I remember watching 'The Carol Burnett Show' with my parents as a kid. All those weird outfits she wore, like turtlenecks and long skirts, really stayed in my head. Chris Benz burnettcarolhead Change image and share on social
I'd call my work 'instinctual design.' I like to find the spirit of a piece that defies time, age, and occasion. My clothes give the wearer the chance to develop their own voice within a wardrobe, and I think of them as curators of their personal style. Chris Benz agecallchance share on social
I always knew I wanted to start my own line. Nights and weekends, I would work on my business plan. Chris Benz businessknowline Change image and share on social
There is a lack of humor in fashion. To me, it's always been the fun, cool industry to work in, and I always wanted people to be on my side and see how much fun we really have behind the scenes. Chris Benz coolfashionfun Change image and share on social
I'm always inspired by all of my friends. I aspire to make clothes that my friends would want to wear, that they would gravitate towards anyway. Chris Benz aspireclothefriend Change image and share on social
As a designer looking to the future, you don't want to get lost in the archives. Chris Benz archivedesignerfuture Change image and share on social
I always like a woman in power in politics. I think they're pretty inspirational in terms of looks to begin with. It's very calculated. Chris Benz begincalculateinspirational Change image and share on social
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where it's all about being comfortable. I try to bring that undercurrent to what I do. It's great to have beautiful, dressed-up clothes that still feel casual. Chris Benz beautifulbringcasual Change image and share on social
I love how New York as an idea is less a paradigm of manifest destiny and more a romance for the social orphans of the world. We live here to be among the towers and the crowds. Chris Benz crowddestinyidea Change image and share on social
I particularly like Facebook because it straddles the gap between seeing people and not seeing them. Chris Benz facebookgappeople Change image and share on social