BRITISH luxury pyjama designer Derek Rose has died at the age of 93, following a successful career that created sleepwear worn by a number of iconic stars.
The founder and chairman of award-winning men’s fashion brand Derek Rose passed away on Friday, August 29.
Derek Peter Rose died at the age of 93 after being a long term resident of Hampstead
Pop icon and former One Direction band member Harry Styles was known to wear Rose’s brand
Celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Harry Styles, Eddie Redmayne and Sarah Jessica Parker have been known to wear the brand.
Derek Rose has also in the past been a staple of the Royal family, former president Gerald Ford, John Lennon and Yoko Ono who wore matching his-and-hers pyjamas.
His brand twice won the Queen’s Award for Export, which is the most prestigious award for UK businesses.
Rose also was elected chair of the British Menswear Guild in 1996, being an early champion of British manufacturing and craftsmanship.
This honour enabled him to escort the late Queen Elizabeth II at the International Menswear Exhibition and represent British fashion at delegations around the world.
He has therefore been described as a “towering figure of British menswear”.
A statement from his company was released which described Derek as a “mentor, a gentleman and a friend”.
It added: “It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our founder and chairman, Derek Peter Rose, passed away on 29 August 2025 surrounded by his family.
“Derek was not only the heart of our company but also a towering figure in British menswear.”
His award-winning achievements are “only part of his story”, tributes have stated.
“Derek loved the clothing trade—not just the business itself, but the people and the products.
“He delighted in working with mills, manufacturers, agents and retailers to produce the garments that defined the brand.”
Derek was said to have had a global vision for his brand that prioritised quality for a loyal clientele from over 50 countries around the world.
“We will miss his warmth, his humour and his unwavering support,” the company continued.
“The Rose family and the Derek Rose team are committed to honouring Derek’s legacy.
“We will continue to uphold the values he lived by—quality without compromise, respect for craft, and a genuine care for the people who make and wear our garments.”
Derek believed in creating beautifully designed clothing through his brand that could be meaningfully shared.
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