Designer Chris Benz

Designer Chris Benz Credit: (Getty Images)

Famously pink-haired designer Chris Benz is always a Fashion Week favorite. We caught up with the designer, who is showing his spring 2013 collection Monday at the gorgeous Avery Fisher Hall, to chat all things Fashion Week.

How would you describe your collection in one word?
Pale

If you could have anyone sit in your front row, who would it be?
Carol Channing

What are you most excited about regarding Fashion Week?
My birthday! (Benz turns 30 on Sept. 20.)

What's the most unfashionable thing you've witnessed at FW?
An attitude.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off: Suffolk Hall of Fame Class of 2026 On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off: Suffolk Hall of Fame Class of 2026 On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

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