Derrill Osborn
Derrill Radcliff Osborn (July 22, 1942 – July 1, 2019) was an American fashion executive.
Osborn graduated from
buyer. Osborn briefly ran a men's clothing and antiques boutique in Beverly Hills, California before joining Neiman Marcus where he also worked as a buyer for six years before being appointed vice-president of men's tailored clothing.[2] In 2002, Osborn retired from his position at Neiman Marcus.[3]
Osborn helped introduce Italian menswear lines such as
Brioni, and Kiton to the American market in the 1980s. He also promoted a return to three button suits for men.[4] On questions of fashion, Osborn was often sought out by reporters to comment for articles in The New York Times,[5] The Wall Street Journal
, and other publications.
In addition to influencing fashion through his position, Osborn was known for his eccentric personal style, identified by his mustache, wearing of wide-brimmed hats, and
Osborne died at his home in Dallas on July 1, 2019, aged 76.[6]
References
- The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, 86th year, number 18, July 4, 1966, page 4-B. (subscription required)
- ^ a b Bovine chic and a penchant for red, The Dallas Morning News, December 26, 2006, by Christopher Wynn
- ^ DERRILL OSBORN TO RETIRE; NEIMAN'S VICE-PRESIDENT OF CLOTHING CALLING IT QUITS AFTER 35 YEARS IN INDUSTRY. Daily News Record, March, 2002, by Stan Gellers
- ^ Men's Wear Maestro, WWD The Magazine, September 1, 2007, by Jean E. Palmieri Archived February 10, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Men's Style; The Heat Is On, The New York Times, July 9, 1989, by Frances Rogers
- Dallas Morning News. Archived from the originalon July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.