# Event Details - **Event Name**: Official Hamptons Fashion Week Shows & Experience - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Hamptons Fashion Week® Runways & Honoring CFDA Designer, Renowned American Designer and Author Jeffrey Banks the 2026 Fashion Icon AwardAbout this EventProduced by DCG Media Group, Hamptons Fashion Week® is a premier luxury fashion and lifestyle experience that celebrates the intersection of fashion, beauty, art, wellness, and culture in one of America's most prestigious summer destinations. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Hamptons, the event brings together internationally recognized designers, luxury brands, celebrities, media, retailers, influencers, and discerning consumers for an immersive celebration of style and innovation.More than a traditional runway event, Hamptons Fashion Week® serves as a dynamic platform for established fashion houses, emerging designers, and luxury lifestyle brands to connect with an affluent audience through curated runway presentations, designer showcases, experiential activations, networking events, and exclusive VIP experiences.Hamptons Fashion Week® to Honor CFDA Designer Jeffrey Banks with the 2026 Fashion Icon AwardFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERenowned American Designer and Author to Headline Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider Conversation and Exclusive Book Signing on August 22 in SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON, NY — Hamptons Fashion Week® is proud to announce that legendary CFDA fashion designer, author, and American style icon Jeffrey Banks will be honored with the prestigious 2026 Hamptons Fashion Week® Fashion Icon Award during the highly anticipated luxury fashion celebration on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Southampton, New York.Recognized as one of America's most respected designers, Jeffrey Banks has spent more than five decades shaping the landscape of American fashion. His extraordinary career has spanned luxury fashion, home furnishings, licensing, costume design, publishing, and education, earning him international acclaim and the admiration of generations of designers, editors, and fashion enthusiasts.As part of this year's celebration, Banks will headline an exclusive conversation titled "Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider," inspired by his acclaimed memoir. The intimate discussion will be moderated by celebrated fashion journalist, author, educator, and industry leader Constance C. R. White, whose distinguished career has included executive editorial leadership at Essence and Elle, as well as serving as head of eBay Fashion. Today, White serves as the Style Director Ebay Fashion and Social Justice Center at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and is the author of two acclaimed books exploring Black style and fashion history. Widely recognized as one of fashion's most respected voices, White has spent decades championing diversity, culture, and the transformative power of fashion through journalism, education, and public discourse.The 45-minute conversation will offer guests an engaging look inside the remarkable career of one of fashion's true storytellers. Banks will share personal memories from decades inside the fashion industry, reflections on creativity and craftsmanship, and behind-the-scenes experiences with many of the designers, celebrities, editors, and cultural figures who helped shape modern American fashion.Immediately following the conversation, Jeffrey Banks will host an exclusive book signing, giving guests the opportunity to meet the celebrated designer personally and have copies of his memoir signed before the evening's Fashion Icon Award presentation.Following the book signing, Jeffrey Banks will receive the Hamptons Fashion Week® Fashion Icon Award, recognizing his enduring influence on American design, his commitment to excellence, and his extraordinary contributions to fashion, education, publishing, and culture."Jeffrey Banks represents the very best of American fashion," said Dee Rivera,Executive Producer of Hamptons Fashion Week® and CEO of DCG Media Group. "His legacy extends far beyond beautiful design. Through his work, mentorship, and now his memoir, he has preserved the rich history of our industry while inspiring future generations of designers. We are honored to celebrate his remarkable career with our 2026 Fashion Icon Award."Constance White added, "Jeffrey possesses a rare gift for storytelling. His experiences offer a fascinating window into fashion history, but more importantly, they remind us that behind every collection are people, relationships, creativity, and perseverance. His memoir captures the richness of an extraordinary career, and I look forward to sharing this conversation—and celebrating his legacy—with the Hamptons Fashion Week audience."The afternoon conversation is one of several signature experiences during Hamptons Fashion Week®, which brings together celebrated designers, luxury brands, media, tastemakers, celebrities, retailers, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts for an immersive day of style and culture on the East End.Produced by DCG Media Group, Hamptons Fashion Week® has become one of the East End's premier luxury fashion and lifestyle experiences, showcasing established designers, emerging talent, beauty, wellness, art, philanthropy, and innovation in one unforgettable celebration.This year's event will feature an exciting lineup of luxury designers, celebrity guests, fashion leaders, runway presentations, exclusive VIP experiences, and thought-provoking conversations that continue the organization's mission of celebrating creativity while supporting the future of fashion.Event InformationSip & Shop 12pm-4pm CABANASEnjoy cabanas and key brands to shop, stroll, and enjoy4pmEntertainment throughout the dayMEET JEFFREY BANKSSeating Begins at 5pmHamptons Fashion Week®Saturday, August 22, 2026[Ballroom]Southampton, New YorkFashion Icon ConversationStoryteller: Tales from a Fashion InsiderFeaturing Jeffrey BanksModerated by Constance C. R. White6pmExclusive Book Signing with Jeffrey Banks8pmPresentation of the 2026 Hamptons Fashion Week® Fashion Icon AwardPresented by Dee RiveraAbout Hamptons Fashion Week®Hamptons Fashion Week® is a premier luxury fashion and lifestyle event produced by DCG Media Group. The annual celebration brings together internationally recognized designers, emerging talent, luxury brands, celebrities, media, retailers, artists, philanthropists, and tastemakers for a unique showcase of fashion, culture, beauty, art, and innovation on the East End of Long Island. Through runway presentations, thought-provoking conversations, networking experiences, and prestigious honors such as the Fashion Icon Award, Hamptons Fashion Week® celebrates the creativity and influence that continue to shape the global fashion industry.8:30PM Special ART PRESENTATIONCATCH FULL ARTICLE IN JAMES LANE POST AUGUST ISSUEThe presentation, including live performance, will serve as an independent opening and will take place simultaneously with runway presentation. Announcement August 10th9pmFull RunwaysDesigner Runway Shows • Fashion Art Experience • Luxury Exhibitors • VIP ExperiencesPress Inquiries: dee@dcgpublicrelations.comDCG Media Groupdee@dcgpublicrelations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/Bi2zw2JJicc?feature=share https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b05474e0-9b2b-11f1-812b-a39669a0e109-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/official-hamptons-fashion-week-shows-and-experience/100001994718969133 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Fashion, literary-art, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-08-22T15:45:00Z - Duration: 10 hours - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 2669.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Official Hamptons Fashion Week Shows & Experience - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c53962a75bd7b205d2f3826641770ba13042e3a0a600af2269628da07f6c338d-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf5f3eb-gmir.jpg?v=1785135308 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Official Hamptons Fashion Week Shows & Experience being held? - **A:** Official Hamptons Fashion Week Shows & Experience takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at . - **Q**: Who is organizing Official Hamptons Fashion Week Shows & Experience? - **A:** Official Hamptons Fashion Week Shows & Experience is organized by DCG Media PR. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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