You Should Know: John Derian

Designer John Derian’s quirky creations adorn the tabletops of every chic New Yorker. His store in the east village is a favorite of every city dweller with style.

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More John HERE. John Derian Store Official Website

[Clothing all by RRL, cap by J. Crew, glasses by Paul Smith]

Occupation: Designer/Retailer Twitter/Instagram: @johnderian

"It's about sharing."

What do you actually do all day? Walk from shop to shop to shop to my studio where I design and to the studio where we make my decoupage.

Favorite song growing up? "Stop in the Name of Love"

My biggest secret is…. I am a 13 year old (girl).

Why do you live in NYC? East village

Uber, Taxi, Subway or Citi Bike? My own bike

My motto is….It's about sharing.

My alter ego is…Haley Mills

The last drink I had was…Tequila rocks, fresh lime

My secret crush is…Ewan McGregor (oops no longer a secret)

What was your first job? Paper boy

Coming from? Going to? Dermatologist

What is your favorite work of art? Naive 18th Sketch (portrait)

Who should we know? Stephen Kent Johnson (photographer/art director)