KEY NOTE LECTURE AT MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY

Photography courtesy of Manchester Metropolitan University

On December 12^th Jeff Banks presented a key note speech to over 250 students on campus at Manchester University. The request had come from Alison Welsh as Jeff is president of Graduate Fashion week.

JEFF BANKS LEFT CHESHIRE GRINNING LIKE CATS

Jeff Banks with competition winners John Murdoch and Daniel Williams

 Jeff Banks did a gentleman’s grooming make over at his store at Cheshire Oaks in December as usual he was accompanied by Maggie Hunt who grooms the top stars for photo shoots in both the UK and US.

JEFF BANKS HOSTS CHARITY AUCTION AT CHILDREN WITH CANCER BALL IN LONDON

At the stunning evening at the Grosvenor House hotel over 1000 guests turned out in their finery prompted by Rob Templeman chairman of the ball committee.  Rob asked Jeff if he would hold the auction which had a host of prizes that money can’t buy.  The auction was a huge success, raising over £100,000 for the charity. 

JEFF BANKS PRESENTS FASHION ON THE FIELD DOWN UNDER

For the 5^th year running Jeff was in Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup as a guest of the Victoria Racing Club to present the annual fashion competition which takes place across Australia. His co- presenter was TV and radio star Fifi Box.

JEFF BANKS HOSTS PRINCES TRUST EVENING

The Yorkshire arm of the Princes Trust chaired by Richard Jackson staged a stunning dinner and fashion show at Harwood House to raise money for the Princes Trust. It was attended by over 300 people at this glittering black tie event.

JEFF BANKS STYLES YORK IN STYLE

 Jeff Banks made a personal appearance at his store in the York designer outlet along with men’s groomer Maggie Hunt. Maggie is renowned for looking after the facial grooming of stars like Ewan McGregor, Tom Cruise and Sean Connery. She turned her magic on some of the prize winners that had entered competitions on radio and local newspapers. 

HANKYU BRITISH FAIR OSAKA JAPAN

 Along side Jeff was the president of Hankyu Mr Sugioka and the British Ambassador for Japan Mr David Warren.

PEOPLE'S CATWALK 2011

A host of famous faces, including Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, Michelle Keegan from Coronation St and Jody Latham from  Eastenders joined  Jeff Banks and ‘strutted their stuff’ on The Peoples Catwalk at The Trafford Centre this week-end to raise awareness and funds for The Christie hospital in Manchester.

VICTORIA BAILEY WINNER OF DEBENHAMS FASHION ON THE FIELD

After picking up top prize at Debenhams Fashion on the Field, Victoria was whisked off to London to stay at The Soho Hotel. On the Friday she met with Jimmy Choo to get measured for her pair of Jimmy’s fabled couture shoes. In the afternoon she spent four hours shopping in Debenhams spending the vouchers she had won and piecing together the outfits for the following days photo shoot

THE PEOPLES CATWALK IN AID OF THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL 17TH/18TH SEPTEMBER

Designer Jeff Banks takes Christie patients down The People's Catwalk to help promote the event on the 17th and 18th September.

On the 17th and 18th September Jeff will once again be hosting The Peoples Catwalk in The Orient in The Trafford Centre with Key 103. This time the event is in aid of The Christie hospital - the largest Cancer treatment and research centre in the UK.

JEFF BANKS OPENS TWO NEW SHOPS IN BEIJING

Parkson Store

The Jeff Banks bandwagon in China rolls on with two new store openings in Beijing. The new collection has been heralded by the public. One store in Parkson and one store in the Tianjin Isetan outside the city centre have both been well received.

SQUATTERS WITH STYLE SUPPER

Jeff Banks launched his new Art Eco wallpaper collection at a splendid supper in Belgravia on the 13^th September.

CIRCUIT OF KENT CYCLO SPORTIF FOR MCMILLAN CANCER FUND

It was a wet old Sunday morning when Jeff set out from home at 6.00pm to ride the circuit of Kent Cyclo Sportif. It was his plan to give his new Pinarrello a run out. This was Simon Gerrans bike from the Tour De France that Jeff had bought at the Rainforest auction at the end of the tour.

BRAINTREE JEFF BANKS STORE

A bright sunny day heralded the Jeff Banks styling day at his Braintree store. Three lucky competition winners were there to reflect their prize of a styling session with Jeff and receive a Jeff Banks suit with all the trimmings.

JEFF HOSTS THE PRIMA AWARDS

The high street retailers gathered in strength in Battersea Park for the seventh Prima High Street Awards. They were joined by six hundred readers, along with a healthy smattering of celebrities.

