Chris Benz is an American designer whose bold, exuberant collections convey a sense of history as well as progress, and a keen understanding of the emotional, vibrant aspects of how women want to dress. With the best of American sportswear, European craftsmanship and the ever-evolving concept of modernity as his guides, Benz brings new life to the canon of women's wear essentials each season.Benz attended the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, where, in 2004, he was recognized with the coveted "Emerging Designer Award" from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). He launched his eponymous collection with the Fall/Winter 2007 season, drawing relevance and inspiration from his love of popular culture, art and architecture, as well his work at Marc Jacobs Collection and J. Crew, the venerable institution of classic American design. Chris Benz has been featured extensively in such publications as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Women's Wear Daily, and international editions of Marie Claire, Glamour, InStyle. The collection is available in stores throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.Most recently, Benz was included in the Forbes Best 30 Under 30 in Art and Design and has assumed the role of Industry Mentor for the Fashion School at Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia, as well as being awarded the Pantone Award "Best Use of Color By A Designer" by WGSN. Show less «