Designers and musicians are primed to keep thinking forward. Once an album or collection launches, you can only think about doing the next one. Chris Benz albumcollectiondesigner Change image and share on social
Growing up in Seattle, I was always that kid who didn't subscribe to what everyone else was wearing. Chris Benz growkidseattle Change image and share on social
I used to sit in bed at night and flip through design-school catalogs. I found out that Parsons accepted a small number of high school juniors, so I applied my sophomore year and got in. Chris Benz acceptapplybed Change image and share on social
I often feel like Facebook is a giant friend portfolio, and sometimes it can be a much more socially appropriate way of contacting a person as compared with texting or telephone. And never mind the fact that it's integrated into the iPhone. Makes me crazy in a super good way. Chris Benz comparecontactcrazy share on social
I interned with Marc Jacobs in college, then worked at J. Crew. I learned a lot about how to fit clothes and what kinds of things sell and why. Chris Benz clothecollegecrow Change image and share on social
I went to Parsons. American sportswear was my education, and that is what is important to me. Chris Benz americaneducationimportant Change image and share on social
I have specific playlists for arrivals in different cities. Tokyo skews new wave, Paris more jazz, and New York is Top 40. Chris Benz arrivalcityjazz Change image and share on social
I'm drawn to girls with a certain self-effacing, humorous quality and an innate independence and point of view. I love the notion of never taking yourself too seriously or being too put together. Chris Benz draweffacegirl 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
I feel like everyone should dye their hair a weird color. If you hate it, you can just dye it back. Chris Benz backcolordye Change image and share on social