THE GREAT WIGGLE PEAKS TOUR

A chilly Sunday morning saw Jeff long with 700 other riders kick off on the Wiggle Tour of the Peaks. One of the blue chip classics in the sports calendar. Two distances 67miles and 95miles were on the menu.

TOP MANCHESTER RADIO KEY 103‘S CHELSEA NORRIS MARRIES MATT SPOKES

Bubbly and gorgeous Key 103 Presenter Chelsea Norris married Matt Stokes in beautiful in Italy on July 16th on Lake Garda, the reception was held in a 15th Century villa just outside Verona.

BESPOKE VIP DINNER AT THE LOWRY

There was much excitement at the third prestigious Bespoke VIP dinner at The Lowry on August 4th.

Jeff’s latest collection of guests ranging from North West solicitors, bankers and accountants found themselves surrounded by a ring of security steel throughout the evening. This proved however not to be for Jeff - but closely guarding Pele, Eric Cantona and a bevy of international footballers from New York Cosmos who were dining in the next room!

Yet again a great night was had by all as Jeff introduced his guests to the world of bespoke tailoring and the complexities of the off side rule!!

FASHION ON THE FIELD PRESS LAUNCH SOHO HOTEL

On Wednesday 3rd August Fashion on the Field was launched by Jeff Banks, supported by Debenhams. An intimate reception was held in the library of the Soho Hotel, W1.

JEFF BANKS RIDES THE ANTHONY MAYNARD SPORTIF

On a wet Sunday on the 17 July Jeff rode the Anthony Maynard Sportif run annually to commemorate the memory of a young cycle rider from Reading CC who was killed six years ago by a White van.

JEFF BANKS HOSTS McMILLAN FASHION SHOW

A warm Thursday evening in Merthyr Tydvil in South Wales saw Jeff Banks return to host a. Fashion show in aid of McMillan Cancer Unit at the Prince Charles Hospital. Over a 1000 people bought tickets for the event, which featured, in the main clothes by Designers at Debenhams. In addition Julien McDonald showed eighteen outfits from his couture collection.

JEFF BANKS DRESSES JOHNNY VEGAS FOR NUPTUALS

When Johnny Vegas recently got married to the gorgeous Maia recently in Seville there was only one choice of tailor for that very special suit.

CYCLING PLUS MAGAZINE ARTICLE ‘BOARDROOM BIKERS’

For a man at the pinnacle of an industry focused on looking good, fashion designer Jeff Banks CBE certainly walks the walk. The 67-year-old teetotal vegetarian is an avid cyclist, tackling 1000-mile epics ever year, nailing his colours to the latest sportives and training solo almost every weekend.

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JEFF BANKS AT ASCOT

Jeff Banks along with Yvette Jelfs returned to Ascot TV to present the very best of fashion at this years 2011 Royal Ascot. Every day for four days Jeff and Yvette with cameras at the ready were mingling with the record breaking crowds to deliver their selection of the best that was on offer.

JEFF BANKS RIDES THE WIGGLE MAGNIFICAT SPORTIVE 2011

On a wet and windy 12 June Jeff set off from Newbury Race Course to ride the 127 miles Wiggle Magnificat. Rain was forecast but nobody expected it to last the whole day.

JEFF BANKS PRESENTS GRADUATE FASHION WEEK GALA

The twentieth anniversary of Graduate Fashion Week saw Jeff reuniting with Carlyn Franklyn to present the Gala Evening. Sixty universities including many from abroad converged on London's Earls Court to show the work of over 1200 graduating students.

JEFF BANKS LAUNCHES FASHION ON THE FIELD

On a bright but blustery day at York Racecourse Jeff Banks and Yvette Jelfs officially launched Fashion on the Field.Jockey Luke Strong did the honors’ keeping a sprightly filly Zefooha under control. She clearly knew this was a fashion moment and ears were perked up throughout the morning.

PRINCES TRUST SUMMER RECEPTION DRINKS

Jeff with Martina Milburn

A Balmy evening on top of One New Change opposite St Pauls gave Charles Dunstone Chairman of the Princes Trust the setting to host a splendid cocktail party for the retail industry.

STORE APPEARANCE MANSFIELD

Saturday May 28th saw Jeff Banks at McArthur Glenn in Mansfield. It was a unique styling day at his store. Accompanied by grooming expert Maggie Hunt, who ensures the good looks of the likes of Euan McGregor, Tom Cruise and Piers Brosnan. They transformed the appearance of not just three competition winners but also of many Saturdays customers. 

