British nightwear and lingerie brand Derek Rose has shared the news that its Founder and Chairman, Derek Peter Rose, has passed away on 29  August  2025 surrounded by his family. 

Derek took the helm of the business from his father in the 1950s and guided it to international recognition. He was an early champion of British manufacturing and craftsmanship, and his dedication helped the brand win the Queen’s Award for Export on two separate occasions.

In 1966, he was elected chair of the British Menswear Guild, an honour that saw him escorting Her Majesty the Queen at the International Menswear Exhibition and representing British fashion at delegations around the world.

The Rose family and the Derek Rose team are committed to honouring Derek’s legacy. They 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 the garments.