HOW I GOT HERE and 5 life lessons from a career in fashion

Yesterday was my 39th birthday and it got me feeling all nostalgic. In this video, I take you on my journey from a childhood in suburban Missouri to a fashion career in New York City. Join me as I relive the wins, the challenges, and the friendships along the way. I'll be honored and humbled if my life inspires even a little bit of yours!
*Special thanks to Mom for providing all the humiliating childhood photos.
Edited by Hobson Feltus
Produced by Sasha Arijanto
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[@matthewjames3546]

You're a huge role model/inspiration to my career so this video was super helpful! Would love to be working with you at some stage in the future!

[@Sunny888]

Derek!! Could you make this a series w people like LSD, Kristina O'Neill and Dasha who obvi I stan? ❤️

[@netrapalsingh1239]

@@derekblasberg lp

[@knottsknotts2279]

Great info. 💙

[@natashlifestyle9715]

I loved watching this so much I could cry. Best story ever Derek!! related on so many levels because I was a scrapbooker as well and I just miss the primal moments of flicking through the magazines and ripping out what it is that you want and adding it to exactly where it needs to go and forming incredible graphic art on the wall of nothing but Fashion are you kidding me seriously nothing better specially if it’s Italian vogue or French Vogue come on I’m Australian after all! Thank you for sharing who you are and what you do you are truly fabulous and yes I did always wonder 💭

[@Studycase3000]

This was Wonderful. Thank you for sharing some of your story Derek. I think I said at the end of ?last year? (insert Michelle Pfeiffer "It's a blur") We needed more of YOU...It's a start 😉

[@oumaimamiaz6733]

happy birhdayyy dereek

[@Anushcka82]

Felt so identified with you! Not related to journalism but getting fired from my first job was the kick to make a career as IT professional ❤

[@RJsWorlds]

Aww Classy!! That’s when we met 🥰 I learned so much from this video... including the fact that those of us from St. Louis say “fertographer” lol

[@ashianamehra1079]

Happy birthday Derek. This is so inspiring for me cause, growing up I detested fashion but the moment I turned 14, a switch flipped in me and I fell in love with this industry. People who inspire me most are Princess Diana, Jackie Kennedy and Donatella Versace. Thankyou so so much

[@endozoann]

Love your story so much. Happy belated birthday!

[@eduasykes17]

Derek, you'll always be such a role model! Happy birthday! 💙🥂

[@WhattheLuxe]

From collages to amalgamation. A classy fashion journey in a nutshell. Happy birthday!

[@luisrafael5281]

LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! WORK ETHIC IS KEY!!!!!!!!!!

[@EllaHewitt]

This was truly exactly what I needed- Thankyou!! Also the structure and editing of this was incredible ❤️‍🔥

[@dashasvidchenko6550]

Your video is so inspiring! Thank you 🙏😊

[@ayazein8196]

Happy birthday Derek❤️ this video was the highlight of my day!

[@LG777.mother]

Just WOW! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@guittarmom9141]

I may have not escaped the pull of St Louis but I'm so happy you got out and have this great life. We all always knew you were going to be something great! I do miss theatre with you though. You made theatre so fun! Keep being awesome! Also I bought Classy in full support when it came out!

[@eco-stylish]

Thank you for sharing this! Are you going to add a section for fashion sustainability? It would be good to celebrate brands that are doing it right

[@rahafaili4328]

Derek , thank you for being such an inspirational figure. I literally love you so much 🥺💕

[@chrismunich9]

I am a Big Fan of Yours and I hope that you keep your wit and Charming Nature and Keep surprising up with new things. I hope to see You Next time on the Red Carpet.

[@paulaleon8509]

I loved this video!!!!

[@Ainhoasdiaryy]

Your video’s are the best you should make many more 🥰🥰

[@0111dc]

Sweet. Well done.

[@-sheepes]

Happy birthday!

[@rajrathoddd]

I wanna take ur place some day !!

[@elliottdesai]

excellent video! love seeing how all the pieces of your puzzle have worked together

[@Bieberfevervicky]

Such an inspiring video!!!! I truly admire you haha!

[@itgirlxoxo]

Happy Birthday Derek! Well feel honored, this video totally inspired me! Here's me 28 living at my parents' house with a collage on my bedroom, this 2021 I taught that my dreams will never happen and that collage will only stay as a fantasy. Thank you for sharing your career and personal history, I have my own blog and KZbin Channel, so I guess I am on the right path XOXO

[@itgirlxoxo]

@@derekblasberg totally! obviously I meant "thought" not "taught" (it was 6:00AM) but thank you for replying XOXO

[@USDAselect]

HBD Derek.

[@marilyngemz]

my eyes are sweating! so happy for you and keep being you with your amazing personality🌹♥️

[@catespaillat]

This video was much needed. 🙏🏼 Happy Birthday King 🎉❤️

[@justforthepeople5555]

So inspiring

[@cajohnson2413]

WE NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS PLS

[@lil_lianna7537]

Can somebody make Derek Blasberg's bio into a movie that would kind of serve as Devil wears Prada 2

[@erikaharrar4728]

Spazzberg!! I know him!!!

[@siennamiller27]

Loved this video! amazing career congratulations. I loved your book classy! you are so funny and yes make a video of your love life hehe. 🥰

[@jarasimonson4040]

Very well done, your moves in live and also this video!!!

[@thepiggz1]

Love this

[@FeerDL]

Thank you!!! You're amazing!!! R O L E M O D E L

[@erikaharrar518]

Monster was like "nah, im out"

[@fatmaely1836]

Love you Derek ❤️

[@cassiechristie1019]

Beautiful

[@layonniethomas2522]

❤️

[@janisjopliin]

Thank you for this video! :)

[@gymnasticsskills88]

It will be insane if you ever interviewed me

[@hafssa9704]

Happy birthday 🥰❤️

[@gracejung6416]

I loved the pace of this video and it's one of those career path stories that just make sense! I have to say though, the montage of the translated books had a bit of a typo! I believe your book was translate in chinese, not korean. Cheers :)

[@tejasshivkumar2209]

Bestie I love the content but the version of “Classy” you pull out when you say it’s in Korean at 10:39 is Chinese not Korean

[@emiliaandrade2502]

Literally an idol

[@syedahsannaeem6037]

I have alot of things common like him one day i can do just like him

[@catespaillat]

So Pabloo.... 👀😍🤩

[@stephanymarialuisapalomino8212]

This is so inspiring and it's 100% true that your lowest point might be your starting point.

[@aashichallenger1493]

Please do a red food challenge ☺️

[@patriciabarajas7925]

0:34 the what deck??

[@virtuist-in-training]

10:39 Friendly tip, pretty sure that's actually Chinese and not Korean. 😬

[@mdshawkathossain1038]

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[@sophiayenmd]

Thank you for using your celebrity to show that ADHD is OK.

[@florenciademaio4699]

soooo inspiring, kisses from a 20 year old argentinian fashion nerd 🤍

[@sexycaze]

Here after ibble Dibble 😅