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SUMMARY:Costume Council Presents | Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider with Jeffrey Banks
DESCRIPTION:The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a rare and intimate evening with internationally recognized designer Jeffrey Banks as he discusses his new book. Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider weaves the incredible tapestry of Banks’s life—a fashion designer who rose from Ralph Lauren intern to award-winning menswear creator and an acclaimed champion of diversity and classic American style. \nIn Storyteller\, Banks shares intimate stories about designing for celebrities and his close friendship with Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein\, who became his mentors. His friendships with Audrey Hepburn\, Bobby Short\, and Barbra Streisand are also highlighted in the book. The book also explores Banks’s advocacy for diversity in fashion and his tireless support for young designers. Through personal anecdotes and industry insights\, the two-time Coty Award and CFDA award winner reflects on fashion’s evolution from the 1970s through today. \nTickets start at $125; includes copy of book. Appetizers and drinks will be served. \nTo purchase tickets over the phone\, call Jessica Quintero at (312) 799-2111. For all other questions\, contact Michael Anderson at manderson@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2142. \nSchedule\n4:30 p.m. – Arrivals\, wine\, appetizers\, meet and greet with Jeffrey\n5:30 p.m. – Program begins\n7:00 p.m. – Last goodbyes
URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/costume-council-presents-storyteller-tales-from-a-fashion-insider-with-jeffrey-banks/
LOCATION:Mariposa at Neiman Marcus\, 737 N. Michigan Ave.\, Level 4\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Costume Council
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