Derrill Osborn

Derrill Radcliff Osborn (July 22, 1942 – July 1, 2019) was an American fashion executive.

Osborn graduated from Abilene High School and attended Abilene Christian College. He served in the U.S. Army.^[1] In 1964, then started working at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. He stayed for ten years, working his way up from a sales person to a 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 Zegna, 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 boutonnieres. Osborn was featured in magazines such as GQ, Vogue Hommes, and Esquire.^[2]

Osborne died at his home in Dallas on July 1, 2019, aged 76.^[6]