Derek Lam

About

Hugely successful fashion designer known especially for his eponymous label, Derek Lam.

Before Fame

In 1990, he obtained his degree from Parsons School of Design in NYC.

Trivia

He was awarded the CFDA Perry Ellis Swarovski Award for New Designers in 2005.

Family Life

He was born and raised in San Francisco, California.

Associated With

After he graduated college, he worked as an assistant to Michael Kors for four years.