Английская Википедия:Derrill Osborn
Шаблон:Short description 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]
References
- ↑ "Karen Osborn On Trip To Europe", The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, 86th year, number 18, July 4, 1966, page 4-B. Шаблон:Subscription required
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 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 Шаблон:Webarchive
- ↑ Men's Style; The Heat Is On, The New York Times, July 9, 1989, by Frances Rogers
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
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