Derek Warburton
Derek Warburton (born July 19, 1974) also known as Derek Fabulous, is an American fashion stylist best known for working with celebrities, fashion houses, and magazine editors. In 2010, Warburton cameod on season three the Bravo reality television series Real Housewives of New York. He attended college at Fashion Institute of Tehnology, in New York, NY where he developed his keen fashion sense and honed his talent for styling.
Early life
Born Derek Michael Warburton, Warburton was raised in Rochester, New Hampshire, and graduated from Nute High School. Warburton grew up homeless, his early childhood was unhappy and he frequently has discussed this openly to media.Before working as a stylist, Warburton worked at Atomic Funk as a co-partner.
Career
Warburton 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, Warburton applies the philosophy "Help, Teach, Inspire, Love and Have Fun" to all areas of his life. Warburton is an international stylist, dressing many transcontinental travelers from UK to Italy. Warburton quickly branched into the industry by being a co-partner of Miami's Atomic Funk. In addition to his styling credentials, Warburton gained recognition for himself by becoming a fashion editor for various high-end lifestyle publications. Warburton was the guest host of Britain's Fashion Avenue and Big Boutique on the Style Network, and as a fashion trend expert for Fox News. Warburton was featured in The New York Times, InTouch, Boho, Fashion news Live and The Insider.
Other notable collaborations:
- Collaborated with Macy's as a fashion director for the North East Tour.
- Served as the face of BCool'sAnti-bullying ad campaign.
- Collaborated with Teen Brand Charlotte Russe as a fashion stylist representative.
- Collaborated Nicole Miller and America's Next Top Model, Krista White for New Zealand's Fashion Week.
With the expansion of his clientele and numerous deals coming in, Warburton is rapidly growing as an independent company.
Personal life
Warburton recently announced his "BCool" Anti-Bulling Ad campaign which will be launching to the public soon....