As pride month comes to a close, it’s clear that Derek Warburton is an example of how far we have come with supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Endlessly teased for his sexuality and as a cheerleader in high school, Derek is now cheered for who he is. This support was evident by the overwhelming success of the launch of his new makeup collection Derek Fabulous for FACE Stockholm.
Gavin Keilly owner of GBK Brand Bar and his partner Tara Jane Flynn
Celebrities, tastemakers, and even royalty rave about the Derek Fabulous Pride Collection. It became an instant Hollywood hit! Understanding the difficulties that LGBTQ+ youth face, Derek decided to donate all proceeds from the collection to GLSEN, an organization started by educators to provide needed support to LGBTQ+ students in schools across America, something we need now more than ever!
For the final night of Pride Month, one of Hollywood’s most beloved allies Sutton Stracke from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, hosted a Pride party at her exclusive boutique in the heart of West Hollywood. Her bevy of supporters joined the celebration with a rainbow of balloons and cocktails on the patio. GBK Brand Bar at the LA Peer Hotel celebrating the collection’s placement at the renowned celebrity gift suite with the owner, Gavin Keilly, and other renowned guests present.
Make-up artist Norman Salao and Jai Rodriguez
Dj Lina was spinning tunes while the Derek Fabulous makeup artists adorned the guests with the Pride collection palette of colors. Actress Joely Fisher and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy alum Jai Rodriguez had their moment in the makeup chair getting glammed with specially formulated glitter and eyeshadow palettes while chatting with Derek about his new film Bros, which hits theaters this fall, directed by Judd Apatow.
Images by: Bella Marie Adams and Craig Blank
For more on the Derek Fabulous Collection: facestockholm.com
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