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 think Seattle has a great sort of luxury and comfort sensibility, which I oftentimes think is lost in fashion for fashion's sake. Chris Benz comfortfashiongreat Change image and share on social
I feel like girls should dress down a little bit on the holidays, even though the instinct is to get really dressed up. Chris Benz bitedressfeel Change image and share on social
The best part of fashion is the interns - having them or being one. Chris Benz fashioninternpart Change image and share on social
I have no problem with being underdressed. Chris Benz problemunderdressed Change image and share on social
While at Parsons, I interned at Marc Jacobs, which was great. When I graduated, I went to work at J. Crew; that was also really great. Chris Benz crowgraduategreat Change image and 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
Let me tell you, I'm not sure if America runs on donuts, but I sure do! Nothin' like a little simple sugar icing to get the blood pumping at 9:00 A.M. Chris Benz americablooddonut Change image and share on social