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Critic session with Jeffrey Banks, 1995 Oct 18

 Digital Record
Identifier: PC070201_Direction_1995_Banks_

Language of Materials

English

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In this audio recording, fashion designer and Parsons School of Design alumnus Jeffrey Banks describes his project for creating the "season-less dress" and menswear that can be worn nine months out of the year. Banks discusses seasonal dressing and the need to break with conventional wisdom on seasonal fabrics and apparel. The design prompt is that a man receives a telephone call from his boss, telling him that he must go to Europe the following day. Students are asked to design an outfit that would look great anywhere. Students then ask questions about the project. The quality of this sound recording is clear. The recording, however, cuts out in the middle of Banks' presentation.