Chris Benz Spring 2012

NEW YORK Sept 26,2011 /FW/-If one collection captured all of next seasons hottest trend’s; it was that of Chris Benz Spring 2012. Print, layering, color, color, and more color! The presentation was a burst of fresh excitement! The young designer takes inspiration from Andy Warhol’s superstars gone to Coney Island with a little splash of candy kids.

The fit was loose and slouchy but still very neat. Hemlines dropped on straight skirts and dresses. Cropped pencil pants featured a variety of bright prints and were worn with elongated blouses. Solid wide leg drawstrings were worn with easy to slip on tops and cropped printed blazers. The accessory collaboration was on point! Models were rocking Alejandro Ingelmo’s high top kicks, wedge sandals and watches. The modern take on vintage fashion was the perfect opportunity for chunky jewelry by  The Woods and the shades of Selima Optique.

It takes a special kind of clever pull off a, modern lady-like Andy Warhol mima. Chris Benz did it and he did it well. This season will offer some of springs most sought after novelty pieces, dresses and a wardrobe of endless styling opportunity.

[ERICA REED]

About Erica Reed

While pursuing design studies, Erica was introduced to Mari Davis, editor of www.fashionwindows.com. Immediately, she began covering fashion shows and key industry events. The relationship with Mari grew into a mentorship that would help formulate a more poised & refined thought process as a designer. Seasons later Erica began to cover for various other fashion media outlets. She helped Fashion Windows launch www.fashionreporters.com, a media outlet that would cover both Europe and Canada. She continues to enjoy a close relationship with influential editors and publication teams while pursuing her correspondent responsibilities.