JEFF BANKS INSPIRES SHOPPERS AT ENA SHAW HOME STORE

April 19th, customers at newly-refurbished St Helens-based furnishings retailer, Ena Shaw Home, enjoyed an exclusive style consultancy session with ‘Godfather of British fashion and interior design’, Jeff Banks.

The family-owned business welcomed Jeff to its Duke Street store before he answered customers’ interior design dilemmas and showcased his own range of home wares, which are stocked at Ena Shaw Home.

JEFF BANKS NEW LONDON FLAGSHIP STORE

Jeff Banks opened his first flagship store at Brent Cross, North London on the 2nd March 2013.

Cutting the ribbon of the new store, Jeff promised to be back on the 6th April for a day of styling and grooming.

The event will be held from 10am – 3pm. One lucky winner could be crowned Best Dressed Man walking away with £500 worth of Jeff Banks clothing.

FASHION ON THE FIELD AUSTRALIA

The beginning of November saw Jeff make his annual return to Australia for the Melbourne Cup to co host Fashion on the Field with Australian radio presenter FiFi Box. Over 800 contestants presented their outfits on stage which were judged by an international panel of judges which included Royal Milliner Philip Treacy. 

LADIES WHO ROCK LUNCH

October 11th saw Jeff make the trip north to Newcastle to give an after lunch speech, to 300 ladies from the North/east who were raising funds for the Princes Trust. Jeff spoke about his life and times which also involved a little fashion gossip in answer to questions posed by the enthusiastic crowd.

LAUNCH OF THE CATFORD CYCLING JUNIOR RACE TEAM

The Catford cycling club in south London of which Jeff has been a member of 50 years, launches its junior race club called Catford CC Equipe on November 25th at the clubs annual dinner. Jeff Banks is sponsoring the fledging team for a 3 year period and designed a new race strip for the team members. 

JEFF HAS DESIGNS ON FORWARD LADIES

Jeff  likes to be surrounded by intelligent and attractive woman and his wish was granted when he attended the Forward Ladies Business Awards dinner to present the award for Best Ladies Retailer sponsored by ‘ICW Tailored by Jeff Banks’ – the brand new corporate clothing and business suit collection designed by Jeff in conjunction with Incorporatewear.

CHILDREN WITH CANCER BALL

On the 10th of November the annual Children with Cancer Ball was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel and the committee was chaired by Rob Templeman. This was a charity first established by the O’Gorman family after the sad departure of brother and sister Paul and Jean.