Derek Blasberg with the late fashion icon Iris Apfel, who died earlier this year. Photo: @derekblasberg/Instagram
It was therefore no surprise that the guest list for his May 4 birthday party included some very famous faces.
According to People, the fashion writer invited Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey Gamble, Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, Lil Nas X, Demi Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman, model Joan Smalls, Emily Ratajkowski, influencer Emma Chamberlain, Andy Cohen, Paul McCartney’s grandson Arthur Alistair Donald and many more.
Derek Blasberg has enjoyed a prolific career as prolific career as a writer, editor and author. Photo: @derekblasberg/Instagram
So, who is he exactly – and how is he so well connected?
Why is Derek Blasberg famous?
Derek Blasberg with actress Jennifer Lawrence at the 2024 LVMH Prize event. Photo: @derekblasberg/Instagram
Blasberg is best known for his prolific career as a writer, editor and author. According to his profile on Business of Fashion, he previously worked as an editor-at-large for US Harper’s Bazaar, then became Vanity Fair’s Our Man on the Street in 2015.
He also worked as a host for the CNN Style show on CNN International, then joined YouTube as head of fashion and beauty partnerships, per BoF.
Derek Blasberg truly moves in starry circles. Photo: MAS Event Design/Facebook
He has also contributed to publications including Vogue, WWD, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
What does Derek Blasberg do now?
Writer and YouTube’s head of fashion and beauty Derek Blasberg with model Kendall Jenner. Photo: @derekblasberg/Instagram
As stated on his website, Blasberg currently serves as YouTube’s head of fashion and beauty as well as director of public figures, and is a senior staffer at the Gagosian Gallery. The website notes that Blasberg continues to contribute to Vogue, Architectural Digest and Vanity Fair.
Where does Derek Blasberg live?
Derek Blasberg lives in New York but ventures to other countries – including the UK – for must-see events like Wimbledon. Photo: Handout
Blasberg currently resides in New York City with his partner Nick Brown and their twins, per Wondercade.
Who is Derek Blasberg dating?
As reported by Guest of a Guest, Blasberg has been in a “long-term relationship” with his partner Nick Brown for a while now.
Nick Brown and Derek Blasberg with their twins Elizabeth and Frederick. Photo: @derekblasberg/Instagram
In 2021, Blasberg announced on Instagram that the couple had welcomed a pair of twins, Elizabeth Grace Blasberg Brown and Frederick Noah Blasberg Brown. “See you in 18 years, everyone!” he joked.
