chris benz

a seemingly effortless, yet meticulous, attention to detail

an understatedly sexy aesthetic

an unexpectedly bold and beautiful palette

recipient of the cfda award in 2004,

this seattle native infuses color into classic shapes

that often rely on layering and sheerness

for their arresting visual impact.

together with his business partner and fellow parsons graduate,

ashley melisse abess,

chris benz is spearheading the reemergence of classic sportswear in american design.