JEFFREY BANKS MEN'S "RARE" PURE WOOL (2) BUTTON LUXURY BLAZER

JB LUX BLAZER “Whoever heard of a black designer?” Those words from an unassuming young caretaker stuck with Jeffrey Banks but were the catalyst that pushed him to pursue his talent and excel as a successful American fashion designer, who just happened to be Black. “My parents always made me believe I could do anything I want as long as I was willing to work hard for it” Born in Washington, D.C., he knew from a very early age that he wanted to be a fashion designer. At 16, he’d begun to work for the men’s clothier Britches of Georgetown and grew to love the style of Ralph Lauren. At one point, the owner of Britches suggested he pick up Lauren, who was visiting D.C. for a charity fashion show, from the airport. They struck up a conversation during the ride, and Lauren, who was charmed by Bank’s enthusiasm, decided to hire him. Three weeks after graduating high school, Banks began what would become a three-year working relationship and long-lasting friendship with Ralph Lauren During his prestigious career, Banks has received two Coty Awards, a Cutty Sark award for US Menswear Designer of the Year, an Earnie Award for Boyswear and the Pratt Award for design excellence. He’s also co-authored three books. He is a former board member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and a former board trustee for the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Below is an interview with Banks VIDEO Copy & Paste Video Below to your google search bar https://youtu.be/vGuA5royrK8