About Derek
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Derek loves to shop.
Derek “Fabulous” Warburton has dubbed himself as every womans GBFFtm
( gay best friend forever). He lives his life to entertain, educate and
make people feel good about themselves. He grew up always being taken
care of by women and now he wants to give it all back to them. Derek
attended New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology where he developed
his keen fashion sense and honed his talent for styling. As a fashion
editor, correspondent, stylist and motivational speaker, Derek applies
his philosophy “Help, Teach, Inspire, Love and have Fun” to all aspects
of his life.
Over the years Derek became an international stylist and tastemaker.
He lived many years between Europe, Miami and the northeast becoming a
personal stylist with a diverse selection of international clientele. He
was known as the “Man About Town” in Milan before settling back in Miami.
While there, he became a co-partner in Atomic Funk. Known as “the” place
to book production staff for the top fashion photographers, magazines
and brands worldwide. In addition Atomic during this time became one of
the “top personal styling firms” in the world according to Elite
Traveler.
While in Miami Derek became one of Florida’s leading celebrity
stylists. Between music videos, fashion shows and making a name for
himself as a fashion director for various high-end lifestyle
publications, television soon became part of his repertoire. He co-
hosted SKY televisions ” Fashion Avenue” with super model Joddi Kidd,
and “Big Boutique” on the Style Network and as a fashion trend expert for
Fox morning show “Morning Blend”.
With his celebrity and socialite clientele and television experience
in his back pocket, Derek moved to New York to expand his career profile
and move into media. His latest and most prevalent endeavor,
dereklovesshopping.com has been the sounding board for his message.
Help, Teach, Inspire, Love and have Fun have become slogan to help women
feel better about themselves. The website creates a fun destination for
everyone to realize that they can be “Derek Fabulous” no matter what
size! DLS focuses on celebrity looks and how to recreate them for your
own life and of course, on a budget. In addition, the site is home to
his popular web series, “Derek TV”, where he interviews fashion and
lifestyle influencers and discovers the best shops.
Along with the website, Derek’s media career has taken off. He has
become an international press darling. With features in The New York
Times, InTouch, Pepsi We Inspire, Boho and “The Insider” and was seen on
the third season of “The Real Housewives of New York City”. He also
regularly appears on NBC’s “The 10! Show” and nationally syndicated
“Daytime” as a style guru. Plus, was sponsored as one of the “American
VIP’S” to attend the fall 2010 fashion shows in New Zealand. While there
he was dubbed an instant celebrity. He made appearances on “Breakfast”,
“Campbell Live”, “Nightline” and the 6 o’clock news was featured in every
newspaper in the nation as the American Style guru.
With his star on the rise, he will never forget his humble
beginnings. Having grown up homeless, he wanted to give back to the women
that took care of him. In the fall of 2009, Derek started the “How to be
Derek Fabulous” program at Bottomless Closet NYC, in which he teaches
disadvantaged women how to dress appropriately for work. Going above and
beyond for the clients, Derek works individually with each woman at the
seminars to help select garments and listen to her style and self esteem
concerns. In November of 2010 has marked his 2 year anniversary with the
program. He has helped over 300 women. Along with his program at
Bottomless Closet, Derek also supports Housing Works. He hosted the
celeb and media packed opening of their Hell’s Kitchen boutique in NY and
participated as a designer in the Kmart/Sears sponsored Design on a
Dime event. Derek also writes a web syndicated column for women living
with breast and ovarian cancer for the Share organization.
Derek’s rule to live by:
Being nice is free and we all love a good FREEBIE!!