- Derek Warburton
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Derek Warburton 
Born Derek Michael Warburton
July 19, 1965
Rochester, New Hampshire, U.S.Nationality American Other names Derek Fabulous Ethnicity Caucasian Alma mater Fashion Institute of Technology Occupation Lifestyle Guru, Fashion stylist, host of DEREK LOVES SHOPPING web series, tv personality, contemporary designer, style columnist, public speaker on self esteem and self branding. Employer Self 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 cameoed on season three the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City.[1] He attended college at Fashion Institute of Technology, in New York, NY where he developed his keen fashion sense and honed his talent for styling.[2]
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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.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5] Warburton was featured in The New York Times, InTouch, Fashion news Live, and The Insider.
Other notable collaborations:
- Collaborated with Macy's as a fashion director for the North East Tour.[6]
- Attended the Glaad Media Awards.[7]
- Collaborated with Teen Brand Charlotte Russe as a fashion stylist representative.[8]
- Collaborated Nicole Miller and America's Next Top Model, Krista White for New Zealand's Fashion Week.[9]
- Warburton recently announced his "BCool" Anti-Bulling Ad campaign which will be launching to the public soon....[10]
References
- ^ Campbell, Alyson (2010-07-28). "Derek Warburton cameos on Real Housewives of New York and joins blazetrak as a premiere fashion professional". itsallverypr.com. http://itsallverypr.com/2010/04/derek-warburton-cameos-on-real-housewives-of-ny-and-joins-blazetrak-as-a-premiere-fashion-professional/. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ VIPlounge, Celebrity (2010-07-28). "Style Guru Derek Warburton exclusive interview". celebrityviplounge.com. http://www.celebrityviplounge.com/exclusive-derek-warburton-interview/. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Website, Blazetrak (2011-03-29). "Derek "Fabulous" Warburton". Blazetrak.com. http://www.blazetrak.com/professional_bio_credits.php?proid=1914. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Robinson, Megan (2011-03-15). "Derek to be Fabulous in NZ". Thread.com. http://www.thread.co.nz/news/5397/15/Derek-to-be-Fabulous-in-NZ. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Noble, Melissa. "What your clothes say about your love life". yourtango.com. http://www.yourtango.com/201067675/what-your-clothes-say-about-your-love-life/. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Review, Tribune (2011-04-08). "New designer appears in rotation". pittsburghlive.com. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/fashion/s_731189.html. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Colapinto, Kristen (2011-04-30). "Derek Warburton talks 'Anti-Bullying'". socialvixen.com. http://www.socialvixen.com/fashion/15682/. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Skincare, Barc (2010-08-12). "Stephanie Pratt stylist Derek Warburton team up with Charlotte Russe". coverawards.com. http://coverawards.com/2010/08/12/stephanie-pratt-stylist-derek-warburton-team-up-with-charlotte-russe/. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Biz Buzz, Lucky (2010-09-29). "New Zealand Fashion Week". fashiongarments.org. http://www.fashiongarments.org/2010/09/new-zealand-fashion-week-the-verdict.html/. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Colapinto, Kristen (2011-03-30). "Derek Warburton "talks" Anti-Bullying". socialvixen.com. http://www.socialvixen.com/fashion/15682/. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
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Categories:- Living people
- Fashion Institute of Technology alumni
- People in fashion
- Writers from New Hampshire
- Writers from New York
- People from New York City
- Reality television participants
- People from Rochester, New Hampshire
- 1974 births
- American fashion designers
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