Let's set the record straight: "I didn't want to do any shows this season," says DB, "Because I've been booking so many photo shoots, and also, like, my life. But I have to do Chris Benz because he's amazing. And look what I get to wear!" And now for the clothes... (and even more of them on Nylonmag.com) ;)
We hear design ingenue Chris Benz is launching his own sunglasses line. This is a huge step for any emerging designer, but for Chris it's even cooler
Usually, designer diffusions go down market - H&M, Target, New Look. But this Fashion Week, Chris Benz is actually trading up - His latest collaborati
In a season where hypnotic, neon prints have become standard fare, only one designer can come out victorious. We're putting our money on Chris Benz, because you can't out-print the print master. Benz's designs for SS12 were, without a doubt, in some of the brightest and more daring colorways you'll see this season, inspired by old Warhol-era Poloroid photos. Shades of pinks clashed in a multi-pattered suit look. A de-saturated camouflage vied for attention with a thin plaid in the same palette. Every color had its moment, from a ripe orange to an athletic gray. The structure of the clothing was just as diverse at its colors. Fitted cropped pants balanced out the flouncy dresses.
For the past couple of days, I've been lucky enough to spend time with designer Chris Benz and his team on a visit to the Savannah College of Art and