DEBENHAMS RETAIL AWARDS

The Raddison Hotel Heathrow witnessed  a flurry of full length ball gowns and snappy cocktail dresses when Jeff Banks hosted the annual Debenhams Retail Awards ceremony. Two hundred and fifty managers and executives crammed the ballroom for Debenhams equivalent of the Oscars.

DEBENHAMS TV ADVERT

Jeff Banks appears in the new magical TV advertising campaign for Debenhams. Why magical? The ad takes place backstage at a fashion show and then bursts into life at the races. Betty Jackson and Jeff who are old friends are seen backstage getting punters ready for their Big Day out. All very Deluxe!


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HERO 100 BIKE SPORTIF

Sunday 21 May saw Jeff back in the saddle riding a 100 mile for cancer charities. "When I looked out of the window in the morning at 5.30. and it was blowing up a storm, I thought shall I give it a miss?" The ride started at 7.30 by which time the wind had really worked itself up to head on gusts of 50 miles an hour with a constant headwind of twenty five miles an hour.

KEY 103 LADIES LUNCH

Chelsea Norris the Breakfast show presenter from Key 103 – Manchesters’ top Radio station, personally invited Jeff to present the Fashion Show and auction at The Key 103 Ladies Lunch which raises money for Cash for Kids.

JEFF BANKS BESPOKE DINNER

Jeff hosted his fourth Gentlemans Bespoke VIP evening on 19^th May at the Lowry hotel in Manchester.

21 illustrious guests from the world of finance, law and retail enjoyed a fine dinner whilst Jeff enlightened them on the art of bespoke.

TEA AT CLARENCE HOUSE

May 12th saw Jeff taking tea at Clarence House with HRH The Prince of Wales. The occasion gave Prince Charles the opportunity to thank the various Industry Chairman and Regional Chairman of The Princes Trust for fund raising efforts in the last year.

JEFF BANKS STYLES SWINDON

Jeff Banks took over Swindon Designer Outlet, giving shoppers the exclusive opportunity to get expert fashion advice from the designer himself. In celebration, the centre hosted two mini-fashion shows with models showcasing the latest Jeff Banks collections available this season.

JEFF TALKS ABOUT SUITS ON DEBENHAMS VIDEOS

Jeff Banks had been asked by Debenhams to feature in a series of videos giving an insight into his relationship with Britain’s favorite department store.
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AMSTEL GOLD RACE HOLLAND

Jeff completed the 150 kilometre version of the amateur sportif on Sunday 16 April. There were six versions of the race open to amateur riders, 65k, 100k, 125k, 150k, 200k, and 250k. Although registered for the 250k originally due to a chest infection Jeff opted for the 150k version on the morning of the start.

JEFF BANKS BREWERS AND NOT A DRINK IN SIGHT

Brewers Home Décor stores are renowned for the diversity and quality of the interiors products they stock.

To inspire their managers trading director Melanie Adams put together a group of designers annually to talk trends.

Jeff Banks spoke for an hour to an enthralled audience when he made the link between home and fashion.

PRINCE’S TRUST FFASHION HOSTED BY JEFF BANKS

The sold-out show, called Ffashion and hosted by designer Jeff Banks, took place 14^th April in aid of The Prince’s Trust.

The hope is to raise more than £20,000 from the event, during which celebrities including TV presenter Lisa Rogers and Cardiff City players Michael Chopra and Mark Hudson appeared.

DONCASTER STORE VISIT

Jeff Banks made a special in-store appearance at the Jeff Banks Store in Doncaster.   The Local press competition winner Rob Clayton won the prize of a full Make up make over (including a facial) from artist Maggie Hunt. The prizewinner also took home a Jeff Banks suit, shirt, and tie, and from the casual range, Jeff Banks also added Jeans and Polo shirt.

JEFF BANKS FENWICKS FABRIC LAUNCH

Jeff Banks attended the launch of his new Made to measure fabric collections with “old Friends” Fenwicks. Jeff’s first venture into retail came with a partnership with Fenwicks 50 years ago when as a young designer he launched the first shop within shop at Fenwicks Newcastle, to great success

A CAKEWALK FOR INCOPORATEWEAR

Cutting the cake a different way was Incorporatewear’s theme for the work wear and corporation clothing show. To make the point they despatched a hundred boxes of cup cake to companies around the UK.

JEFF DRESSES CHINA'S MOST FAMOUS ACTOR

Mr. Lichen one of the leading actors in the film “AFTERSHOCK” – A film drama depicting the aftermath of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. This was the most successful film in China in the year 2010. Grossing No.1 spot at the box office.