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Storyteller (Tales from a Fashion Insider)

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  • Product Details

    Author:
    Jeffrey Banks
    Format:
    Hardcover
    Pages:
    320
    Publisher:
    Pointed Leaf Press (December 16, 2025)
    Imprint:
    Pointed Leaf Press
    Language:
    English
    Audience:
    General/trade
    ISBN-13:
    9781938461712
    ISBN-10:
    1938461711
    Weight:
    52.8oz
    Dimensions:
    8" x 10.375" x 1.3"
    File:
    Eloquence-SimonSchuster_04022026_P9912986_onix30_Complete-20260402.xml
    Folder:
    Eloquence
    List Price:
    $75.00
    Pub Discount:
    65
    Case Pack:
    5
    As low as:
    $57.75
    Publisher Identifier:
    P-SS
    Discount Code:
    A
  • Overview

    Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider weaves the incredible tapestry of Jeffrey 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.

    Jeffrey Banks has blazed a remarkable path through the fashion industry. Born in Washington, DC, Banks discovered his passion for clothes at a young age. When he was just 17 years old, he landed an internship at Ralph Lauren, where his precocious talent and eye for classical American design began to blossom. Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider chronicles the designer and historian's meteoric rise, graduating from New York’s Parsons School of Design to quickly launching his eponymous menswear line in 1977. He recounts the creative and business challenges of establishing his brand, known for blending traditional American sportswear with luxurious sophistication. Banks has authored several best-selling books and biographies about fashion. This is his first memoir. He is currently prominently featured in Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a groundbreaking show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York.

    Banks shares intimate stories about designing for celebrities and his close friendship with Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, who became his mentors. His designs were photographed by Bruce Weber and Richard Avedon, and others. His friendships with Audrey Hepburn, Bobby Short, and Barbra Streisand are also highlighted in the book. But Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider is far more than a catalog of names, Banks relates hilarious and touching tales with unmatched verve. The book also explores Banks' 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. The lavishly illustrated book is a must-have for any fashion lover.