25 Jul 2011 19:56 Africa/Lagos
First Lady Michelle Obama in CHRIS BENZ
PR Newswire
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011
NEW YORK, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- First Lady Michelle Obama stays cool in the Summer heat while wearing CHRIS BENZ' Resort Nelda Dress for her appearance on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Thursday, July 21st, 2011.
The episode, which is set to air in October, focuses on redesigning and expanding a North Carolina community resource center for homeless female veterans.
ABOUT CHRIS BENZ
The CHRIS BENZ collection is a reflection of Chris' Seattle upbringing and his ability to transform his influences to create a unique American style. His collection reflects the ease and carefree attitude one can expect from a true American Sportswear collection, which is made in the USA. In February 2007, Chris Benz presented his first ready-to-wear collection to high acclaim from fashion press and retailers during New York Fashion Week.
Chris grew up in Seattle, before arriving in New York City at the age of seventeen to study at Parsons School of Design. He graduated in 2004 winning the prestigious CFDA Emerging Designer Award. While at Parsons, Chris interned with Marc Jacobs where he reinforced his Parsons curriculum with the fundamentals of design. After graduation, Chris joined the dynamic J. Crew team as Designer of Dresses and Special Occasion.
Chris Benz is fascinated by innovation, proportions, refined tailoring and finishing details. The Seattle color palette prevails, with its deft blend of muted and neutral tones, shaken to life with an infusion of color. Classic silhouettes incorporate specialty details and elements of surprise. With an emphasis on layers, sheerness and directional color palette, the result is a beautifully crafted collection with a modern spirit. Chris Benz' vision is one of meticulous but effortless design: vintage and surplus elements, retooled in classic luxury fabrics that set the temperature of new American sportswear.
www.chris-benz.com
SOURCE CHRIS BENZ
CONTACT: PUBLICITY: Sidney Prawatyotin of Krupp Group, +1-212-462-4192, sidney@kruppgroup.com; or SALES: Eugene Migliaro of CHRIS BENZ, +1-212-244-2020, gene@chris-benz.com
