Derek Blasberg
Novelist
Fashion writer, editor, and author who is known for his best-selling book, Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady. He also published articles in numerous fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, and Women's Wear Daily.
He earned a degree in dramatic literature and journalism from New York University. He began his career as an assistant at Vogue.
He was the editor of Harper's Bazaar, VMan, and Vmagazine.
He and his brother, Christopher, grew up in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Bill and Carol Blasberg. He is openly gay; he has a Dachshund named Monster.
His book was promoted by several celebrities, including Kate Bosworth.