We asked Derek Farrar, who co-founded Parker New York and just launched a new line of eveningwear, Parker Black, our quickfire questions.
- When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is… check my iPhone for emails from our overseas manufacturers.
- I would never leave home without… my iPhone!
- When I’m stressed I… indulge in fast food.
- The item of clothing I’m currently wearing most is… my dark wash jean jacket.
- I’m excited for Spring 2015 because… we get to produce a whole new look and really exciting silhouettes for Parker Black, our new eveningwear collection.
- Every woman should own… a Parker blouse — it stays relevant and works with all trends.
- What I love most about New York is… the diversity of the population.
- If you looked at my desktop you’d find… images of inspiration, home décor ideas and pictures of family, friends and my Bichon Frise, Devlin.
- My beauty essentials include… SUNSCREEN!
- The last thing I googled was… trying to find out what specific year a random 80s song came out — ha!
- If my days had one extra hour I’d… read a magazine cover to cover.
- When I’m looking to get inspired I… read a magazine cover to cover!
- My favorite pastimes include… skiing and figure skating.
- The best place I’ve ever traveled… it sounds so cliche, but I really love Paris.
- My favorite place to shop is… there are too many stores, but I love anywhere on Madison. Especially anywhere on the Upper East Side.
- My biggest fashion pet peeve is… denim shorts on guys.
- My guilty pleasure is… flying first class.
- One luxury item I’m dying for is… a convertible sports car.
- When it comes to staying healthy I… try to walk as much as possible.
- If I had one style regret it would be… a Caesar haircut, sideburns.
- The best advice I ever got… “Never stop evolving.”
