incomplete Highsnobiety Guide to Street Fashion and Culture in 2018 and The New Luxury in 2019. He was also recently named one of Adweek's 2019 Young Influentials.


He's held posts as the Senior Menswear Editor at trend forecasting agency WGSN, the Deputy Style Editor at Complex Media, Style Writer at GQ.com, Shopping Editor at men's style site Valet, and was one of the first contributors to the tongue-in-cheek men's lifestyle site Four Pins. He has contributed to publications like Style.com, Man of the World, Business of Fashion and New York Magazine. He has written campaigns and copy for clients like 23Stories, Ledbury, John Elliott, and Nike.

Books by Jian DeLeon