About Jane Derby
Lived 1895 – 1965 (aged 70). Jane Derby was a fashion designer.
Jane Derby (born Jeanette Fleming Barr; May 17, 1895 – August 7, 1965) was an American fashion designer.
Biography Jeanette Fleming Barr was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia in 1895. She first worked as an apprentice designer before opening her own business in 1936 in New York.
She was married to Arthur Lawrence Derby from 1915 until his death in 1961, and in December 1964 remarried to Ross Cuthbert (1892-1970), a former Olympic ice hockey player and retired lieutenant colonel of the British Army. Derby had children, including a son, Arthur (1916-1944), who was killed in action in World War II. Oscar de la Renta then took control of her company, having worked there before her death.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jane Derby's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jane Derby's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jane Derby?
American fashion designer
When was Jane Derby born?
Jane Derby was born on 10 May 1895.
When did Jane Derby die?
Jane Derby died on 9 August 1965.
What was Jane Derby's occupation?
Jane Derby was a fashion designer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jane Derby. https://biography.guide/jane-derby/
MLA: "Jane Derby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jane-derby/.
Chicago: "Jane Derby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jane-derby/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:16 UTC