It was a psychedelic garden party at Chris Benz’s spring presentation at Avery Fisher Hall Monday – one that filled the airy space with eye-popping color, precocious patterns and idiosyncratic styling.
As with Benz’s previous collections, the amalgamation was like a breath of fresh, fun air. The patterns alone were a semi-trippy sight to behold. Stripes, camo, florals, '60s Pop and ikat were incorporated into fairly restrained silhouettes — think below-the-knee hemlines and louche, slouchy ensembles.
Nature-plucked shades such as grass, tangerine, lemon and turquoise paired seamlessly with elements of black and white.
Some looks were artfully styled with high-top sneakers made in collaboration with designer Alejandro Ingelmo, which added a dash of eccentric humor — something that Benz believes in. “A bit of comedy in the mix is always sexy and modern,” he told us.
Haunted playhouse... Breast cancer awareness... Hochul and Blakeman campaign funds
Haunted playhouse... Breast cancer awareness... Hochul and Blakeman campaign funds
