William Banks-Blaney is a fashion expert and the original founder and CEO of vintage brand, William Vintage, before he stepped down from his position in 2017.[1] He has been referred to as "The Vintage King" by Vogue,[2] Harper's Bazaar,[3] The Independent,[4] and The New York Times,[5] among others.
William Banks-Blaney | |
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| Born | William Banks-Blaney England |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion expert and founder of williamvintage |
| Website | www |
Education and Charitable Work
editDuring his time as the CEO of William Vintage, Banks-Blaney was a visiting Fellow at the London College of Fashion,[6] a guest lecturer at The Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design,[7][non-primary source needed] style ambassador to American Express,[8] and a lecturer at both the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Fashion and Textile Museum.
Barks-Blaney was also a Fashion Patron of Oxfam, creating master classes shown on Vogue.[9] He also directed a campaign with Guy Aroch.[10]
Publishing
editIn September 2013, Quadrille Publishing announced it had signed Banks-Blaney for his first book, 25 Dresses, a hardback book focusing on the evolution of women's fashion and the legacy of haute couture in the 21st century.[11] The book was formally launched at the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts in May 2015.[12]
Personal life
editBanks-Blaney reportedly had a previous relationship with Gregory Barker, the former UK Climate Change Minister. In October 2006, it was announced that Barker had left his wife for Banks-Blaney, stirring up intense media scrutiny.[13]
Banks-Blaney's lawyers from Carter-Ruck soon issued a statement regarding the article, saying that Banks-Blaney won damages from the publishers of Evening Standard and The Sun over false allegations of his relationships.[14] The newspapers subsequently apologized.[15]
References
edit- ^ "William Vintage Celebrates Its New, Incredibly Chic CEO Marie Blanchet at an Intimate Dinner". 10 April 2019.
- ^ "The Vintage King". Vogue. 19 August 2010.
- ^ "In conversation with William Banks-Blaney". Harper's Bazaar. 19 August 2010.
- ^ "The king of vintage: William Banks-Blaney picks his award-season favourites". The Independent. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ Warrington, Ruby (6 March 2013). "'Vintage King' Mines the Past". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "London College of Fashion, the William Vintage Series: Courreges". YouTube.
- ^ "Conde Nast College on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ Keller, Jessica (1 April 2015). "Interview With William Banks-Blaney of WilliamVintage". Amex Essentials.
- ^ "Oxfam WilliamVintage Edit: Festive" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Behind the scenes at the Oxfam and WilliamVintage photo shoot". Oxfam.
- ^ "DCD Publishing Secures deal and global representation for 'The Vintage King'". dcdmedia.co.uk. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "William Banks-Blaney". 28 May 2015.
- ^ "Menage a Tories – The MP, the loyal wife and his gay lover". London Evening Standard. 18 May 2007. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "William Banks-Blaney". Carter-Ruck.
- ^ "News in brief". London Evening Standard.