Heritage Timeline
- Please explore our timeline for the history of Derek Rose
1926
The Rose family first started in the nightwear industry in 1926 when Lou Rose, Derek Rose's father, set up in business.
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1953
Derek Rose joined his father in the family business.
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1950s
Derek Rose presents his luxury nightwear to Queen Elizabeth
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1960s
Luxury sleepwear from Derek Rose spotted backstage in the West End
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1970s
Photoshoot by Lord Snowdon for Derek Rose sleepwear at Simpsons of Piccadilly
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1975
The company became Derek Rose Pyjamas Ltd and moved into the Savile Row offices
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1987
Derek Rose received the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement
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1995
Nancy Rose joined her father full time in the family business
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2000
Derek Rose launched the 'Millennium Collection' – featuring one design from the archives from every decade of the 1900s
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2001
Derek Rose make the pyjamas for the first Harry Potter film.
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2008
Derek Rose launches the naturally collection
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2010
Derek Rose receives the Lifetime achievement award at UK Fashion exports award ceremony. It is presented by Princess Anne.
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