Edwin Battistini is a freelance fashion designer focused on sport and street for both women and men. Battistini was born and raised in Italy. He received a bachelor degree in fashion design from Urbino University in 2006. Battistini worked for Diadora, Bikkembergs, Merrell, Marcelo Burlon and Stella Jean. He is currently the creative director of the Spanish brand Mikakus. In 2005 he won a national footwear design competition, called GQ Academy, held by GQ magazine.